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Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Item 13Manurewa Ward Councillors UpdateFile No.: CP2014/27977Purpose1.A period of time (10 minutes) has been set aside for the Manurewa Ward Councillors tohave an opportunity to update the Manurewa Local Board on regional matters.Executive Summary2.Nil.Recommendation/sThat the Manurewa Local Board:a)receive the verbal reports from:i)Councillor Calum Penrose regarding:ii)Councillor Sir John Walker regarding:AttachmentsThere are no attachments for this report.SignatoriesAuthorsLee Manaia - Local Board Democracy AdvisorAuthorisersRex Hewitt - Relationship ManagerManurewa Ward Councillors UpdatePage 13

Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Item 14Portfolio UpdateFile No.: CP2014/27978Purpose1.Providing an opportunity for Portfolio Leads to update to the Manurewa Local Board onmatters they have been involved in over the last month.Executive Summary2.Nil.Recommendation/sThat the Manurewa Local Boarda)receive the portfolio update from:i)AttachmentsThere are no attachments for this report.SignatoriesAuthorsLee Manaia - Local Board Democracy AdvisorAuthorisersRex Hewitt - Relationship ManagerPortfolio UpdatePage 15

Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Item 15Chairperson's UpdateFile No.: CP2014/27979Purpose1.Providing an opportunity for the chairperson to update the local board on issues she hasbeen involved in.Executive Summary2.Nil.Recommendation/sThat the Manurewa Local Board:a)receive the verbal from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson regarding:i)AttachmentsThere are no attachments for this report.SignatoriesAuthorsLee Manaia - Local Board Democracy AdvisorAuthorisersRex Hewitt - Relationship ManagerChairperson's UpdatePage 17

Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Item 16Local Event Support Fund – Round Two 2014/2015File No.: CP2014/26357Purpose1.To present a summary of applications received in round two of the local event support fundfor 2014/2015 for Manurewa Local Board. The Manurewa Local Board is requested to eitherfund, partially fund or declines the applications.Executive summary2.The local events support fund of 136,991 is available for distribution by the ManurewaLocal Board over the two funding rounds in 2014/2015 financial year.3.The board allocated 103,000 to annual events in the 2014/2015 Community DevelopmentArts & Culture Manurewa Local Board Work Programme adopted on 12 June 2014(MR/2014/113). A balance of 33,991 remained available in the contestable funding round.4.The board allocated 15,875 across 12 applications received for Round 1 contestablefunding (MR/2014/157).5.The board allocated an additional 5,000 from the 2014/2015 Events Discretionary Fund forthe 2014 Manurewa Santa Parade (MR/2014/190).6.The board allocated 1,000 from the Local Event Support Fund for the M2M CommunityWalk 2014 (MR/2014/218).7.There are two contestable funding rounds held within the 2014/2015 financial year. This isround two, which received eight applications totalling 119,795.8.A local events support fund of 12,116 remains available to the Manurewa Local Board fordistribution within round two of the local event support 2014/2015 financial year.9.A workshop was held with the Manurewa Local Board on 2 December 2014 to consider theeight applications. Indicative levels of funding were proposed, to be formally agreed via thisreport.Recommendation/sThat the Manurewa Local Board:a) reviews the round two applications received and agree to either fund, partially fund ordecline the applications ival IncWhatHopeCommunity TrustGetin2life YouthDevelopmentTrustAucklandPrideFestival ParadeEaster FestPonsonby Road1 March 2015AmountRequested 3,000Mountford Park4 April 2015 3,000In2it Wild Winter Manurewa1 March – 31July 2015 4,495MuscularDystrophyAssociationofNew ZealandNewZealandSikhWomensAssociation (Inc.)Life Without LimitsConferenceEastdaleReserve; OxfordPark,WarMemorial ParkSky City18 April 2015 55,000Vodafone EventsCentre19 September2015 18,800Mela Trinajan DaLocal Event Support Fund – Round Two 2014/2015Page 19

Item 16Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014MikaHakaFoundationRaWiri ResidentsAssociationManurewa YouthCouncilMikaHakaFoundationRaWiri Idol 2015YouthfestManurewa Marae20 April 2015 27,000Vodafone EventsCentreMountford Park23 September201527 March 2015 6,000TOTAL 119,7952,500Comments10.The local events support fund provides the opportunity for Manurewa Local Board to work inpartnership with local event organisers to develop an events programme that reflects theaspirations of the community and supports the local board plan.11.The local events support fund has two funding rounds, which close at specified times duringthe 2014/2015 financial year, as follows:Round Applications Close131 May 2014231 October 2014AssessmentJune 2014November 2014Decision MakingJuly/August 2014December 201412.Round two of the 2014/2015 Local Events Support Fund received eight applications totalling 119,795 for consideration, as detailed in the recommendations.13.The local events support fund of 136,991 is available for distribution by the ManurewaLocal Board over the two funding rounds in 2014/2015 financial year.14.Since the new financial year, the following activity has occurred:i. The board allocated 103,000 to annual events in the 2014/2015 CommunityDevelopment Arts and Culture Manurewa Local Board Work Programme adopted on12 June 2014 (MR/2014/113). A balance of 33,991 remained available in thecontestable funding.ii. The board allocated 15,875 across 12 applications received for round onecontestable funding adopted on 14 August 2014 (MR/2014/157).iii. The board allocated an additional 5,000 from the 2014/2015 Events DiscretionaryFund for the 2014 Manurewa Santa Parade adopted on 11 September 2014(MR/2014/190).iv. The board allocated 1,000 from the Local Event Support Fund for the M2MCommunity Walk 2014 adopted on 9 October 2014 (MR/2014/218).A balance of 12,116 remains available to the Manurewa Local Board for distribution withinround two, which is the final funding round within the 2014/15 financial year.15.16.Local event support funding criteria guidelines for 2014/2015 have been established toassist applicants in understanding the focus of this fund and to guide decision-making. Theapplications have been assessed in accordance with the local event support fund guidelines.17.The Manurewa Local Board has the opportunity to refer applications to a more appropriatefund or to allocate funding from within its local event fund.Consideration18.Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board eventfunding including the local event support fund. The Manurewa Local Board has identified keypriorities for the local area within its local board plan, some of which could be achievedthrough events.Local Event Support Fund – Round Two 2014/2015Page 20

19.Manurewa Local Board seeks to provide and support local arts, culture and eventexperiences that connect people with each other, celebrate the unique identity of an areaand are environmentally responsible. It has identified key priorities for the local area withinits local board plan, some of which could be achieved through eventLocal board views and implications20.A local board workshop was held on 2 December 2014 to consider the applications to theLocal Event Support Fund round two. This report reflects the views of local board membersexpressed at the workshop.Māori impact statement21.This fund does not specifically target Maori; however Maori communities are likely to benefitfrom the events supported by the local board, alongside other groups in the community.Implementation22.Once the Manurewa Local Board has resolved the funding applications, staff will contact allapplicants to notify them of the outcome, and commence contracting and payment.AttachmentsNo.TitleAFunding Cover Sheets (Under Separate Cover)PageSignatoriesAuthorsSharon McGinity - Team Leader, Event Facilitation SouthAuthorisersGraham Bodman - Manager - Community Development, Arts and CultureRex Hewitt - Relationship ManagerLocal Event Support Fund – Round Two 2014/2015Page 21Item 16Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014

Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Item 17Auckland Transport Update – December 2014File No.: CP2014/28334Purpose1.The purpose of the report is to respond to local board requests on transport-related mattersand to provide information to Elected Members about Auckland Transport (AT) activities inthe local board area.Executive Summary2.This report covers matters of specific application and interest to the Manurewa Local Boardand its community; matters of general interest relating to AT activities or the transport sector;and AT media releases for the information of the Board and community.Recommendation/sThat the Manurewa Local Board:a)receives the report Auckland Transport Update – December 2014.b)approves the following Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects for detaileddesign: Arts & Plants - Shared path from Manurewa Town Centre to Auckland BotanicGardens Great South Road pedestrianisation - Crossing Improvements along GreatSouth Road The Rail Station/Great South Road connectivity – Improved access to the trainstation from Great South Road, easier movement through South Mall,pedestrian improvements at rear of South Mall, way finding signage, coveredwalkway over bridge and stairway onto platform.c)requests from Auckland Transport confirmation that the aspects of the connectionsproject on South mall property can be funded from the Local Board TransportCapital Fund, prior to going to detailed design for projects on private land.DiscussionLocal Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF):3.The Manurewa Local Board is allocated 593,314 per annum from the Local BoardTransport Capital Fund. These funds can be used annually or rolled together to use the fullthree years of funding i.e. 1,779,942 for larger projects.4.During the 2012/13 financial year only 34,178 was spent leaving 559,136 of the annualbudget unspent. This unspent money has been authorised by the Governing Body to berolled over on a one-time-only basis, giving the Manurewa Local Board a total budget of 2,339,078 available in this electoral term to be spent on transport projects.5.In 2012/13 the Board allocated 534,000 to seven projects, and in 2013/14 another 48,000was allocated to one more project. The estimated final cost of these eight projects that willbe spent in the current electoral term is 322,000, the major reason for the reduction in costbeing the reduced scope subsequently decided by the Board for the Wiri Industrial areafootpaths.Auckland Transport Update – December 2014Page 23

Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Item 176.The balance that still needs to be allocated to new projects in order to fully spend theavailable budget is therefore 2,017,358.Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) – Potential Projects:7.Auckland Transport has provided the Local Board with a Rough Order of Cost (ROC) for thethree projects outlined below. The Board has now prioritised these and has requested tomove to the design phase for all projects. The full workshop presentation can be found atattachment A. These are: Arts and Plants, Great South Road/Railway station connectivity,Great South Road predestrianisation.The ‘Arts & Plants’ pedestrian and cycle link to Nathan Homestead and Auckland BotanicGardens:8.The Manurewa Local Board is investigating a pedestrian and cycle link to NathanHomestead and Auckland Botanical Gardens. Projects under investigation include: a newshared path, seating, new informative signage and safe crossing treatments.Great South Road pedestrianisation:9.The Board is investigating a range of options for making Great South Road, Manurewa morepedestrian friendly. Improvements may include: Building a gateway to Manurewa andenhanced pedestrian crossing facilities.The Rail Station/Great South Road connectivity:10.This project will incorporate a range of practical opportunities to better link the Great SouthRoad and the Train Station. Potential improvements include: Improved entrance from GreatSouth Road, easier movement through South Mall, pedestrian improvements at rear ofSouth Mall, way finding signage, real time commuter information, covered walkway overbridge and stairway onto platform.Table 2: Manurewa Local Board project update:ID#164Project DescriptionNew Footpaths in Manurewa - arterialroads in WiriProgress/Current StatusWorks will not commence until the intersectionupgrade at Wiri Station/Ash/Langly iscompleted. This work is expected to beginFebruary 2015.176Speed advisory driver feedback signage inthe following locations: Weymouth Road, Manurewa Alfriston Road, Manurewa Mahia Road, Manurewa Hill Road, Manurewa Charles Prevost DriveInstalled.Consultation documents on proposed improvements:11.Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the ManurewaLocal Board for its feedback. As the Board’s transport portfolio holders provide feedback onthe Board’s behalf, the material below is included for general information purposes only.Auckland Transport Update – December 2014Page 24

12.Auckland Transport proposes to install electronic School Zone for Alfriston College and40km/h School Speed Zone in the vicinity of South Auckland Middle School. Theseelectronic signs which are equipped with alternating flashing beacons will be installed on themain roads approaching the school and will operate at the beginning and end of each schoolday to increase driver awareness of the school, as well as reinforce driver expectation of thepresence of children.General Information Items:Lower alcohol limits a milestone for road safety13.Lower legal alcohol limits to come into force on 1 December will begin making New Zealandroads safer from day one, providing safer journeys for all New Zealanders as the countryheads into the festive season.14.Legislation passed earlier this year means that from 1 December, the legal alcohol limit fordrivers aged 20 years and over will be lowered from 400 to 250 micrograms of alcohol perlitre of breath (or from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millitres of blood), bringing NewZealand’s law into line with the limits already in place in the majority of OECD countries.The alcohol limit for drivers under the age of 20 will remain at zero.15.The lower alcohol limit is a game-changer for road safety in New Zealand, and with theholiday season fast approaching, the message is clear – if you’re going to drink don’t drive,and if you’re going to drive don’t drink.16.The NZTA has been undertaking a public information campaign to remind New Zealandersof the change, with promotions beginning in early November with the rollout of posters andcoasters in pubs and bars. Promotional activity stepped up from 16 November withtelevision, radio and outdoor advertising all focussing on the simple message of loweralcohol limits for drivers 20 and over from 1 December.17.Reducing deaths and serious injuries from drink-driving is a key plank of the Government’sSafer Journeys strategy, which looks across the entire road system to improve safetythrough safer roads and roadsides, safer speeds, safer vehicles and safer road use.Five year time limits for new driver licences from 1 December18.Changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System aimed at improving thesafety of novice drivers and motorcyclists are set to come into force at the beginning ofDecember, including the introduction of a five-year time limit on new learner and restrictedcar and motorcycling licences.19.The changes to the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule mean that drivers or riders whoobtain or renew their learner or restricted licence after 1 December 2014 and who haven’tmoved on to the next licence stage within the following five years will need to pass anothertheory test to renew their licence after it expires.20.The changes will encourage novice drivers and motorcyclists to progress to a full licencewithin a reasonable timeframe.21.The changes are part of the Government’s broader Safer Journeys strategy which aims tosignificantly reduce deaths and injuries on New Zealand’s roads. The new time limits willwork together with other recent measures introduced under Safer Journeys to improve thesafety of young drivers, including raising the minimum licensing age from 15 to 16, theintroduction of a zero alcohol limit for teen drivers and the rollout of more challengingpractical driver tests to gain restricted and full licences.22.Another change coming into force on December 1 with the amended Driver Licensing Ruleis the strengthening of the ‘evidence of identity’ requirements for licence applications, inorder to reduce the risk of driver licences being obtained fraudulently.23.Further details on all of the changes can be found on the NZTA website nsing-amendment-2014/index.htmlAuckland Transport Update – December 2014Page 25Item 17Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014

Item 17Manurewa Local Board11 December 2014Share the Road Marketing Campaign24.A total of 633 cycling crashes occurred in Auckland over the period 2011 to 2013, whilecyclist numbers steadily increased from 731,000 in 2011 over the same period.25.The primary barriers deterring people from cycling are safety concerns about sharing theroad with traffic and insufficient cycle lanes. People are cycling less than they were 12months ago and being deterred by safety concerns. Most agree that more should be doneto promote safe cycling behaviours and safe driving around cyclists.26.Auckland Transport’s Share the Road Marketing Campaign, being carried out over theperiod 16 November to 14 December 2014, will feature advertising via bus back media,which has proven to be effective in reaching people on the move in cars. There will be atotal of 58 bus backs and this is expected to reach approximately 449,443 people on a dailybasis.27.Targeting all Auckland motorists, the objective is to encourage motorists to be more awareof cyclists on the road and to h

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