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ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION

UPDATE 2015

MAYORAL FOREWORD

It has been five years since the birth of the new Auckland and
three years since the launch of the Auckland Plan. The change
in the city has been nothing short of remarkable. Auckland is
both the largest and fastest growing part of New Zealand.
Half of the countrys population growth is here. In the past
year Aucklands population grew by 2.9 percent and there are
now 1.57 million of us. Every week we grow by 819 people,
405 new jobs and 344 homes. A new street is created every
two days. We are the countrys engine room and theres much
more growth to come. Auckland is projected to add another
one million people in the next 30 years. Auckland is a
desirable place to live and becoming more so. But we cannot
be complacent.
The Auckland Plan, which we launched in 2012, is our longterm blueprint for how the region will reach its potential. This
Annual Implementation Update reports progress on how we
are tracking as we continue our journey. We are moving in the
right direction. Aucklanders are enjoying better public
transport, have higher incomes and are better educated. But
there is still much to be done. Housing supply and
affordability are two of our most significant challenges. In
2013 we signed the Auckland Housing Accord with the
government to increase the supply of new homes. We are
looking good for meeting our consenting targets. 2015 has
been another year of close partnership working in
collaboration with central government. On transport, we
launched the Auckland Transport Alignment Project. This
project marks a new and improved way of working with
government on the planning and funding of transport
infrastructure in Auckland. Working together in this way
allows for joint, well-planned investment in roads, traffic
management, public transport and walking and cycling
infrastructure; all of which will move us closer to our
objectives and targets.

There are some big things ahead and I expect 2016 to be


another year of delivery. We will soon start digging below the
city centre to build the City Rail Link; we will be ready for
when the government starts to fund its share. This and other
major projects will help move us towards being the worlds
most liveable city.

Len Brown
Mayor of Auckland

This year we completed our 10-year budget. The budget


process was the largest and most exciting conversation we
have had with Aucklanders, with more than 27,000 people
from all across the region providing us with their views. The
final budget achieved the right balance between affordability
and progress. We are putting a record amount of investment
into the region allowing us to keep up with demand and
deliver the services and infrastructure that Aucklanders rely on
and cherish.

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

INTRODUCTION

VISION

The worlds most liveable city

Te Mahere A Tmaki Makaurau (The Auckland Plan) provides


the strategic direction for Auckland to realise its ambition to
be the worlds most liveable city by 2040. This vision is
translated into detailed actions spread across seven outcome
areas. Monitoring the Auckland Plan over time is an important
part of evaluating its effectiveness and whether the actions
will achieve and deliver the outcomes or results sought.
The purpose of the Annual Implementation Update (AIU) is to
report on the progress made in delivering the Auckland Plan
and to signal what will be happening over the following
reporting period. It is anticipated that the ability to monitor
and evaluate will improve over time as the activities and
services of the council continue to become better aligned with
the plan.
The process for measuring progress is based on the strategic
framework of the plan.

OUTCOMES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Seven outcomes describe the 2040 vision


A fair, safe and healthy Auckland
A green Auckland
An Auckland of prosperity and opportunity
A well connected and accessible Auckland
A beautiful Auckland that is loved by its people
A culturally rich and creative Auckland
A Mori identity that is Aucklands point of difference in the
world

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

Specific areas of focus that will help to achieve the outcomes

TARGETS

Tracking progress towards the outcomes

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Having been Chief of Strategy for Auckland Council since


May 2015, I am continually impressed by the dedication
and commitment of the council and Aucklanders to
creating the worlds most liveable city.

Aucklands significance to New Zealands development is


hard to overstate. There is a growing recognition
throughout the community that a successful Auckland
benefits not just those New Zealanders who live here, but
the country as a whole. It is also clear that the priority
outcomes government is seeking for New Zealand will
generally only be achieved if good progress is made in our
largest and fastest growing city.

When I joined the council one of the things our Chief


Executive, Stephen Town, tasked me with was translating
Aucklands big plans into action and building a unified
region. This 2015 Auckland Plan Annual Implementation
Update demonstrates in part how the Auckland Plan is
doing just that.

Since establishment of the unified Auckland Council there


has been a strengthened focus on collaborative work
between central and local government in Auckland. The
Auckland Plan has provided sound foundations on which
to base this shared work. Government agencies are
increasingly using the Plan to design and develop their
own work programmes for Auckland. As government and
Auckland Council refine their priorities, renewed emphasis
is being placed on aligning the language and content of
our stated objectives and this progress is reflected well in
the Annual Implementation Update.

We can all be proud and can celebrate our collective


achievements over the past 12 months but it is clear to
me that we still have a long way to go to achieve our
vision.
In my relatively brief time at the council I have already
witnessed and been part of change that I consider will
move us more quickly to achieving the aspirations of the
Auckland Plan.
Three areas I would like to see investigated further are
how the Auckland Plan can improve prioritisation,
increase our understanding of trade-offs, and how the
plan can remain a relevant and living document for
Aucklanders.

The working relationship between central government and


the Council has never been better. Our partnerships in
key areas such as housing and transport are producing
tangible results on the ground. We look forward to
adopting the collaborative models we have together
developed into new and expanded areas of joint activity.

The key to progress so far has been the commitment


across the Auckland Council Group and partners to the
plan. An example of this is the growing collaboration with
central government on some of the initiatives. We are
committed to maintaining that unified focus.

Lewis Holden
Deputy Commissioner
Auckland Policy Office
State Services Commission

Jim Quinn
Chief of Strategy
Auckland Council

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HOW TO READ THIS REPORT


The Annual Implementation Update (AIU) reports on progress
against the High Level Development Strategy (Part D in the
Auckland Plan) and the seven outcomes. It is accompanied by
the Auckland Plan Targets: Monitoring Report 2015.

SECTION

PURPOSE

Introduction

Introduction to the strategic framework of the


plan.
Reports against the four elements of the
development strategy, the spatial
component of the plan:

Developing
Auckland

The growth Auckland is experiencing and the


action being taken
The priority areas to enable development
and the two big place-based initiatives
Reports against the outcomes of the plan:

Seven outcomes

Implementation
Framework

What success looks like and the key


challenges and opportunities in achieving
the outcomes
Examples of projects and initiatives
delivered by the council and external
stakeholders in 2014/2015 which are
moving Auckland towards the outcomes
Latest data on a selection of targets
Progress against the mechanisms to implement
the plan
Liveability Index: how Auckland compares to
other international cities

Dashboards

Targets: high-level overview of progress made


this year
Actions: high-level overview of progress made
this year

References

Links to further information

The main sources of information that have informed this AIU


are:

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Looking back: Auckland Council annual report 2014/2015,


CCO annual reports 2014/2015, central government
ministries and departments annual reports 2014/2015.
Looking ahead: Auckland Council Long-term Plan 20152025, central government ministries and departments
statements of intent 2015-2018.

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DEVELOPING
AUCKLAND

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DEVELOPING AUCKLAND The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

AUCKLANDS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY


The Auckland Plans Development Strategy is the spatial
component of the plan. It sets out the framework for where
growth will occur in Auckland over the next 30 years.

D3

The strategy has four key elements:

MOVING TO A QUALITY,
COMPACT AUCKLAND

D1

KEY SHAPERS AND


ENABLERS

Historical and changing socioeconomic factors, settlement


patterns, infrastructure provision,
air and sea ports, and Aucklands
green and blue environments.

TWO BIG PLACE-BASED


INITIATIVES

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A collaborative and co-ordinated


approach for delivery.

WORKING AND
DELIVERING WITH
OTHERS

D2

D4

Accommodate high population


and economic growth through a
greater focus on intensification,
providing quality housing and
neighbourhoods that make best
use of the land available.

The two big initiatives, The


Southern Initiative (TSI) and city
centre, will deliver the greatest
positive outcomes for
Aucklanders and New Zealand.

These four elements translate into a series of major


infrastructure projects and an additional set of priority areas
for investment to support growth and development. This
chapter updates progress on implementation this year.

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FIGURE 1. 2015 SPATIAL PRIORITY AREAS

NORSGA
Stage 1

Greater
Takapuna

City Centre

City Centre
Greater Tmaki

Inner
West
Triangle

thuhuMiddlemore

Manukau
Metro

The Southern
Initiative

Flatbush

ManurewaTakanini-Papakura
Corridor

Two big placebased initiatives

Pukekohe-Wesley

Ten spatial
priority areas

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D1: KEY SHAPERS AND ENABLERS - WHATS


CHANGING?
The vision of a quality, compact and highly liveable Auckland
is also being influenced by the following trends:

Aucklands population continues to grow rapidly but


change is occurring unevenly.
Consents for housing are increasing but not at the
required levels to meet demand.
Consents for new dwellings overall are increasing but
more attached dwellings are required to increase housing
density.
Auckland's house prices have risen to very high levels
relative to incomes.

population identified with a European ethnicity (59.3 per


cent), with the next largest group being those classified under
the broad Asian category. Around one in 10 (10.7 per cent)
Auckland residents identified as Mori and a slightly higher
proportion identified with a Pasifika identity (14.6 per cent).
Aucklands population is also getting younger. The median age
for Aucklanders now sits at 34.4, compared with 34.6 last year.

FIGURE 3. DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH 2014-2015

Change in Aucklands population


Aucklands population continues to grow rapidly. Estimates
from Statistics New Zealand for June 2015 show a current
population of 1,570,500. Between 2014 and 2015, Auckland
grew by 43,500 people, around 119 people each day, an
annual growth rate of 2.9 per cent. This growth is made up of
natural increase and migration.

FIGURE 2. ETHNIC COMPOSITION

POPULATION GROWTH
LOWEST

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

HIGHEST

The map above shows where the greatest population growth is


occurring in Auckland. In the year to June 2015, the highest
levels of population growth (over 2000 additional people)
were focussed in the more central local board areas of
Waitemat, rkei and Albert-Eden, as well as new growth in
Upper Harbour and Howick local board areas. Low growth
areas (increases of less than 1500 people) include Waitkere
Ranges and the Devonport-Takapuna local board areas.

Auckland is home to a culturally diverse population, and the


ethnic composition of Auckland is changing. The 2013
Census1 found the largest proportion of the Auckland regional

The 2013 Census allowed people to choose more than one ethnicity
and categories were not exclusive. Percentages will add to more than
100.

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Housing affordability
Aucklands dwelling sale prices have risen to very high levels
relative to incomes. The median price for dwellings in the
Auckland region in June 2015 was $755,000, up 26 per cent
from $600,000 in June 2014 (Source: REINZ). Median weekly
rent levels for a three-bedroom home in Auckland range from
$380 in Waiuku to $850 in Parnell.

D2: TWO BIG PLACE-BASED INITIATIVES


The Auckland Plan identifies two geographic opportunity areas
which are distinctive in New Zealand: the Southern Initiative
(TSI) and the city centre. Sustained and collaborative effort in
these locations will significantly benefit residents, all of
Auckland and New Zealand at large.

The Auckland Plan uses the house price to income multiple,


Median Multiple of Income (MMI) as a working measure of
housing affordability. This is the median house price divided
by gross annual median household income. This measure has
been tracked over the last decade. In 2014, the Auckland MMI
(2014) was 8.2. This means the Auckland region as a property
market falls into the severely unaffordable category relative to
income. This score has been increasing since 2011. It is
generally considered a score of 3.0 or less is affordable.
High prices have raised the prosperity of many Auckland
households. They also present barriers to home ownership and
worsen inequality that may lead to long-term challenges to
the social fabric of Auckland. Such high prices also provide
risks to the wider economy from a major price downturn.
In October 2015, Auckland Council agreed to a new housing
affordability target of 5.0 by 2030. Achieving a target
median house price to median income ratio of 5.0 by 2030 will
require ongoing focus from the council and central
government to improve housing affordability.

Initiative 1: The Southern Initiative


TSI covers four local board areas: Mngere-thuhu, taraPapatoetoe, Manurewa and Papakura, and is an area of
Auckland with significant economic opportunity yet high
social need. The overall strategic direction for TSI is
strengthening children and families through stable homes and
employment.
In October 2014, Auckland Council and the Ministry of
Business, Innovation and Employment signed a memorandum
of understanding to establish the Auckland Co-Design Lab.
Funded by Treasury, the lab uses collective impact, co-design
and other innovative approaches to address complex social
and economic challenges.
Furthermore, the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 has allocated
additional funding of $1.5 million per annum for TSI. This
provides the opportunity to significantly increase delivery and
leverage further opportunities for the initiative as they arise.
Key recent highlights, activities and emerging projects include:
Early years and education: One of two flagship projects for
the Co-Design Lab and TSI, the project is a multi-agency
collaboration to address and resolve complex parenting and
early years issues. Research will soon begin to better
understand the lived experiences of families with young
children in south Auckland. The Co-Design Lab is partnering
with Te Puni Kokiri and Te Pura Pura tara to support
kohanga reo to increase enrolments and improve outcomes for
whanau.

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Skills and employment: The Southern Initiative Infrastructure


Consortium has a government contract to deliver the Mori
and Pasifika Trades Training Programme, training 18-34 yearolds to be work-ready for a career in trades in the
construction, engineering, infrastructure or electrical fields.
This is the only scheme offered by a non-tertiary training
institute. TSI is also working with the Ministry for Women on
ways to attract more women to take up trade apprenticeships.

Initiative 2: City Centre

Auckland Airport is a key gateway to the world. A new airport


skills hub aims to increase employment opportunities and
improve outcomes for South Auckland communities in light of
expansion works at Auckland Airport. The Ministry of Social
Development is working with Fletchers and the Auckland
Education Alliance. Engagement with labour hire companies
and some sub-contractors is also occurring.
The Co-Design Lab drivers licence challenge is working to
better understand and resolve issues preventing people getting
a licence, a barrier to improving employment and other
outcomes. The focus is on understanding the barriers and
types of people impacted by this issue.
Economic development: Joint scoping of a youth employment
campaign is underway along with a cross-council strategy to
ensure a joined-up approach to youth employment. This
includes local procurement opportunities in youth and local
employment, catering, local reserve maintenance and
community recycling centres.
A pilot initiative to generate marae-led enterprise was
undertaken with Manurewa Marae and Makaurau Marae on
economic and tourism development. This has included
engagement with the telecommunications industry to explore
designing broadband plans for low-income households,
including helping to address barriers such as credit history.

The city centre is the second strategic priority initiative in the


Auckland Plan. With the plans and vision for city centre
development now largely in place, work has focussed on largescale transformation.
The council is delivering more than 40 capital projects in the
area which can be viewed in two ways - as broad programmes
or precincts work. Some of the highlights for the year are
provided below:
Broad programmes:

Health and safety: Auckland Council and Alliance Health Plus


Trust are working together on the Healthy Families
Programme covering Manukau, Manurewa and Papakura.
Healthy Homes works with residents and communities to
develop innovative, community-led solutions to overcrowding.
TSI has a one-year contract with the Ministry of Health to
work with the Auckland-wide Healthy Homes Initiative to
develop ways of reducing the impact of overcrowding, with a
focus on reducing incidences of rheumatic fever.

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Better public spaces. Following the O'Connell Street


upgrade, improvements to Freyberg Square and the
Pioneer Womens and Ellen Melville Hall provide a
community hub to service the growing population in the
city centre. Construction is to begin mid-2016.
City centre cycle network. Work began on the Nelson
Street cycle way which was a joint New Zealand Transport
Agency and Auckland Transport (AT) initiative to reactivate the old Nelson Street off-ramp. AT has also put
forward bids for a $45m share of the National Urban
Cycleway Fund (UCF) to deliver key components of the
city centre cycle network.
City Rail Link. The downtown shopping centre site is a
key component of the City Rail Link project. A
development agreement has been reached between
Auckland Council and Precinct Properties. This also
contained arrangements for the sale of Queen Elizabeth
Square to enable a more comprehensive development that
reinforces the city centre urban form.
Central wharves. Began investigation to consider how the
redeveloped wharves could function when Captain Cook
Wharf transfers from port operations in the future while
meeting interim demand for redevelopment of public
spaces, cruise and ferry facilities and street upgrades. The
Quay Street seawall seismic upgrade will be informed by
the agreed outcomes for the central wharves and Quay
Street streetscape project.

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Precincts:

Downtown. Framework for the downtown area is


complete with further workstreams underway to develop
options for the central wharves and downtown west
areas.
Wynyard Quarter. Construction began on the first stage
of Halsey and Gaunt Streets upgrades (street frontage of
Fonterra headquarters).
Aotea Precinct. The council is currently analysing public
feedback on the Aotea Quarter Framework which covers
the area around Aotea Square, a potential civic, cultural
and entertainment hub for all of Auckland. Options to
modify the underpass linking Myers Park to Aotea
Square/Greys Avenue car park are also incorporated into
the framework.
Victoria Quarter. Development to begin by the end of
2015.

D3: MOVING TO A QUALITY, COMPACT


AUCKLAND
The Development Strategy anticipates where growth will go in
Auckland in the long-term. Delivering a compact urban form
with a fixed rural urban growth boundary is a key focus of the
Development Strategy. This includes:

Directing growth and increased development intensity to


strategic locations (priority areas).
Providing quality housing and neighbourhoods that make
best use of the land available to meet expected demand
and doing this well.
Most growth located in a network of centres, connected by
transport corridors. These centres will accommodate a
range of employment, retail and residential activities.

Residential form
In 2014/2015, a quarter of all consented dwellings were
located in Aucklands urban centres. This is in line with the
growth pattern anticipated by the Development Strategy.
Housing diversity being delivered across Auckland is also an
important factor in influencing compactness. Over the plan
period, as many as 61 per cent of all new dwellings may need
to be attached. The trend is shifting; while the cumulative
figure for 2012-2015 was 25 per cent of new dwellings
consented being attached, in 2014/2015, this figure was 32
per cent. Achieving a greater number of attached dwellings
will help support a more compact Auckland.

FIGURE 4. ATTACHED VS. DETACHED NEW DWELLINGS

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Residential development

FIGURE 6. CONSENTED DWELLINGS INSIDE VS. OUTSIDE MUL

In 2014/2015, consents were issued for 8448 new dwellings


across Auckland. The areas experiencing the highest growth
include the Waitemat, Upper Harbour, Hibiscus and Bays and
Rodney local boards. The Great Barrier, Devonport-Takapuna
and Waiheke local board areas had low levels of growth
against this indicator.
Until the Auckland Unitary Plan is operative, Auckland Council
will continue to use the 2010 Metropolitan Urban Limit (MUL)
as a baseline to measure the balance in the location of
residential development. A target has been set to have up to
70 per cent of dwelling growth inside the MUL and up to 40
per cent outside it over the 30-year period to 2041. In
2014/2015, 82 per cent of consented dwellings were located
inside the 2010 MUL, with 18 per cent outside it.
The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan includes a rural urban
boundary (RUB). This is not yet fixed as the Unitary Plan is not
operative. The RUB will be the line that defines the maximum
extent of urban development to 2040 in the form of a
permanent rural-urban interface.

The table below shows the total dwellings consented each


year across Auckland since July 2012. For the first decade
2012-2021, the Auckland Plan anticipates around 100,000
new dwellings, or an average of 10,000 each year. The
consented dwelling figures are tracking behind this target, but
overall the number of dwellings consented each year is
increasing.

FIGURE 5. DISTRIBUTION OF CONSENTED DWELLINGS 2014-2015

TABLE 1. CONSENTED DWELLING NUMBERS


FINANCIAL YEAR

CONSENTED DWELLINGS

Year 1 (2012-2013)

5501

Year 2 (2013-2014)

7078

Year 3 (2014-2015)

8448

Total (2012-2015)

21,027

Not all dwelling consents result in actual construction,


however the number of dwellings consented over a year is a
good indicator of development expected. Auckland Council is
working with Statistics New Zealand to improve on the
reporting of completed dwellings.

Future Urban Land Supply Strategy

CONSENTED DWELLINGS
0 -100

100 - 200

200 - 350

350 - 650

650 - 1050

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The Future Urban Land Supply Strategy (FULSS) was adopted


by the council in November 2015. The strategy identifies
future urban land, constraints to development and the key
infrastructure required to service these areas. The council
engaged with local communities and infrastructure providers
this year to develop the programme.

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The strategy sets out the following sequence, subject to


structure planning processes and infrastructure delivery:

TABLE 2. FUTURE URBAN LAND SUPPLY PROGRAMME


PROPOSED TIMING
st

Decade one 1 half (2012-2016)

AREA
Special Housing Areas North
West
Special Housing Areas South

nd

Decade one 2 half (2017-2021)

Paerata
Whenuapai
Pukekohe

Spatial priority areas for investment


In addition to the two big place-based initiatives, the Auckland
Plan also identified spatial priority locations as the focus for
investment to support growth and development. Some minor
adjustments were made to the original locations in the
Auckland Plan through the LTP 2015-2025. The 10 geographic
priority areas (supported by the infrastructure strategy) are:

Kumeu-Huapai and Riverhead


st

Decade two: 1 half (2022-2026)

Red Hills
Warkworth North and North East
Drury west
Puhinui

nd

Decade two: 2 half (2027-2031)

Takanini
Warkworth South
Opaheke-Drury

st

Decade three: 1 half (20322036)

Silverdale-Dairy Flat
Wainui

nd

Decade three: 2 half (20362041)

Some of the highlights for this year are provided below (with
further detail under Outcome 5: A beautiful Auckland that is
loved by its people):

New growth areas yet to be


determined

30-Year Infrastructure Strategy


Well-planned infrastructure is critical to successful cities and
significant projects have the ability to be transformational in
advancing the Auckland Plan vision. In June 2015, as part of
the LTP 2015-2025, the council adopted a 30-Year
Infrastructure Strategy. This identifies:

City centre (no change)


Inner West Triangle (extends beyond New Lynn)
Greater Tmaki (no change)
thuhu-Middlemore (no change: part of TSI)
Manurewa-Takanini-Papakura corridor (no change part of
TSI)
NORSGA Stage 1 (no change)
Greater Takapuna (no change)
Pukekohe-Wesley (no change)
Manukau metro (no change part of TSI)
Flat Bush (revised).

significant infrastructure issues for the council over the 30


years
options for managing those issues
implications of those options.

The strategy also outlines how the council intends to manage


its infrastructure assets, taking into account increased
demand, combined with funding constraints. The strategy
looks forward and outlines a 30-year summary of council
infrastructure investment.

Westgate town centre development (NORSGA Stage 1).


Progress on the new town centre at Westgate is well
underway with much of the necessary infrastructure such
as roads and reserves completed. The development
includes a 3500 square metre multi-purpose facility that
will be a state-of-the-art community hub, combining a
library, community spaces and functions in one high-tech
building. Construction of the new Westgate town square,
Te Pmanawa Square, is expected to start in 2016 with
completion in 2017.
Ormiston town centre (Flat Bush). This is a 20-hectare
multi-stage development undertaken in partnership with
Todd Property Group to build a new town centre and
residential housing. The infrastructure works in Ormiston
town centre on residential blocks A and B were completed
this year.
Tmaki regeneration (greater Tamki). Panku
Development Auckland is now providing leadership at an
organisation level for the council and is working closely
with Tmaki Redevelopment Company. Engagement with
Treasury officials and government ministers continues to
progress. The government is keen to expedite this as a
catalyst project for change.

The strategy provides a baseline to align infrastructure


investments both internally and externally.

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Industrial land
The development strategy identifies the need for a further
1000 hectares of land for industrial activities up to 2041. This
is on top of the total area of business land identified in 2012,
including 930 hectares of zoned vacant land and 430 hectares
in the planning pipeline.
In 2014, 56.7 hectares of vacant industrial land was taken up
across Auckland. Three-quarters of this uptake was by
industrial activities and the majority of this was focussed in
south Auckland.
Further industrial land is being planned in the future urban
areas and will be structure planned and zoned over time.

D4: WORKING AND DELIVERING WITH OTHERS


The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 s80(5)
(the Act) identifies the need for other sector agencies and
groups to work together to deliver the Auckland Plan. The
importance of building enduring implementation partnerships
is identified in the plan.
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
Strategic Action Plan.
Ways in which collaboration is occurring can be found within
the examples highlighted in the outcomes chapters. Delivery
partners are diverse and new opportunities will continue to
arise.

Panku Development Auckland


The merger of Auckland Council Property Limited and
Auckland Waterfront Development Agency Limited in
September 2015 to form Panku Development Auckland will
see the council playing a more active role in improving the
supply of quality housing as part of delivering the Auckland
Plan. Panku Development Auckland will help facilitate
projects at a suitable scale to see better urban development
and optimise parts of the councils property portfolio that are
underused.

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OUTCOME 1:

A FAIR, SAFE AND


HEALTHY AUCKLAND

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Afair,safeandhealthyAuckland

The influence of technology on lifestyles, communication,


access to services and employment.

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

Auckland is a strong and equitable society. Social and


economic disadvantage has been significantly reduced,
particularly for children and young people. Strong
whnau and family units sustain resilient communities.
Participation in civic activities, recreation, and sport is
widespread and supported by an excellent range of public
services, parks and sporting amenities.
Housing is healthy and high-quality.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Maximising the opportunities presented by Aucklands


growth and increasing diversity. This could result in
changes to existing neighbourhoods and require new
places to live, work and play.
Addressing the increasing gap between household income
and house prices and declining access to affordable
housing.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders to increase
Aucklands housing supply.
Reducing homelessness across the region.
Ensuring there is sufficient investment in infrastructure
and services to support and match the increase and
variety of additional housing.

OVERVIEW
Improved health and wellbeing for families, children and
communities is at the heart of the Auckland Plan. This requires
collaboration across multiple agencies and different
stakeholders. Through its Empowered Communities Approach,
the council is continuing to develop ways in which grassroots
initiatives are given the opportunity to develop and evolve.
The initiatives and selected targets highlighted in this chapter
show how significant the contributions of a range of sector
and community partners working with the council are and will
continue to be in achieving a fair, safe and healthy Auckland.
The council will continue to grow and develop these
relationships as well as contribute funding to shared initiatives
such as reducing homelessness and rough sleeping.

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Outcome 2: A green Auckland
Outcome 4: A well connected and accessible Auckland
Outcome 7: A Mori identity that is Aucklands point of
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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 1.2


All 3 to 4 year-olds will participate in, and have
access to quality, culturally appropriate early
childhood learning services by 2020.

Measure

The participation rates of 3 and 4- year-olds attending


early childhood learning services (Note: Closest proxy is
Ministry of Education: Prior participation, defined as
the proportion of children who have regularly attended
Early Childhood Education (ECE) in the six months prior
to starting school.)

Alignment

Central government
Better Public Service (BPS) Target Result 2: Increase
participation in ECE

INJURY-FREE CHILDREN
No single agency or organisation can achieve the goal of safe
communities and improved household safety for vulnerable
Aucklanders, especially children and young people. To enable
a more co-ordinated approach to child injury prevention
across the region, a shared sector action plan- Auckland
Children Living Injury-Free- is in development. This work aligns
with the Auckland Plan target to reduce child hospitalisations
due to injury by 20 per cent by 2025.

To date, this process has been informed by:

research on child injury indicators


workshops which brought together multiple community
stakeholders and community groups to co-design the
shared action plan and map partner services and
programmes. Auckland Council co-hosted these workshops
with the Guiding Coalition on Injury Prevention.

The action plan will be a living document and measure the


collective effectiveness of the sector. This will allow more
efficient reporting and provide the ability to showcase the
work of the injury prevention sector as a whole. It forms part
of the Auckland Injury Prevention Strategic Plan 2014-2017.

Auckland Plan target (100 per cent by 2020). In the year


ended December 2014, 95.1 per cent of children starting
school had regularly attended Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- an improvement over 2013 (94.3 per cent). Pasifika and
Mori improvements drove the overall increase, but have not
yet caught up (89.0 per cent and 91.4 per cent respectively).
BPS target (98 per cent by 2016). The percentage of children
who attended ECE before starting school nationally has
increased each year since 2000 and was 96.1 per cent as at
March 2015. This was an increase of 0.2 percentage points
since March 2014. The Ministry of Education is intensifying
engagement with priority communities in order to reach the
98 per cent target in 2016.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 5.2


Increase the number of Aucklanders actively
participating in recreation and sport every week from
79 per cent to 90 per cent by 2040.

Measure

Number of Aucklanders actively participating in


recreation and sport

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Regional parks, sport and recreation: 72
per cent of residents participating at least once per
week in sport and recreation by 2025

ACTIVE AUCKLANDERS

Sport and recreation provides opportunities to improve the


physical, and psychological heath and wellbeing of
Aucklanders as well as opportunities to enjoy Aucklands
natural and urban environments. Key achievements for
2014/2015 include:

completion and opening of the Owen G. Glenn National


Aquatic Centre which will be critical in nurturing sporting
talent
collaboration with the Healthy Auckland Together group
(representatives from the health and not-for-profit sectors
and Auckland Transport) to improve the health and
wellbeing of Aucklanders and Auckland, in particular
tackling obesity
development of the Te Whai Oranga-Mori Sport and
Recreation Plan. The plan is jointly led with He Oranga
Poutama ki Tmaki (Sport Waitkere).

Auckland Plan target (90 per cent by 2040). In 2014, 78 per


cent of Aucklanders actively participated weekly in sport and
recreation, the same as the previous survey in 2008. The
proportion varies depending on ethnicity, deprivation and
migration status: lower for people of Asian ethnicity (67 per
cent), high deprivation status (7-10 years: 72.0 per cent) and
recent migrants (0-5 years ago: 66 per cent), and higher for
people of New Zealand European ethnicity (83 per cent), low
deprivation status (1-3: 84 per cent) and born in New Zealand
(81 per cent). Walking and swimming were the two most
popular sport and recreation activities.

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In early 2015, the Sport NZ Group, the national agency for


sport and recreation, launched a new Strategic Action Plan
2015-2020. This includes an updated national Community
Sport Strategy which recognises that urbanisation, particularly
in Auckland, an ageing population and increasing ethnic
diversity are changing the demand for community sport and
the way Kiwis participate.
It includes a strong focus on young people and working with
other agencies to sustain and grow traditional sport structures
and pathways. Additionally, there will be more focus on
improving local delivery of sport, particularly in communities
where participation is low.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 1.5


Reduce the rate of total criminal offences per 10,000
population from 939 in 2010 to 800 in 2040.

Measure

Rate of total offences per 10,000 head of population by


crime type (Note: The count for the Auckland region is
a combination of data from three New Zealand Police
districts: Waitemat, Auckland City and Counties
Manukau. This is a count of reported crime only. Many
crimes are not reported to the police for a variety of
reasons.)

Alignment

Central government
Better Public Service target Result 7: Reduce the rates
of total crime, violent crime and youth crime

SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

The councils alcohol control bylaws and local alcohol ban


areas were reviewed as part of the bylaw review programme
and resulted in 726 local alcohol ban areas. The council also
adopted a Psychoactive Substances Local Approved Products
Policy in April 2015 which regulates where government
approved legal high products can be sold.

The Community Action Youth and Drugs (CAYAD) national


programme has been established to reduce alcohol and drug
related harm in young people. CAYADs contract with the
council was extended for a further three years to deliver
innovative ways to address the conditions and environments
that make young people more likely to harmfully use alcohol
and other drugs.
Recent and current projects in Auckland include:

the West Auckland Youth Alcohol and other Drugs


Community Needs Assessment research project
the Community Action Hour project in libraries
improving and updating the action plan for the Auckland
Regional Methamphetamine Working Group
working with key stakeholders to scope a project on a
health approach to drug policy.

In addition to the positive impact on health, there are also


anticipated benefits in the area of crime reduction.

Auckland Plan target (800 by 2040). In the Auckland region


(the combined police districts of Waitemat, Auckland and
Counties Manukau), the rate of reported offences per 10,000
for the year ended December 2014 was 755, a further
improvement on 2013 (790) and the second year in a row that
the 2040 target has been exceeded.
BPS target (20 per cent by 2018). The total recorded crime
rate has reduced by 18 per cent since June 2011. This means
there were 60,245 fewer crimes, 3141 fewer violent crimes,
and 2344 fewer court appearances by 14 to 16 year-olds than
during the year ending June 2011. Trends are consistent with
those observed in similar countries. Important contributors are
likely to include increased emphasis on prevention and
improved drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES

TACKLING HOMELESSNESS AND EMERGENCY


HOUSING

An empowered community is one where individuals, whanau


and communities have the power and ability to influence
decisions, take action and make change happen in their lives
and communities.

The Empowered Communities Approach (ECA) is a new way


for Auckland Council to deliver services and supports
community activities. The ECA builds on the Thriving
Communities Action Plan-Ng Hapori Momoho (April 2014).
Two principles underpin this approach:

social inclusion and equity - removing barriers to


opportunity
collaboration - working more effectively together to solve
issues.

Implementing the ECA has involved a new operating model


consisting of two elements: local strategic brokers and the
community practice hub. ECA will begin implementation in
2015/2016 and be rolled out across the whole of the council
over the next three to five years.
Awhina Mai Tatou is one example of an empowered
communities response to the issue of homelessness. Awhina
Mai Tatou is a community hub consisting of members of the
homeless community, with support from Radio NFA, Auckland
City Mission, Lifewise, Urban Vineyard Church and Auckland
Council.

The Auckland Plan contains the goal of ending rough sleeping


(primarily homelessness) by 2020. The Regional
Homelessness Action Plan 2012-2015 (RHAP) aims to address
the wider issue of homelessness including shared/overcrowded
accommodation, temporary accommodation (boarding
houses), uninhabitable dwellings and people living without
shelter. The councils focus on homelessness now incorporates
specific work on increasing emergency housing options.
Emergency housing is short-term accommodation for up to 12
weeks and supported by wraparound services. Other issues are
accessing services, tenancy support and safety, wellbeing and
dignity.
RHAP has concluded and has had some success with regard to
better understanding the factors which lead people to become
homeless or to sleep rough, and has delivered positive
interventions to help people to gain skills and connect with
available services. RHAP key achievements in the last year:

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research into the scale of homelessness across the region


and current service provision for homelessness
research into rough sleeping in central Auckland
Kahikatea T Te Uru a cultural connectedness project,
co-designed by people with lived experience of
homelessness
development of a cross sector guide to homelessness and
housing in west Auckland
continuation of the successful New Beginnings Court
additional funding for emergency housing, homelessness
and rough sleeping responses across Auckland through the
2015-2025 Long-term Plan. This is complemented by the
recently announced funding of $2 million from central
government to provide up to an extra 120 emergency
housing places a year for those most in need.

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WELCOMING MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES INTO


OUR COMMUNITIES
Auckland is the most culturally diverse city in New Zealand
and the ethnic composition is changing (2013 census). This
creates opportunities as well as challenges, and reaffirms the
need to support social cohesion and the long-term integration
of migrants and refugees. Initiatives in supporting the citys
migrants and refugees in 2014/2015 have included:

implementation of the New Zealand Refugee


Resettlement Strategy led by Immigration New Zealand
where Council is a member of the external reference group
the council hosting World Refugee Day in June to
celebrate and recognise the pathways of the refugee
community in Auckland
Pasifika Newcomers Action Group (PNAG) was established
and co-ordinated by the Auckland Regional Migrant
Services (ARMS) with a particular focus on developing
strategies and initiatives to assist Pasifika newcomers to
settle more seamlessly into New Zealand
the Auckland Council Group and Immigration New
Zealand are working together under the Auckland Regional
Partnership Agreement to attract and retain migrants
Welcome to Auckland, a one-day programme for new
migrants that provides information on Auckland Council,
local networks, and creates opportunities between
newcomers to talk about the challenges and issues they
are facing
the council contributing to the funding of the Human
Rights Commissions Diversity Forum in September 2015
to recognise and discuss key race relations issues.

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OUTCOME 2:

A GREEN AUCKLAND

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OUTCOME 2: A GREEN AUCKLAND The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

A green Auckland

OVERVIEW

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

The Auckland Plan aims to safeguard the environment from


further degradation and strives to improve it where it has
become degraded. The health and wellbeing of Aucklanders is
integrally linked with the health of the environment and the
council provides ongoing support to programmes such as
Retrofit Your Home and the Kauri dieback management
programme.

Waterways and coastlines are clean and full of life and air
is healthy.
Sustainable rates of water consumption, greenhouse gas
emissions and waste production. The energy supply is
resilient and sustainably sourced.
Biodiversity is abundant across the natural environment.
New industries are leading the way in green technology.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNTIES

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Responding to Aucklands growth in a way that


recognises and enhances the value of the environment
through innovative approaches to infrastructure
development and renewal, application of new
technologies and or practices, and enhances urban natural
heritage.
Understanding and optimising the councils influence on
the quality of the environment, singularly and in
partnership, through its role as a regulator, facilitator and
investor.
Reversing the decline of marine and freshwater
environments due principally to sediment and
contaminant accumulation from land use practices.

The environmental strategic action plan, Auckland Growing


Greener - Te pai me te whai rawa o Tmaki, was adopted in
October 2015. This tells Aucklands environment story: how
growth can be made greener and how we can grow Aucklands
environmental assets. Looking ahead, Sea Change-Tai Timu Tai
Pari, a marine spatial plan designed to safeguard the Hauraki
Gulf, is a key focus for Auckland and due for adoption in late
2016.Aucklands Regional Pest Management Strategy will also
be reviewed.This will take into account changes that have
occurred since the current strategy took effect in 2007, such
as new emerging pest threats, changes in distribution of
existing pests, and developments in technology, land use and
ecological restoration within Auckland.

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Outcome 4: A well connected and accessible Auckland

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 7.7


Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040.

ENABLING INNOVATION TO REDUCE WASTE


TO LANDFILL
The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF) is a
grants programme turning the waste challenge into
opportunities for all sectors. The WMIF was established in
2013 as a key initiative of the Waste Management and
Minimisation Plan (WMMP). The fund supports new ideas and
projects that reduce waste going to landfill in Auckland.
Through the fund, Aucklanders have the chance to help reach
the Auckland Plan target of zero waste to landfill by 2040.

Measure

Regular Solid Waste Analysis Protocol (SWAP) surveys

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Solid Waste and Environmental
Services: Reduce domestic kerbside refuse to 110kg per
capita per annum by 2025

As reported last year, it is not possible to calculate up-to-date


tonnage and composition of waste being disposed to landfill in
the Auckland region at present. However, from October 2015
all waste facilities will need to be licensed and provision of
tonnage data will be a condition of licensing. This data is a key
information source in tracking progress on this indicator.
As the council still has a direct influence on around 17 per cent
of the total waste stream the result for the domestic kerbside
refuse is included here.

Annually, up to $500,000 in grants is available for projects. It


is open to applications from community groups, businesses,
Mori organisations and educational institutions. To date,
$1.39 million has been awarded to 162 projects across four
priority areas (resource recovery initiatives and facilities,
commercial waste, organic waste and fostering community
action and behaviour change). These have ranged from
commercial innovations such as food waste sorting conveyors
to community interventions such as zero waste events.
The Southside Recycling Centre Onehunga Project (Trash Mob)
recovered 3.41 tonnes of waste in the form of reusable
building materials and furniture and on-sold these. Sancta
Maria College used their grant to create bin stations to assist
in sorting waste and make it easier to process food waste onsite. Now, zero food waste goes to landfill.
Initiatives under the WMMP have collectively diverted many
tonnes of waste from landfill, while also engaging hundreds of
Aucklanders in waste minimisation activities. Work continues
to improve the level of successful applications from Mori
organisations and iwi. These are centred on better
communicating and promoting the fund to improve uptake.

In 2014, 37 per cent of domestic kerbside collection material


was recycled which is just below the target (40 per cent)
owing to an increase in the volume of contaminated recycling
being collected. There is room to improve on this by
encouraging good recycling and composting habits among
Aucklanders, which will be addressed through campaigns like
Recycle Right.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 7.1


Reduce gross per capita water consumption from
2004 levels by 15 per cent by 2025.

Measure

Gross per capita water consumption (total water


demand divided by the total population)

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Water supply activity: Average
consumption of drinking water of 253 litres (+/- 2.5 per
cent) per day per resident within the territorial
authority district by 2025

PROTECTING AUCKLANDS KAURI

The Auckland Plan environmental principles emphasise that


Aucklands environment must be healthy and resilient in order
to support life and lifestyles. Pests and diseases as well as
human activity are threats to Aucklands Kauri and must be
actively managed at source to help achieve the Auckland Plan
target of no regional extinctions of indigenous species by
2040 or increasing the number that are threatened or at risk of
extinction.

Auckland Plan target (253 litres per person per day by


2025). Gross per capita water consumption in the year ended
June 2015 was 271 litres/person/day, similar to 2014 (270)
and slightly better than 2013 (274). Current levels are 9.1 per
cent below the 2004 reference level (298). The main drop (5.7 per cent) was from 2008 (295) to 2009 (278). A further 6
per cent reduction is needed to meet the 2025 target (253).

Kauri dieback disease (caused by Phytophthora taxon Agathis,


commonly known as PTA) continues to be the most significant
threat to the Waitkere Ranges Heritage Area. Auckland
Council is working hard to manage the disease within
Auckland, conducting and assisting with research projects to
control and treat the disease. Management initiatives to limit
its spread such as hygiene stations are being extended. Kauri
protection zones have been established to protect healthy
Kauri. Even in infected areas like the Waitkere Ranges, there
are many pockets of healthy Kauri that can be protected.
The Hunua Ranges, Auckland's northern regional parks,
Waiheke Island and many other Hauraki Gulf islands (Kawau,
Hauturu/Little Barrier, Motutapu, Ponui) are healthy Kauri
areas. Community initiatives to support the environment and
ecology of the Waitkere Ranges continue to flourish with the
many groups involved networking to share knowledge and
experience.
A significant event in the last year has been the launch of the
joint programme strategy Kia Toitu He Kauri- Keep Kauri
Standing. This lays out the focus of the Kauri Dieback
Programme over the next 10 years. The strategy is the
culmination of a large amount of work and reflects the
priorities of the programmes partners.

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STATE OF AUCKLANDS ENVIRONMENT


Our natural environment is a critical component of Aucklands
liveability which is under increasing pressure as the population
grows. Some of the key findings are summarised here. The
five-yearly State of the Environment Report examines the
drivers of environmental change (namely, human activity), the
pressures these activities place on the environment, the state
of the regions natural resources and how they are faring
under the pressures.

LAND

The State of the Environment Report 2015, known as


Aucklands environment vital signs for our natural assets, was
published this year and is the fourth Auckland-wide
assessment since 1999. In addition, State of Auckland report
cards are also produced annually for Aucklands freshwater,
marine, air, soil and terrestrial environments.

Land cover

At a large scale, Aucklands land cover has remained the


same over the last decade, with little change in the
balance of farmland versus native forest and scrub versus
exotic forestry. On a finer scale, some areas are
experiencing more dramatic changes, particularly on the
city margins where urban growth is replacing high
production pasture.

Soil

While elements of Aucklands soil quality are good, too


much phosphorus fertiliser is being applied and soils are
compacted, which impacts on the quality of the soil and
also increases the likelihood of surface runoff.
Ultimately, this sediment and nutrient runoff can be
carried through our streams or directly to the sea.
Auckland has moderate levels of soil pollution when
compared with native bush. In rural Auckland, levels of
cadmium (largely from phosphorus fertilisers) and copper
(copper-based fungicides) are highest, and in urban
Auckland nickel, lead and zinc are higher.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity values are higher in the larger forests, such


as in the Waitkere and Hunua ranges, and also on
Hauraki Gulf islands where native habitat remains and
control efforts mean there are no pest animals, or lower
numbers of them. Diversity of native plants and birds is
reduced in mainland areas modified by farming and
urban growth.

Biosecurity

Biosecurity management can be effective in keeping


down the populations of mice, rats and possums. This is
exemplified by the work being done in places like Ark in
the Park (Waitkere Ranges), Glenfern and Windy Hill
(on Aotea-Great Barrier Island) and by the high
biodiversity values of pest-free islands such as
Hauturu/Little Barrier.

Threatened
species

The last State of the Environment report (State of the


Auckland Region 2010) identified the relatively large
proportion of threatened species living in the region.
Auckland Councils biodiversity team has since put in
place a prioritisation protocol and is currently managing
38 species, up from 14. Additional species are also
managed within the parks network by council staff and
through community initiatives.

Weeds

Larger native forest tracts are resistant to invasion and


have fewer weeds. Urban and rural forest patches are
more exposed and show much higher infestation levels.

Key findings of the report are summarised below.

CLIMATE

Rainfall

Rainfall is highly variable over time across the region


with averages of seven to eight days with significant
rainfall per year. There is no consistent trend in
rainfall. Days with significant rainfall and dry spells
occur across Auckland, with large variability from year
to year and for longer time scales.

Sea Levels

Long-term measurements in Auckland Harbour by


Ports of Auckland Limited show a clear trend of rising
sea level of 1.5mm/year over more than 100 years.
These rising sea levels are in line with local and global
averages.

Temperature

The annual average air temperature at Onehunga


(longest dataset) is 15.6C. The average sea surface
temperature over the last 20 years was 17.11C.
Stream monitoring shows that urban streams are
warmer than forest streams.

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WATER

Freshwater

AIR

Freshwater quality and ecology is rated excellent in


catchments dominated by native forest, good to fair in
catchments dominated by exotic forest and/or rural land
use, and poor in catchments dominated by urban land
use. Poor water quality in rural catchments is generally
low due to high nutrient levels and sediment. Many of
Aucklands urban streams are in poor health as a result
of the many pollutant sources in urban environments.

Air
quality

In general Aucklands air quality is good, with pollutants


generally below guidelines, standards and targets.
However, from time to time these are still breached.

PM10

Concentrations of PM10 (particulate matter up to 10


micrometers in size) in urban Auckland have significantly
decreased due to source management programmes,
cleaner fuels, lower vehicle emissions and declining use of
solid fuels for home heating. However, in certain areas we
are still in danger of breaching air quality standards. The
number of exceedances for PM10 has decreased from17
days in 2005 to zero in 2014.

NO2

Concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) at all of the


worst sites are decreasing due to the improved efficiency
of diesel engines. Decreasing levels of NO2 in Queen
Street are also due to diverting traffic away from the area.
The worst locations are Newmarket and the CBD where
concentrations still occasionally exceed air quality
standards and guidelines.

Contaminants in marine sediments tend to be low in less


developed and rural areas, with fewer inputs from urban
stormwater. Hotspots of contamination tend to be in
muddy estuaries and sheltered tidal creeks receiving
runoff from older, intensively urbanised or industrialised
catchments. The worst-affected areas are central
Waitemat Harbour and Tmaki Estuary.
Marine

Fine sediment and associated stormwater contaminants


are affecting the ecology of Aucklands harbours and
estuaries. Most sites near older urban centres have
locations with unhealthy ecology, particularly within the
Waitemat Harbour and Tmaki Estuary.

While many sites have good or excellent ecological


health, all harbours and estuaries had at least one site
with moderate or poor ecological health, even those
further from Aucklands urban centre as the citys
ecological footprint expands.

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MANAGING AND DEVELOPING THE GREEN


NETWORK

Aucklands green network includes extensive regional parks


and open spaces, trails and walkways and is a critical
component for liveability in an urban environment. The
challenge is to maintain and improve the green network as the
population grows and diversifies, while protecting and
enhancing these assets.
Some of the highlights this year for Aucklands green network
include:

An addition of 78 hectares of land on Aucklands west


coast to the Waitkere Ranges Regional Park. This
acquisition brings into public ownership a missing part of
the west coast parkland and the Hillary Trail.
A further 200 hectares added to Te Arai Regional Park
resulting from the development of adjoining land.
The Minister of Conservation announced government
funding for the purchase of Glenfern Sanctuary on Great
Barrier Island in May 2015.
Green Flags were awarded to Olympic and Parrs parks,
Taipari Strand and Sanders Reserve. The awards recognise
excellence in management across a range of disciplines
including the environment, cultural/historical values,
safety, marketing, sustainability and creating great places
to play.
Part of the Onehunga foreshore development opened
including the headlands and eight of the nine beaches. The
rest of the development, including a pedestrian and cycle
bridge over State Highway 20, is due to open by the end of
2015.
Te Ara Hura, the 100km continuous walk around Waiheke
(as part of the local board greenway plan), opened in
November 2014.

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OUTCOME 3:

AN AUCKLAND OF PROSPERITY
AND OPPORTUNITY
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Develop an economy that delivers opportunity and


prosperity for all Aucklanders and New Zealand

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

Auckland is renowned for technological innovation and its


ability to commercialise research ideas.
Home to many flourishing small- and medium-sized
enterprises and a well-educated, highly skilled workforce.
The city centre beats as the economic and cultural heart.
High-quality employment opportunities can be found
throughout.
Global business connections are strong and enhanced by
the relationships and skills of new migrants.
Opportunities for all Aucklanders to participate in a
vibrant, strong-performing economy.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Auckland is New Zealands dominant commercial centre


and as the population continues to increase it must be
able to take advantage of the benefits of that growth.
Although the percentage of youth not in Education,
Employment or Training (NEET) is improving, there is still
a need to improve in this area to meet future skill
demands.

Auckland must continue to brand itself as a destination of


choice and build on the record international flight arrivals,
115 cruise ship visits and record hotel occupancy rates in
2015.

OVERVIEW
The Auckland Plan expects that to achieve the vision for
Auckland, the economy must be transformed and economic
prosperity dramatically improved. The council and its councilcontrolled organisations (CCOs) have a series of roles to play
in helping to develop an economy that delivers opportunity
and prosperity for all Aucklanders and New Zealand.
Looking forward, the council and its CCOs will continue to
build upon the collaborative approach adopted to achieve this
outcome. The wider council will continue to work in
partnership to support high profile events such as the Dick
Smith NRL Nines and The World Masters Games 2017. The
council and its CCOs are also progressing initiatives such as
the technology and innovation precinct GridAKL in the
Wynyard Quarter that will help to future-proof parts of our
economy.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 6.4


Increase annual average real GDP growth from three
per cent in the last decade to 5 per cent p.a. for the
next 30 years.

STRENGTHENING OUR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Measure

Average annual real GDP growth rate

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Economic growth and visitor economy:
Increase contribution to regional GDP from major
events to $75 million p.a. by 2025

With a small domestic market, international connectivity with


our trading partners is critical to Aucklands economy.
The inaugural Tripartite Economic Alliance Summit was held in
June this year in Los Angeles. This follows the signing of the
historic alliance in November 2014 which aims to boost
economic co-operation between Auckland, Guangzhou and Los
Angeles. The alliance is important to Auckland as:

a platform to facilitate business, government and cultural


connections between three Asia-Pacific cities
Guangzhou and Los Angeles are two of Aucklands most
well-established and economically important international
partner cities
it spans both sides of the Pacific, and supports Aucklands
position as a strategic gateway into Asia and North
America.

Some of the immediate success stories and business outcomes


that have arisen since the summit include:

Screen Auckland: discussions about potential new


production opportunities which could create jobs for the
Auckland economy in the long-term.
Flux Animation: launch of several projects with LA-based
studios which created new jobs in Auckland.
IQ Commercial: new sales to North America, with
expected growth by at least 20 per cent in the coming
year. The company anticipates an increase in profit from
the sales and new partnerships secured in Los Angeles.

Auckland Plan target (5 per cent by 2040). Aucklands


annual average real GDP growth rate for the year ended March
2015 was 3.7 per cent, an improvement over 2014 (2.9 per
cent) and 2013 (2.5 per cent) but lower than 2012 (3.9 per
cent) and still below the target rate of growth (5.0 per cent).
GDP is volatile and prior years results are subject to revision.

A memorandum of understanding was also signed for the


cities ports which will result in greater sharing of best practice
and logistics information.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 1.4


All young adults will complete a post-secondary
qualification by 2030.

Measure

Number of young adults aged between 15 to 24 years


who have a post-secondary educational qualification
(Note: This measure excludes young adults who are in
the processing of gaining a qualification but not yet
finished)

Alignment

Central government
Better Public Service (BPS) target Result 6: Increase the
proportion of 25-34 year-olds with advanced trade
qualifications, diplomas and degrees (at Level 4 or
above)

CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR


OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

A strong economy provides better employment opportunities


for young people. It is essential that young people leaving
school have a clear pathway to further education, training or
employment that is right for them.
A Youth Employability Passport and associated training
programme (with partners), is currently being trialled with 120
young people. The programme is designed to help young
people in their efforts to secure and retain employment by
building and attesting to the employability skills employers
need.
Two thousand young people attended the third employment
summit, JobFest, on 21 February at MIT Manukau campus
designed to connect them with potential employers and job
opportunities. The event drew 40 businesses looking to fill 300
vacancies. Over 400 young people were interviewed for jobs,
with around 100 gaining employment.

Auckland Plan target (100 per cent by 2030). In the 2013


census, 20.7 per cent of young adults living in Auckland had a
post-secondary education qualification. This is an increase of
2.1 per cent from the 2006 census (18.6 per cent). The
majority were in the 20 to 24-year-old age group.

As a partner in the Mayors Youth Employment Traction Plan,


Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development
developed an Employers Pledge which makes the employment
process much easier for both employers and young people.
Businesses make a commitment to employ Auckland's
youthful talent to grow their future workforce and their
businesses. By year-end, 13 companies had signed the pledge.

Central government BPS target (60 per cent by 2018). This


target is measured by the Household Labour Force Survey.
This captures the proportion of young adults who were or had
been enrolled in a qualification at Level 4 or above, which is
different from the Auckland Plan target which reflects only the
proportion that had completed the qualification. There have
been improvements in qualification completion rates which
indicate that by 2018, the proportion of skilled graduates from
the New Zealand tertiary system will have increased and will
provide a solid base for meeting the target.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 3.3


Increase the number of annual guest nights in
Auckland from 21.1 million in 2010 to 29.5 million by
2022.

Measure

The number of visitor nights from international and


domestic tourists at commercial accommodation in
Auckland per annum (Note: data available is
Commercial Accommodation Monitor only, and shows
guest nights, so excludes other types of visitor nights)

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Economic growth and visitor economy:
four million visits p.a to www.aucklandnz.com

ATTRACTING BUSINESS EVENTS TO


AUCKLAND

To accelerate the growth of Aucklands visitor economy and


realise the associated benefits, Auckland needs to attract more
high-value visitors and encourage long stays.
The Auckland Business Events Plan launched this year in
conjunction with key industry stakeholders. It aims to grow
the volume and value of business events in the city. It works in
tandem with Aucklands Visitor Plan and Major Events
Strategy to develop Auckland as a global events destination.
These three plans have a key role in helping Auckland achieve
its economic and social aspirations to become a true
international city.
The Auckland Business Events Plan sets a target of reducing
the regions summer-based seasonality, growing demand in
the shoulder and off-peak periods, and using business events
to support growth and investment in key industry sectors. It
aims to grow the business events sectors contribution to the
Auckland economy from $236 million in 2013 to $430 million
in 2023, and increase the total number of delegate days to
Auckland from 1.98 million to 2.55 million over this 10-year
period.
The Business Events Advocate Programme partnership with
Tourism New Zealand launched in May and the bureaus
International Business Improvement District team secured 12
international conferences during the year, adding an estimated
$9.6 million to the regional economy.

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Auckland Plan target (The target requires a 40.0 per cent


increase in total guest nights, which equates to 7.97 million
commercial guest nights by 2022). In the year to December
2014, Aucklands commercial accommodation had 6.99 million
international and domestic guest nights, 4.8 per cent higher
than 2013 (6.67 million) and 22.9 per cent higher than 2010
(5.69 million) for an average annual growth of 5.3 per cent
from 2010 to 2014. The target requires 2.8 per cent average
annual growth.

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NEW INTEGRATED BUSINESS PRECINCT PLAN


FOR THE INDUSTRIAL SOUTH
The Auckland Plan anticipates an extra 276,700 jobs will be
needed in Auckland by 2041. A substantial share of these jobs
will be located in the zoned industrial locations in south
Auckland. These areas include some of the prime industrial
and manufacturing locations within the region and they play a
strong role in Aucklands economy and the economic growth
of Auckland and New Zealand, generating $18 billion of GDP
in 2012.
An Integrated Business Precinct Plan has been adopted which
provides a framework for the zoned industrial precincts for
either light or heavy industrial uses within the Proposed
Auckland Unitary Plan south of the city centre. It seeks to
support these industrial areas in a co-ordinated way so that
they can continue to contribute to the delivery of the
economic priorities of the Auckland Plan, Aucklands Economic
Development Strategy and TSI. At both a regional and national
level the industrial precincts will have a role in contributing to
governments business growth agenda outcomes.

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OUTCOME 4:

A WELL CONNECTED AND


ACCESSIBLE AUCKLAND
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A well connected and accessible Auckland

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

Infrastructure is well planned, up-to-date and meets the


needs of communities and the economy.
Businesses move freight around the region efficiently
using an integrated transport and rail system.
Sea and air ports play a crucial role in New Zealands
export economy.
The telecommunications network is one of the most
advanced globally.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Addressing and aligning infrastructure requirements


across sectors to support growth and achieve a quality
compact Auckland.
The national 30-year New Zealand Infrastructure Plan
proposes a step-change in New Zealand's approach to
infrastructure planning and management, making better
use of existing infrastructure and allocation of new
investment. This brings with it expectations for
Auckland.
Funding methods and investment opportunities and
tools. Currently, there is a limited range of funding tools
available and there is growing sensitivity to rates
increases.

Disparity in digital inclusion across Auckland especially


in southern, rural and coastal locations.

OVERVIEW
The Auckland Plan considers infrastructure to be critical to the
economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing of
Aucklanders. The plan provides an opportunity to achieve
better integration between environmental outcomes,
infrastructure design and economic growth. The greenways
programme is a good example of this in action: connecting
communities, providing transport choices and recreational
opportunities and functioning as wildlife corridors.
In the year ahead, more work on digital enablement across
Auckland is expected. This work includes the completion of
Aucklands Digital Enablement Plan, investigating the Smarter
Cities approach and benefits for Auckland and addressing
inequalities in access to broadband infrastructure.

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Outcome 1: A fair, safe and healthy Auckland
Outcome 3: An Auckland of prosperity and opportunity

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 13.4


Reduce congestion level for vehicles on the strategic
freight network to at or below the average of 20062009 levels (average daily speed of 45kph and
average delay of 32 seconds per kilometre) by 2021.

Measure

Minutes of delay per kilometre on Aucklands freight


route

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Roads and footpaths: Maintain baseline
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travel times on key freight routes for the 85 percentile
by 2016

ALIGNMENT OF TRANSPORT INVESTMENT


WITH CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES

The Auckland Transport Alignment Project was launched in


August 2015. The purpose of the project is to improve
alignment between Auckland Council and central government
over the way Aucklands transport system should develop,
including testing whether better returns from transport
investment can be achieved. The objectives for this project are:

to support economic growth and increased productivity by


ensuring access to employment/labour improves [relative
to current levels] as Aucklands population grows
to improve congestion results [relative to predicted
results], in particular travel time and reliability in the peak
period and to ensure congestion does not become
widespread during working hours
to improve public transports mode share [relative to
predicted results], where it will address congestion
to ensure any increases in the financial costs of using the
transport system deliver net benefits to users of the
system.

The project will result in a set of recommendations on the best


performing intervention packages, a preferred strategic
approach and implementation requirements. All land transport
interventions will be considered, including roads, rail, public
transport, personal mobility services, walking, cycling,
technology, network optimisation and demand management
(including pricing for demand management purposes).

Auckland Plan target (32 seconds per kilometre by 2021).


The total Auckland transport network had an all-day average
of 31.2 seconds delay per kilometre for the year ended March
2014, a worsening since 2013 (27.6 seconds) but still better
than the target (32.3). All times of day were slightly worse in
2014 than 2013. Since 2003, the morning peak has been
improving but the inter-peak delay time has become longer.

This project is a shift from the existing approach where


government policy statements and national land transport
programmes were developed in isolation with limited
opportunities for alignment.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 13.1


Double public transport from 70 million trips in 2012
to 140 million trips by 2022.

Measure

Number of public transport trips by mode.

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Public transport and travel demand
management: Increase public transport boardings to
110.7 million by 2025.

IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY IN AUCKLAND


Road safety is recognised in the Auckland Plan as an area
needing ongoing effort and resourcing. Achievements here
require partnership across a number of organisations and
community groups. In 2014/2015, Auckland Transport
delivered various regional road safety education initiatives, for
example:

Auckland Plan target (140 million by 2022). Auckland public


transport patronage totalled 80.1 million passengers for the
12 months to August 2015, an increase of 9.4 per cent on the
previous year. The dominant public transport mode is still bus
(60.1 million or 75 per cent of patronage), but trains have
been growing faster: patronage in the 12 months to August
2015 was 22.7 per cent higher than the previous year.

regional alcohol #Drunksense #Straightsense campaigns


distribution of blood alcohol concentration law change
information
Red Light Running regional campaign
regional back to school speed campaign, Look out for
Kids.

Another education initiative which was continued this year is


the Travelwise Programme. Currently, 408 of Aucklands 541
schools have signed up to the programme which is aimed at
achieving long-term safety benefits and a reduction in
congestion around schools as well as improvements in
pollution.
The Safer Driveways Project was completed in June 2015. The
project aimed to gain an understanding of the complex issues
surrounding driveway safety and the barriers to implementing
prevention strategies in the community.

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PROGRESSING AUCKLANDS GREENWAYS

MOVING TOWARDS A DIGITAL AUCKLAND

The greenways programme is an example of integration


between environmental outcomes, infrastructure design and
economic growth. Neighbourhood greenways connect
communities by providing on-street and off-street walking and
cycling links between destinations such as parks, schools, town
centres, open spaces and transport hubs. They provide
transport choices and recreational opportunities at a level of
convenience and comfort that appeals to all ages and abilities.
Greenways can also allow people to experience Aucklands
natural and cultural heritage. They provide opportunities to
restore ecological functions through water-sensitive design,
and enhance ecological connections such as biodiversity
corridors.

Central governments rural broadband initiative is largely


complete and the ultrafast broadband network build underway
(39 per cent completed as at September 2015). These
networks are being further expanded to enable communities
to access and use technology better in their everyday lives to
improve their wellbeing in the medium to long-term.
Currently, there is an issue with digital inclusion across
Auckland especially in southern, rural and coastal locations.
Central government is looking to local authorities to provide
leadership in this area. The council has responded by
submitting a registration of interest to central government for
improved broadband coverage and developing the Auckland
Digital Enablement Plan. The plan identifies opportunities for
Auckland Council to support Aucklanders to participate in the
creation and use of fast broadband-enabled technology,
applications and content to improve their quality of life and
how they work and do business.

The greenways programme was successfully funded through


the LTP 2015-2025. The programme is being implemented
through strategic collaboration across the Auckland Council
Group, Aucklands communities, infrastructure providers and
the business community.
Greenway plans have been driven from the ground up by
community champions and local boards, including Whau,
Albert-Eden, Puketpapa, Maungakiekie-Tmaki Waitemat,
Kaipatiki and Devonport-Takapuna. Plans from several other
Local Boards are in preparation.

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TSI provides an opportunity for better integrated


infrastructure, ensuring that technology is going into the right
locations. It is utilising a digital platform to crowd-source
creative content from south Aucklanders to generate pride and
dispel myths about South Auckland. A recent report by
Creative New Zealand found that Auckland Mori and Pasifika
are more likely to create digital art: Mori (42 per cent)
Pasifika (44 per cent) compared to New Zealand Europeans
(17 per cent). Digital creative agencies are on the rise.
Governments Better Public Service targets include a goal for
more transactions to be completed digitally. Aucklanders
expect digital interactions with the council, and they want
these interactions to be responsive and personalised. This
year, the council developed a 3D interactive reference model
to help to communicate the 20-year City Centre MasterPlan,
providing a platform for future analysis and planning projects.

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OUTCOME 5:

A BEAUTIFUL AUCKLAND
THAT IS LOVED BY ITS PEOPLE
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OUTCOME 5: A BEAUTIFUL AUCKLAND THAT IS LOVED BY ITS PEOPLE The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

A beautiful Auckland that is loved by its people

OVERVIEW

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

The Auckland Plan values the urban environment and seeks to


protect and conserve Aucklands historic heritage for the
benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.

One of the most beautiful cities in the world with vibrant


urban areas full of character.
Stunning coastal areas with many recreational
opportunities.
Highly productive rural areas making a significant
contribution to Aucklands exports and great lifestyle
options.
Auckland communities take pride in their surroundings
and work together to create places they value, taking
pleasure in sharing the city with visitors.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Responding to the implications of urbanisation and


intensification in the city and main centres across
housing, infrastructure and transport.
Creating enduring neighbourhoods that meet the
expectations of new and different communities.

The Auckland Design Manual has had continued success as a


reference for new development. The Te Aranga Mori design
principles are an important component. The key objective of
these is to enhance the protection, reinstatement,
development and articulation of mana whenua cultural
landscapes enabling all of us (mana whenua,
mataawaka, tauiwi and manuhiri) to connect to and deepen
our sense of place. Further opportunities for their
incorporation may occur over the coming year.

READ ALSO

Developing Auckland
Outcome 2: A green Auckland
Outcome 7: A Mori identity that is Aucklands point of
difference in the world
Implementation framework

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 4.1


Increase the number of scheduled historic heritage
places items by 100 per cent, from 2100 to 4200 by
2030.

Measure

Number of scheduled historic heritage places

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Regional Planning: 2300 historic
heritage places and areas formally protected in the
Unitary Plan by 2025.

RESTORING AUCKLANDS BUILT HERITAGE


The Auckland Plan seeks to protect and conserve Aucklands
historic heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of present and
future generations. This is exemplified by the saving from
demolition and current restoration work on a number of
significant heritage buildings. Successes in 2014/2015 include
St James Theatre, Guys Homestead at Te Rkau Drive,
Loombes Hotel, the former Ford factory at 28 York Street,
Parnell, and a number of pre-1940 properties in residential
character areas.
Auckland's iconic St James Theatre, a category A scheduled
heritage landmark, closed in 2007 due to a fire in an adjacent
but linked cinema. A process of partial restoration has begun
as part of a successful application to construct a large 40storey apartment complex on the adjacent cinema sites. In
April 2015, a 50-seat cafe opened in the theatres foyer
between Queen and Lorne streets, where decorative paintwork
restoration is being completed. A limited level of
entertainment events can take place in the yet-to-be-restored
auditorium, which is already heavily booked. The first public
event at the St James occurred in May, restoring live music to
the venue. A detailed business plan is now being prepared to
define work and costs for the major restoration and
earthquake strengthening of the whole theatre, which is likely
to occupy the next three years.

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Auckland Plan target (from 2100 to 4200 by 2030). The


original target figure of 2100 scheduled historic heritage
places was an estimate. The 2012 baseline report revised this
figure to 2199, comprising built-heritage, archaeological and
whi tapu sites in the legacy plans. Based on the latest
monitoring, the overall number of scheduled historic heritage
and Mori cultural heritage sites, places and areas is 5838,
being an increase from 2012 of 3639. The historic heritage and
Mori cultural heritage work through the Proposed Auckland
Unitary Plan process added 128 historic heritage places and
areas and 3600 sites and places of value and/or significance to
mana whenua to the legacy heritage schedules. There will be
an update on the number of scheduled places when the
relevant sections of the Unitary Plan are operative.

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AUCKLAND PLAN PRIORITY


Demand good design in all development

There is no specific Auckland Plan target for good urban design


but the number of assessments from the Auckland Design
Office is monitored through the councils internal processes.

INFLUENCING GOOD DESIGN THROUGH THE


AUCKLAND DESIGN MANUAL
The Auckland Plan identified the need for a comprehensive
manual to inform the design and function of new development
across Auckland.

In the past year, the Auckland Design Office has assessed 359
residential units, 433 subdivision lots and nearly 68,000 square
metres of commercial development.
In addition, the Auckland Urban Design Panel also plays a key
role in improving the quality of the built environment across
the Auckland region. The panel is an independent advisory
body made up of urban designers, architects and planners.
Any city centre or region-wide applications trigger a panel
review.

The Auckland Design Manual (ADM) brings together the


principles of good design and expands on these, providing a
basis for dialogue. The ADM has become the go-to reference
for anyone building, planning, designing and developing in
Auckland. It is a flexible online manual on the council website
that is maintained and updated as a living document. The
ADM includes an innovative web-platform for integrating
guidance, case studies showing what a quality compact
Auckland means, together with tools and other resources. An
important component are the Te Aranga Mori design
principles. See Outcome 7 in this report for further detail.
The ADM provides flexibility to be updated as content
changes, or the needs of users change. Its central purpose is to
share knowledge with a wide audience. It was developed by
the council for Aucklanders and represents an Auckland
Council Group initiative for improving the design of Aucklands
neighbourhoods, streets, parks and buildings. It aims to have
the most useful information available to users in the right
place, at the right time. It is purpose-built to overcome silos in
content and currently receives an average of 300 visits per
day.
The Association of Local Government Information
Management recognised the importance of the ADM,
awarding it as the runner up at the 2015 Web & Digital
Project of the Year Awards in May. The ADM has also received
interest from other councils keen to trial this platform. The
Auckland Design Manual: Parkland Design Guidelines was also
a 2015 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards
finalist.

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AOTEA QUARTER FRAMEWORK AND THE


PUBLIC LIFE SURVEY 2015
In 2010, Gehl Architects were commissioned to conduct a
Public Life Survey in Aucklands city centre. Primarily an
observational analysis and assessment of a given space in
time, Public Life Surveys help our understanding of how public
spaces function and are an attempt to ask if they serve the
needs of people. They provide data regarding the use and
quality of the urban realm - critical for the development of
strategies that improve the public realm to better suit the
needs of the people of the city.
In May/June 2015, a follow-up survey was carried out to
compare findings with those gathered in 2010. Over 70
volunteers from local universities, the Auckland Council Group
and private practice (among others) participated in the survey.
The final results and findings are expected later in the year.
A separate survey was also conducted to inform the
development of the Aotea Quarter Framework which advances
the strategic direction of 2012 in the City Centre MasterPlan.
It reflects the change already happening in the area and the
transformation yet to occur, and will provide the strategic
vision for the next 20 years. The vision aims to re-establish the
area around Aotea Square as the regions premier civic,
cultural and entertainment hub. This survey has provided
information about how people use Aotea Square, the routes
they take and the types of activities that occur. Consultation
on the framework ran over September and October 2015.
All Aucklanders are invited to share their ideas and help shape
the future direction of the quarter and the councils decisionmaking.

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OUTCOME 6:

A CULTURALLY RICH
AND CREATIVE AUCKLAND
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OUTCOME 6: A CULTURALLY RICH AND CREATIVE AUCKLAND The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

A culturally rich and creative Auckland

OVERVIEW

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

The Auckland Plan vision is a seamless integration of arts and


culture into everyday lives. This might involve subtle changes
in the landscape, enabling more Aucklanders to participate
actively in events or enabling communities to collaborate in
creating valued places which are shared with city visitors.
Surveys show more people are participating in arts and
cultural programmes, with many opportunities to celebrate in
Aucklands history reflected in events held in 2014/2015.

Arts and culture flourish in Auckland.


Aucklands institutions are known worldwide for their
excellence and are major tourist attractions.
Local arts and cultural events enjoy high levels of
participation and attendance and help strengthen
communities.
Aucklanders creativity and innovation is evident in arts
and the export earnings of creative industries.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Supporting innovation in arts and culture and nurturing


local talent and creativity, especially in opportunity areas
such as The Southern Initiative.
Auckland is becoming increasingly diverse
Supporting the expression of Aucklands culture and
unique Mori heritage.
Providing a wide range of facilities to enable diverse
forms of cultural participation, expression and
performance.
Maintaining affordability of domestic events to support
participation.

New additions to the citys art facilities network and the


Aotea Precinct arts and cultural hub are currently being
developed by the council. These will provide further
opportunities to grow local creative talent and the cultural
offering in Auckland through co-investment with third parties.

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Outcome 2: A well connected and accessible Auckland
Outcome 3: An Auckland of prosperity and opportunity
Outcome 7: A Mori identity that is Aucklands point of
difference in the world

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 3.1


Increase the number of Aucklanders actively
participating in the arts from 48 per cent in 2010 to
75 per cent 2040.

MORE AUCKLANDERS PARTICIPATING IN ARTS


AND CULTURE

Measure

Proportion of respondents to the New Zealanders and


the Arts Survey who had actively participated in an art
form in the previous 12 months.

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Regional community services: 75 per
cent of Aucklanders who feel art and culture is part of
their everyday life by 2025.

Arts and culture play a key role in the cultural, social and
economic life of Auckland, making it a more vibrant, inclusive
and attractive place to live, work and visit.
The Auckland Plan includes a strategic direction to integrate
arts and culture into our everyday lives. Council in
collaboration with the arts sector is seeking to give effect to
this through the Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan. This
has six goals that focus on:

increasing participation in arts and culture for all


Aucklanders
valuing and growing investment in arts and culture
ensuring the sector has infrastructure to meet
Aucklands growing, diverse needs
enhancing our place through arts and culture
celebrating Aucklands unique cultural identity
building a robust and flourishing creative economy.

Recent research from Creative New Zealands national survey,


New Zealanders and the Arts: Attitudes, Attendance and
Participation 2014, shows more Aucklanders are participating
in arts and culture than ever before.
Participation has increased significantly, up from 48 per cent
in 2011 to 60 per cent in 2014, heading in the right direction
towards the Auckland Plan target of 75 per cent by 2040.
Overall, attendances and participation have increased over the
last three years, with nine out of ten Auckland respondents
(91 per cent) having attended or participated in at least one
arts event in the last 12 months (up from 87 per cent in 2011).

Auckland Plan target (75 per cent by 2040). In 2014, 60 per


cent of Auckland respondents who took part in the New
Zealanders and the Arts Survey have actively participated in at
least one arts event in the last 12 months. This represents a
significant increase in participation by Aucklanders since 2011
(48 per cent). This increase in participation can be attributed
to an increase in literary arts (from 11per cent in 2011 to 22
per cent in 2014), an increase in performing arts (from 18 per
cent in 2011 to 22 per cent in 2014) and the decision to list
craft and object art, previously listed under visual arts, as a
separate art form in the survey.

The vast majority of Aucklanders also continue to be highly


positive towards the arts on nearly every aspect measured. At
least two-thirds gave positive responses to 15 of the 20
attitude statements measured in the survey.

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INVESTING IN AUCKLANDS NETWORK OF


ARTS FACILITIES

CELEBRATING AUCKLANDS HISTORIC


HERITAGE

The Auckland Plan identifies the need for a wide range of


facilities at every level for diverse forms of cultural
participation and performance. Needs range from large
national and international institutions and performance
venues to local galleries, performance venues and museums,
community cultural centres and local halls.

There were two important milestone events in 2015 which


enjoyed a high level of participation. Auckland celebrated its
175th anniversary and New Zealands involvement in WWI
through the Gallipoli Centenary.

New additions to the regions art facilities network this year


include:

Te Oro (Glen Innes Art and Music Centre): Opened in


May 2015, it is a multi-purpose music and arts centre for
youth in Glen Innes. It provides a space where local talent
and creativity is developed, supported and celebrated.
Lopdell Precinct: Opened in November 2014, the $19
million precinct included the refurbished Lopdell House as
well as the new Te Uru Waitkere Contemporary Gallery.
The development won two awards at the Auckland
Architects Awards 2015 with Te Uru shortlisted in the
World Architecture Festival.

th

The 175 Auckland anniversary celebrations in January were


attended by over 80,000 people. Major highlights included a
multimedia show in Shed 10 depicting stories of Auckland,
large-scale early Auckland prints on containers on Quay
Street, a free concert on the stern of HMNZS Otago, a large
fireworks display and associated events (Seafood Festival,
Buskers Festival and SeePort Festival).
Auckland commemorated the ANZAC Day and Gallipolli
Centenary with the largest dawn service in New Zealand at
the Auckland Domain cenotaph. Audiences more than doubled
from previous years, with approximately 38,000 in attendance
and 111,000 views from Mori TV. For the first time, the
council offered two sign language interpreters and audio
description for blind and sight impaired people.

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OUTCOME 7:

A MAORI IDENTITY THAT


IS AUCKLANDS POINT OF
DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD
The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

OUTCOME 7: A MAORI IDENTITY THAT IS AUCKLANDS POINT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

A Mori identity that is Aucklands point of


difference in the world

VISION FOR THIS OUTCOME

Mori culture and identity is celebrated by Aucklanders.


Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi is
appropriately recognised and given effect with Mori
exercising their rangatiratanga/self-determination.
The mana of Tmaki Makaurau iwi and hapu is enabled
and recognised in their customary kaitiaki role.
Mori values are integrated into planning, decisionmaking and operations of the council.
Mori are empowered and enjoy a high, safe standard of
living across social, economic and cultural spheres.

KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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Growing multiculturalism and balancing the needs of


Aucklands diverse communities.
Consideration of the opportunities for post-Treaty
settlement Mori as potential investment/development
partners.
Progressing papakinga development to meet need.
Making effective use of collaborative approaches to
deliver services, for example the councils Empowered
Communities Approach.

OVERVIEW
The Auckland Plan seeks to enable and support mana whenua
and mataawaka aspirations in recognising Te Tiriti o
Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and providing them with
opportunities to contribute to the future wellbeing of
Auckland. The highlights and targets in this chapter show how
Aucklands Mori identity is being reflected in decisionmaking, especially the co-governance and management of
natural resources. This is expected to be further reinforced as
the Tpuna Maunga Integrated Management Plan is completed
and begins implementation in 2016. There is better
coordination between the councils response to Treaty
settlement negotiations, mana whenua and the Crown.
Promoting a Mori identity within Tmaki Makaurau is also
being seen in the new Te Aranga design principles which can
help communities to embrace the culture that is uniquely and
distinctively Auckland, enhancing development and helping
achieve great buildings and places communities can enjoy.

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people

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 2.2


Establish reciprocal decision-making processes and
arrangements that promote shared governance over
matters of significance to iwi from 1 to 16 by 2040.

Measure

Number of co-governance arrangements.

Alignment

Auckland Council
LTP 2015-2025 Regional governance: 19 formalised
relationship arrangements between the council and
mana whenua by 2025

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR


TMAKI MAKAURAUS TPUNA MAUNGA
The Tpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains/volcanic cones) of
Tmaki Makaurau are some of the most significant cultural,
historical and geological landscapes in the region, contributing
to its unique identity. They are sacred to mana whenua as
taonga tuku iho (treasures handed down the generations).
Local communities also have a strong emotional connection
with, and draw a sense of identity from, the Tpuna Maunga.
Fourteen Auckland Tpuna Maunga were returned to mana
whenua as part of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi
collective settlement with the iwi/hapu of Auckland (the Ng
Mana Whenua o Tmaki Makaurau Collective Redress
Settlement Act). The Tpuna Maunga o Tmaki Makaurau
Authority is the co-governance entity that was established to
administer the Tpuna Maunga. Decisions made by the
Maunga Authority reflect the Tpuna Maunga values and the
mana whenua world view. Recently the Maunga Authority
resolved to prioritise pedestrian access, enjoyment and safety
on Maungawhau/Mt Eden and make the tihi (the summit) free
from motor vehicles. The Maunga Authority has 13 members,
six from mana whenua, six from the council and one from the
Crown (non-voting).
An Integrated Management Plan (IMP) is being prepared for
the Maunga Authoritys adoption by the end of June 2016.
The IMP will explore how the Tpuna Maunga are valued and
how to restore, protect and manage them in the future. The
Maunga Authoritys intention to prepare an IMP was publicly
notified in June 2015 and a second consultation phase will
occur in early 2016.

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Auckland Plan target (16 by 2040). In 2015 there are eight


co-management/co-governance arrangements (2010: one).
Tpuna Maunga o Tmaki Makaurau (with representatives
from 13 iwi/hapu), Ngti Whtua rkei Reserves Board,
Parakai Recreation Reserve Board, Waiomanu Pa Kainga
Reserve, Mutukaroa/Hamlins Hill, Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu
Island), Te Pukaki Tapu o Poutukeka Historic Reserve and
Pukekiwiriki Pa.

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGET 2.1


Increase the number of papakinga in the Auckland
region from three to 18 by 2040

Measure

Number of papakianga in Auckland

Alignment

Auckland Council
There is no specific LTP 2015-2025 Level of Service that
links to this target but the council has made provision
in the 10-year budget to provide funding to continue
supporting papakinga housing and self-sustainable
marae

DESIGN THINKING- TE ARANGA MORI DESIGN


PRINCIPLES
The Te Aranga Mori design principles are seven outcomeoriented principles founded on core Mori cultural values. The
principles are intended as a practical co-design resource that
can be applied to developments at any scale.
The Auckland Design Manual website hosts a growing library
of guidance and tools to support the application of the design
principles. The content is being developed in partnership with
Ng Mana Whenua o Tmaki Makarau and is also being
supported by members of Ng Aho, a network of professional
Mori designers.
Several significant infrastructure projects have provided the
opportunity to apply these design principles:

Auckland Plan target (18 by 2040). As at October 2015


there are five council-assisted papakinga in Auckland: The
Ngti Whtua rkei-led development at rkei, the Pkaki
Trust-led development at Mngere, Ngti Whtua o Kaipara
(various locations), Waimango at Orere Point and the
Waimahia development led by Tmaki Makaurau Community
Housing Limited - a joint venture between the Tmaki
Collective and Housing New Zealand. The council also gave
kinga (Mori housing) planning assistance to mataawaka
organisations.

Auckland Transport's Auckland Manukau Eastern


Transport Initiative has provided opportunities to engage
meaningfully with mana whenua. Through a co-design
engagement process, the Te Aranga principles were
applied and worked through to a point of appropriate
design resolution, particularly in relation to the Panmure
Railway Station precinct.
the Quay Street project included consultation with six
mana whenua groups and further demonstrated the value
in retaining and refining the principles.
the principles now begin to be more formally applied
through the City Rail Link project. As part of the mana
whenua engagement process, each iwi wrote cultural
values assessments, the majority of which incorporated
the application of the Te Aranga Mori Design Principles.

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IMPLEMENTATION
FRAMEWORK
The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK The Auckland Plan | Annual Implementation Update 2015

IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Implementing the Auckland Plan will require sustained
commitment and investment over many years. It is crucial
that the actions and funding are well aligned and co-ordinated,
with a clear long-term pathway for implementation. The
successful implementation of the plan will be dependent on:

Aligning and working with central government and


external partners. As illustrated in the outcome chapters,
a number of joint initiatives have been established this
year such as the Co-Design Lab for TSI and the Auckland
Transport Alignment Project.
Aligning within Council. Aligning the councils services
and activities so they collectively help deliver on the
Auckland Plan and have a sustainable financial strategy
that meets the ongoing funding needs.

Internal alignment within Auckland Council is facilitated


through the planning framework to ensure there is a clear line
of sight back up to the Auckland Plan. Each component of the
strategic framework will collectively help deliver on the seven
outcomes.

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Auckland Plan: the 30-year strategy to make Auckland the


worlds most liveable city.
Unitary Plan: provides the regulatory function to
implement the Auckland Plan.
Long- term Plan: provides the funding to deliver the
Auckland Plan. It is the 10-year budget for the council
which is reviewed every three years.
Local board plans: reflect the aspirations of the local
communities which are framed around the outcomes of
the Auckland Plan. It is the three-year plan that sets out
the priorities and projects each local board and its
community has identified for its area.
Strategies and policies: underpin the Auckland Plan and
provide more detail on how to achieve the outcomes of
the plan.
Place-based plans: help implement the directions and
outcomes of the Auckland Plan at a local level. They are
plans for specific geographic location which includes
marine spatial plans, centre plans and area plans.

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Karangahape Road
Ponsonby Road.

STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

The Auckland Plan sets the outcomes for Auckland and the
strategies and policies provide a greater level of detail on
specific actions and implementation responsibilities. These
documents provide further guidance and a means for
measuring performance against the overall delivery of the
Plan. In 2014/2015, the council adopted the following
strategies and policies:

The implementation of these plans is either through:

A fair, safe and healthy Auckland


- Commercial Sex Industry Policy
- Community Grants Policy
- Community Facilities Network Plan
- Psychoactive Substances Local Approved Products
Policy
- Provisional Local Alcohol Policy (subject to appeal)
- Significance and Engagement Policy.
A green Auckland
- Environmental Strategic Action Plan
A beautiful Auckland that is loved by its people
- Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan.

Area plans
The 21 area plans are based on the same geographic areas as
local boards. The plans provide a long-term vision for the local
area by:

Other strategies that are currently in development phase:

A green Auckland
- Natural Hazards Risk Management Action Plan
- National Policy Statement for Freshwater
Management Programme
- Regional Pest Management Plan.

PLACE-BASED PLANS
There are three types of place-based plans which take into
account local issues, challenges and opportunities to help
implement the Auckland Plan at a local level. No further
place-based plans will be developed until the adoption of the
Unitary Plan in 2016. The sequencing of these plans will likely
be informed by the spatial priority areas as well as
requirements from Panku Development Auckland.

Local centres. Local boards will make decision on


sequencing of implementation through the local board
plans and local board agreements.
Major centres or priority centres. The governing body
will make decisions on sequencing of implementation
through local board plans and the LTP. It is envisaged that
Panku Development Auckland will play a key role in their
delivery.

recognising the heritage, landscape, landmarks and natural


features of the area
identifying needs for infrastructure which includes
transport, three waters, social and cultural facilities and
public open space
identifying local business and employment opportunities.

Five area plans have been adopted so far, including three


during 2014/2015:

Devonport-Takapuna.
Pukekohe.
tara-Papatoetoe.

Marine Spatial Plan


A partnership between mana whenua, the council, Waikato
Regional Council, the Department of Conservation, Ministry
for Primary Industries and Hauraki Gulf Forum to produce Sea
Change Tai Timu Tai Pari (Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan).
It is anticipated that the plan will be adopted in 2016.

Centre plans

LOCAL BOARD PLANS

The centre plans are aimed at managing residential and


employment uses of land and also set out future planning
aspirations for site-specific areas. In 2014/2015, the council
has worked with local communities and completed the
following centre plans:

The 2014-2017 local board plans were adopted in October


2014. The plans take into account the outcomes of the
Auckland Plan and deliver the overall vision at the local level.
Alignment in the local board plans is greatest in relation to the
Auckland Plan outcome areas: a fair, safe and healthy
Auckland; a green Auckland and an Auckland of prosperity and
opportunity.

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Takapuna
Milford centre
Three Kings

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The implementation of the local board plans is through the


local board agreements where projects and initiatives will be
prioritised annually.

The Auckland Plan targets guided the development of level of


service statements to ensure greater alignment between the
LTP and the Auckland Plan through the councils service
delivery.
Other key decisions for this LTP included:

UNITARY PLAN
The Auckland Unitary Plan hearings process is on track for the
release of the councils decision within three years from public
notification (September 2016). Mediation and hearings in
respect of 30 topics have been completed, including the
Regional Policy Statement of the Proposed Auckland Unitary
Plan (with the exception of the location of the Rural Urban
Boundary), the Regional Coastal Plan and various other
regional and district plan topics.
A bill was introduced to Parliament to give the Auckland
Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel more flexibility and
help it meet its statutory deadline. These refinements
maintain the integrity of the panels work but will enable it to
meet the report back timetable by the end of July 2016. The
bill is expected to be passed by years end and the hearings on
individual site issues are expected to begin in January 2016.

LONG-TERM PLAN
The Long-term Plan (LTP) 2015-2025 is the first since the
adoption of the Auckland Plan in 2012. There was significant
focus on alignment with the Auckland Plan in the LTP
development.
The six transformational shifts of the Auckland Plan were used
as a prioritisation lens for funding, with particular focus in the
next three years on:

Move to outstanding public transport within one


network: provides an interim transport levy of $523
million which allows for an accelerated transport
programme for public transport.
Radically improve the quality of urban living: establishes
Panku Development Auckland Limited to facilitate urban
redevelopment that optimises and integrates good public
transport outcomes, efficient infrastructure and quality
public services and amenities.

The spatial priorities stated in Section D: Development


Strategy of the Auckland Plan were reviewed and revised as
part of the LTP to provide more targeted investment for
infrastructure which also supports the quality urban living
transformational shift.

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an average of 2.5 per cent rates increases in 2015/2016,


followed by a 3.2 per cent increase in 2016/2017 and 3.5
per cent increase for each of the remaining years
total capital expenditure of $18.7 billion and total
operating expenditure of $41.1 billion.

WHAT NEXT?
The Auckland Plan commits to a planned review every six
years. This will ensure that the plan is kept up-to-date
reflecting new information and continues to provide clear
guidance on addressing the challenges and new opportunities
for Auckland.
The six-yearly review timeframe is in line with good practice
within New Zealand and internationally.

SPATIAL PLANS

REVIEW TIMEFRAME

Melbourne

6 years

New York

5 years

Vancouver

10 years

London

5 years

Waikato

6 years

Western Bay of Plenty

5 years

Ongoing work around implementing the Auckland Plan will


inform this review.

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LIVEABILITY INDEX

HOW AUCKLAND COMPARES AGAINST OTHER


INTERNATIONAL CITIES

These indices have been developed to benchmark the attractiveness of


international cities as they compete for highly mobile skilled workers
and investment. As such, these measures of liveability are not
designed to measure the liveability of a city for its residents.

Aucklands liveability is currently most often measured using a


number of international indices which rank cities according to a range
of criteria.

Typically, these indices assess living conditions in hundreds of


international cities to compile an index that allows for the evaluation
and comparison of cities across the globe.
Auckland continues to rank highly in the following international
indices:

Criteria

Rank 1

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ECONOMIST
INTELLIGENCE
UNIT (EIU)
LIVEABILITY
RANKING

MONOCLE
QUALITY OF LIFE
SURVEY

MERCER
QUALITY OF
LIVING SURVEY

Stability,
infrastructure,
education,
healthcare and
environment

Safety,
connectivity,
climate, public
transport,
tolerance,
environment,
urban design,
business
conditions, proactive policy
developments and
medical care

Safety,
education,
hygiene, health
care, culture,
environment,
recreation,
politicaleconomic
stability and
public transport.

Melbourne

Tokyo

Vienna

Vienna

Vienna

Zrich

Vancouver

Berlin

Auckland

Toronto

Melbourne

Munich

Calgary
Adelaide

Sydney

Vancouver

Stockholm

Dsseldorf

Sydney

Vancouver

Frankfurt

Perth

Helsinki

Geneva

Auckland

Munich

Copenhagen

10

Helsinki
Zrich

Zrich
Copenhagen

Sydney

17

Auckland

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AUCKLAND PLAN TARGETS


Targets are used to measure progress against the 13 strategic directions and outcomes of the Plan. The following dashboard provides a
snapshot of progress made in the past year and the full analysis can be found in the Auckland Plan Targets: Monitoring Report 2015.

OUTCOME 1: A FAIR, SAFE AND HEALTHY AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 1
Create a strong, inclusive and equitable society that ensure
opportunity for all Aucklanders

17%

Strategic Direction 5
Promote individual and community wellbeing through participation
and excellence in recreation and sport

50%

33%

Strategic Direction 11
House all Aucklanders in secure, healthy homes they can afford

8%

17%

25%

25%

50%

25%

50%

OUTCOME 2: A GREEN AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 7
Acknowledge that nature and people are inseparable.

50%

10%

Strategic Direction 8
Contribute to tackling climate change and increasing energy
resilience.

40%

100%

OUTCOME 3: AN AUCKLAND OF PROSPERITY AND OPPORTUNITY


Strategic Direction 6
Develop an economy that delivers opportunity and prosperity for all
Aucklanders and New Zealand

20%

Strategic Direction 9
Keep rural Auckland productive, protected and environmentally
sound

40%

40%

50%

50%

OUTCOME 4: A WELL CONNECTED AND ACCESSIBLE AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 13
Create better connections and accessibility within Auckland, across
New Zealand and to the world

20%

20%

40%

20%

OUTCOME 5: A BEAUTIFUL AUCKLAND THAT IS LOVED BY ITS PEOPLE


Strategic Direction 4
Protect and conserve Auckland's historic heritage for the benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations

20%

40%

Strategic Direction 10
Creating a stunning city centre, with well connected quality towns,
villages and neighbourhoods

20%

20%

100%

OUTCOME 6: A CULTURALLY RICH AND CREATIVE AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 3
Integrate arts and culture into our everyday lives

75%

25%

OUTCOME 7: A MORI IDENTITY THAT IS AUCKLAND'S POINT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD


Strategic Direction 2
Enable Mori aspirations through recognition of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi and customary rights

50%

% with no available data or established baseline

% with no change or new data available this year

% tracking towards Auckland Plan target

% tracking away from Auckland Plan target

50%

AUCKLAND PLAN ACTIONS


Actions are used to help guide projects and programmes to deliver on the 13 strategic directions and outcomes of the Plan. The following
dashboard provides a snapshot of progress made in 2015.

OUTCOME 1: A FAIR, SAFE AND HEALTHY AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 1
Create a strong, inclusive and equitable society that ensures
opportunity for all Aucklanders
Strategic Direction 5
Promote individual and community wellbeing through participation
and excellence in recreation and sport

32%

37%

18%

2%

29%

82%

Strategic Direction 11
House all Aucklanders in secure, healthy homes they can afford

36%

36%

27%

OUTCOME 2: A GREEN AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 7
Acknowledge that nature and people are inseparable

32%

Strategic Direction 8
Contribute to tackling climate change and increasing energy
resilience

57%

5% 7%

47%

53%

OUTCOME 3: AN AUCKLAND OF PROSPERITY AND OPPORTUNITY


Strategic Direction 6
Develop an economy that delivers opportunity and prosperity for all
Aucklanders and New Zealand

30%

Strategic Direction 9
Keep rural Auckland productive, protected and environmentally
sound

10%

25%

35%

60%

33%

7%

OUTCOME 4: A WELL CONNECTED AND ACCESSIBLE AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 13
Create better connections and accessibility within Auckland, across
New Zealand and to the world

67%

33%

OUTCOME 5: A BEAUTIFUL AUCKLAND THAT IS LOVED BY ITS PEOPLE


Strategic Direction 4
Protect and conserve Auckland's historic heritage for the benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations

14%

Strategic Direction 10
Creating a stunning city centre, with well connected quality towns,
villages and neighbourhoods

43%

63%

21%

21%

25%

6% 6%

OUTCOME 6: A CULTURALLY RICH AND CREATIVE AUCKLAND


Strategic Direction 3
Integrate arts and culture into our everyday lives

74%

11%

16%

OUTCOME 7: A MORI IDENTITY THAT IS AUCKLAND'S POINT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD


Strategic Direction 2
Enable Mori aspirations through recognition of the Treaty of
Waitangi and customary rights

72%

% actions completed

% actions with elements at risk but are within acceptable limits and able to be managed

% actions on track

% actions at risk and require corrective action

20%

4%4%

REFERENCES
Further information can be found through following the links.

OUTCOME 2: A GREEN AUCKLAND

DEVELOPING AUCKLAND

Capacity for Growth Study


aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/reports/technic
alpublications/Pages/capacityforgrowthstudy.aspx
Future Urban Land Supply Strategy
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrategies/
Councilstrategies/Pages/futureurbanlandsupplystrategy.aspx
The Southern Initiative update, Auckland Council Regional
Strategy and Policy Committee, 6 August, 2015 (File No.:
CP2015/14736)
infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Open/2015/08/REG_201508
06_AGN_5833_AT_WEB.HTM
Housing Supply, Choice and Affordability: Trends, Economic
Drivers and Possible Policy Interventions, Auckland Development
Committee, 15 October 2015 (File No.: CP2015/21135).
infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Open/2015/10/AUC_201510
15_AGN_5981_AT.PDF

OUTCOME 3: AN AUCKLAND OF PROSPERITY AND OPPORTUNITY

OUTCOME 1: A FAIR, SAFE AND HEALTHY AUCKLAND

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Better Public Services


ssc.govt.nz/better-public-services
Thriving Communities Strategy
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrategies/
Councilstrategies/Pages/thrivingcommunities.aspx
Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/licencesregulations/alcohol/alcoholp
olicies/Pages/localalcoholpolicy.aspx#harm
Auckland Council Alcohol Control Local Bylaw
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/licencesregulations/Bylaws/Pag
es/alcoholcontrolbylaw.aspx
Auckland Homelessness Strategic Plan
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrategies/
Councilstrategies/Pages/homelessnessactionplan.aspx
Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrategies/
Councilstrategies/Pages/sportrecreationstrategicactionplan.aspx
Healthy Auckland Together
arphs.govt.nz/health-information/promoting-healthwellbeing/healthy-auckland-together
Sport New Zealand strategies
sportnz.org.nz/about-us/our-publications/ourstrategies/community-sport-strategy/
Injury prevention
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/communityfundin
gsupport/Pages/injuryprevention.aspx

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan


aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/environmentwaste/rubbishrecycling/
wastemanagementandminimisationplan/Pages/home.aspx
Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF)
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/communityfundin
gsupport/Pages/findagrant.aspx#281
Auckland Community Resource Recovery Network (ACoRRN)
acorrn.org.nz/
Keep Kauri Standing
kauridieback.co.nz
The Health of Aucklands Natural Environment in 2015
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/reports/Pages/s
tateofaucklandreportcardshome.aspx

Aucklands Business Events Plan


www.aucklandnz.com/images/uploads/page_images/Aucklands_B
usiness_Events_Plan_FINAL.pdf

OUTCOME 4: A WELL CONNECTED AND ACCESSIBLE AUCKLAND

Digital Auckland
www.nextspace.co.nz/case-studies/digital-auckland
Economic Development Strategy
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrat
egies/theaucklandplan/economicdevelopmentstrategy/Pages/hom
e.aspx
Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Action Plan
http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/pla
nsstrategies/Councilstrategies/Documents/parksopenspacesstrateg
icactionplan.pdf
Road Safety (Auckland Transport) Community Transport team
Evaluation report: https://at.govt.nz/media/1203238/communitytransport-2013_14-evaluation-report.pdf
Greenway projects
http://greenwaysproject.org.nz/

OUTCOME 5: A BEAUTIFUL AUCKLAND THAT IS LOVED BY ITS


PEOPLE

Auckland Design Manual


aucklanddesignmanual.co.nz/design-thinking/maori-design
Aotea Quarter Framework Consultation Summary
shapeauckland.co.nz/media/1412/aoteaframeworkconsultationsu
mmary.pdf

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OUTCOME 6: A CULTURALLY RICH AND CREATIVE AUCKLAND

Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan


www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/Arts/Pages/a
rtsculturestrategicactionplan.aspx
Creative New Zealand Auckland Report: New Zealanders and the
Arts: Attitudes, attendance and participation in Auckland in 2014
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/Arts/Documents/n
ewzealandersartsaucklandregionalreport2014.pdf
Creative New Zealand National Report: New Zealanders and the
Arts: Attitudes, Attendance and Participation in 2014
http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/development-andresources/research-and-reports/new-zealanders-and-the-arts2014
Auckland Arts Festival
2015.aaf.co.nz/

OUTCOME 7: A MORI IDENTITY THAT IS AUCKLANDS POINT OF


DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD

Tpuna Maunga o Tmaki Makaurau Authority


aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/representativesbodies/
maungaauthority/Pages/tupunamaunga.aspx

IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

Long-term Plan 2015-2025


www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrat
egies/longtermplan2015/Pages/home.aspx
Local board plans 2014-2017
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrat
egies/localboardplans/Pages/home.aspx
Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel
www.aupihp.govt.nz/

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