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Tahua a-Tau 2017/2018
Annual Budget 2017/2018
Volume 2: Local Board Agreements

How this Annual Budget 2017/2018 is arranged

This is Auckland Council's plan for delivering services and building infrastructure during the 2017/2018 financial year, the third year of the council's 10-year budget (Long-term Plan 2015-2025 or LTP).

This plan was adopted by the Governing Body on 29 June 2017 following public consultation in February and March 2017.

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.

Finding your way around the volumes

Volume 1: Our plan for 2017/2018

Part 1 provides context and background to the plan including a message from the Mayor. It outlines what we will be doing in 2017/2018.

Part 2 outlines the activities and services of Auckland Council.

Part 3 contains our financial overview, prospective financial statements for 2017/2018, prospective funding impact statement and other key financial information.

Part 4 contains the summary of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Operational Plan 2017/2018.

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

Volume 2: Local Board information and agreements

Part 1 provides information on local boards and a summary of planned expenditure for 2017/2018.

Part 2 contains specific information for each of the 21 local boards, including a local board agreement (outlining local activity initiatives and budgets for 2017/2018), and an introductory section that provides context for each agreement.

Part 3 contains the Allocation of Decision-Making policy for non-regulatory activities.

Part 4 contains a glossary of terms and key word index.

Rārangi Kōrero

Contents

Wahanga 1: He Whakarāpopoto Mō Ngā Poari Ā-Rohe

PART 1: LOCAL BOARD OVERVIEW

Introduction

Local activities

Developing local priorities

Funding

Wahanga 2 : Ngā Pārongo Me Ngā Whakaetanga O Ngā Poari Ā-Rohe

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

Wahanga 3: Te Tuku I Te Mana Whakatau-Mahi Tikanga Here-Kore

PART 3: ALLOCATION OF DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

Wahanga 1: He Whakarāpopoto Mō Ngā Poari Ā-Rohe

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.

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 and 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 2017/2018 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 2017/2018 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 2017/2018 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 in general for its proposals.

In developing this local board agreement, we carefully considered the 482 submissions on the Annual Budget 2017/2018, alongside the priorities and key initiatives highlighted in our local board plan. Your feedback enables us to:

• continue our renewal programme of existing assets, such as community facilities, playgrounds, paths and park furniture
• support our local community groups to provide initiatives and programmes that seek to improve safety in our neighbourhoods and town centres, create vibrant community networks and promote inclusiveness for our migrant communities.

In anueant arts culture, leading environmental and sustainability initiatives, supporting active and healthy lifestyles, assisting economic development in our town centres 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 providing a long-term solution for aquatic facilities in Mt Albert, and strategic planning and funding for any large scale development in the central isthmus area. 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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 generally bounded by the Waitematā Harbour to the west, state highways 16 and 1 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, Greenlane and Mt Eden. Boutique retail and cafes in Kingsland, Eden Terrace and Eden Valley are providing new retail spaces for people to enjoy, Morningside offers another dimension of diversity with its hub of light industry. The established areas of Point Chevalier, Waterview and Owairaka are currently experiencing change due to the State Highway 16/20 connection and multiple large scale housing developments occurring in these 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, which are managed by Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority) and the local board's network of high-quality parks and open spaces. Two urban streams, Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek and Waititiko/Meola Creek, flow through our area and out to the Waitematā Harbour. All these places 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, Great North 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 our 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 2017/2018 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:

• Developing a Local Māori Responsiveness Action Plan which includes key aspirations and priorities for Māori in the area, opportunities to work together and a plan for building strong relationships and sharing information with Māori.
• Taking opportunities to create a Māori identity in our parks and facilities through actions such as naming or renaming, and sharing stories about the area's heritage.

Albert-Eden Local Board Agreement 2017/2018

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Albert-Eden local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include programme delivery, physical works and large scale projects. Programmes are delivered which aim to increase participation and access to sport and recreation, at the swimming pool and leisure centre as well as in our local parks. A number of physical works will be completed including upgrades to local parks, playing fields and their facilities. Open space planning and development of Chamberlain Park will continue.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $6,337,000 and capital investment of $8,285,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• funding agreements for facility operators at Mt Albert Aquatic Centre and Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre to deliver programmes that meet the needs of the local community
• developing a coastal boardwalk in Motu Manawa Marine Reserve, connecting Heron Park to Howlett Esplanade
• upgrades to local parks including Centennial Park, Coyle Park, Gribblehirst Park, Harwood Reserve, Anderson Park and Nicholson Park
• upgrades to playing fields including Phyllis Reserve, Walker Park, and Fowlds Park.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the community to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders.

Key activities in this area include locally delivered libraries and information, community centres and the programmes they deliver, community facilities and their maintenance and renewal, local events, funding through community grants, arts and culture projects and activation, and a series of community empowerment programmes.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $4,603,000 and capital investment of $645,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• supporting the Epsom, Mt Albert and Point Chevalier libraries to provide high quality programming that meet the needs of the local community
• ensuring our community facilities are well-maintained spaces through our renewals programme, and our community centres meet community needs and are fit-for-purpose
• delivering a series of events which bring the community together, including ANZAC Day services, a Christmas event at Potters Park, Movies in Parks, Albert-Eden Schools Cultural Festival as well as partnering with community led events to develop signature events for the area
• building capacity and providing networking opportunities by delivering programmes that assist mana whenua, migrant communities and older people to develop an increased sense of connection to their area
• providing funding, support and advice to local community groups and organisations which assist them to deliver a range of projects, initiatives and events
• working with Albert-Eden Youth Board to deliver youth focused initiatives.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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.

Improvements to Sandringham, Point Chevalier and Greenwoods Corner town centres are current priorities. We have an active business community driving local economic development activity, and we want to build on our existing relationships with business associations and business improvement districts (BIDs) in the area.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,155,000 and capital investment of $3,240,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• completing Mt Albert town centre renewal, to revitalise the town centre and bring a refreshed sense of vibrancy to Mt Albert
• town centre planning for Sandringham, Point Chevalier and Greenwoods Corner
• heritage projects, including improvements to identified heritage rock walls and the completion of heritage brochures
• Albert-Eden Business Awards, to showcase and celebrate the outstanding contributions our local businesses make to grow our local economy
• strategic grants to support and develop business associations and business improvement districts (BIDs) capacity, which will enable them to create vibrant town centres and villages.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

These activities focus on our key environmental priorities of protecting our coastal areas, addressing water quality issues in our waterways, increasing biodiversity and maintaining ecological corridors. We will encourage a collaborative community-led approach in addressing environmental matters, including the ongoing management of pest plants and animals.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $85,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• completing the final year of a five-year ecological restoration plan to restore the Almorah rock forest, a rare ecological area
• supporting community restoration, management and enhancement of Te Auaunga/Oakley and Waititiko/Meola Creeks
• supporting residents to live more sustainably by reducing energy demand and carbon emissions, while also helping to create strong, resilient neighbourhoods through sustainability initiatives such as Eco-neighbourhoods
• working with other local boards to complete the development of a Central Community Recycling Centre at a site on Great North Road
• continuing to work with other local boards to address stormwater issues in Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek catchment area.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of Local Board Plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,123,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $645,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $8.3 million
• Local Planning and Development - $3.2 million

Capital spend by category:

• Renewals - $6.4 million
• Improving Services - $2.8 million
• Growth - $3 million

Key projects:

• Sport development - $3.8 million
• Town centre renewal (Mt Albert) - $1.8 million
• Town centre transformation - $1.4 million
• Parks Asset renewals - $1.3 million
• LDI funded local board initiatives - $1.2 million

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

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

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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Message from the Chair

It is my pleasure to present the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board's 2017/2018 Local Board Agreement, which covers the third year of our local board plan.

In developing this local board agreement, we carefully considered all submissions on the Annual Budget 2017/2018, 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 continuing our parks development programme, which includes projects such as improvements to Takapuna Beach Reserve and a development plan for Barry's Point Reserve. Your feedback also enables us to:

• undertake a centre plan for Sunnynook; and continue to implement the Milford and Takapuna centre plans; and
• partner with our three business associations to undertake 'Shore Coast Tourism' which will provide a range of economic development initiatives to benefit Milford, Takapuna and Devonport.

In addition to the projects outlined above, we will continue to invest in our area by renewing existing assets, 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 also oversee the completion of key projects, such as the lease for the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park.

We will continue to advocate on your behalf for greater investment in our area, and to ensure funding for key projects, for example upgrading the Bayswater Ferry Terminal. We will also advocate for projects that bring transformational change to our area, such as the Lake Road upgrade, to be prioritised by the Governing Body and Auckland Transport.

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

Grant Gillon

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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 comprises a number of coastal suburbs and blends well-established residential areas with a diversifying population, engaged communities, vibrant town centres and beautiful parks and beaches. The local board area is bounded by the magnificent Hauraki Gulf to the east and the Waitematā Harbour to the south. The western boundary is set by State Highway 1, while Sunset and East Coast Bays Road forms the northern boundary.

Devonport-Takapuna is an area of villages and town centres, each with their own unique and special identity. The area includes culturally diverse suburbs such as Sunnynook, Forrest Hill and Crown Hill. Five minutes south is Milford, which has seen new boutique retail and hospitality places emerge in the area for people to enjoy.

Devonport is a tourist hotspot, with its historic villas lining the streets and naval history, while Belmont and Hauraki are flourishing areas with thriving, active communities. Takapuna town centre has been earmarked for transformational change and is set to become an iconic seaside suburb. The town centre is already seeing new and exciting laneways and shared spaces being developed, which are attracting a variety of new businesses.

Our area is characterised by iconic natural landmarks such as the two maunga (Takarunga-Mt Victoria and Maungauika-North Head), the volcanic crater of Lake Pupuke, stunning beaches and coastlines and a network of quality parks and open spaces. These provide opportunities for people to lead healthy, active lifestyles and provide tranquil settings within the urban environment.

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 2017/2018 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.

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Agreement 2017/2018

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Devonport-Takapuna local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include both the planning (i.e. needs assessments and development plans) and delivery of a number of parks and open space projects in the local board area.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $5,430,000 and capital investment of $5,374,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• supporting our local parks volunteers
• undertaking a development plans at Barry's Point Reserve
• implementing improvements to Takapuna Beach Reserve
• creating new and welcoming spaces at Sunnynook Park.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Note to table: The local board has subsidised parks maintenance services ($13,000) to retain frequency of street garden maintenance.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $4,387,000 and capital investment of $1,227,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• providing a full-time strategic broker who will work alongside, connect and provide new opportunities for our communities
• supporting Younite, our youth board
• funding for additional library hours
• supporting our key community groups and organisations who provide a range of services and programmes across the local board area
• providing a community grants programme that meets the needs of our community, arts, culture and sporting organisations.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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

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 providing local economic development initiatives, future planning for areas that will experience population growth and implementing current centre plans.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,067,000 and capital investment of $3,066,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• developing a centre plan for Sunnynook
• implementing the Milford and Takapuna centre plans
• partnering with our three business improvement districts (BIDs) to undertake 'Shore Coast Tourism' which will provide a range of economic development initiatives to benefit Milford, Takapuna and Devonport
• funding the three BIDs so that they have continued access and benefit from Marketview, a platform that helps them understand consumer behaviour in their areas.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

These activities include community-led restoration programmes, supporting volunteers and partnering with schools to provide a range of environmental initiatives.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $50,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Northwest Wildlink
• Water sensitive design projects for schools.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,022,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $1.2 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $5.4 million
• Local Planning and Development - $3.1 million.

Capital spend by category:

• Renewals - $4.3 million
• Improving Services - $3.7 million
• Growth - $1.8 million.

Key projects:

• Road revitalisation (Takapuna Centre - Hurstmere) - $3.1 million
• Parks Asset renewals - $2.1 million
• Sport development - $1.8 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $858,000
• Local library renewals - $665,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $4.4 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $5.4 million
• Local Environment Development - $50,000
• Local Planning and Development - $1.1 million
• Local Governance - $1.1 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The board can be contacted at the address below:

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board office

Level 3, Takapuna Service Centre

1 The Strand

Takapuna 0622

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit the Auckland Council website

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Franklin Local Board

Message from the Chair

I am very pleased to present the Franklin Local Board Agreement for 2017/2018. Thank you to all those who shared their views with us; your high level of support has shown that we are heading in the right direction.

As Franklin continues to grow quickly, our key challenge remains ensuring that growth is well-planned and infrastructure provided at the right time to support new housing and businesses. It is important that we keep up with the growth and make sure our communities are provided with the services and facilities they need. We're committed to ensuring that this special rural part of Auckland remains a great place to live, work and invest and that our outstanding natural environment and elite soils are protected from development.

Since we adopted our Local Board Plan in 2014, we have worked towards achieving many of the initiatives included in the plan, and we will continue to do so in 2017/2018 by delivering initiatives which will build on the work already under way, as well as seeking to respond to new opportunities. We are comfortable with the progress we're making and have continued to put emphasis on finishing projects that have already begun, before we start anything new. We want to do more with what we've already got; making effective use of our existing assets so we can create and maintain the best possible service to all our diverse communities.

The board values the contributions made by volunteers to Franklin and supports the council's 'Enabling Communities' philosophy. Through the activities of volunteers and community groups, a sense of belonging, social connection and civic involvement can be achieved.

We look forward to continuing our work with our communities and local businesses to achieve the outcomes in this local board agreement.

Angela Fulljames

Chair of Franklin 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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 2017/2018 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.

Franklin Local Board Agreement 2017/2017

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Franklin local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include developing the network of paths and trails; quality improvements to parks and reserves; coastal planting; and events and activities in parks.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $6,715,000 and capital investment of $10,779,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• implementation of actions from trails plans
• improvements to facilities at Sunkist Bay Reserve
• concept plans to improve and develop reserves
• upgrades to car parks at Centennial Park in Waiuku, Franklin Road Recreation Centre in Pukekohe, Clarks Beach Recreation Reserve, Karaka Sports Park and Rosa Birch Park
• renewals of the seawall at Sandspit Reserve and the wharf at Tamakae Reserve.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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.

Locally significant activities in Franklin local board area include a community arts programme; support for youth employment initiatives; community led place-making initiatives; support for local events; and grant funding to community organisations.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $4,041,000 and capital investment of $187,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• continuation of the Community Arts Programme
• rural halls support and advice
• Movies in Halls
• youth employment initiatives
• community-led heritage and identity projects.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Note: The local board has subsidised hire fee charges ($34,000).

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 structure planning for major growth areas at Pukekohe-Paerata and Drury-Opaheke; support for innovation and the promotion of key local employment sectors; support for youth skills development; and research on employment and tourism opportunities.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $694,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• research on the value of the rural sector in Franklin
• a refresh of the Franklin Local Economic Development Action Plan
• support for the production of the Pukekohe Business Association prospectus
• continued development of the concept for the Hunua cycle trail
• support for the Youth Enterprise Scheme.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

These activities include biodiversity management; funding of fencing and planting to improve water quality; planning for river restoration projects; and support for the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $74,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Wairoa River Action Plan coordination
• continuation of water quality monitoring at Waiuku
• restoration of waterways on Māori land at Awhitu
• Waterways Protection Fund - Mauku Stream catchment
• implementation of actions from Biodiversity Management Plans in selected reserves.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,166,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $187,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $10.8 million

Capital spend by category:

• Renewals - $9.2 million
• Improving Services - $383,000
• Growth - $1.4 million.

Key projects:

• Parks - Coastal asset renewals - $3.5 million
• Parks Asset renewals - $3.4 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $1.2 million
• Sports park (Waiuku) - $1.2 million
• Leisure facility building renewals - $887,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $1.2 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $6.7 million
• Local Environment Development - $74,000
• Local Planning and Development - $694,000
• Local Governance - $1.2 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit the Auckland Council website.

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Great Barrier Local Board

Message from the Chair

We had some pretty good wins last year with Glenfern Sanctuary becoming a new regional park, our Station Rock Road and Harataonga tracks being completed in time for the summer and the Ecology Conversation project delivering a community ecology vision.

There were also a number of projects that got off the ground with the resource recovery trial, in the form of AoteaOra's Tip Stop Shop being open for the summer months, the creation of an Aotea Learning Hub and the island's Dark Sky Sanctuary application being submitted in March.

This is the first annual budget for the new board and thanks to everyone who sent in their thoughts and ideas during the consultation process. There are some new projects that we will be focusing on such as a board funded part time island based biodiversity officer, a life long learning strategy and a feasibility study for an emergency water supply. We will also continue with existing projects such as cemetery investigations and community grants.

Auckland Council will be rolling out a new procurement model for its maintenance contracts by cutting out the middle man and working directly with island based suppliers. We look forward to this initiative progressing as smoothly as possible.

One of the main themes for our draft Local Board Plan is for the island to be sustainable and resilient. We will be continuing to advocate for funding and support to become a community which lives sustainably, and which embraces, showcases, celebrates and lives off the grid.

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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 plane ride and four to five hours by ferry from Auckland. 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, water or sewage systems and residents rely on diesel generators and 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 Aotea 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 Aotea 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 2017/2018 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 wish to work together to advance a number of initiatives as signalled in the local board plan.

The development of a robust working agreement and adequate resourcing between the Great Barrier Local Board and the Ngāti Rehua Ngatiwai ki Aotea Trust Board is important to support this relationship.

Great Barrier Local Board Agreement 2017/2018

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Great Barrier local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include developing and maintaining the network of paths and trails, quality improvements to parks and reserves, playgrounds, public toilets and coastal planting.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $371,000 and capital investment of $296,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• reprinting of visitor maps
• Viewshaft extension.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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.

These activities include grant funding to community organisations and the work of the Great Barrier Strategic Broker to empower communities in furthering their projects, goals and aspirations.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $822,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• grants for community groups
• development of an online skills database
• development of a life long learning strategy
• funding to support iwi responsiveness.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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 infrastructure planning and research on employment and tourism opportunities.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $98,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• feasibility study on emergency water supply
• development of a visitor strategy
• review of the island's key entry points
• investigation of cemetery sites
• review of the island's current connectivity.

Levels of Service

There are no performance measures for this activity.

Local Environmental Management

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

These activities include protecting our coastal areas, addressing water quality issues in our waterways, increasing biodiversity and maintaining biosecurity programmes.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $181,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• funding for a part time island based biodiversity officer
• next steps for the Ecology Vision
• funding for water quality projects
• continued funding for biosecurity initiatives such as rabbit and argentine ant control and the pest co-ordinator role
• supporting marine protection for the island's coastline.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $909,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $296,000

Capital spend by category:

• Renewals - $100,000
• Growth - $196,000.

Key projects:

• Local improvement projects (LIPS) - $196,000
• Parks Asset renewals - $85,000
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $15,000
• Local library renewals - $665,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $822,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $371,000
• Local Environment Development - $181,000
• Local Planning and Development - $98,000
• Local Governance - $909,000.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The board can be contacted at the address below:

81 Hector Sanderson Road

Claris

Great Barrier Island

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

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Henderson-Massey Local Board

Message from the Chair

It is my pleasure to present the Henderson-Massey Local Board's 2017/2018 Local Board Agreement, covering the third year of delivery against the local board plan.

We have sought feedback on our 2017/2018 priorities, and we are encouraged by your solid support. We understand that support for residential development and growth in Henderson hinges upon high quality urban design. We agree, and we see Henderson as an excellent opportunity for smart growth supporting a town centre where people can live, work and have fun.

You have told us you want to know more about plans for an open space management plan for Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatu Peninsula. We are committed to working with the community on the future of our park. Planning will begin shortly, and I can't wait to engage with you on this work.

New initiatives for 2017/2018 include Nga Puna Manaaki Inanga Project - a community led project to identify and restore potential inanga spawning habitat within the Henderson-Massey area streams; an older person's plan that focuses on activities to strengthen social connections and participation, and developing a management plan for Harbourview-Orangihina Park.

We will keep working to provide accessible parks and community facilities that meet local residents' needs. The new communities that will grow in the Massey and Westgate areas in particular will need high quality community spaces planned and built. High quality urban living also means getting local people into local jobs and we want to help our young people to be equipped to contribute to the local economy.

We will continue to advocate for a swimming pool, sports fields and local community facilities in the Northwest and enough resources for Panuku Development Auckland to effectively work for regeneration and residential growth in Henderson. (See appendix A)

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.

Shane Henderson

Chairperson, Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair

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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 2017/2018 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 four initiatives that are specifically focused on partnering with Māori:

1. Working with local mana whenua as kaitiaki on a Pā Harakeke environmental project. Various sites in the Henderson-Massey area have been selected in collaboration with local mana whenua.
2. 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.
3. Supporting Te Whanau o Waipareira's Waitangi Day celebrations at Hoani Waititi Marae.
4. Supporting 'Māori Enterprise', a programme designed in partnership with Maori, identifying opportunities for young Māori in the existing economy. Workshops provide the participants with tools and techniques for creative thinking, collaboration, leadership, and entrepreneurial logic which they can put into action to achieve their goals.

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 raising Māori youth employment figures in Henderson-Massey.

Henderson-Massey Local Board Agreement 2017/2018

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Henderson-Massey local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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 serving communities in the Henderson-Massey area. It also includes parks maintenance and upgrades, supporting volunteers doing environmental restoration programmes and delivering events in parks.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $11,896,000 and capital investment of $22,143,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• preparing a management plan for Harbourview-Orangihina Park
• continued investigation into providing suitable space for equestrian activities
• assessing options for relocation of the Te Atatu waka ama club
• assessing the potential for an upgrade of Opanuku Park as part of the wider Henderson town centre development.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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.

Funding agreements with community organisations and leases and licences to occupy for community centres and houses are included in this activity.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $8,117,000 and capital investment of $64,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Nga Kawa o Tangaroa Tikanga - a youth development programme using diving training and kai moana collecting to strengthen whanau ties and improve youth self esteem
• Youth voice - youth-led initiatives
• local older peoples activities to strengthen social connections and participation
• governance support programmes to promote robust management of community organisations
• locally led community activities to increase neighbourhood pride and ownership.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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 also include economic development and employment initiatives in partnership with business and community organisations.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,541,000 and capital investment of $15,180,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Māori Enterprise - a programme involving Māori youth, industry mentors and community leaders to identify opportunities for young Māori in the existing economy
• Henderson Urban Eco Centre - a project to attract economic and residential interest by promoting Henderson as a unique eco-friendly urban centre
• Young Enterprise Scheme - a programme for year 12 and 13 students to develop creative ideas into actual businesses, complete with products and services and experience profit and loss scenarios.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $350,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Nga Puna Manaaki Inanga Project - a community led project to identify and restore potential inanga spawning habitat within the Henderson-Massey area
• Environmental Action Plan - to identify what council, community and stakeholders can do to increase environmental action and assist the board to prioritise funding support
• Industry Pollution Prevention Programme - providing pollution prevention advice to local businesses that could have the greatest impact on stream health.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,127,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $64,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $22.4 million
• Local Planning and Development - $15.2 million.

Capital spend by activity area:

• Renewals - $5.1 million
• Improving Services - $1.9 million
• Growth - $30.3 million.

Key projects:

• Multi-purpose community facility (Westgate) - $16 million
• Open spaces (Massey North) - $6.5 million
• Stormwater PC14 (Waiarohia ponds) - $4.8 million
• Stormwater PC15 (Totara ponds) - $3.9 million
• Parks - Asset renewals - $2.8 million.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $8.1 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $11.9 million
• Local Environment Development - $350,000
• Local Planning and Development - $1.5 million
• Local Governance - $1.1 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The board can be contacted at the address below:

6 Henderson Valley Road

Henderson

Auckland 0612

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

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Message from the Chairperson

Thank you for taking the time and effort recently to give feedback on our local proposals during the Annual Budget 2017/2018 consultation. Hearing from you is important to us as it helps the local board understand the community's views during its decision-making.

Transport-related issues were a common topic for many of you and the local board continues to advocate at every opportunity for an earlier delivery of Penlink. We are continuing to work closely with other parties to explore opportunities including alternative funding models to accelerate progress on this important project.

Our environmental initiatives are also close to the hearts of many and we are pleased to be able to continue important work in the local area, with your help.

New maintenance contracts, beginning on 1 July 2017, also provide an opportunity for the local board to respond to community views by working with the new contractors to minimise chemical spraying and to use mechanical means instead. We will also be urging the use of local suppliers where possible and a focus on youth in transition programmes to give our young people meaningful opportunities to work and learn new skills.

We are excited to be able to begin scoping some of the projects from our recently adopted town centre plans for Silverdale, Orewa and Browns Bay, which will help bring improvements to these centres. It will take time, many years in fact, to deliver the majority of projects identified, but small steps achieved each year will bring change.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to meeting with you again as we consult on our local board plan to set our strategic direction for the next three years and beyond.

Julia Parfitt

Chairperson, Hibiscus and Bays 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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chairperson 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 local 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 2014 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 2017/2018 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.

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Agreement 2017/2017

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Hibiscus and Bays local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include providing a network of quality open spaces and recreation facilities to support a balanced and healthy lifestyle for our residents.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $8,986,000 and capital investment of $6,117,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• prioritise options for implementation of the Mairangi Bay Reserves Concept Plan
• review and update reserve management plans within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area
• support volunteer groups to carry out ecological restoration and environmental programmes in local parks
• deliver sun smart projects and play equipment improvements in our playgrounds
• construction of a toilet at Sherwood Reserve.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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.

These activities include ensuring our residents have access to a range of community facilities and services that support a sense of well-being, safety and connection to others.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $4,368,000 and capital investment of $664,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• continue to support ANZAC services and parades within the local board area
• provide support for local community groups through a contestable grant funding process aligned to the outcomes in the Hibiscus and Bay Local Board Plan
• fund local signature events through partnerships with key groups
• continue to build the capacity and capability of community organisations within in the local board area by supporting community-led planning and place-making projects
• continue to support community programmes ensuring they meet the needs of local communities.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Note to table: The local board provides a service level top up to Estuary Arts Centre Trust ($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 contribute to providing an attractive place to set up and run a business and ensure our residents have access to skilled jobs close to home. The activity also relates to enhancing underlying character, heritage and vitality of certain areas.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $783,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• develop an Eco - tourism strategy and identify actions
• complete investigations to advance priority projects from the Silverdale, Orewa and Browns Bay Centre Plans.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

These activities contribute to ensuring our waterways, harbours, coastline, parks, reserves and natural heritage areas are protected and enhanced for future generations to enjoy.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $120,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• increase awareness and action around the North-West Wildlink by building stronger relationships and networks across Hibiscus and Bays community groups and individual landowners
• implement a water sensitive design project for schools by improving understanding of the impact of stormwater pollution on receiving environments including our treasured harbours and coastlines, and the importance of water conservation
• undertake an Industrial Pollution Prevention Project in Browns Bay to help raise awareness by businesses in the area on best practice for waste minimisation and that waterways are protected from pollution.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,102,000. There is no capital investment of $0. 

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $664,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $6.1 million.

Capital spend by activity area:

• Renewals - $4.6 million
• Improving Services - $549,000
• Growth - $1.6 million.

Key projects:

• General park development - $1.6 million
• Parks - Asset renewals - $1.2 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $1.1 million
• Parks - Sportsfields renewals - $810,000
• Parks - Coastal asset renewals - $770,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $4.4 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $9 million
• Local Environment Development - $120,000
• Local Planning and Development - $783,000
• Local Governance - $1.1 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board operates from two offices.

Addresses:

Orewa
50 Centreway Road
Orewa

Browns Bay
2 Glen Road
Browns Bay

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit the Auckland Council website.

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Howick Local Board

Message from the Chair

It is my pleasure to present the Howick Local Board's 2017/2018 Local Board Agreement. This is the third year of delivery of a budget based on the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and a platform set by the Local Board Plan 2014-2017.

We have sought feedback on our 2017/2018 priorities as part of the consultation for the Annual Budget 2017/2018. Overall there was a lot of support from the community for local initiatives with few opposing.

Transport continues to be a key issue and we will be advocating strongly to Auckland Transport to accelerate the AMETI project and to build on the benefits provided by the introduction (in the 2016/2017 year) of the new bus network and the new transport hub and improved ferry pier at Half Moon Bay.

Whilst our capital programme continues to be dominated by the Flat Bush area we are continuing to develop greenways, walkway and cycle paths across the ward and we are looking at ways to optimise the use of our existing assets. We will also be looking to finalise the Howick Village Centre Plan and develop a masterplan for the proposed urban forest park on the former Greenmount landfill site.

We have identified two primary issues that we will actively advocate for this year. We are collaborating with a number of Local Boards across Auckland seeking resources to address the erosion of Auckland's coastline and we will be working to ensure that there is enough funding to progress full development of the multi-use community facility and library and the future proposed aquatic centre at Flat Bush.

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

Chair, 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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 area continues to develop 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 is the fifth largest urban area in New Zealand and our population was estimated at 142,700 in June 2015 and is predicted to increase to 176,350 by 2033 (Statistics New Zealand) - a 30.6 per cent increase on the 2013 census.

Our population is ethnically diverse. The 2013 Census identifies European (55%) and Asian (39%) as the two largest groups, with Chinese the largest and Indian the second largest in the Asian sub-group.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The current Howick Local Board Plan 2014-2017 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 2014-2017 outcomes are:

• Involved and connected communities - We are proud of our area and participate in our community to make Howick a great place to live, work and play.
• Our future growth is managed effectively - We want to ensure future growth is well planned with good quality design and transport connections that enable people to move easily around our area.
• Valuing our cultural diversity - We are culturally diverse and have great facilities for creative activities including music and dance, theatre and visual arts.
• A treasured environment - We will keep our wonderful environment and admired coastline clean and safe for all to use.
• Our people are active and healthy - Our extensive network of public places, and recreation and leisure facilities will be looked after so people of all ages and abilities can use them to remain healthy and active.
• A prosperous local economy - We will attract new businesses to support our economy and provide opportunities for training and skills development. We will also continue to attract tourism to our area.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2017/2018 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.

Howick Local Board Agreement 2017/2018

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Howick local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include addressing maintenance and development of the Mangemangeroa walkway, the local parks Ecological Volunteers programme and the progression of the Howick Gymsports project amongst others.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $11,950,000 and capital investment of $10,730,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• continued development of the former Greenmount Landfill site
• Master Plan development for Barry Curtis and Lloyd Elsmore Parks
• Facilities Partnership funding
• greenway, walkway and general park development
• sportsfield development at 187 Flat Bush School Road (Ostrich Farm).

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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 such as continuing to administer funding agreements with the City of Manukau Pipes and Drums and the Howick Children's and Youth Theatre and holding popular local events like the Tamaki River Festival. The Howick Local Board also supports community empowerment by building local organisations' capacity to develop and deliver local projects.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $8,110,000 and capital investment of $592,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• continue to fund extended hours for libraries
• undertake a stocktake of all community facilities
• events and arts programmes
• contestable community grants
• continue to provide rental support to a number of community facilities.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,189,000 and capital investment of $3,760,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Howick Village Centre Plan
• continued implementation of the Howick Heritage Plan
• funding for local Business Improvement Districts (Howick Village Business Association and Greater East Tamaki Business Association).

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $103,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• weed and pest eradication
• Adopt a Spot - engage community or business groups to adopt and care for their local creek
• small building sites ambassador
• Flat Bush water quality ponds.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,155,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $592,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $10.7 million
• Local Planning and Development - $3.8 million.

Capital spend by activity area:

• Renewals - $6.6 million
• Improving Services - $3.4 million
• Growth - $5.1 million.

Key projects:

• SWEI Flat bush water quality ponds - $3.8 million
• Master plan (Barry Curtis Park) - $2.2 million
• Parks - Asset renewals - $2.2 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $2.1 million
• Parks - Coastal asset renewals - $969,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $8.1 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $12 million
• Local Environment Development - $103,000
• Local Planning and Development - $1.2 million
• Local Governance - $1.2 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The board can be contacted at the address below:

Shop S447

The Warehouse Plaza

Pakuranga Town Centre
1 Aylesbury Street,
Pakuranga

Auckland 2010

Phone 09 572 0148

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit the Auckland Council website..

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Kaipātiki Local Board

Message from the Chair

Thank you for taking an interest in the issues that face Aucklanders and local projects planned for delivery in 2017/2018.

This local board agreement covers the last financial year of the current iteration of Council's 10 year budget. Kaipātiki Local Board is committed to continuing delivery on those key initiatives you've told us are important to you. In developing this agreement, consideration has been given to the 316 submissions received through the Annual Plan 2017/2018 consultation from Kaipātiki residents.

We look forward to commencing development of the Northcote town centre by working with Panuku Development Auckland Limited and Homes, Land and Community (HLC). We will see more of our walking and cycling network being developed through the delivery of the Kaipātiki Connections Network Plan. We also anticipate numerous pest-free activities as this community-led initiative begins implementing key actions of the Pest free Kaipātiki strategy.

We will continue to advocate to Auckland Council's Governing Body for:

• provision for quality public realm and community facilities investment in Northcote;
• continued investment into the implementation of the Kaipātiki Connections Network Plan;
• supporting the implementation of the Pest Free Kaipātiki strategy;
• appropriate funding for our community facilities, and
• ensuring community satisfaction in our libraries is maintained.

In addition to delivering initiatives that meet the outcomes and aspirations as outlined in our current local board plan, we hope to engage with you as we develop the next iteration of the local board plan to be adopted by October 2017.

Danielle Grant

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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 area's boundaries are the northern motorway to the east, the inner Waitematā harbour to the south and west, and Glendhu and Sunset roads to the north. It includes the suburbs of Beach Haven, Birkenhead, Chatswood, Bayview, Birkdale, Northcote, Glenfield, Hillcrest, Totara Vale and Marlborough.

Kaipātiki's suburbs are well established. Northcote and Birkenhead Points are renowned for their built heritage. There are also a number of heritage sites important to Māori, such as the pa at Stokes Point. The area has 530 hectares of reserves and walkways.

Kaipātiki has three main town centres - Birkenhead, Glenfield and Northcote - complemented by smaller local centres. Twenty nine percent of the population work within the board boundary with the Wairau Valley commercial industrial area being one centre of employment. The North Shore campus of AUT University is located on Akoranga Drive, Northcote. Major leisure venues include the North Shore Events Centre and the Netball North Harbour complex. The Chelsea Estate Heritage Park and Sugar Refinery along with Shoal Bay provide stunning coastal views and prospects of central Auckland.

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 2017/2018 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. reducing the numbers of plant and animal pests.

Kaipātiki Local Board Agreement 2017/2017

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Kaipātiki local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

These activities include the provision and maintenance of our sports fields, walking tracks and gardens, undertaking project feasibility and planning, and support for our parks volunteers.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $8,384,000 and capital investment of $6,982,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• renewal of our parks assets
• support for our parks volunteers
• developing a master plan for Birkenhead War Memorial Park
• funding equitable access to sport
• undertaking project feasibility and planning, such as Fernglen.

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Levels of Service

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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 implementation of the empowered community approach is a key consideration as part of this activity and is evident in the relationships the local board has with its community partners.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $5,511,000 and capital investment of $775,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• topping up the operational grants for our community houses and centres
• partnering with the Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust to deliver events and community development services.
• providing funding to community groups through our contestable grants rounds
• supporting local events that are delivered by our community organisations, such as the Christmas parades and Eco Fest, or by Council, such as ANZAC Day commemorations.
• responding to the needs of our community groups, such as governance training, Māori responsiveness planning or capacity building.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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 working alongside our business improvement districts to undertake initiatives that will result in an economic uplift to the area.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $795,000 and capital investment of $950,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• supporting initiatives that help our town centres to succeed
• contributing to the Sunnynook centre plan.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

These activities include environmental programmes and initiatives focused on pest management.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $181,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• implementation of the Pest Free Kaipātiki strategy
• supporting the operations of the Kaipātiki Project, including delivery of environmental programmes, and volunteer support
• delivering the industrial pollution prevention programme.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,100,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $775,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $7 million
• Local Planning and Development - $950,000.

Capital spend by activity area:

• Renewals - $5.4 million
• Improving Services - $2.5 million
• Growth - $721,000.

Key projects:

• Parks Asset renewals - $3.1 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $1.1 million
• Network plan connections - $1.1 million
• Central area upgrade (Northcote) - $950,000
• Greenway and walkway development - $535,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $5.5 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $8.4 million
• Local Environment Development - $181,000
• Local Planning and Development - $795,000
• Local Governance - $1.1 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The board can be contacted at the address below:

90 Bentley Avenue

Glenfield

Auckland 0629

Ph: (09) 4848383

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit the Auckland Council website..

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

Message from the Chair

Talofa lava and greetings,

It is my pleasure to present the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board's annual agreement 2017/18 to deliver on the six outcomes set out in the three-year local board plan. This agreement is based on the third year of the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP).

Thank you for your submissions that we received and then considered.

Improving Manukau Harbour and its coastline remains important for us. Employment opportunities for young people through Youth Connections are a priority.

We continue to focus on the outcome of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu as the heart of Maori and Pasifika art and culture and we will fund programmes for arts brokering, exhibitions and shows and support local talents.

We will support events and activities to encourage local participation, neighbourhood connections and community safety in town centres. We continue our work, together with you, in shaping a healthy local environment that is smoke-free, alcohol and drug-free. Improvements to street connections around Ōtāhuhu town centre will gain momentum.

It is our intention that local library hours and services are maintained. We will invest in local parks and community facilities to maintain quality standards. We will fund projects to support active lifestyles and encourage use of local paths and walkways.

Our relationships and collaboration with mana whenua are focused on shared interests and support co-management of natural heritage sites in their kaitiaki role, e.g. Pukaki Crater.

Māngere East area is our big focus, improvement of current facilities and future growth. Strong advocacy with Auckland Council and council controlled organisations remains high on our agenda and will help joined up thinking and investment.

Once again, thank you for the ongoing support to make Māngere-Ōtāhuhu communities stronger and prosperous.

Faafetai tele,

Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area includes the coastal township of Māngere Bridge, the Māngere and Ōtāhuhu town centres, as well as the Favona and Māngere East suburbs. Our communities are increasingly diverse and hold a distinct Māori and Pacific identity that gives the area a wealth of cultural vibrancy. One fifth of Auckland's Pacific people live here and we have the most youthful population in the city.

There is growth in the area as more people make Māngere-Ōtāhuhu their home, along with transport infrastructure development. The local board area also includes Auckland International Airport, New Zealand's largest and busiest airport, and the Ōtāhuhu heavy industrial area. These two areas are employment hubs which provide jobs for our communities as well as the wider Auckland region.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• A strong local economy - Our area attracts and supports businesses and our community has a range of opportunities to gain skills and employment locally.
• Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is the heart of Māori and Pasifika arts and culture - Our cultural diversity and distinct Māori and Pasifika identities are reflected in, and enhance, the everyday life of our community. We celebrate, showcase and share our many cultures and attract visitors to our area.
• A place where environment and heritage are protected, enhanced and preserved - Our environment is respected. Our spectacular natural heritage sites are national treasures. They are protected and enhanced for everyone to enjoy now and in the future.
• A well-connected area - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is well connected by public transport, cycleways and walkways. A range of transport options makes it easy for everyone to get around.
• A range of facilities to meet diverse needs - Our community spaces are first-class and can be used in many different ways. They are popular community gathering places and encourage people to take part in local activities.
• A place where communities thrive and belong - Our communities live in safe and healthy neighbourhoods. We come together to celebrate our cultures. We are active and involved in local matters.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2017/2018 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.

The six outcomes will be further developed in a new local board plan to be published in the second half of 2017.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu board is committed to meeting responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and in line with the Auckland Plan. The board will continue to strengthen its relationship with mana whenua and recognises the long term nature of some projects. A project of significance the board supports, together with other southern local boards, is 'Māori input into local board decision making '. The project evaluates and progresses opportunities for Māori to contribute to local board decision making by developing a collaborative governance model.

We will support Māori priorities for protecting and restoring sites of cultural significance, Manukau Harbour, Tamaki Estuary and other waterways. We will continue to support mana whenua in their customary kaitiaki (guardianship) role for Māngere Mountain and Pukaki Crater. We will actively support co-management of natural heritage sites and sites of significance in local heritage plans. Our board places importance on working with mana whenua in developing signage or naming new council-owned facilities, roads and parks to reflect our local heritage.

The local projects for parks, pools, leisure centres, libraries, environment, community grants and events are of benefit to Māori who live locally and comprise 16 per cent of the population. The board invests in initiatives that address Māori development outcomes, such as an annual grant to the Māngere Mountain Education Trust, Healthy rentals, and planting to increase indigenous biodiversity.

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Agreement 2017/2017

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities and which have contributed to key community outcomes in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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 - Moana-nui-ā-kiwa and leisure facilities and pools in Tōia.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $6,730,000 and capital investment of $5,027,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Boggust park - pathway and toilets
• Norana esplanade walkway development
• facility partnership grants
• mangrove management and removal
• tree planting programme.

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for the 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.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $8,142,000 and capital investment of $940,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• funding additional opening hours in local libraries
• Youth Connections (for youth employment)
• local community grants and events
• civic events (ANZAC and citizenship ceremonies)
• safety initiatives around local town centres.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Note to table: The local board has subsidised library hours ($75,000).

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.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,743,000 and capital investment of $2,343,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Ōtāhuhu town centre improvements - streetscapes, signage and connections
• 24 Hours South - web based tourism promotion to local destinations
• Heritage Survey - implement actions 
• Local economic development plan refresh.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $160,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• community education on waste reduction
• support the Manukau Harbour Forum
• Industry Pollution Prevention Programme
• restoration planting and weed control in Oruarangi awa

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,065,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $940,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $5 million
• Local Planning and Development - $2.3 million.

Capital spend by activity area:

• Renewals - $6.1 million
• Improving Services - $552,000
• Growth - $1.7 million.

Key projects:

• Town centre revitalisation - $2.3 million
• Greenway and walkway development - $2 million
• Parks - Assets renewals - $1.5 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $1.1 million
• ACE - Leases renewals - $450,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $8.1 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $6.7 million
• Local Environment Development - $160,000
• Local Planning and Development - $1.7 million
• Local Governance - $1.1 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

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: How to contact your Local Board

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

The board can be contacted at the address below:

Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive
Māngere Town Centre

Māngere

Auckland 2022

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit Auckland Council website.

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

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Manurewa Local Board

Message from the Chair

It is my pleasure to present the Manurewa Local Board's 2017/2018 Local Board Agreement. This document was agreed by the board after considering feedback that our communities gave us on our draft proposals.

As we move into the third year of delivery against the local board plan, we remain committed to finishing what we started. We are proud to have completed some key projects in the last 12 months, and are in progress with several others. As a board we remain concerned about the impact of population growth and intensification on the Manurewa area and its residents and want to see improvement of the delivery of hard and soft infrastructure.

We would like to contribute to meeting this growth through improving access to public transport networks including Te Mahia train station, continuing the town centre revitalisation project, increasing community use of multi-purpose shared spaces and enhancing our local parks, with a particular focus on War Memorial Park. We will do this in partnership with others.

We will continue to extend the coastal walkways, and progress the development of a greenways plan to provide safe cycling and walking connections. We will also increase our focus on the many natural treasures that make our local environment including restoration of the Puhinui stream.

You told us safety is a big issue for you. We will look at further ways to improve community safety working with the New Zealand Police and others. We will also continue our support for local events, community led initiatives and the provision of community grants supporting local community activities.

And in response to your feedback, we will also increase our advocacy for improved waste management and recycling processes and the activation of the Southern resource recovery centre.

Angela Dalton

Chair

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 2017/2018 between the Governing Body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2017/2018 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

Manurewa is home to a diverse population, many of who have strong loyalties to the area and have lived here a long time. Key characteristics of Manurewa include a prominent industrial area in Wiri, and leafy coastal suburbs at Wattle Downs and Weymouth. The local board area also includes the suburbs of Clendon Park, Goodwood Heights, Hill Park, Homai, Leabank, Greenmeadows, Randwick Park, Rata-Vine, Wiri, The Gardens, Totara Heights and Manukau Heights. Manurewa is home to the Auckland Botanic Gardens, Vodafone Events Centre and Wero (the new white water facility), the historic Nathan Homestead, Totara Park, a multi-purpose sports complex at Mountfort Park and the Netball Manurewa Community Events Centre.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Manurewa 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 Manurewa Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• Manurewa has an attractive, prosperous town centre - Manurewa is easy to get to and a great place for shopping and relaxing with friends.
• People move easily around Manurewa - Our walkways, cycle ways, roads and public transport connect us to where we want to go.
• Spaces and places that people use and enjoy - We have lots of opportunities for sporting, leisure, creative and community activities on our doorstep.
• All people are valued and encouraged - People feel welcome and safe here. They enjoy being part of our community, helping and supporting each other, resulting in enhanced well-being for all.
• Our natural heritage and resources are preserved and nurtured for future generations - We enjoy attractive bush, stream and harbour environments that are healthy and free from litter and pollution.
• A healthy local economy - The Manurewa area supports a range of new and established businesses that provide employment opportunities for local people.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2017/2018 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, and Agreement, has a direct relationship with Māori through two key areas of activity, the first being understanding and honouring obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. The second, and closely intertwined, is acting on the needs and aspirations of Māori.

To be a successful local board a key component is engaging with and enabling communities, which means considering and understanding Māori issues and having the capability and capacity to improve process and systems to enhance involvement and outcomes.

There are a number of initiatives underway in Manurewa that are intended to strengthen relationships and participation of mana whenua, including the Māori Input to Local Board Decision Making project, an increased focus on environmental protection, the introduction of a higher grant priority of events and activities that target improved Māori outcomes, and a new senior scholarship initiative that specifically references kuia and kaumatua. The local board has also committed funding to supporting projects that benefit matawaaka and align to local board priorities.

This engagement with mataawaka and mana whenua is ongoing as the local board is committed to making Manurewa a great place to live, work and play for everyone.

Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2017/2018

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council's 2017/2018 funding priorities for local activities which will contribute to key community outcomes in the Manurewa local board area are as follows under each local activity.

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.

We have a particular focus on War Memorial Park this year using a community led approach. We also want to ensure activities, services and programmes are accessible to more people including seniors. Other activities include educational and recreational events, ecological volunteers, teaching gardens, custodian services, capacity building and the completion of the Totara Park masterplan.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $7,404,000 and capital investment of $3,282,000.

Key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• War Memorial Park
• Ecological volunteers and environmental programme
• Manurewa Community Facilities Charitable Trust
• programmes and events
• Nathan Park Reserve management plan.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for community learning and recreation 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. Informed by the council's new empowered communities approach, other activities include local community placemaking, capacity building, supporting local events, Māori responsiveness and youth employment. We have introduced a new seniors scholarships initiative and we will continue our support for the Manurewa Youth Council.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $4,594,000 and capital investment of $370,000.

Key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• community placemaking
• local events
• youth council and youth scholarships
• local community grants
• capacity building.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

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. Our activity focus for this next 12 months is to continue the revitalisation of the Manurewa town centre and its associated environs. Since the last local board agreement significant work has commenced on developing an integrated area plan for Manurewa-Takanini-Papakura. This will contribute to the revitalisation of the town centre.

Our annual budget to deliver this activity includes operating costs of $1,016,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiative we have planned for 2017/2018 is:

• town centre revitalisation.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Environmental Management

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

This year sees a stronger focus on the Puhinui stream and its restoration. Activities also include opportunities for more children to attend hands-on education for sustainability experiences, continuing waste minimisation and resource recovery initiatives, and supporting the Manukau Harbour Forum in its endeavour to ensure the harbour is enhanced and protected.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $75,000. There is no capital investment.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2017/2018 include:

• Puhinui stream restoration
• waste minimisation
• Manukau Harbour - Improvement projects
• sustainability.

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority.

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

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 2017/2018.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $1,101,000. There is no capital investment.

Local 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 2017/2018 financial year is shown in the table on pages 8 and 9 of Volume 2: Local Board Information and Agreements.

Funding priorities for local activities

Capital spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $370,000
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $3.3 million.

Capital spend by activity area:

• Renewals - $3 million
• Improving Services - $301,000
• Growth - $339,000.

Key projects:

• Parks Asset renewals - $1.8 million
• Locally driven initiatives (LDI Capex) - $610,000
• Maritime recreational fund development - $565,000
• ACE - Leases renewals - $200,000
• Leisure facility building renewals - $153,000.

Operating spend by activity area:

• Local Community Services - $4.6 million
• Local Parks, Sports and Recreation - $7.4 million
• Local Environment Development - $75,000
• Local Planning and Development - $1 million
• Local Governance - $1 million.

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 2017 to 30 June 2018 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.