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YOUR VOICE
FOR YOUR
COMMUNITy
Puhoi Jetty
Local Board Plan 2011
Puhoi General Store
Our VISION
R odney-respecting environment, celebrating
people, advancing economy.
essence of what makes Rodney an attractive place
to live, work and play.
Rodney is made up of distinct communities Underpinning the Rodney Local Board’s aspirations
that not only differ from each other, but differ is the need to protect and enhance our natural
significantly from most Auckland suburbs. In order environments. These areas are important in a
to succeed in achieving our vision, we need to historic sense, important for future generations
ensure that the character of our towns and villages and important for both visitors and residents. They
is retained and celebrated. There is a need to provide a sense of place and need to be prioritised
connect our communities through technological in the coming years.
and transport links while retaining clearly defined
greenbelts in our rural and coastal areas. The Rodney Local Board acknowledge the goodwill
of their treaty partners and will work alongside
New and innovative businesses are welcomed in them to achieve their aspirations.
Rodney, many of which have a rural flavour. The
Rodney Local Board seeks to further strengthen
the local economy without compromising the
message from the chairman
A s chairman of the Rodney Local Board I am
proud to release the first Rodney Local Board
Plan. We have listened to our communities’ views,
projects. The Plan builds upon historical work and
sets our focus for the next three years.
aspirations and preferences and have reflected We look forward to working with the governing
these in the Plan. body and with the people of Rodney to deliver
on the projects in our Rodney Local Board Plan.
This Plan is our mandate from the Rodney
community to lead, facilitate, advocate and fund
Bob Howard
Chairman
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Rodney Local Board Initiatives
rodney LOCAL
BOARD INITIATIVES
To make our vision and priorities a reality, we will
focus on a number of key projects and initiatives over
the next three years. Here is a snapshot of some of the
things we propose to do in your local community.
Te Hana, Kumeu,
Johnstone Hill
Enhance our
gateways
Warkworth
Warkworth
showgrounds
development
Puhoi to
WellsforD
SH1 extension
to Wellsford
(with access
to Puhoi and
surrounding
areas)
RODNEY RODNEY
Prepare business Seal and
improvement strategies upgrade
in key towns and rural roads
facilitate programmes to THROUGHOUT
support economic growth RODNEY
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YOur LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS
Bob Howard Steven Garner
Chairman Deputy Chairman
m. 021 283 3666 m. 021 286 8555
e. bob.howard@ e. steven.garner@
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Warren Flaunty Thomas Grace
m. 021 287 1555 m. 021 286 8822
e. warren.flaunty@ e. thomas.grace@
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Tracey Martin John McLean
m. 021 287 1166 m. 021 286 6660
e. tracey.martin@ e. john.mclean@
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
James Rolfe Brenda Steele
m. 021 286 3111 m. 021 283 5835
e. james.rolfe@ e. brenda.steele@
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
June Turner
m. 021 365 156
e. june.turner@
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
The local board can be contacted at the address below:
50 Centreway Road
Orewa, Auckland 0931
Phone 09 301 0101
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Contents
CONTENTS
PAGE
The purpose of your local board plan.................. 7
The role of your local board.................................... 7
Your voice....................................................................... 8
Priorities........................................................................... 10
Strengthen our economy.......................................... 12
Actively manage growth and retain coastal
and rural character...................................................... 14
Provide effective and reliable
infrastructure................................................................. 16
Provide safe, efficient, reliable and
multi-modal transportation networks.................. 18
Provide for the recreational needs of our
community..................................................................... 22
Engage with our diverse communities and
provide for their social and cultural needs......... 26
Protect and enhance our environment................ 30
Indicative budget......................................................... 34
Our local board member portfoilios................... 40
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WE VALUE OUR
BEAUTIFUL
BEACHES,
NATURE & LIFE
ON THE COAST
6 Muriwai Beach
Rodney Local Board
The Purpose Of Your Local Board Plan
T his plan is about Rodney. It expresses what
we, your local board members, have heard
• Hweowshare
we work with other local boards where
similar interests
and learnt from you. It contains the aspirations
and priorities you have for your community. • Hcommunity
ow we work with and support our
groups.
This plan sets the framework that will guide our This plan provides us with the framework to
decision-making and actions for the next three represent you. It also provides the flexibility
years. We will use this plan to guide: to cope with change that will happen during
• Our decisions on local activities the next three years. During this time we will
continue to work closely with all sectors of our
• Odecisions
ur input into the regional activities and
of the Auckland Council, including
community to understand your ongoing needs,
issues, and priorities.
development of regional strategies like the
Auckland Plan
• Hthatowplay
we work with other agencies
a key role in our area (such as
central government agencies and
council-controlled organisations)
The Role of your Local Board
L ocal boards were set up to enable decisions
to be made democratically for and on behalf
of their communities. They have also been
Lead: We have the decision-making
responsibility for a wide range of local activities.
established with the purpose of promoting Advocate: Acting as advocates on your behalf
social, economic, environmental and cultural with other Auckland Council entities, such as
well-being for current and future communities. Auckland Transport, as well as external agencies,
like central government agencies.
Local boards have a wide-ranging role. This
ranges from making decisions on local matters, Fund: Providing funding to other organisations
providing local leadership and working to build through community grants and other
strong local communities. For the purposes funding arrangements.
of this plan, the role of local boards has been Facilitate: Engaging and working with
broken down into four areas: organisations in the local board area to represent
and promote their interests.
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your voice gateways to
Consulting with our
communities was an
support
important part of economic growth
developing this plan
T o assist us with developing our draft plan, we
listened to your views at meetings and gathered
information informally through other means. sportsfields and
recreational
We then went through formal consultation, where
you made written submissions. We held hearings,
considered all submissions fully and then made
changes to our plan based on your feedback.
During this process, we heard some powerful
messages from you that helped shape this local
facilities to keep
board plan. Here are just a few.
us active and
engaged in
our communities
improve the
quality
of drinking
8
water
Rodney Local Board Your voice
greenbelts youth
need to be
maintained
jobs
regular reliable public transport
between towns villages and the city
and training
upgrade support the
community
our towns to care
mainstreets
for the
environment
PUHoi
to wellsford
and each
other
motorway
and access at swimming pool in
puhoi rodney
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PRIORITIES
We will focus on a number of priority areas over the
next three years to deliver tangible improvements for
our communities. These are outlined below and discussed
in more detail in the following pages of this plan. The
priorities are not in any priority order.
PRIORITy strengthen our economyp12
Actively manage growth and retain
PRIORITy coastal and rural character P14
Provide effective and reliable
PRIORITy infrastructurep16
Provide safe, efficient,
PRIORITy reliable and multi-modal
transportation networksp18
Provide for the recreational
PRIORITy needs of our community P22
Engage with our diverse communities
PRIORITy and provide for their social
and cultural needsp26
protect and enhance
PRIORITy our environmentp30
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Kumeu Village Butchery 11Local Board Plan 2011
Rodney will continue to build
Priority: strengthen
our economy
Rodney will continue to build a strong and resilient economy based on a
wide variety of businesses that fit Rodney’s unique rural character.
R odney has around 8,813 businesses employing
12,729 people. During the period 2000 to
2009, employment in the area grew by 25 per
aquaculture, viticulture, horticulture, agriculture
and the equine industry. To do this we must
ensure that rural land is retained and promoted
cent adding a further 2,544 employees. While for rural production purposes with farming
Rodney’s economy is strongly oriented towards promoted as a priority activity. This requires rates
primary industries, such as agriculture and to be kept at an affordable level for our industries
forestry, much of this increase has been driven and businesses located on rural and coastal land.
by growth in the construction, health care, social
assistance, accommodation and food services Lifting our economic performance will require
sectors within the area. a real investment in research and technology
in areas that are complementary to our rural
Supporting a strong and growing economy will environment and values. The opportunity to
provide for local jobs and prosperity. In doing so create affiliations, support technology and
our rural communities also want to protect their education programmes, such as the radio-
country lifestyle. Our collective challenge is to astronomy research programme (the ska project)
continue building on the uniqueness of our rural with Auckland University of Technology and
environment while providing appropriate local the Goat Island Marine Research Centre with
opportunities for economic growth, particularly Auckland University, are exciting opportunities
in new economy businesses such as BMW Oracle that the local board supports wholeheartedly.
in Warkworth, Huhu Studios in Snells Beach,
Biomarine Ltd in Kaipara and Mahurangi, Leigh Alongside this, we will be actively seeking
Fisheries and Jucy Rentals in Helensville. opportunities for skills development across
Rodney. This must be undertaken in conjunction
Our goal is to develop economically by building with our businesses and as part of a broader
on what this area has to offer. Our people business improvement strategy.
want to continue to build on the uniqueness
of our rural and coastal areas by ensuring that The Rodney Local Board will support sustainable
primary production is promoted. This includes economic growth through mechanisms such
as business improvement districts (BIDS),
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d on a strong resilient economy
Matakana Farmers Market
Mainstreet organisations and youth employment experience the long history of our settlements.
programmes. Reducing youth unemployment Working with our local tourism businesses to
and providing programmes to ease the transition build on this reputation as a tourist destination
from school or training into the workforce both nationally and internationally is a priority.
will be a particular focus over the coming Some of the key tourism drivers have been
years. Warkworth, Wellsford and Helensville/ identified in the Puhoi to Pakiri Area Visitor
Huapai/Kumeu combined are priority areas for Strategy 2012-2017.
developing BIDs.
We will play our part in protecting the
Tourism plays an important role in our Rodney environment and providing the public facilities
economy. Visitors are drawn to our area by the needed to support not only this industry,
rural and coastal landscapes, regional parks, but our communities as a whole. This will
beaches, historic villages and special places require an improved transport network and
like Muriwai with its gannet colony and Goat improved facilities for visitors such as public
Island, with its internationally recognised marine transport, walking and cycleway connections,
reserve. Our coastal settlements, such as Omaha, visitor accommodation facilities along with
Martins Bay and Muriwai, with their beautiful visitor information services and centres. This
beaches, along with the idyllic Kawau Island, are includes ensuring that all of our businesses,
all special holiday and tourist destinations. People whether they are centred around towns or
come to see the sights, enjoy our waterways, eat based on remote rural farms, have access to
the food and drink the wine produced locally and high‑speed broadband.
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing
Prepare and deliver business improvement Lead and $840 2012-2015
strategies in key towns and facilitate fund1
programmes to support economic growth
Investigate and implement interventions to Lead1 $450 2012-2015
create local job opportunities and address skill and beyond
development issues
Complete a new Rodney economic Lead and $280 2012-2015
development and implementation plan to advocate1
commence July 2012
Encourage the growth of export businesses Lead1 $300 2012-2015
in Rodney and beyond
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
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Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
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We will keep our country
Big Omaha Wharf
Priority: Actively manage
growth and retain coastal
and rural character
We will actively manage the pressures of growth and maintain and
enhance the character of Rodney’s townships, rural areas and coastal
environment through excellent urban and rural planning.
R odney is different from the rest of the
Auckland region as it has a mix of townships,
rural and coastal areas. The small coastal and
Wellsford, Helensville and Parakai require
particular attention in terms of business growth
to encourage thriving economies and ensure high
rural settlements and islands are an important levels of employment. Future business land must
aspect of Rodney's character. Like the rest of be identified and provided to meet the demands
Auckland, Rodney is experiencing high levels of growth in Wellsford and Warkworth.
of population growth and our population is
expected to increase by 18.2 per cent over the The key is to acknowledge and plan well for an
next 10 years. Along with population growth increasing population and changing demographic.
comes the need for more houses and also a need We need to be clear on how this will affect each
to provide housing to suit a range of family sizes community and what the impacts are that need
and cultural norms. to be managed in order to retain our country
look and feel. It is essential that each and every
This high level of growth has many implications community is involved in this planning. It is also
for Rodney. It affects and alters the nature, important that, once the planning is done, it is
structure and dynamics of our communities. It properly implemented.
puts pressure on our environment, on our services
and community infrastructure. It drives business Our communities include areas for future
and economic growth and with it, the need for planning focus such as Wellsford (Te Hana),
more business land and associated facilities. Coatesville, Taupaki, Waitoki, Leigh/Matheson Bay
Growth though, brings with it opportunities if it is and Kawau Island.
planned for and managed well.
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country look and feel
Whangateau Hall Matakana Country Park
It is also vitally important to ensure that the at Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels. We recognise that
actions contained in existing planning documents each town and village also has its own gateway
continue to be implemented. These existing or approach. Gateways define the entrances to
documents include the Rodney Rural Strategy, our towns and villages and can be an effective
vision documents and structure plans for means to reduce traffic speeds and promote the
Riverhead, Waitoki, Kaukapakapa, Waimauku, character or sense of place.
Helensville-Parakai, Muriwai, Puhoi, Warkworth,
Sandspit-Snells-Algies, Matakana, Pt Wells/ The values that are important to us must be
Omaha, Wellsford and Huapai-Kumeu. included in Auckland Council’s regional planning
documents, including the proposed Unitary Plan.
Rodney also includes some key gateways, which These values include the preservation of the
should be recognised and enhanced. The three rural and coastal landscape, retention of rural
key gateways include the gateway to the greater village character, prioritisation of rural farming
Auckland area at Te Hana when travelling from and rural production opportunities, improvement
the north, the gateway to the west as identified and protection of the quality of our harbours and
by the grapevines at Kumeu and the northern rivers along with the retention of greenbelts and
gateway to the rural areas from urban Auckland rural areas between towns and villages.
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost (000's) Est. timing
Implement the existing area spatial Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015
planning documents such as structure costed as the scope has and beyond
plans and initiate the development of new not been fully defined.
structure plans where required
Undertake appropriate Lead1 $900 2012-2015
Mainstreet upgrades and beyond
Promote a range of concepts to maintain Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2013
and enhance the character of Rodney’s costed as the scope has
townships and coastal and rural areas not been fully defined.
through the Unitary Plan
Enhance the northern, western and eastern Lead1 $450 2012-2013
gateways to the local board area
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
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Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
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We value the sense
of future we have here
Priority: Provide effective and
reliable infrastructure
We will provide our urban towns and villages with an effective and reliable water
supply, waste water services and storm water infrastructure, while supporting
other areas to maintain effective on-site services and advocating for high speed
broadband and toll-free calling across Auckland.
B eing predominantly rural with a dispersed
population, our water and wastewater
needs are very different from most of urban
must be planned for and implemented. Water
conservation is encouraged, particularly the
implementation of practical approaches to
Auckland. The rural areas of Rodney currently reducing water usage.
have individual water tanks and septic
tank systems or stand alone wastewater Muriwai requires a solution to address
treatment systems. failing onsite wastewater systems and
contaminated stormwater.
While our towns have reticulated water and
wastewater systems, many of these require The importance of managing water consumption
upgrading to meet the current resource consent and wastewater cannot be underestimated. Not
conditions and avoid increased harm to our only is it critical to the health and wellbeing
environment. Other systems are at capacity of our people, it is essential to maintaining a
and require upgrading and in some instances clean, green environment. Kumeu-Huapai and
expansion, to accommodate growth. Riverhead are to be connected to the Watercare
network and infrastructure over the coming
It is essential that infrastructure is in place years to rectify inadequate on-site systems,
prior to the provision of additional urban land, provide certainty of service provision and to
whether for residential or business purposes. accommodate additional growth. Substantial
investment is also needed to our water supply
As our water supply is often provided from bores in Warkworth, Wellsford and the Snells
or rivers, the focus will be on maintaining the Beach-Algies Bay areas. Upgraded wastewater
quality of our water networks. For example, infrastructure is required at Wellsford, Matakana,
Warkworth’s water has been sourced from the Snells Beach-Algies Bay, Warkworth. Helensville
Mahurangi River, which is under particular stress and Wellsford have programmed works to
from sediment runoff and discharges. A change ensure high-quality water supply and improved
to bore water may be appropriate. Meeting wastewater treatment. These works are required
current use alone is difficult, however, managing for health and environmental reasons and also to
the consequences of a growing population
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Warkworth
provide for future growth and revitalisation of Central governments Rural Broadband Initiative
these townships. will deliver high-speed broadband to rural
schools and rural communities over the next
Rodney’s harbours, beaches and rivers are five years. Rodney will benefit in the short term
environmentally significant and approaches and will work with the Ministry of Economic
to better management of flood prone areas Development, Telecom and Vodafone to
including continuing to implement flood ensure the successful delivery of this initiative.
protection projects in Kaukapakapa, Kumeu- Alongside this, toll-free calling for all of the
Huapai and Kaipara are a high priority. The Rodney Local Board area is essential. Currently
whole Rodney community must have input into residents in the Warkworth area pay a toll to
the development of catchment management call Orewa and also to call parts of the Rodney
plans to manage discharges into rivers and Local Board area. Auckland now extends from
other waterways throughout Rodney, including Franklin in the south to Te Hana in the north
the Whangateau Harbour. The Mahurangi and toll-free calling is a necessity if we are
Action Plan is a good example of a joint council truly to become the world’s most liveable city.
and community initiative to protect these Mobile phone coverage should also be extended
significant natural resources. to serve all of Rodney.
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost (000's) Est. timing
Implement a programme for the upgrade Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015
of wastewater treatment and water costed as the scope has and beyond
supply infrastructure not been fully defined.
Address river maintenance, flood protection Advocate1 $2026 2012-2015
and the impacts of discharges into and beyond
harbours and rivers through methods
such as catchment management
plans, flood protection works and
stormwater infrastructure
Work with Telecom and Vodafone Advocate1 This project has not been 2013-2014
to deliver the Government’s Rural costed as the scope has
Broadband Initiative not been fully defined.
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
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Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
population OF Rodney 54,100 17Local Board Plan 2011
Omaha Causeway
Priority: Provide safe, efficient,
reliable and multi modal
transportation networks
All our towns, villages and rural areas will be well connected to
each other through a network of roads, cycle ways, walkways and/or
public transport options.
R odney covers a vast land area of more than
2246km2. It is approximately 50km from
east to west coasts at its narrowest point and
Roads are the backbone of our transport
network. In an area the size of Rodney, roads
are the primary means to connect people with
approximately 83km from Te Hana in the north each other, goods, services, and facilities. They
to Kumeu in the south. Getting to and from are paramount to creating a cohesive rural
as well as around Rodney requires a very good sector and to the social, cultural and economic
transport network. wellbeing of our residents.
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We value our
relaxed pace of life
Johnstone's Hill Tunnels, State Highway 1
Rodney has approximately 1500km of roads, of will not only make travel north safer for
which 650km are unsealed. residents, visitors, businesses and freight traffic,
it will be a modern alternative to the existing
While unsealed roads are common in a rural State Highway 1 route and is the second stage
area, there are a large number in Rodney that in supporting the economic development of
are carrying high volumes of traffic every day. our neighbours in the north. The Rodney Local
Improving safety on our rural roads is one of Board is also committed to the retention of
our main transport issues and therefore a key motorway access in the vicinity of Puhoi for the
priority. Accelerating a sealing programme 1,200 households and 4,000 residents in this
for these roads as well as making sure our catchment and visitors to the area. This will be
rural roads, which are susceptible to natural a key advocacy area for us with the Governing
hazards such as slips, are well maintained Body, Auckland Transport and the New Zealand
and upgraded is critical. We will work with Transport Agency (NZTA).
Auckland Transport, the agency responsible for
local and Auckland-wide transport, to agree Alternative forms of travel to private vehicles
service standards and develop an accelerated are encouraged, whether through effective
programme to deliver the sealing, maintenance use of rail, cycling, walking or public transport.
and renewal of our rural roads as a key priority. These alternatives are environmentally-friendly,
good for tourism and provide recreational
The Rodney Local Board also sees the and social benefits. Safe routes are required
construction of the extension of State Highway throughout the district to cater for these
1 from Puhoi to Wellsford as pivotal in alternative options. Each alternative must
delivering on its vision of increased economic be assessed on a case-by-case basis in order
development for the eastern side of the local to get the best delivery option. An example
board area. This road of national significance is the possibility of an off-road connection
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between Matakana and Warkworth. Providing
safe pedestrian access across our bridges will
• Ithrough
nvestigating a western collector road
Warkworth
also encourage healthy travel alternatives.
Establishing a development programme is
• Hudson Road and McKinney Road intersection
upgrades in Warkworth
a priority across Rodney. We will work with
Auckland Transport on options for providing • Handill Street intersection upgrade in Warkworth
the pedestrian connection from Hill Street
regular and improved public transport between
to Hudson Road and the Showgrounds
towns and villages within Rodney as well as
to and from greater Auckland. Public transport • Alternative State Highway access from
Brighams Creek North and future options for
is seen as essential for access to educational
facilities within and outside Rodney. Kumeu/Huapai/Waimauku
There are many other transport issues that are
• Working closely with Auckland Transport and
NZTA to identify and action specific road and
facing our communities. Transport by water is a safety improvements in our local board area
key consideration for Kawau Island, and Sandspit
provides significant infrastructure to maintain • Reducing vehicle journey lengths by providing
cost effective alternatives to private
this key connection. Examples of areas where we
motor vehicles
are working with and will continue to work with
Auckland Transport and the NZTA over the next • Maintain the existing rail network and enhance
the northern rail corridor.
three years include:
• Ewith
ncouraging strong community engagement
Auckland Transport and the NZTA on
Projects outside Rodney also have an impact on
Rodney residents. We support the progression of
their plans for local, regional and national projects such as the Penlink to Whangaparaoa,
transport projects in the area the park-and-ride facility at Silverdale and the
• Safety initiatives around our local schools
installation of ramps to State Highway 1 at
Wainui to service Silverdale North.
• Additional parking and park and ride facilities
or buildings in our key towns
• Considering alternatives to freight traffic
through townships
• Addressing safety issues caused by logging
trucks and freight traffic
• Constructing a link from State Highway 1
to Matakana
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Northern Gateway Toll Road over the Waiwera River
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost (000's) Est. timing
Develop a programme and a set of Advocate1 $10,500 2012-2015
assessment criteria and priorities for and beyond
the sealing of rural roads
Develop a programme and a set of Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015
priorities for the development, renewal costed as the scope has not and beyond
and maintenance of rural roads and been fully defined.
infrastructure, including footpaths
and cycleways
Give a high priority to the Mainstreet Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2013
and access improvements at Te Hana costed as the scope has not
as a part of enhancing the gateway been fully defined.
to Auckland
Construct the Puhoi to Wellsford Advocate1 This project has not been 2014-2015
Highway with access at Puhoi costed as the scope has not
been fully defined.
Complete roading improvements Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015
in Warkworth as per the MOU with costed as the scope has not and beyond
NZTA October 2006 been fully defined.
Undertake and implement the first Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015
stage of a study to determine the costed as the scope has not and beyond
current and future feasibility of been fully defined.
increased public transport in Rodney
Additional parking and park-and-ride Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015
facilities or buildings in our key towns costed as the scope has not and beyond
been fully defined.
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
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Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
12,729 employees work in the
local board area
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Warkworth Showgrounds Centennial Park, Wellsford
Priority: Provide for the recreational
needs of our community
All sectors of our community will have easy access to recreational infrastructure
and services such as parks, recreational walkways and sports centres, either
through the provision of new or improved existing infrastructure.
A ll residents within Rodney need easy
access to community facilities such as
local walkways, national walking tracks,
We accept that sports centres should be
coordinated throughout the region for elite
sports activities. However, our “grassroots”
pools and sports facilities close to their sports and community activities are important
homes. However, the dispersed nature of our to us. We need to provide access and good
communities and the rural environment brings community sports facilities and parks for
with it special challenges in providing readily recreational activities throughout Rodney. When
accessible recreational facilities. Our forests planning new facilities, activities and functions
are used for outdoor activities like mountain consideration should be given to the aspirations
biking and orienteering. Bridleways support of disabled people to ensure that issues of access
our recreation and competitive horse riders and inclusion are addressed.
and boat ramps provide access to our coastal
areas. Support for recreational boating through As the population of Rodney grows, the demand
regular dredging of access areas such as for these facilities will also grow. Therefore,
Sandspit and the Mahurangi and Matakana planning well now to provide for both improved
Rivers is also a priority. Environmental and new facilities throughout the area is a
issues should be taken into account when priority. To do this, we will develop a recreation
considering dredging. plan considering all the recreation, community
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Shoesmith Domain, Warkworth
We value belonging to safe
and caring communities
and sporting facilities and needs across Rodney. The Wellsford community is well served with
This will investigate a new swimming pool or an netball courts and land available for sportsfields.
aquatic facility in the north and west, consider These facilities require development and
options for multisport facilities in the main expansion to provide indoor and outdoor
townships, as well as walkways/cycleways in the activities for youth and adults.
Rodney area. Other projects include:
Equestrian facilities need to be enhanced and
• eview and implement existing reserve
R
management plans
bridleways provided. Equine related activities
have both a recreational and economic role
• Continue the development of the Warkworth
Showgrounds (including the Atlas site)
within Rodney and are consistent with our unique
rural character.
• Commence the planning and development of
the Greens Road land for recreation purposes
Our extensive coastline and significant river
network provides opportunities for water-
• Acquire additional land for playing fields
Matakana and Warkworth
related recreational activities such as fishing,
kayaking, sailing, water skiing and surfing as well
• Plan, develop and prioritise recreational
walkways along coastlines and rivers, linking
as more passive enjoyment of these areas. The
maintenance and enhancement of rivers and
residential areas to reserves and linking existing coastal areas as well as access is important.
walkways together
• Construct a playground at Matakana.
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Campgrounds and holiday parks within Rodney are the park is to reflect the Kumeu and Huapai early
key recreational assets. It is essential that these are settlers and display the character of the area such
maintained and enhanced for current and future as the vineyards and other historic themes.
generations of holiday makers.
In planning for our future recreational facilities,
Community initiatives to plan and develop a new we will work collaboratively with sporting and
heritage park at Kumeu are supported. Consultation community groups to ensure that planned facilities
with the community is required to determine the are fit for purpose.
location and theme for this park. The intention of
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing
Prepare a sport and recreation plan Lead1 $100 2012-2013
considering all community facilities, parks
and other needs across the local board
area, including consideration of aquatic,
multisport and other facilities in Rodney
Construct a multisport facility in Lead and fund1 $6,690 2014-2015
Warkworth (2004 Figures - costs
could increase significantly
subject to the final scope of
this project)
Assess the needs and construct a Lead and fund1 $20,000 2013-2014
swimming pool/aquatic facility in Rodney
Complete the Warkworth Showgrounds Lead and fund1 $9,380 2012-2015
development including the Atlas site (this does not include
costs for the Atlas site
development as the scope is
currently undefined)
Implement a programme for the Lead1 $35,045 2012-2013
continued improvement of the quality
of our sportsfields, parks and recreation
spaces and review and implement reserve
management plans
Update and implement the boat ramp, Lead and fund1 $1,295 2012-2015
launching and mooring facilities study
across the local board area and ensure the
continued provision of wharfs and jetties
Prepare a programme in conjunction with Lead and fund1 $2,068 2013-2014
iwi and other relevant stakeholders for
regular dredging of specific boat accesses
Plan, programme and provide recreational Lead, advocate $921 2012-2015
walkways and bike trails and fund1 and beyond
Review and implement Lead1 $500 2014-2015
bridleways strategy
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
1
Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
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Leigh Wharf 25Local Board Plan 2011
We value being good
neighbours and the
importance of our kids
Priority: Engage with our diverse
communities and provide for their
social and cultural needs
It is important that the Rodney Local Board talks to its communities to
understand their social, cultural, health and education needs.
R odney is a desirable place for people to
live, work and play. Rodney is increasingly
becoming a family orientated area with highly
in less obvious ways, through local events, by
acknowledging achievements and through
social and community services such as health
regarded educational facilities, great community services, libraries, halls, and education facilities.
spirit, a range of lifestyle opportunities and Community safety initiatives and even the
living environments. Rodney has a strong sense provision of cemeteries within communities
of community and identity and while we have are part of providing for the social and cultural
a higher 65 plus age group than the regional wellbeing of our communities. We know, for
average, the number of younger people in Rodney example, that cemetery facilities at Kumeu, Te
is also greater than the national average. Kapa (Martins Bay), Te Arai and Warkworth are
important to the local communities and require
Supporting each community to maintain its further review.
own identity and ensuring quality of life for all
happens in many different ways. It happens by The Rodney Local Board has an important role
providing high-quality accessible recreational to play. We facilitate respectful relationships
and community facilities, through employment between different groups and community
opportunities and by access to villages and towns organisations with clear lines of communication.
that people can be proud of. It also happens This involves supporting community forums
26Rodney Local Board Priorities
Warkworth
such as residents and ratepayers groups, business Te Aroha Pa (Araparera); Te Kia Ora Marae
associations, volunteer groups and the Kawau (Kaukapkapa); and Omaha Marae (Leigh). These
Island Advisory Committee where people can Marae should be recognised and acknowledged in
have their say. The Rodney Local Board would also any future planning.
like to determine a clear process for continued
engagement with youth in Rodney. The Rodney Local Board is advocating for
papakainga through the Auckland Plan, will
Working in partnership with iwi is an support and advocate for bilingual signage and
acknowledged priority to build a sound support the identification of sites of significance
and enduring relationship and support the to iwi including facilitating access to computer
development of a Memorandum of Understanding mapping systems.
with Auckland Council and the continuation of
direct hui with local boards. Opportunities exist Partnering and working with central government
to recognise and celebrate te tikanga Maori and agencies to improve services to our area will
support iwi. Projects such as the co-management continue. This includes advocating for the
of the Kaipara Harbour, the future co- provision of improved physical and mental health
management of Parakai reserve and supporting Te and special needs services. The location, capacity
Hana Te Ao Marama, the international indigenous and future growth of schools is also on our
information centre at our northern gateway, are agenda. We will also advocate to the governing
all important. body for restrictions on any future liquor outlets
in Rodney.
There are six marae within the Rodney Local
Board area; Haranui Marae (Helensville); Puatahi
Marae (Puatahi); Reweti Marae (Waimauku);
27Local Board Plan 2011
The quality of the community facilities and
programmes we provide are a key focus.
• Tother
he maintenance and renewal of public toilets and
facilities
This involves:
• Athatdvocating for rates to be waived for private halls
• Einitiatives
nsuring the delivery of community safety provide a community function
such as: anti-graffiti and vandalism
measures; advocating for improved street lighting
• Sbuildings,
upporting the protection of heritage items,
landscapes and places in Rodney
and family violence programmes local museums
• orking with NZ Police, supporting
W
neighbourhood watch, civil defence groups
• Rtheeviewing library needs across Rodney, including
future expansion of the Warkworth library,
and supporting rural fire services extension of opening hours, the retention of
• Fartsunding community activities such as local
facilities, programmes and advice, and
library programmes as well a mobile service in our
more isolated areas.
local events
• Dprogramme
eveloping a comprehensive upgrading renewal
for all community halls and
community centres
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing
Deliver community development programmes, Lead1 $1,307 2012-2015
social/community services and ensure the delivery and beyond
of community safety initiatives in Rodney
Participate in the identification and implementation Lead and $2,300 2012-2015
of library needs across the region fund1
Participate in the regional review of halls and public Lead and $300 2012-2015
facilities and develop and implement a programme fund1
for upgrading and maintaining community halls
Advocate for the provision of physical and mental Advocate1 This project has 2012-2015
health services and other social services in the not been costed as and beyond
Rodney area the scope has not
been fully defined.
Support events in Rodney Lead1 $509 2012-2015
and beyond
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
1
Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
28Rodney Local Board Priorities
29Local Board Plan 2011
We value our natural
environment
Priority: Protect and
enhance our environment
The protection and enhancement of the quality of our natural environment,
our coastline, rivers and harbours, will be supported and encouraged.
R odney has many significant natural areas, a
strong rural character and a long tradition
of environmentally-friendly initiatives. The
Te Rau Puriri, Pakiri, Mahurangi, Scandretts, Te
Arai, Tawharanui and Muriwai. It is imperative
that these regional assets and the infrastructure
continued enhancement of the quality of our that supports them, such as roads, facilities
environment, such as rivers, beaches, native and structures, receive appropriate funding
bush and our three harbours (Mahurangi, proportionate to the high usage of these parks
Whangateau and Kaipara) is of importance to by Auckland urban residents, as well as national
present and future generations. and international visitors.
Rodney includes a wild, west coast, a more Rodney includes areas and species of ecological
gentle east coast and Kawau Island, all of which significance requiring protection in the district
are under significant development pressures. and the Tawharanui predator fence is a huge
There are nine regional parks in Rodney covering step forward to protecting and enhancing
3,664ha, including Atiu Creek, Wenderholm, our biodiversity. This protected area provides
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Te Arai reserve lagoon
invaluable learnings for other regional parks and and promote good community involvement. To
recognised ecologically significant areas. do this, we will:
We will strongly advocate for funding and
where needed, support community groups who
• Seducation
upport waste minimisation practices and
such as composting, recycling and
are actively caring for our natural environment. controlling litter
This includes environmental programmes such
as the Mahurangi Action Plan, riparian planting,
• Aparticipate
ctively encourage Rodney’s residents to
in the Auckland Retrofit Your
Natural Heritage Fund, Ten Point Action Plan Home Initiative and other sustainability
for Whangateau Harbour, the Trees for Babies initiatives and programmes
initiative and Bush Management Assistance.
Continuing to support our volunteer groups is a • Sasupport sustainable business initiatives such
cleaner production waste
key imperative in achieving these programmes.
Supporting the community to take ownership
• Wvision
ork with the local community to develop a
for Opahi Bay to clean up and protect
of the quality of their environment is the key to the outstanding natural character of the
long-term success and we acknowledge Mana area including the old native bush and the
Whenua as the kaitiaki. Our role is to facilitate rocky headlands.
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9Parks 3 Regional harbours
Mahurangi, Kaipara
and Whangateau
There are a number of initiatives that we will
progress during the next three years, such as:
• Smaintenance,
upporting the enhancement of rivers through
flood management and cleaning
• Ifacilities
nvestigating opportunities for e-waste • Afarming
ssisting and supporting sustainable
practices
for communities in Rodney and
possibly a resource recovery depot which
would provide additional employment
• Imonitoring
nvestigating support for septic tank
and regulation to raise the quality
opportunities in our area of the environment
• Eenvironmentally
nsuring seawalls are developed in an
sustainable way and
• Aofdvocate for the identification and protection
key local view shafts of coastal areas from
maintained to avoid further erosion of our public roads.
existing coastline
Rodney has the opportunity to build on our
• Cboard
onducting an ecological survey of the local
area, which builds on existing data to
nationally and internationally recognised
valuable environmental areas to provide a point
compile a comprehensive record of terrestrial of difference to Auckland and to New Zealand.
and aquatic ecosystems and implement
actions recommended by this survey
32Rodney Local Board Priorities
Takatu Rd, Matakana
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing
Undertake environmental programmes in Rodney Lead and This project has not 2012-2015
and fund community-led programmes fund1 been costed as the and beyond
scope has not been
fully defined.
Actively encourage Rodney’s residents to participate Lead and $6,000 (Retrofit 2012-2015
in the Auckland Retrofit Your Home Initiative and fund1 project funded via a and beyond
targeted rate)
other sustainability initiatives and programmes
Support waste minimisation practices and Advocate1 This project has not 2012-2015
education, sustainable business and farming been costed as the and beyond
initiatives and investigate opportunities for e-waste scope has not been
facilities in Rodney fully defined.
Promote the following concepts through the Advocate1 This project has not 2012-2013
Unitary Plan and, where appropriate, bylaws: been costed as the
scope has not been
• b iodiversity, biosecurity and avoiding degrading fully defined.
natural habitats
• p rotecting ecologically sensitive areas
• p lanting suitable trees in road reserves of
urban areas
Support and assist iwi initiatives that align to Facilitate1 $120 2012-2015
environmental well-being and beyond
No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public
private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.
1
Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.
33Local Board Plan 2011
INDICATIVE BUDGET
S ection 20 of the Local Government (Auckland
Council) Act requires an indicative budget for
the following three financial years to be included
the current Long Term Plan for the 2010/11
year and carried forward into the Local Board
Agreement for the 2011/2012 year. Any
in local board plans. This indicative budget is proposed variations are noted in this plan.
required to be based on estimated funding set These levels of service set out the standard
out in the Auckland Council’s current Long Term to which local services will be provided.
Plan, covering the period from 1 November 2010 The starting point is that levels of service
to 30 June 2019. It is also required to show how reflect those delivered by the former
any expenses that exceed that funding level Auckland councils.
are proposed to be met from one or more local
revenue sources. • WCouncil)
hile the Local Government (Auckland
Act requires the local board to identify
The indicative budget for the three years from how any expenses in excess of the estimated
July 2012 to June 2015 is set out on the following available funding are proposed to be met from
pages. When reading this budget, it is important one or more local revenue sources, it is not
to note that the local board’s actual budget will known at this stage whether any additional
look quite different over the next three years for a funding will be required. However, if there is
number of reasons. a shortfall, it is likely to be funded through a
mix of sources. This could include local revenue
• Tcontain
his is an indicative budget only. It does not
all of the detailed projects or activities
sources and possibly also some non-local
sources, such as general rates and development
that the local board may seek to implement contributions. The way these and other funding
over the next three years. These will be sources will be used will only be confirmed
developed as part of the local board agreement once the Revenue and Financing policy and
that is incorporated in Auckland Council’s Local Board Funding policy have been adopted.
•
annual plan each financial year.
It has also been developed in a unique
• Tyear,
he local board’s actual budget for each
including how it is funded, is subject to
situation. The new council structure is still agreement with Auckland Council’s governing
bedding in, decisions have not yet been made body as part of the negotiation of the annual
on long term direction through the Auckland Local Board Agreement to be met from one or
Plan, and policies, such as the funding policy more local revenue sources. It is not known at
for local boards, have not yet been developed. this stage whether any additional funding will
Auckland Council continues to work to refine be required. However, if there is a shortfall, it
how costs are attributed and allocated to is likely to be funded through a mix of sources.
local boards. Many of these issues will not be This could include local revenue sources and
resolved until Auckland Council’s 2012-2022 possibly also some non-local sources, such as
Long Term Plan is adopted in June 2012. general rates and development contributions.
• Tofhisservice
indicative budget is based on the levels
for the local board area set out in
34Rodney Local Board Indicative Budget
Omaha 35Local Board Plan 2011
2012/2013
$000 Baseline Change Proposed
plan
Operating Expenditure Activities
Community activities
Local Community Development Programmes - - -
Local Community Facilities 276 100 376
Local Community Grants, Information and Advice - 130 130
Local Community Safety Programmes 462 - 462
Local Library Facilities and Services 593 - 593
Total community activities 1,331 230 1,561
Lifestyle and culture activities
Local Arts Programmes 153 - 153
Local Arts Facilities - - -
Local Arts Grants and Advice - - -
Local Events - 170 170
Local Parks 7,996 50 8,046
Local Recreation Programmes - - -
Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 80 80
Local Recreation Grants and Advice - - -
Total lifestyle and culture activities 8,150 300 8,450
Economic activities
Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure - 690 690
Local Street Environment and Town Centres - - -
Total economic activities - 690 690
Planning and regulation activities
Local Boards Plans and Agreements 141 - 141
Total planning and regulation activities 141 - 141
Environmental activities
Local Environmental Programmes - 40 40
Total environmental activities - 40 40
Governance activities
Local Governance and Advocacy 952 - 952
Total governance activities 952 - 952
Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 10,573 1,260 11,833
Definitions for LBP budget tables
Baseline: This is the Local Board’s budget contained in the current Auckland Council Long-term Plan, covering the period from 1 November 2010 to 30 June 2019
Change: These are changes proposed to the baseline budget by this Local Board Plan
Proposed Plan: This is the proposed indicative budget for the Local Board, including the proposed changes from the Local Board Plan
36Rodney Local Board Indicative Budget
2013/2014 2014/2015
Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed
plan plan
- - - - - -
287 100 387 298 100 398
- 130 130 - 130 130
471 - 471 484 - 484
601 - 601 616 - 616
1,359 230 1,589 1,398 230 1,628
157 - 157 165 - 165
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- 170 170 - 170 170
8,356 - 8,356 8,724 - 8,724
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
8,512 170 8,682 8,889 170 9,059
- 590 590 - 590 590
- - - - - -
- 590 590 - 590 590
145 - 145 150 - 150
145 - 145 150 - 150
- 240 240 - 40 40
- 240 240 - 40 40
979 - 979 1,008 - 1,008
979 - 979 1,008 - 1,008
10,995 1,230 12,225 11,445 1,030 12,475
37Local Board Plan 2011
2012/2013
$000 Baseline Change Proposed
plan
Capital Expenditure Activities
Community activities
Local Community Facilities 304 - 304
Local Community Safety Programmes - - -
Local Library Facilities and Services 1,664 - 1,664
Total community activities 1,968 - 1,968
Lifestyle and culture
Local Arts Facilities 60 - 60
Local Events Facilities - - -
Local Parks 2,021 2,021
Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 2,930 2,930
Total lifestyle and culture activities 2,081 2,930 5,011
Economic activities
Local Street Environment and Town Centres - 450 450
Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure - -
Total economic activities - 450 450
Environmental activities
Local Environmental Programmes - 2,060 2,060
Total environmental activities - 2,060 2,060
Governance activities
Local Governance and Advocacy - - -
Total governance activities - - -
Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 4,049 5,440 9,489
Total gross expenditure (excluding depreciation) 14,622 6,700 21,322
Definitions for LBP budget tables
Baseline: This is the Local Board’s budget contained in the current Auckland Council Long-term Plan, covering the period from 1 November 2010 to 30 June 2019
Change: These are changes proposed to the baseline budget by this Local Board Plan
Proposed Plan: This is the proposed indicative budget for the Local Board, including the proposed changes from the Local Board Plan
38Rodney Local Board Indicative Budget
2013/2014 2014/2015
Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed
plan plan
377 - 377 305 - 305
- - - - - -
136 - 136 70 900 970
513 - 513 375 900 1,275
62 - 62 65 - 65
- - - - - -
2,547 - 2,547 3,298 - 3,298
- 24,610 24,610 - 11,216 11,216
2,609 24,610 27,219 3,364 11,216 14,580
- 450 450 - 450 450
- - - - - -
- 450 450 - 450 450
- 2,060 2,060 2,060 2,060
- 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060
48 - 48 - - -
48 - 48 - - -
3,170 27,120 30,290 3,739 14,626 18,365
14,165 28,350 42,515 15,184 15,656 30,840
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