Long Term Plan 2015 Summary of Decisions

SUMMARY OF DECISIONS
THE
10-YEAR BUDGET
An overview of decisions
shaping the future of Auckland
Introduction
After 18 months, Councils next 10-year budget is finally
in place.
Drafting this budget, the Long-term Plan 2015-2025
(LTP), has been more than just a numbercrunching
exercise. It was the chance for Aucklanders to help shape
our city for the next 10 years and beyond, and wed like
to thank everyone who got involved.
We wanted to give as many Aucklanders as possible
the opportunity to tell us what they thought about our
options for fixing transport; how to balance affordable
rates with investing for growth; where and what we
should be investing in locally and across the city, and the
role that the council should play in developing Auckland.
For seven weeks, between 23 January and 16 March, we
carried out the largest and most exciting conversation
we have had yet with Aucklanders, achieving one of the
highest response rates in any budget consultation in
New Zealand.
APPROACH TO DECISION-MAKING
This document gives an overview of the main
proposals consulted on for the 10-year budget,
key messages provided through the feedback from
Aucklanders and the councils final decisions.
All feedback from Aucklanders was analysed to
inform a series of reports summarising all comments
received by topic to then brief elected members
ahead of discussions, debate and decision-making.
For further information you can find a record of all
decisions here and all summary of feedback reports
are on the council website aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
An impressive number of Aucklanders (27,383) provided

over 260,000 points of written feedback. More than
2,300 people attended the feedback events held across
the region, which made it easy for people to come along
to community gatherings to share their views and give
feedback to the councils decision makers. For the first
time ever, we also captured feedback through social media.
The decisions that needed to be made about investment
in transport were so important that we engaged a further
5,000 people in an independent Colmar Brunton survey
on the transport options.
Auckland is now firmly one city, one region, and the
messages that came through the feedback were very clear
and consistent: keep rates affordable and debt low, and
finally start fixing our transport problems.
So we have kept the average increase in general rates
at 2.5 per cent next year, down from the 4.9 per cent
previously forecast. We have reduced projected debt at
the end of 10 years by 17 per cent from $13.7 billion to
$11.6 billion. Plus, with the use of an interim transport
levy for each of the next three years on top of the general
rate (of $114 for residential ratepayers and $183 for
businesses), we have a plan in place to finally get this city
moving and get our transport, especially public transport
to the standard we expect.
After considering your feedback, we now have a budget
that balances the need for investment in our local
communities and the whole region with making sure this
remains an affordable place for all Aucklanders to live in.
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The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions
CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Investing in Auckland............................................................................................................................................ 6
2. Fixing transport.................................................................................................................................................... 13
3. Your rates............................................................................................................................................................... 16
4. Housing and development............................................................................................................................... 20
5. Other regional decisions................................................................................................................................... 21
6. Local decisions...................................................................................................................................................... 22

Albert-Eden Local Board................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board............................................................................................................................................... 23
Franklin Local Board......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Great Barrier Local Board............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Henderson-Massey Local Board.................................................................................................................................................. 25
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Howick Local Board.......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Kaiptiki Local Board........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Mngere-tahuhu Local Board.................................................................................................................................................... 27
Manurewa Local Board.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Maungakiekie-Tmaki Local Board............................................................................................................................................. 28
Orkei Local Board............................................................................................................................................................................ 28
tara-Papatoetoe Local Board.................................................................................................................................................... 29
Papakura Local Board....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Puketpapa Local Board.................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Rodney Local Board.......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Upper Harbour Local Board........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Waiheke Local Board....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Waitkere Ranges Local Board..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Waitemat Local Board.................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Whau Local Board............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Find out more............................................................................................................................................................ 34

Continue the conversation................................................................................................................................... 34
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1. Investing in Auckland
WHAT WE CONSULTED ON
HERES WHAT WE ASKED
Auckland is the fastest growing region in New Zealand.

More people want to live here than anywhere else in
the country and our population is expected to reach 2.2
million in the next 30 years.
An overview of the 10-year budget was set out in the

consultation document, showing the key spending areas,
what is delivered and what changes are proposed.
Do you agree with the proposed overall average

general rates increase of 3.5 per cent each year,
which will enable the proposed investment and
spending outlined in this document?
We also proposed to spend around $4 billion a year over

the next 10 years on the hundreds of essential day-to-day
services that the council provides. These include things
like park maintenance, rubbish and recycling collection,
civil defence, dog control, upkeep of sportsfields, cleaning
up graffiti, pollution response, pest management and
much more.
On the one hand we must ensure that we can deliver the
level of investment needed. On the other, we must keep
rates rises affordable for residents and businesses across
Auckland.
So to achieve this balance, we proposed a general rates
increase of 3.5 per cent.
This would ensure our day-to-day services continue, while
also providing the right balance between affordability and
progress across the region.
Figure 1 Feedback on spending areas

Spend less (total feedback points)
Spend more (total feedback points)
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If you dont agree, in which activity areas do you

think we should spend more or spend less, and
what level of general rates increase would you
support?
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Written
responses
In person
Responses through blogs,

Twitter and Facebook
HERES WHAT YOU TOLD US

Aucklanders gave almost 35,000 points of feedback on
this issue. Over 15,000 of these directly commented on
the proposed rates increase and associated spending and
investment proposals.
Of these responses, 38 per cent agreed with the proposed
plan and 54 per cent disagreed.
38% Agree
33,499
points of
feedback
6% Other
2% Partial
54% Disagree
HERES WHAT WE DECIDED

Our 10-year budget seeks to achieve the right balance
between affordability and progress for Auckland. After
considering the extensive feedback from Aucklanders, we
have weighed up trade-offs and made decisions to find
what we think is the right balance.
Instead of 3.5 per cent, we agreed to increase general
rates by an average of 2.5 per cent1 in 2015/2016,
followed by an average general rates rise of 3.2 per cent
in 2016/2017 and 3.5 per cent for each of the remaining
years in the 10-year budget.
This will enable an investment programme of $18.2
billion2 over the next 10 years and also allow the council
to maintain its core element of services such as park
maintenance, rubbish and recycling collection, civil
defence, dog control, upkeep of sportsfields, cleaning up
graffiti, pollution response, pest management and more.
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Our draft plan proposed to invest $17.2 billion over 10

years to maintain our assets and cater for growth. This
level of investment provided for a basic transport network,
but would not deliver the significant improvements in
transport that Aucklanders have said they want.
Those who agreed with the proposal thought that a rise of

this amount was about right and would be of benefit
because it would lead to progress and delivering the
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We know that this investment needs to be balanced,

affordable and within our means.
One important issue we asked Aucklanders for their
feedback on was how to find the right balance between
affordability and investing in the future of the city and
our capacity to cope with the growth that will put extra
stress on our services.
However, transport and parks, community and

lifestyle were also areas with strong support for
increased spending.
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In short, we will need to invest in the right things in the

right locations to meet these challenges.
This investment will need to include building new assets
(such as roads, parks, property, libraries, and stormwater
systems) and upgrading or replacing things we already
own.
Feedback on suggested spending changes called for

reduced spending on governance and support (in
particular council staff and administration costs), and
less spending on economic and cultural development,
transport, parks, community and lifestyle.
Others felt that the proposed rise showed that the city
was not living within its means, while some thought the
council should cut back and just concentrate on providing
core services such as transport, water infrastructure, park
maintenance, libraries and waste collection.
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This will result in an increased demand on our

infrastructure capacity, including roads, open space,
social infrastructure and water. We will need to focus our
planning and investment to coordinate growth and get
the best value for money.
investment that Auckland needs. People also agreed with

the proposal as they thought there was an obligation to
provide infrastructure now, so as not to leave a burden
for future generations.
The feedback showed a split between those in favour

(38 per cent) and not in favour (54 per cent) of the
proposal. Those against the proposed increase in rates
argued that the rise would be unaffordable for those on
fixed incomes.
In terms of transport, this increase will fund a basic

level of transport investment. However it is not enough
to deliver the increased investment in transport that
Aucklanders have said they want to see, to begin to
address Aucklands transport issues. This is discussed in
the following section.
The consultation document and supporting information
for the 10-year budget set out a number of changes
that the council proposed. An overview of the budgets
and these proposed changes for each area of council
activity is set out, along with common feedback themes
and relevant council decisions made by council. These
decisions are reflected in the average general rates
increases agreed on.
1 The figure of 2.5 per cent is the average when all three categories of ratepayers
are added together. Separated, the average general rates increase for residential
ratepayers is 4.2 per cent; and 1.4 per cent for businesses; for farm / lifestyle a
decrease of 9.7 per cent on average. But the overall rates increase for individual
properties will vary considerably, reflecting factors such as revaluation and the
targeted rates that apply to the property.
2 Excludes the additional $523 million transport investment discussed in the
next section, Fixing transport.
10-YEAR BUDGET AT A GLANCE

What was proposed
Area of spend
Auckland Development
Economic and Cultural

Development
Environmental
Management and
Regulation
Governance
and Support
Changes proposed in the consultation document
What you said

Key feedback messages
Some reductions in spending and service levels

Planning and policy activity reduced
Prioritising the completion of the Auckland
Unitary Plan
Prioritising capital projects in locations where
they are most needed
Replace Waterfront Auckland and Auckland
Council Properties Ltd with a new CCO to more
effectively work with the private sector on the
development of housing and town centres
Around 3,700 feedback points were received

Feedback called for the council to prioritise
infrastructure, including transport, three waters
(water, wastewater, stormwater) and social
infrastructure and to ensure investment is
spread across the region
Other feedback covered the lack of housing
affordability, concerns over the quality of
housing/development and the impact of
intensification
Waterfront development received largely
positive feedback
The proposal to establish Development Auckland
was supported by 42 per cent of submitters,
while 33 per cent did not support the proposal.
See p20 for more information
Similar levels of service and expenditure

Renewing ageing Auckland Zoo infrastructure
Investing in QBE (North Harbour), Western
Springs and Mt Smart stadiums to support the
Auckland Stadium Strategy
Around 1,880 feedback points were received

No specific feedback was received on the
proposal to reduce ATEED operating funding by
$1 million. However, some feedback supported
a reduction in spend for major events and
economic development activity
A small amount of feedback was also received
supporting the retention of the NZ Warriors at
Mount Smart stadium
Minor reductions in expenditure and some

education programmes
Funding a greater proportion of costs through
user-pays fees
Maintaining stormwater network investment
at existing levels for reasons of safety and
environmental protection
Rolling out the Waste Management and
Minimisation Plan to introduce a regionwide organic collection, a pay as you throw
waste collection, and changes to the inorganic
collection service
Around 4,100 feedback points were received,

largely focussed on general areas of
environmental and stormwater management,
rather than specific proposals
Feedback generally was not in support of any
reduction in environmental spend
Feedback generally supported the
standardisation of waste services and/or charges
across the region
Feedback generally supported the provision of
an inorganics service, but there was no clear
view on what kind of service was preferred
See p21 for feedback on waste management and
street trading charges
Reducing corporate costs through an ongoing

efficiency programme further reductions of
$21 million in year one and $30 million from
year two onwards
Improved returns from Ports of Auckland and
Auckland International Airport
establish a signature Mori event and increase
support for marae and papakainga housing
Around 5,700 feedback points were received.

Most feedback focused on dissatisfaction with
the councils governance model
A common theme was spend less in this area,
particularly in administration and staff costs
Feedback generally supported the proposed
priorities for the Mori transformational
shift activity
Discussions were held between the Council and
reserve boards around funding requirements
Long-term Plan 2015-2025

Capital spend
$18.7bn
$1bn
$0.4bn
$1bn
$1.3bn
Operating
spend
Key decisions
$41.4bn
$2.4bn
The council considered the feedback provided and agreed the proposed 10-year budget
Council agreed to replace two existing CCOs (Waterfront Auckland and Auckland Council
Property Limited) and establish Development Auckland, which will be operational from 1
September 2015
$2.1bn
The proposed budgets were agreed:

$6 million was provided for progressing the technology and innovation precinct Grid AKL in
Wynyard Quarter (funded by a reduction in operating funding), on the basis that any additional
operational costs are funded within ATEEDs current operating budget
Regional Facilities Auckland will further engage with stakeholders and sporting codes that
are affected by the stadium strategy, consider all options and report back within a year
$5.4bn
A new annual inorganic collection service (on property and booked in advance) will be
introduced and paid for via a solid waste targeted rate of $23 plus GST per year
The retrofit your home programme will be expanded by an additional $3 million per year
Funding of $158,000 was reinstated for National Biological control, but offset by other savings
Regional funding of $161,000 will be provided in 2015/2016 for the Sustainable
Neighbourhoods Programme to support transition while the empowered communities
model is established
Council will identify all work underway in the Manukau Harbour and investigate the cost of
hydrodynamic modelling of the harbour
See p21 for decisions on waste management and street trading charges
$4.2bn
The council agreed to adopt the draft proposals, and also agreed to:
Increase funding for the Parakai Reserves Board by $279,000 for operating costs and $50,000
for capital expenditure over 10 years
Reinstate the Ngati Whatua Orakei Reserves Board funding of $811,000 over 10 years
Reinstate COMET funding of $235,000 a year
Underwrite up to $450,000 for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust to support the purchase
of a new helicopter in 2016/2017
Identify an extra $5 million of activity in 2016/2017 that contributes to the Mori
transformational shift
Identify $2 million to implement Councils response to the recommendations from the
Independent Mori Statutory Board on Boards 2014 Treaty Audit report
10-YEAR BUDGET AT A GLANCE

What was proposed
Area of spend
Parks, Community
and Lifestyle
Transport
Water Supply and

Wastewater
Changes proposed in the consultation document
Minor reduction in levels of service including

lower-cost street gardens, spraying instead of
mechanical edging, reduced and standardised
library hours
New revenue streams and user fees through
standardised fees for cemeteries, more
commercial structures in leisure centres and fees
for some events in parks
Introduce a more community-led approach to
community development
Standardising rentals for social housing
Prioritising capital projects where they are
most needed
Significant reductions in levels of service

Fewer public transport improvements
Deferring of some projects and maintenance
Drastically reducing the number of key projects
to deliver
The 3.5 per cent average annual increase in general
rates proposed funded a basic transport package
(estimated $6.9 billion over 10 years). However
it could not fund the investment needed to avoid
severe congestion issues
No changes in levels of service

Focusing on major, high-priority projects
that will cater for projected growth, including
the central interceptor (to reduce sewerage
overflows into waterways in central Auckland
and the Waitemat harbour) and the consent
application for further water take from the
Waikato River to cater for Aucklands
future growth
Water and wastewater spend is funded almost
entirely by user charges changes have been
made to enable water and wastewater charge
increases to be reduced to 2.5 per cent in the
first two years and 3.6 per cent each year
thereafter
What you said

Key feedback messages
Around 12,000 feedback points were received.

Feedback was generally not in support of
increased use of chemical sprays in parks or a
reduction in the maintenance of park gardens or
removal of street gardens
Generally people did not support a reduction
in library opening hours, however there was
support for establishing a $1 fee for books
requested but not collected
Feedback on taking a more commercial
approach for pools and leisure facilities was low
and did not show a clear pattern
Key stakeholders supported the implementation
of a more community-led approach to
community development
Feedback was split evenly between people who
wanted more spent on things like parks and
community facilities and others who did not.
Over 1500 people submitted in support of a
funding request from Surf Lifesaving
Major support for a level of investment higher
than the basic programme - 50 per cent of
submitters supported the Auckland Plan
Transport Network
38 per cent of submitters supported or partially
supported introducing a motorway user charge
to pay for increased investment, while, 34 per
cent supported or partially supported using
rates/fuel taxes
Strong support for increased investment in
public transport
See section 2: Fixing Transport for more
information
238 feedback points were provided
Just under half of the feedback was against the
proposed price increases
Other feedback supported the removal of
fluoride from Aucklands water supply
Long-term Plan 2015-2025

Capital spend
$18.7bn
$2.4bn
$7.9bn
Operating
spend
Key decisions
$41.4bn
$6.3bn
$14.4bn
Budgets were reinstated for annual street garden planting in town centres for 2015/2016 to
support a transition period
Standardised library hours will be implemented across the Auckland region, but with no
reduction in total hours
A $1 fee was introduced for books that are ordered from another library, but not collected
A more community-led approach will be taken to community development
$1.9 million was provided for Surf lifesaving Northern Region to redevelop the highest
priority surf clubs
An extra $350,000 per year was provided for regional grants and an extra $200,000 per year
was provided for regional events
Funding will be provided to support the delivery of a World War 1 memorial in the Domain of
$400,000 operating expenditure and $600,000 capital expenditure
Funding of $830,000 was agreed for activities relating to emergency housing, homelessness
and rough sleeping
$72,000 each year was agreed to deliver the the Auckland Festival of Photography
Council will work with central government to reach an agreement on how Auckland can raise
alternative funding
In the interim, additonal investment of $523 million over three years was agreed to implement
an Accelerated Transport Programme
A 3-year interim transport levy will be introduced to help fund councils share of the cost of the
Accelerated Transport Programme
See section 2: Fixing transport for more information
The council considered the feedback and agreed the proposed budgets and water and wastewater
pricing increases
$4.7bn
$6.6bn
The reports and minutes supporting the final decisions are available here: Budget Committee 7 May, Governing Body 8 May,
Infrastructure Committee 19 May, Finance and Performance Committee 21 May and CCO Governance and Monitoring on 2 June.
The final plan was adopted at the Governing Body meeting on 25 June 2015.
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Although this budget strikes a good balance, we must still

do a lot more work to ensure we are making the best use
of our resources. We have committed to a number of
initiatives to support this including an independent review
of Aucklands future port needs, reviewing our assets and
major shareholdings to ensure that we are optimising
returns and identifying enough surplus property assets to
meet our targets.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT

AUCKLAND COMMUNITIES
After considering the feedback provided by
Aucklanders, the council made a number of decisions
that will increase funding for services that benefit
Auckland communities. This includes3:

$1.9 million for Surf Lifesaving Northern Region

to redevelop the highest-priority surf clubs
$830,000 for emergency housing, homelessness

and rough-sleeping responses across Auckland
reinstating funding for the City of Manukau

Education Trust (COMET) by $235,000 per year
underwriting up to $450,000 for the Auckland

Rescue Helicopter Trust, towards the purchase of
a new rescue helicopter in 2016/2017
reinstating funding of $161,000 in 2015/2016

for the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Programme
to enable the programme to continue while
empowered community approaches
are developed
providing $72,000 each year for the Auckland

Festival of Photography
funding to support delivery of a World War 1

memorial in the Domain of $400,000 operating
expenditure and $600,000 capital expenditure.
3 These figures exclude inflation
LIBRARY HOURS
It was proposed that the council standardise and
reduce library hours across Auckland. After getting
feedback, the Council amended the changes to library
hours for the Long-term Plan. Library hours will
still be standardised across the region, but the total
number of hours will not be reduced.
This will mean that 27 libraries have increased
opening hours, 24 will have reduced opening hours
and three, including the Central City Library, will
remain the same. Several libraries, currently funded
to be open for six days a week, will now open seven
days a week.
Some local boards have elected to top up the library
hours that are funded regionally, by using their
discretionary funding.
UPLIFTING MAORI WELL-BEING AND

ACHIEVING BETTER OUTCOMES WITH MAORI
Feedback generally supported Mori transformational
activities, such as a Mori signature event, and
developing marae and papakinga. As a result the
council will develop these activities over the next
10 years to contribute to uplifting Mori well-being,
enabling better outcomes with Mori and showcasing
Aucklands Mori identity. This will mean holding
events that celebrate our unique Mori identity,
protecting our Mori cultural heritage and building
enduring relationships with Mori.
2. Fixing Transport
You dont have to spend long in Auckland to know that it has
some pretty serious transport issues. Transport is the number
one issue for Aucklanders.
Around 716,000 more Aucklanders will be sharing our roads
over the next 30 years. Just to keep this city moving in the
future, Aucklanders want an enhanced, fully integrated
transport network that includes new roads, rail, ferries, busways
and cycleways.
So in this consultation Aucklanders faced a stark choice. Should
we accept a basic transport network which costs less, or do we
invest more and pay more- to get the advanced transport
network set out in the 30-year vision for our region known as
the Auckland Plan?
The proposed Auckland Plan transport network includes more
investment in roads, rail, ferries, busways and cycleways our
city desperately needs. To build the advanced network that
thousands of Aucklanders told us they want would require an
additional $12 billion over the next 30 years.
HERES WHAT WE ASKED

Do you support the basic transport network or
do you think we should invest more to get the
Auckland Plan transport network that would
address our transport problems?
If we decide to invest in the Auckland Plan

transport network, how do you think Aucklanders
should pay for it?
Are there any specific projects or priorities e.g.

cycleways, improved public transport services or
more bus lanes, we should focus on delivering as
part of the basic transport network or the Auckland
Plan transport network?
The main benefits would be more transport choices with faster

and more frequent public transport, faster travel times, across
the city, improved safety and better support for Aucklands
growing population. It would also bring economic benefits of up
to $1.6 billion in improved productivity and reduced costs for
Auckland businesses.
However, this option would come at a cost. The basic transport

programme could be funded through the proposed average
general rise of 3.5 per cent, but the Auckland Plan programme
would require extra funding.
There was a majority of support for a level of investment higher

than the basic transport network. Only 29 per cent of submissions
received supported the basic transport network, while 50 per cent
supported the Auckland Plan Transport Network.
We asked Aucklanders two questions - do they want the

Auckland Plan transport network, and if they do, how do they
want to pay for it?
In response to the second question on how the Auckland plan

network should be funded, the largest group (38 per cent) of
submitters supported or partially supported a motorway user
charge to raise the funds needed to implement the Auckland
Plan transport network.
Implementing alternative transport funding would require

legislative change and could take time to put in place. So it was
also signalled that a targeted transport rate could be required in
the short term.
However, the level of support for funding the Auckland Plan

transport network through increases to rates and fuel taxes
was also substantial with 34 per cent of submissions either
supporting or partially supporting this approach.
Generation Zero put forward an alternative transport budget
called the Essential Transport Budget and developed its own
feedback form, which 3,232 submitters completed. Separate
analysis of these responses showed 95 per cent supported the
Essential Transport Budget and 51 per cent favoured a partial
fuel levy, 32 per cent favoured a motorway user charge and
17 per cent favoured using rates.
You can read a full summary of the feedback on questions 2a
and 2b here.
Feedback on question 2c showed strong support for
improvements to public transport, with 59 per cent of
respondents supporting investment in this area.
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Figure 2 Feedback on transport priorities

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Figure 3 What the money from the interim transport levy will enable
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COLMAR BRUNTON SURVEY

The council also commissioned an independent phone survey
of 5,022 eligible Auckland voters aged 18 years and older to
ask about the transport options. Colmar Brunton conducted
the survey.
Interviews were carried out in English, Hindi, Korean, Tongan,
Mandarin and Cantonese between February and March 2015.
The resulting data was weighted to align with population
characteristics by local board area. The survey design and
conclusions were overseen by the University of Auckland.
Results of the survey are below:
Preferred transport network plan

Preferred plan
Support
Basic transport
network
Auckland Plan
transport network
58%
5%
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Preferred funding option

Preferred option
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Fuel taxes
and rates
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The results supported the findings of the consultation, with the

majority of responses (58 per cent) in favour of the Auckland
Plan Transport Network. On funding options, the most popular
choice (57 per cent) was for motorway tolls.
Read the full Colmar Brunton report here.

The results of the consultation and survey did not come as a
surprise. We know Aucklanders want the transport system
fixed. They want alternatives to driving cars. We know that
because as soon as we can build and offer enhanced public
transport, Aucklanders are choosing to use it. Currently we are
generating one million more rail trips every six months.
Aucklanders feedback in the consultation and the survey
showed that they wanted to invest more to fix transport and to
start fixing it now.
This response has provided a clear mandate to raise the extra
funds needed to invest more in transport.
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The next step for the council is to work with central

government to reach an agreement on how Auckland can
raise the required transport funding. This is likely to require
legislative change and could take some years to establish. In
the meantime, we know Aucklanders want us to start investing
now, so council agreed an accelerated an accelerated transport
programme that includes extra investment of $523 million over
the next three years.
To help fund the councils share of the programme, a three-year
Interim Transport Levy will be established from 2015/2016.
The levy will be set at $114 a year including G.S.T for nonbusiness ratepayers (about $2 per week) and $183 for business
ratepayers (about $3.50 per week).
Over the next three years, this levy will raise $186 million, with
a further $215 million funded from New Zealand Transport
Agency (NZTA) and central government contributions and $122
million from council borrowing.
2%
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The first step is to calculate how much money is required from

rates, compared to other sources, to run the city 4.
3. Your rates
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$3.19bn
needed to run
the city
$1.39bn $1.80bn
from general rates
from other sources

including targeted rates
$1.39bn
from
general rates
The third step is to set a fixed charge that every rate payer
pays as a minimum contribution for council services. This
fixed charge is called the Uniform Annual General Charge
(UAGC). The level at which it should be set was another issue
we engaged with Aucklanders on.
The remaining general rates requirement is then shared across
all ratepayers based on the capital value of each property.
Your property value is the main driver for the amount of rates
you pay. The higher your property value relative to others,
the more rates you will pay. Recent revaluations have had an
impact on how rates are shared across rate payers because not
all properties experienced the same change in property value.
The average increase in the value of a residential property in
Auckland was 34.2 per cent so if your property value increased
by more than this then it is likely that your general rates will
increase by more than the average residential general rates
increase of 4.2 per cent and vice versa. Increases in property
value do not mean the council collects more income in rates
it only affects the share that each property pays.
Any targeted rates for additional services to the property are
added on top of the general rates you pay. For example, waste
management charges. From 2015/2016 your rates will also
include the Interim Transport Levy, which is a targeted rate.
Two key rates issues that we consulted Aucklanders about, and
what you said, are discussed in more detail below.
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67% from
non-business rates
Set the fixed amount

paid by all ratepayers
33% from
business rates
$385 is applied
to your rates
to ensure every
ratepayer pays
a minimum
contribution to
council services.
Remaining portion is
split across all ratepayers
Determine what portion of rates

is paid by business
Auckland ratepayers are split into three categories: residential,

business and farm/lifestyle property owners. Calculating the
share of rates paid by each household and business property is a
complex process that involves a number of factors. Figure 4 is a
step by step guide to how your general rates are calculated.
Figure 4 How your general rates

are calculated (2015/2016)
How much money we need from
rates to run the city
Rates pay for the hundreds of essential day-to-day services

that the council provides. These include things like park
maintenance, rubbish and recycling collection, civil defence, dog
control, upkeep of sportsfields, cleaning up graffiti, pollution
response, pest management and much more.
The second step is to work out what proportion of the total

rates is paid by businesses compared to non-businesses.
Business pay significantly more relative to their property
value than non-business. This is being slowly reduced over
time because reducing the share of rates paid by businesses
will enhance Aucklands reputation as a business friendly city
and reduce costs for businesses, thereby helping to promote
business and employment growth for Auckland.
Balance divided
across all ratepayers
based on their
propertys
capital value
Rates currently make up 43 per cent of councils the income, or $1.57 billion
in 2015/2016. The rest comes from investment returns such as the port or
Auckland Airport shares, or from grants, fees and charges.
BUSINESS SHARE OF RATES

The results of the 2014 property revaluation showed that
residential property had increased significantly more on average
value than businesses. As a result, maintaining the existing rate
of reduction in the share of rates that businesses pay would
have resulted in an unintended additional five per cent average
rates rise for non-business ratepayers.
In the consultation document for the 10-year budget we
therefore proposed slowing the rate of reduction slightly to
move from 32.8 per cent in 2015/2016 to 25.8 per cent in
2025/2026, adding two years to the original timeframe and
avoiding the unintended increase for residential ratepayers.
This would have added 1.0 per cent to residential rates
increase each year.
We asked Aucklanders:
Do you support gradually reducing business property

rates from 32.8 per cent of all rates to 25.8 per cent
over the next 10 years?
The majority (63 per cent) of feedback was against the proposal
to reduce the business differential. The main reasons were
affordability for residential ratepayers and a view that business
can afford to pay a greater share. The other feedback was 28
per cent in support of the proposal and nine per cent partially
supporting or giving other feedback.
The issue is complex and in many cases respondents provided
general feedback against reducing the business differential,
rather than commenting on the rate at which the reduction
takes place.
After considering the feedback provided and the options, the
council decided to reduce the share of rates paid by business at
a slower rate than was proposed agreeing to reduce business
property rates from 33.0 per cent of general rates in 2015/2016
to 25.8 per cent in 2036/2037. This will limit the impact on
residential ratepayers to 0.5 per cent in any one year.
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UAGC
IN NUMBERS
The level at which the UAGC is set affects the amount of rates
collected from high value properties compared with low value
properties. A higher UAGC leads to lower rates for high value
properties which some people think is fair because everyone
receives the same services, while a lower UAGC leads to lower
rates for low value properties which some people think is fairer
because owners of lower value properties are often less able
to pay.
KEY FACTORS
Key factors that may affect the amount you pay in rates in 2015/2016 are:
feedback forms,
making 32,616
feedback points
The consultation document set out a number of options for

the UAGC and proposed that it should be set at $385 per year,
which equalled 13.6 per cent of general rates.
We asked Aucklanders:
What do you think the fixed portion of rates

(UAGC) that everyone pays should be?
feedback points were

received on business
differential
the general rates rise the amount of money the council will collect overall from general rates
the Interim Transport Levy - this will be around $2 per week for residential ratepayers and $3.50 per week for
business ratepayers
no further capping of rates
revaluation - Aucklands housing stock was revalued in 2014. These new revaluations will affect your rates
depending on the change in the value of your property compared with the average change of 34.2 per cent. The
council will not receive more money from this, but the share of rates across property owners will be different
the level of the UAGC
the share of rates that businesses pay.
OTHER DECISIONS ABOUT RATES

The highest amount of feedback (49 per cent) supported
the proposal to keep the UAGC at $385. The next highest
(22 per cent) thought it should be higher, and 20 per cent
wanted it lower.
After considering the feedback from Aucklanders and the
available options, the council agreed to set the UAGC at the
proposed level of $385.
feedback points
were received on
the UAGC
NO FURTHER CAPPING OF RATES

Over the past three years, transition adjustments have been in
place to smooth the impact of any significant rates changes for
residential and business ratepayers, as the council moved from
eight inherited rating policies to one. A 10 per cent cap has
been in place to limit what would have been large increases for
some residential ratepayers. There was also a cap on residential
ratepayers who would have received rates decreases.
No further capping is in the 10-year budget as the legislation
that enabled this policy has now expired. This will mean that all
Auckland properties of similar value and use will pay a similar
amount of general rates.
participants
commented on the
proposed level of
UAGC at a have your
say event
The consultation document for the 10-year budget also included a number of other proposals relating to rates. We
decided to progress these proposals after considering the feedback from Aucklanders.
Decisions included:

City Centre Targeted Rate the City Centre Targeted Rate was extended to 2025 and will now also include
a targeted rate of $57.50 ($50 plus GST) per dwelling for city centre residents. The cost of running city centre
projects ($12.8 million) will be funded from the general rate from 2019/2020
Mngere-thuhu swimming pool targeted rate - this targeted rate will increase from $13.77 to $30.51 to
free adult entry to the pool at the new thuhu Recreation Precinct
landlocked properties - a new differential for landlocked properties charged at 25 per cent of the urban
residential rate
targeted rate for solid waste services this rate including the new annual inorganic collection service, will be
standardised across Auckland where services, costs and funding methods are similar. The rate is adjusted where
the services received are not standard
Hauraki Gulf Island subsidy the costs of providing solid waste services to the Hauraki Gulf Islands that are not
covered by targeted rates revenue from the area will be met from the solid waste targeted rates for the entire
Auckland region, instead of just the former Auckland City Council area. Auckland Council will also work with the
local communities of the Hauraki Gulf Islands to reduce costs and rationalise services where possible
the remission for residents of licence to occupy retirement villages has been extended to include the Interim
Transport Levy from 2015/2016.
You can read a summary of the feedback on these topics here.
Council will also progress work to assess rating options for motels and other temporary accommodation, farm and
lifestyle properties and Mori freehold land as part of the development of the Annual Plan 2016/2017.
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4. Housing and development

5. Other regional decisions
IN NUMBERS
Since amalgamation Auckland Council has been working to

standardise fees and charges across the region to ensure that
all Aucklanders pay the same amount for services regardless of
where they live. The consultation document and supporting
information for the 10-year budget included a number of
proposals to continue this programme of standardisation.
These proposals and the decisions made are set out below.
Housing and quality development is another big issue

for Auckland.
While the council is not in the business of building houses, we
are taking an active role in improving the supply of quality
housing as part of our commitment to lift living standards for
all Aucklanders.
In written form
The council currently has a planning and regulatory role to

enable development and provide the essential infrastructure
such as water, roads and other services. This includes working
with central government to fast-track residential development
within Special Housing Areas and to progress the Housing
Action Plan.
To help make sure future development happens in the best
suited locations, and is good quality such as existing town
centres where residents can live close to jobs and services,
the council proposed to replace two existing council-controlled
organisations (CCOs) with a new CCO known as Development
Auckland.
Development Auckland would help facilitate projects at
a suitable scale to see better urban development , and
new residential and commercial buildings in redveloped
town centres and other good locations. This would include
amalgamating small parcels of land in fragmented ownership,
so that new, well designed buildings can be built. Fragmented
land, owned by many different small landholders, can be a
barrier to more intensive urban development.
We did not propose that the council or any of our CCOs would
be directly involved in building any houses. Rather we would
look for partners to develop surplus or underused council land.
A merger would cause some organisational disruption and
there would be some costs associated with it. However, we
proposed that those costs would be met from efficiencies
within existing budgets.
Do you support the council taking a more

active role in the development of Auckland
through replacing two existing councilcontrolled organisations (CCOs) with a
new development agency?
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Feedback
points received
In person

The proposal was supported by 42 percent of submitters with
the main rationale being that the new agency would lead to
increased efficiencies and savings, and better housing through
improved affordability, choice, and quality of the current
housing stock.
Those who did not support the proposal (33 per cent) cited
concerns about costs, the risk of an increase in rates and that
housing development is not the role of the council.
You can read a summary of the feedback here.

The council agreed to replace two existing CCOs (Waterfront
Auckland and Auckland Council Property Limited) and
establish Development Auckland to take a more active role
in urban redevelopment.
The agency will be in place from 1 September 2015.
Rent for social housing

(housing for older people)
The council proposed to set all rents for council owned social
housing at 30 per cent of tenants pre-tax income. Changes to
rent as a result of this policy would be capped at $15 per week
per unit in any given year. Proposed changes in rent would be
phased in with six monthly rent reviews with increases capped
at $7.50 per week.
Council staff visited all its housing for the elderly to discuss the
proposal during the consultation process. Of the 366 feedback
points received from consultation, 355 (97 per cent) did not
support the proposal.
The council considered the feedback and agreed to set the rent
on the councils Housing for Older Persons units at 30 per cent
of tenants pre-tax income (adjusted annually based on the
tenants, income). However any increases or decreases in a given
year are to be limited to $10 per week and implemented in
$5 steps each six months. This approach aims to minimise the
impact on tenants.
Street trading
The consultation document and supporting information
proposed to standardise street trading licence fees and to
introduce standardised rental fees for street trading for the
use of public space.
After considering the feedback and discussing the impact on
various areas across Auckland, we agreed on the proposed
changes, some amendments to ease the transition for some
groups of licensees.
Standardisation of other fees

After consultation, it was agreed that the following fees would
also be standardised across Auckland:

cemetery fees
event permit fees this includes a set of region-wide fees

for commercial, private and community events, a three-tier
fee structure to reflect the varying impact of events and
discounts for community events
all remaining fees and charges associated with

environmental health bylaws and legislation - these fees
will be set at levels that recover the cost of providing the
service, with the exception of the fire permit fee which will
be set at zero to ensure cost does not discourage people
from applying for a fire permit.
Other fees and charges

Decisions were also made on fees and charges for building
control, resource consents and property information, animal
management, food premises, health protection and hairdressers
licensing, harbourmaster service and solid waste bylaw
licencing.
For details on the decisions on these fees please see agenda link.
CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY
After amalgamation Auckland Council adopted a standardised
Contributions policy, taking a transparent and consistent
approach to setting contributions payable by developers to fund
the cost of growth in Auckland. The council has amended the
policy to comply with law changes passed last year.
The consultation document and supporting information for
the 10-year budget included a number of proposals to the
contributions policy. These were:

increasing the number of funding areas
increasing prices annually by inflation
changing the definitions and demand factors for some

development types in particular:
- setting residential development charges

based on house size as well as type
- including Kaumatua housing in the

retirement unit development type.
Over 200 points of feedback were received from consultation,

which included an event held for the development
community. The feedback generally supported the proposed
changes. In particular it supported the proposed increase in
funding areas to better align the expenditure of contributions
with the area where they were collected.
The council considered the feedback and will be increasing the
number of funding areas for stormwater from 17 to 22. The
number of funding areas for parks will also rise, with details to
be worked through over the next 12 months.
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Albert-Eden Local Board
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
The Albert-Eden Local Board consulted on the following

proposals for the next 10 years 2015-2025:
The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board consulted on the

following proposals for the next 10 years:
construct the Wairau Creek pedestrian/cycle bridge
replace Black Rock bridge
complete Torpedo Bay walkway
progress the Korean Garden
6. Local decisions
Every three years each local board develops a plan for their area
which informs the long-term plan and guides their decisions. A
local board agreement is then developed each year between the
governing body and each local board, which sets out the local
services and investments planned for the area over the coming
year. Local board agreements form part of the 10-year budget.
As part of the consultation for the 10-year budget, each local
board engaged with their community on the proposals for
their area. This section provides a summary of the key local
proposals consulted on and the decisions for each local board.
NEW LOCAL BOARD CAPITAL

EXPENDITURE FUND
Throughout the development of the 10-year budget,
a number of local boards sought additional capital
funding to meet the investment needs of their
local communities.
The final 10-year budget establishes a new local
board capital expenditure fund of $10 million per
year from 2015/2016. The fund will be for local
boards to build council-owned assets, add to an
existing council-funded renewal or new capital
project, work in partnership with an external provider
or seed fund a community project.
Over the coming months we will determine how
the fund will be allocated between local boards and
define the criteria for eligible projects.
Mt Albert town centre upgrade and Pt Chevalier,

Sandringham, and Greenwoods Corner village
centre improvements
local parks, sportsfields, and open space improvements,
including Potters Park and Nicholson Park (stage 2)
redevelopments
upgrade Barrys Point Reserve sports-fields
town Centre public art
upgrade Hurstmere Road
local events such as Christmas, ANZAC day and

civic events
progress coastal walkways
Mount Eden historical heritage survey
support local community development, arts and culture
implementation of a comprehensive masterplan for

Chamberlain Park
develop Barrys Point Reserve
protect our heritage.
development of greenways connections.
In total, the Albert-Eden Local Board received 1006 submissions

and the majority of submitters supported the local proposals.
There was particularly strong support for the Mt Albert town
centre upgrade (76 per cent); village centre improvements
(71 per cent); Potters Park and Nicholson Park redevelopments
(68 per cent each); and local events (80 per cent).
Over the next 10 years, the board plans to invest in community
programmes and initiatives, local events, community grants,
support for local economic development, integrated urban
design to improve public places, stream enhancement and
sustainability initiatives.
The Mt Albert town centre renewal project and the Pt Chevalier
plaza area project will continue to be progressed in 2015/2016.
In later years the Board will upgrade Pt Chevalier, Greenwoods
Corner and Sandringham village centres, to revitalise these
areas and drive economic development.
Of the 814 respondents who made specific comments on

the local proposals, feedback was balanced, with 48 per cent
showing general support for all of the proposals, and a further
26 per cent having mixed views. In particular, there was strong
support for coastal walkways, and heritage protection.
Other regional proposals impacting local board areas also
included the standardisation of library opening hours, street
garden efficiencies and increased use of chemical spraying for
parks edging.
After considering the feedback and the earlier feedback
provided during the development of the local board plan, the
board has provided funding for the specific local projects above,
will maintain an ongoing focus on heritage and community
development, including support for the arts and will fund
increased service levels for libraries, street gardens and
parks edging.
The Board will also continue with its local parks, sportsfields,
and open space improvements programme which includes:
the development of Potters and Nicholson parks; the
implementation of the Chamberlain Park Masterplan; Motu
Manawa walkway and upgrades for Fowlds Park, Gribblehirst
Park, Nixon Park, Phyllis Reserve, and Walker Park.
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Franklin Local Board
Great Barrier Local Board
Henderson-Massey Local Board
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
The Franklin Local Board consulted on the following proposals

for the next 10 years:
The Great Barrier Local Board consulted on the following

proposals for the next 10 years:
The Henderson-Massey Local Board consulted on the following

proposals over the next 10 years:
The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board consulted on the following

coastal erosion control
improve community safety in Henderson
development of Waiuku Sports Park
facilities partnership scheme
advocating for a pool, sport and recreation precinct and

community facilities at Westgate
fund the development of Metropark East changing rooms

and facilities
continue the development of Long Bay Reserves
events, grants and community support
construction of Westgate library and community centre
funding for environmental initiatives, particularly focusing

on waterways
partnering with the Tindall Foundation to deliver the Youth

Connections employment project
continue to support a seven day service at our libraries in

Orewa, Whangapraoa and Browns Bay
complete the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre upgrade
upgrade of Pukekohe town centre
develop Medlands Playground and Plantation Reserves
consideration of paying a targeted rate for additional

community facilities .
plan for the islands abattoir and cemetery needs
update the town centre plan for Whangapraoa

town centre and progress development of a Business
Improvement District in Silverdale
implement further infrastructure to support more

alternative energy uptake, a waste recovery facility and 3G
cellphone access
support the delivery of local environmental programmes

focusing on the North-Wet Wildlink, Love Your Bays and
Weiti initiatives
align initiatives with the aspirations of Ngati Rehua

Ngatiwai ki Aotea
complete improvements to Stoney Homestead to enable

operation as a community hub
advocate for retention of the solid waste subsidy
advocate for sealing or improving the islands roads.
progress the development of a Business Improvement

District in Whangapraoa
plan and develop a more connected network of walkways

throughout the Hibiscus and Bays area.
Of the 470 respondents who made specific comments on the

local proposals, 58 per cent indicated their general support for
these proposals. In particular, there was significant support
for the continued control of coastal erosion, and the provision
grants to community groups and event organisers, and
community support.
After considering the feedback, the board has funded the
proposals listed above, with the exception of the facilities
partnership scheme. Although there was support to continue
this fund, the board has decided to allocate funding in
2015/2016 to undertake a comprehensive study of sport and
recreation facilities. This will look at existing facilities and where
the gaps are to inform future plans to accommodate the growth
projected for Franklin.
A key advocacy area was to fund hydrodynamic modelling of
the Manukau Harbour the united voices of local boards on the
Manukau Harbour Forum led to this being funded as a regional
project by the governing body.
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new and upgraded walkways including the Tryphena

Coastal trail, and the Claris to Crossroads, Harataonga and
Station Rock Road walkways
restore the Pah Beach stone walls
environment enhancement, biosecurity and biodiversity

programmes, marine protection and stream water
quality monitoring
Of the 108 respondents who made specific comments on these

local proposals, most indicated support. After considering the
feedback, the board has allocated funding to the proposals
listed above including walkways, the ecology and sustainability
conversations, the Tryphena catchment water quality
monitoring programme, supporting the waste minimisation
role, advancing marine protection in some form, pursuing
the abattoir proposal and investigating methods of dust
suppressants for the key island roads.
Feedback was strongly opposed to the introduction of a full user
pays solid waste charge. This will not proceed and Great Barrier
residents will now pay a similar amount to what others in the
region pay.
converting the old Massey library to a youth facility once

the Westgate library is built
hold local events such as Snow in the Park, Henderson

Christmas Festival, Kite Day, Movies in Parks and making
Neighbours Day a flagship event for our local board area
build a youth destination Park at Te Rangi Hiroa
more people living in Henderson.
There were 324 people who made formal submissions and

many others gave feedback at local events, giving the board
1183 pieces of feedback. Strong support (92 per cent) was
expressed for the boards community safety focus. There was
72 per cent support for growth in Henderson and 82 per cent
supported the boards youth employment proposals.
After considering the feedback, the board agreed to fund the
draft local board proposals unchanged.
The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board received 3,554 submissions

through the LTP consultation. There was 60 per cent support for
local board proposals overall.
Key themes for the 2015/2016 local board proposals included
support for continuing seven-day libraries services (whilst
accepting reduced hours to this service), developing a town
centre plan for Whangapraoa and a Business Improvement
District for Silverdale, upgrading the Stanmore Bay Leisure
Centre, continuing to support the delivery of environmental
programmes, and developing reserves at Long Bay.
After considering the feedback, the local board has funded the
proposals listed above, with the exception of the changing room
facility at Metropark East which will require further advocacy
to fund the first stage. Further sportsfield development at
Metropark East has been funded.
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Howick Local Board
Kaiptiki Local Board
Mngere-thuhu Local Board
Manurewa Local Board
The Howick Local Board consulted on the following proposals

The Kaiptiki Local Board consulted on the following proposals

The Mngere-thuhu Local Board consulted on the following

The Manurewa Local Board consulted on the following

continue to deliver a coastal management programme
Local proposals for 2015/2016:
progress the redevelopment of the Uxbridge Creative

Arts Centre
redevelop the Marlborough Park Hall as a

youth destination
opening the new thuhu Recreation Precinct and

swimming pool in thuhu in mid-2015
completing the final stage of development of the Netball

Manurewa Community Events Centre
Totara Park development
continue to fund local community projects and events
implement the Kaiptiki Network Connections Plan
assessing options for a multi-use community facility in

Mngere East
CCTV and town centre safety initiatives
restore Seaside Park playing fields
local economic development action plan to deliver on

enterprise and tourism aspirations
holding local events such as Christmas in the Park, Waitangi

Day celebrations, Santa Parade, Movies and Music in Parks,
and Elvis in the Gardens
managing mangroves in the Manukau Harbour
intiatives such as CCTV in town centres to improve safety
develop a funding plan for a community performance arts

facility for Manurewa.
thuhu Linkages and streetscapes for good quality

connections around the Otahuhu Town Centre
environmental initiatives
canopy for Mngere Town Centre and public toilet.
further develop Barry Curtis Park, walkways, cycleways and

playspace at Flat Bush
upgrade Flat Bush Water Quality Ponds
develop the multi-use community facility, library and

aquatic centre at Flat Bush
develop sportsfields and install artificial turf on key

sports parks
develop Flat Bush green fingers, Murphys Park and Tamaki
Inlet Walkway
upgrade Birkenhead Town Centre
complete the de-silting of Onepoto Ponds
develop 136 Birkdale Road as a community space
hold local Events
Local board proposals for 2016-2025
continue to implement the Kaiptiki Network

Connections Plan
upgrade Northcote
Key advocacy areas were to retain library hours and retain
park service levels
extend existing walkways and cycleways and include

informative signage
continue to deliver initiatives from our local board plan
investigate potential for a youth focussed facility or

more programmes for youth.

local proposals, 55 per cent indicated support, 21 per cent
indicated they were not in support and 23 per cent provided
other comments. In particular, a significant level of support was
received for retaining current service levels in our parks and at
our libraries. Our capital development projects all received a
majority support.
Of the 1,300 respondents who made specific comments on

the local proposals, 62 per cent indicated support. In particular,
proposals for continuing the coastal management programme,
funding local community projects and events, extending
walkways and cycleways, developing the multi-use community
facility and library received the majority of support.
After considering the feedback, funding has been allocated to
all of the proposals above. The local board also considered
feedback on key advocacy proposals. There was general support
for the advocacy proposals, with the most common being
developing the Half Moon Bay transport hub, improving public
transport and traffic congestion including the Pakuranga Reeves
Road Flyover. We will continue to advocate for these priorities.
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After considering the feedback, the board advocated in support

of the above local proposals. All local proposals will be funded
and the board has also topped up the agreed regional level for
parks edging and library hours responding to the clear message
received from the community.
There were a total of 565 submisisons, mostly from individuals,

for Mngere-thuhu. Out of 409 responses for local proposals,
55 per cent indicated support. In particular there was strong
support (82 per cent) for local economic development plan
followed by assessing options for the multi-use community
facility in Mangere East (78 per cent). The local board agreed to
progress the proposals listed above.
The board consulted on a local targeted rate for subsidising
entry for all 17 years and over to local pools. The board
considered the feedback which showed a balanced view for in
support and not in support. The board decided to continue
its local policy of providing free entry for adults to swimming
pools through targeted rates.

local proposals, 64 per cent indicated overall support and there
was strong general support for all but one of the local boards
proposals which was to develop a funding plan for a community
performance arts facility for Manurewa.
proposals listed above, apart from developing a funding plan
for the performance arts centre. We also asked you about
which was more important - redeveloping existing community
facilities or a walk and cycleway network, and whether you
would support paying a local targeted rate to fund additional
community facilities. You said youd prefer developing existing
facilities and didnt support a local targeted rate. Instead, the
local board will explore partnerships and sponsorships with
businesses and other organisations to develop extra facilities
in Manurewa.
The board also sought feedback on its proposal to meet costs

for maintaining current opening hours in local libraries. The
board have resolved to fund costs from its local budget, for
extending hours of operation as there was a strong support
(69 per cent) for the initiative.
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Maungakiekie-Tmaki Local Board
Orkei Local Board
tara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Papakura Local Board
The Maungakiekie-Tmaki Local Board consulted on the

following proposals for the next 10 years:
The Orkei Local Board consulted its community on prioritising

the following proposals over the next 10 years:
The tara-Papatoetoe Local Board consulted on the following

The Papakura Local Board consulted on the following proposals

over the next 10 years:
development of Waikaraka Park and Sir Woolf Fisher Park
a metropolitan centre master plan
streams, waterways and environmental restoration projects
bringing forward the upgrade of the Meadowbank

Community Centre
upgrades to Drury Domain
upgrading playgrounds and paved seating area at

Glover Park
Pahurehure Inlet cycle and walkways
establishing community and teaching gardens at Karaka
develop two community skills sheds

(2015/2016 $40,000)
continued development of Opaheke Fields
Takanini multi-use community hub and library
continue adult entry to swimming pools without charge,

funded by a targeted rate (2015/2016)
developing a community arts programme
refurbish Te Puke o Tara Community Centre (2017)
youth development initiatives
develop Ngati tara Park multisport facility and marae

(2020) for community, cultural and health benefits
bringing more sports and community events to Papakura.
advocate for funding to develop a Papatoetoe and district

museum and arts facility, and Hampton-East Tmaki
Sports Park
advocate for funding to realign intersection of Ormiston,

East Tamaki and Preston Roads
continue community grants and events
investigation of possible BIDs (Business Improvement

Districts) in Tamaki and Penrose
improved accessibility and increased use of Panmure Hall
implementation of a community safety plan
increased participation and partnership in sport

and recreation
support for communities to enhance and celebrate

neighbourhoods and public spaces.
The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board received 935 written

submissions, and 50 people attended one of the local boards
Have your Say events. Of the respondents who made specific
comments on the local proposals, approximately 60 per cent
indicated overall support for the proposals, with particularly
strong support for ecological restoration projects, community
grants and events and the community safety plan.
After considering the feedback, the local board has decided
to allocate funding in the 2015/2016 year to all the local
projects consulted on in the LTP, with the exceptions of the
investigation of a Penrose BID (which the board will re-consider
in 2016/2017) and funding specific initiatives for enhancing and
celebrating neighbourhoods and public spaces as the planned
project is now unable to be delivered in this financial year. The
local board will investigate ways of using other funding to meet
this outcome.
developing the Shore Road eastern car park
installing new sports field lighting at Orkei Domain,

Crossfield Reserve, Madills Farm and Shore Road Reserve
continuing to advocate to Auckland Transport to progress

the Tmaki Harbour Edge Connector boardwalk
continuing to advocate to Auckland Transport to progress
the Pourewa (Selwyn) Station project
advocating to the governing body for a more equitable
balance between larger-scale regional initiatives and
investment at the local level.
Orakei had a high level of support for its proposals. A majority

of submitters supported all the projects and advocacy points
that the board consulted on. There was particularly strong
support (over 80 per cent) for the Tamaki Drive boardwalk,
the Pourewa (Selwyn) station and rebalancing regional and
local investment.
After considering the feedback, the board will progress the
following projects in 2015/2016: the Glover Park entrance
upgrade, sports field lighting at Orakei Domain and Crossfield
Reserve, upgrading the entranceway at Crossfield Reserve and
installing a new toilet at Madills Farm. It will also complete
design and consent for the Shore Road Eastern car park and
progress physical works the following year. In 2016/2017 the
board will install sports field lighting at Madills Farm and Shore
Road Reserve.
The Board is also progressing concept design for the
Meadowbank Community Centre and looking at opportunities
to progress upgrade work through a Public Private Partnership.
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fund business associations to promote public safety and

improve the tara, Hunters Corner and Old Papatoetoe
town centres (2015/2016 $410,000)
promote rehabilitation of tara Lake and waterways
(2015/2016 $100,000)
continue to deliver initiatives from our local board plan.
Written feedback was given by 400 people and organisations

from the tara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. Another 20
people gave their feedback at Have your say events. Most
respondents supported all the specific board proposals for
2015/2016. Opinion on Colin Dale Park was mixed, with around
half in support and half not in support. The boards proposal
to continue to enable adults to use the tara and Papatoetoe
swimming pools without charge was supported.

local proposals, 60 per cent indicated support. In particular, 80
per cent supported prioritising the Papakura-Manurewa area for
regeneration and development; 73 per cent supported work on
a metropolitan centre master plan; and 78 per cent supported
continuing the sports park development at Opaheke Fields.
proposals listed above. There was little support for a local
targeted rate to fund town centre improvements (only 38
per cent) therefore the board will not be proceeding with this
funding option. Instead the board will develop partnerships
with local businesses and employers to move forward with
metropolitan centre regeneration.
After considering the feedback, the board has funded all the
2015/2016 proposals listed above and recommended to the
Governing Body that the targeted rate to fund adult entry to
swimming pools is continued in 2015/2016.
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Puketpapa Local Board
Rodney Local Board
Upper Harbour Local Board
Waiheke Local Board
The Puketpapa Local Board consulted on the following

The Rodney Local Board consulted on the following local

The Upper Harbour Local Board consulted on the following

The Waiheke Local Board consulted on the following proposals

linkage improvements between Fearon Park and Harold

Long Reserve
plan for and construct recreational walkways, bike trails

and footpaths
commencement of local planning and development of

reserves in the Hobsonville Corridor
complete an extension to the sports park pavilion

in Onetangi
construct a new marquee at Pah Homestead for functions
the community house in Hobsonville Point
progress development of a community swimming pool
focus on delivering Initiatives for youth Youth Action Plan,

Youth Connections, Project P.E.T.E.R
continue to develop the Warkworth Showgrounds

and partner with the community to progress the
multisport facility
Albany Stadium Pool
a new community facility as part of the Albany Hub
develop a management plan for Rangihoua / Onetangi

Sports park
sports field development at Hobsonville Point
remediate Little Oneroa stream
the provision of community grants.
continue to maintain and develop our local parks,

playgrounds, sporting facilities, reserves and walkways
foster the establishment of an environmental hub, including

marine, conservation and education on
Waiheke Island
continue to support and develop community environment

and restoration programmes
advocate for local decision-making, including management

and control of land at Matiatia
advocate for development of pensioner and community

housing on council land at Belgium Street and Waitai Road
advocate for the development of a resource recovery centre

and composting facility.
local events and engagement
planning for Stoddard Road and implementation of the

Three Kings Plan
implement the Local Economic Development Action Plan
sustainability initiatives including healthy homes and

restoration of streams.
Of the 472 respondents who made specific comments on

the local proposals, 61 per cent indicated support. One
project stood out as very popular having attracted over 100
submissions. This project is the proposal for a track network
along the Manukau foreshore reserves. Those submitters who
were less supportive (19 per cent) of the local proposals were
mostly concerned with cost savings and prudent financial
management which is feedback that the board has taken
into account.
above proposals after further reviewing cost allocations and
identifying areas for trims and potential savings. The board also
advocated to the Governing Body for funding towards the track
network along the Manukau foreshore reserves and has now
secured funding to continue this work in 2015/2016.
upgrade main streets by implementing existing town

centre plans
progress the expansion of the Kumeu Arts Centre
upgrade town centre toilets in Kumeu and Warkworth
undertake planning and concept design for a swimming

pool in Warkworth
support communities to undertake environmental

restoration projects

local proposals, 66 per cent indicated support. In particular,
there was overwhelming support for the completion of both the
Albany Stadium Pool and the Albany Community Hub, as well
as the refit of the community facilities in Hobsonville Point.
partner with the community to build playgrounds in

Warkworth and Kumeu and skateparks in Wellsford
and Snells Beach
upgrade sportsfields in Huapai and Warkworth
upgrade the Warkworth Town Hall .
A total of 1397 people from Rodney provided written or online

feedback. In terms of feedback points from public meetings
and written sources Rodney received 22,751 points. There was
general support for the local proposals with the construction
of footpaths and walkways receiving significant support. The
Rodney community also supported environmental programmes,
as well as toilet, sportsfield and mainstreet upgrades.
After considering the feedback, the local board has funded all of
the proposals listed above. There was also significant support
to continue advocacy for a comprehensive (structure) plan for
the Kumeu/Huapai area and Warkworth, road sealing, roading
projects, public transport, sea wall construction and funding for
community hard courts.
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After considering the feedback, the 10-year budget includes

funding for all of the proposals above.
The majority of the 177 respondents who submitted on the

Waiheke local issues supported the boards proposals. In
particular there was strong support for the remediation of
Little Oneroa stream, pensioner and community housing,
maintaining and developing our open spaces and preserving
our natural environment.
Following consideration of feedback received from submitters,
the board are confident these initiatives align with community
aspirations and the above list will be progressed as proposed.
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Waitkere Ranges Local Board
Waitemat Local Board
Whau Local Board
The Waitkere Ranges Local Board consulted on the following

The Waitemat Local Board consulted on the following

The Whau Local Board consulted on the following proposals for

the next 10 years:
2015-2016
complete the Weona-Westmere Coastal Walkway
2015-2016
walkway development in the Waitkere Ranges
a new Avondale community leisure centre
implement the Waitkere pest plant plan
upgrade Newmarket Laneways public realm to provide a

safer and more vibrant environment for pedestrians
and shoppers
Whau Coastal Walkway and Greenways development
improve water quality in the west coast lagoons and

Manukau Harbour by working with local communities
a new Crown Lynn Urban Park as housing is built
activate Glen Eden town centre with events and activities

in Glenmall
supporting local community through neighbourhood

development projects, arts activities, events and grants
retaining current library hours
increasing local environment stewardship.
support local community services, events and grants
enhance our local environment.
2016-2025

revitalise Glen Eden town centre and advocate for

further funding
continuing to deliver initiatives from our local board plan.

local proposals, 67 per cent indicated support for the Waitkere
Ranges Local Boards proposals for the local board area for the
ten year plan.
For example, there was support for walkway development in
the Waitkere Ranges, implementing the Waitkere pest plant
plan (now the Waitkere Ranges Local Board Strategic Weed
Management Plan), and improving water quality in the west
coast lagoons and Manukau Harbour by working with local
communities.
proposals listed above and continues to advocate for further
funding to revitalise Glen Eden town centre.
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deliver the Western Springs Native Bush Restoration Plan
redevelop Pioneer Womens and Ellen Melville Hall as a city

centre community hub
continue the delivery of the Waipapa Stream restoration

and ecological project
support local community services, events and grants
2016-2025
continue to deliver initiatives from our local board plan.
support delivery of New Lynn regeneration project
Of the 1,412 submissions received, 745 made comments on

the local proposals. Overall the majority of these respondents
supported the local proposed projects for 2015/2016 and 20162025. In particular, there was support for the implementation
of the Waipapa Stream and the Western Springs native bush
restoration, the completion of the Weona-Westmere walkway
and delivery of local events. There was also strong opposition
towards reducing local library opening hours.
continuing to deliver initiatives from our local board plan.

proposals listed above, and has reduced the budget from
$100,000 to $75,000 for a temporary arts and culture POP
programme for which there was lower support. The Board has
also allocated funding to support increasing Grey Lynn Librarys
opening hours by half an hour a week.

local proposals, 63 per cent indicated support for the Whau
Local Boards proposals for the local board area for the 10year plan.
There was very strong support for developing walkways, library
services. neighbourhood development in Kelston, New Lynn
and Avondale and the rejuvenation of Avondale starting with
the replacement of the Community Centre.
proposals listed above and continues to advocate for increased
regional support for Greenways, Crown Lynn connections and
community environment programmes. It has also been able
to fund a number of projects in the local board plan including
increased support for new migrant business, a rental housing
quality project and the Manukau Harbour Forum.
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Find out more

Feedback from over 27,000 Aucklanders has helped to shape the
Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP). The final plan was adopted
by the Governing Body on 25 June and reflects the decisions
made by council in May and June 2015. You can read the final
plan on our website.
You can also read all the reports summarising the feedback,
minutes from public meetings where decisions were made and
the consultation documents.
Continue the conversation

We value your feedback. Without it we wouldnt be able to
make the changes to Auckland we know you want and need.
Developing the 10-year budget is a significant piece of work
that is only undertaken every three years. For each year in
between, an annual plan is developed to refresh the budgets for
the coming year and ensure they reflect the true cost and mix
of council services.
While this 10-year budget represents a major milestone for

Auckland Council as the first reset of budgets based on one plan
for the region, there is still a lot more work to do. In particular,
we will continue to progress work on transport funding
and infrastructure requirements, partnering with central
government to align our thinking on the best way to meet the
challenge that growth presents for Auckland.
Wed like to thank all Aucklanders who contributed to shaping

the 10-year budget for 2015-2025. We hope you will continue
to engage we move towards Auckland becoming the worlds
most liveable city.
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SUMMARY OF DECISIONS

An impressive number of Aucklanders (27,383) provided

The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions

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Albert-Eden Local Board................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board............................................................................................................................................... 23

Franklin Local Board......................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Great Barrier Local Board............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Henderson-Massey Local Board.................................................................................................................................................. 25

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board..................................................................................................................................................... 25

Howick Local Board.......................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Kaiptiki Local Board........................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Mngere-tahuhu Local Board.................................................................................................................................................... 27

Manurewa Local Board.................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Maungakiekie-Tmaki Local Board............................................................................................................................................. 28

Orkei Local Board............................................................................................................................................................................ 28

tara-Papatoetoe Local Board.................................................................................................................................................... 29

Papakura Local Board....................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Puketpapa Local Board.................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Rodney Local Board.......................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Upper Harbour Local Board........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Waiheke Local Board....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Waitkere Ranges Local Board..................................................................................................................................................... 32

Waitemat Local Board.................................................................................................................................................................. 32

Whau Local Board............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

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The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions

HERES WHAT WE ASKED

Auckland is the fastest growing region in New Zealand.

An overview of the 10-year budget was set out in the

Do you agree with the proposed overall average

We also proposed to spend around $4 billion a year over

The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions

Figure 1 Feedback on spending areas

Spend more (total feedback points)

If you dont agree, in which activity areas do you

Responses through blogs,

HERES WHAT YOU TOLD US

HERES WHAT WE DECIDED

Our draft plan proposed to invest $17.2 billion over 10

Those who agreed with the proposal thought that a rise of

We know that this investment needs to be balanced,

However, transport and parks, community and

In short, we will need to invest in the right things in the

Feedback on suggested spending changes called for

This will result in an increased demand on our

investment that Auckland needs. People also agreed with

The feedback showed a split between those in favour

In terms of transport, this increase will fund a basic

The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions

10-YEAR BUDGET AT A GLANCE

Economic and Cultural

Changes proposed in the consultation document

What you said

Some reductions in spending and service levels

Around 3,700 feedback points were received

Similar levels of service and expenditure

Around 1,880 feedback points were received

Minor reductions in expenditure and some

Around 4,100 feedback points were received,

Reducing corporate costs through an ongoing

Around 5,700 feedback points were received.

The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions