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Council member and meetings 
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE  
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL
 
HELD ON FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2006 AT 10:03AM 
PRESENT:  His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP  
  
Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
  
  
Doug 
Armstrong, QSO 
 
  
  
Leila 
Boyle 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy  Casey 
 
  
  
Christine 
Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John 
Hinchcliff, CNZM 
 
  
Deputy Mayor 
Dr Bruce   Hucker, QSO 
 
  
  
Linda 
Leighton 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Noelene 
Raffills 
 
  
  
Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
His Worship the Mayor moved: 
Councillor Christian seconded: 
That the apologies of Councillors Millar and Mulholland be accepted. 
CARRIED 
His Worship the Mayor moved: 
Councillor Christian seconded: 
That this meeting stand adjourned until 11.30am 
CARRIED 
The meeting reconvened at 11.30am 
PRESENT:  His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP  
  
Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
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Doug 
Armstrong, QSO 
 
  
  
Leila 
Boyle 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy  Casey 
 
  
  
Christine 
Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John 
Hinchcliff, CNZM 
 
  
Deputy Mayor 
Dr Bruce   Hucker, QSO 
 
  
  
Linda 
Leighton 
 
  
  
Toni 
Millar, JP 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
His Worship the Mayor moved: 
Deputy Mayor seconded: 
That the apologies of Councillors Mulholland and Raffills be accepted. 
CARRIED 
His Worship the Mayor moved: 
Councillor Christian seconded: 
That this meeting stand adjourned until 12.30pm 
CARRIED 
The meeting reconvened at 12.35pm 
PRESENT: Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
  
  
Doug 
Armstrong, QSO   
  
  
Leila 
Boyle 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy Casey 
 
  
  
Christine  Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John  Hinchcliff, CNZM  
  
Deputy Mayor  Dr Bruce  Hucker, QSO 
 
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Linda 
Leighton 
 
  
  
Toni 
Millar, JP 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Graeme 
Mulholland, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Noelene  Raffills 
 
  
  
Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Walsh seconded: 
That the apology of His Worship the Mayor be accepted. 
CARRIED 
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Walsh: 
That this meeting stand adjourned until 1.30pm. 
CARRIED 
The meeting reconvened at 1.34pm 
PRESENT:  His Worship the Mayor, Dick Hubbard, ONZM, JP  
  
Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
  
  
Doug 
Armstrong, QSO 
 
  
  
Leila 
Boyle 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy  Casey 
 
  
  
Christine 
Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John 
Hinchcliff, CNZM 
 
  
Deputy Mayor 
Dr Bruce   Hucker, QSO 
 
  
  
Toni 
Millar, JP 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Graeme 
Mulholland, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Noelene 
Raffills 
 
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Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
His Worship the Mayor moved: 
Deputy Mayor seconded 
That the apology of Councillor Leighton be accepted. 
CARRIED 
His Worship the Mayor moved: 
Deputy Mayor seconded 
That this meeting stand adjourned until 2.30pm. 
CARRIED 
The meeting reconvened at 2.36pm 
PRESENT: Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy Casey 
 
  
  
Christine  Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John  Hinchcliff, CNZM  
  
Deputy Mayor  Dr Bruce  Hucker, QSO 
 
  
  
Toni 
Millar, JP 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Graeme 
Mulholland, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Noelene  Raffills 
 
  
  
Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Milne seconded 
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That the apologies of His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Armstrong, Leighton and 
Boyle be accepted.
 
CARRIED 
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Milne seconded 
That this meeting stand adjourned until 3.00pm. 
CARRIED 
The meeting reconvened at 3.05pm 
PRESENT: Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy Casey 
 
  
  
Christine  Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John  Hinchcliff, CNZM  
  
Deputy Mayor  Dr Bruce  Hucker, QSO 
 
  
  
Toni 
Millar, JP 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Graeme 
Mulholland, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Noelene  Raffills 
 
  
  
Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Simpson seconded 
That the apologies of His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Armstrong, Leighton and 
Boyle be accepted.
 
CARRIED 
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Simpson seconded 
That this meeting stand adjourned until 3.20pm.
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CARRIED 
The meeting reconvened at 3.30pm 
PRESENT: Councillors: 
Neil 
Abel 
 
  
  
Dr. Cathy Casey 
 
  
  
Christine  Caughey 
 
  
  
Bill 
Christian, JP 
 
  
  
Glenda 
Fryer 
 
  
  
Dr John  Hinchcliff, CNZM  
  
Deputy Mayor  Dr Bruce  Hucker, QSO 
 
  
  
Toni 
Millar, JP 
 
  
  
Scott 
Milne, JP 
 
  
  
Graeme 
Mulholland, JP 
 
  
  
Richard 
Northey, ONZM 
 
  
  
Noelene  Raffills 
 
  
  
Penny 
Sefuiva 
 
  
  
Richard 
Simpson 
 
  
  
Faye 
Storer 
 
  
  
Vern 
Walsh, JP 
 
 
1.
 APOLOGIES  
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Christian seconded 
That the apologies of His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Armstrong, Leighton and 
Boyle be accepted.
 
CARRIED 
2.
 COMBINED COMMITTEES REPORT NO. 02/2006  
Councillor Walsh moved: 
Councillor Casey seconded: 
That the recommendations contained in the report of the Combined Committees No 
02/2006 be accepted and that officers be requested to prepare the final LTCCP in 
accordance with these recommendations ie:
 
1. Operating Expenditure Changes and Adjustments from Draft to Final Annual Plan 
2006/2007 
A. That additional operating expenditure requests totalling $2.1 million, fully 
offset by increased expected net interest income ($2.25 million) be approved, 
noting that this increases the planned 2006/2007 base operating surplus to 
$15.9 million, with the following amendments to the 10 year expenditure 
projections:
 
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i. Parnell Community Trust for 2006/2007 $40,000  
ii. South Town Hall $200,000  
iii. Small local improvements projects $150,000 
Increase budget (2006/2007 only)  
iv. Funding of second generation District Plan (2006/2007) $150,000  
v. Walking school bus programme $5,000  
vi. Waiheke Community Art Gallery operational $4,000 
Grant increase  
vii. Waiheke Community Theatre operational grants $4,000 
increase  
viii. Monte Cecilia Park archaeological work/testing $20,000  
ix. Confidential items $2,250,000  
x. The Town Hall Organ $3,000,000  
B. That it be noted the agreement to the two blue minute requests (regarding 
$200,000 for enforcement requirements and $150,000 second generation 
District Plan) would directly impact on the 2006/2007 base operating surplus 
of $350,000. This reduces the planned 2006/2007 base operating surplus to 
$15.5 million.
  
C. That officers be requested to report to the 2007/2008 Annual Plan Direction 
Setting meeting on future funding by Auckland City of the Auckland City 
War Memorial Museum and MOTAT by establishing a targeted rate in 
2007/2008. The targeted rate would not increase rates in 2007/2008, but 
transfer a like amount from the general rate.
  
D. That officers work with the Parnell Community Trust to recommend to the 
Community Development and Equity Committee the formalisation of a new 
relationships with the Auckland City Council and the Parnell Community 
Trust in the provision of broader community outcomes and:
 
i. That $40,000 (refer resolution A.(i) above) be budgeted in this financial 
year (2006/2007) to implement the delivery of agreed outcomes;  
ii. that the additional service provided will align with the Community 
Outcomes policy.  
E. That Councillor Simpson's amendment be considered favourably by the 
Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee as part of the 
report and item on Broadband at its August 2nd meeting, being:
 
"That $5 million be allocated for the establishment of a 'Task force on digital 
broadband and data' and support of a four year programme (to be called 
'Digital Auckland') commencing on September 1, 2006 to facilitate necessary 
procedures, partnerships and advocacy to realise the following:
 
i. By September 1 2010, establish access to affordable broadband for all 
Auckland City residents (ie. to remove the 'digital divide')  
ii. By September 1 2010, establish and promote the existence of an advanced 
multi-gigabit ethernet- a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - within a 
central Auckland City corridor (eg. along the CTC to connect high 
broadband users such as Universities, Hospital, Schools, Utilities, and 
Businesses).
  
iii. By 1 September 2010, establish web site portals enabling convenient public 
access to georeferenced digital information extensively describing the City, 
its services, its planning, and thematics portraying features such as related 
to air and water quality, consents, heritage, vegetation, rating, traffic etc.. 
This access is intended to provide a greater transparency of governance 
and empower Auckland City residents with information pertaining to the 
sustainability of decision outcomes in terms of impact on their own lives 
and interests. 
 
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iv. Through the process of delivering a), b), and c) above, this initiative will 
ensure new organisational efficiencies in processing applications for 
broadband and information, and develop policy to mandate improved 
broadband access and information gathering outcomes through developer 
contributions and other funding mechanisms."
  
2. Capital Expenditure 2006/2007 based on Option A 
A. That the deferrals of $38.1 million from the 2005/2006 year be added to the 
2006/2007 capital programme. 
B. That the increase in the 2006/2007 capital expenditure programme of $5.4 
million in the final Long-term council community plan be approved noting 
that this is a transfer across years and not additional expenditure.
 
3. South Town Hall Project 
That the South Town Hall project proceeds on the following basis: 
i. the South Town Hall site and the existing buildings (Queen Street character 
buildings and council administered portions of the Town Hall) be earmarked 
for the South Town Hall arts precinct concept. 
 
ii. the Property Enterprise Board or appropriate body be given responsibility for 
identifying and establishing opportunities for: 
a. commercial investment 
b. public good investment (funding to be sought, for example, from 
performing arts groups, the CBD targeted rate, and/or the Development 
with Vision budget) 
 
iii. the 2006/2007 to 2007/2008 budgets be increased from $150,000 to $350,000 of 
which $200,000 is in the first year and $150,000 in the second year. 
iv. the potential capital contribution is included in the Development with Vision 
envelope 
4. Youthtown Client Base, Benefit Of Auckland City Funding And Representation On 
Youthtown Board 
A. That the matter of the appropriate level (if any) of Auckland City funding and 
how it should be utilised by Youthtown be reported on once Youthtown has 
had the opportunity to advise how the funding will be utilised by them.
  
B. That Auckland City continues representation on the Youthtown board.  
5. Auckland Heritage Festival Funding 
That the funding for the Auckland Heritage Festival be reviewed annually 
immediately after the festival against officer prescribed key performance indicators.

6. Small Local Improvement Programmes (Slips) 
That the current level of Small Local Improvement Projects funding be increased 
by a total of $150,000 resulting in the following total sums:
 
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Community Board  Amount 
Avondale 
$400,000
Eastern Bays 
$400,000
Eden/Albert 
$450,000
Great Barrier 
$200,000
Hobson 
$450,000
Maungakiekie 
$400,000
Mt Roskill 
$400,000
Tamaki 
$400,000
Waiheke  
$250,000
Western Bays 
$400,000
7. Funding Of Second Generation District Plans 
A. That an additional sum of $150,000 be included in the 2006/2007 and $300,000 
in the 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 budgets for the establishment and 
support for a programme of works that will achieve the creation of a second 
generation District Plan (2gDP).
 
B. That the $200,000 available for the Isthmus review be committed to research 
and early consultation on the issues that must be addressed in the review, 
noting that this means requests for public plan changes will be held over and 
incorporated into the 2009 District Plan.
 
8. Commercial Centre Footpath Cleaning  
A. That the resolution of the Arts Culture and Recreation Committee to further 
investigate appropriate street cleaning methodologies and associated costs and 
funding options be undertaken, with a view to commencing a phased 
introduction of alternative services from the 2007/2008 financial year be 
endorsed.
  
B. That a further report detailing the proposed service levels along with a phased 
implementation programme and associated budget be reported back to the 
Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in October 2006.
  
C. That $200,000 be allocated for compliance monitoring and education around 
rubbish collections within the CBD and suburban centres.  
9. Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust Funding Request 
A. That the request by the Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust for a 
further grant of $180,000 towards the purchase price of the musical 
instrument collection from Mr and Mrs Whittaker be declined as the Trust 
has not been able to demonstrate the support for the museum in the form of 
other funds raised or user numbers.
  
B. That as the Trust has not been able to raise all the necessary funds to complete 
the purchase from Mr and Mrs Whittaker, that the Auckland City and 
Waiheke Community Board grants totalling $60,000 also be withdrawn and 
the funding agreement terminated.
  
C. That the site leased by the Waiheke Musical Museum Charitable Trust at 
Artworks be recommended for a community lease, and that this matter be 
referred to the Community Development and Equity Committee and Waiheke 
Community Board for consideration.

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10. Walking School Bus Programme
That an additional $5,000 per annum be allocated to the Road Safety programme 
for the walking school bus scheme.
 
11. Statement Of Proposal On Transferring Auckland City's Shares In Auckland 
International Airport Ltd To A Holding Company 
A. That the submissions that were received in respect of the holding company 
proposal be noted. 
B. That the establishment of a holding company for Auckland City's Auckland 
International Airport Ltd shareholding, together with other commercial 
shareholdings be agreed in principle, pending further investigation of 
implementation issues.
 
C. That officers report to the Finance and Corporate Business Committee in due 
course with an implementation plan for the establishment of a holding 
company for the airport shares.
 
12. Statement Of Proposal To Remove Pedestrian Mall Status From Parts Of Queen 
Elizabeth Square 
A. That the submissions received in respect of the proposal to remove pedestrian 
mall status from underground-parts of Queen Elizabeth Square be noted. 
B. That the pedestrian mall status for underground-parts of Queen Elizabeth 
Square be adopted for the final Long-term council community plan 2006-
2016.
 
13. Auckland City Environments - Fees And Charges  
A. That in order to achieve full cost recovery and ensure service levels are 
maintained and improved: 
i. environmental health fees be increased by 10 percent  
ii. Land Information Memoranda fees be increased by 5 percent 
iii. applications for variations and extensions to subdivisions consents be 
increased in line with those for land use consents, and  
iv. building consent and inspection fees be adjusted in accordance with the 
schedule attached as Appendix One to the Group Manager Auckland 
City Environments' report dated 8 June 2006, with all increases being 
effective from 1 July 2006. 
 
B. That a review be undertaken of the Auckland City Council environmental 
health fees in comparison with other councils and the service provided and 
reported to the Planning and Regulatory Committee for forwarding to the 
Annual Plan Direction Setting meeting in October 2006.
 
14. Isthmus Water and Sanitary Services Assessment (Wassa) 
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A. That following the assessment of water and sanitary services on the Auckland 
City Isthmus as required by the Local Government Act 2002 that there be no 
change to the existing policies, and role of Council, for managing water, 
wastewater, stormwater, public conveniences and cemeteries on the Auckland 
Isthmus.
  
B. That scenario 4b for stormwater services, involving the provision of increased 
public infrastructure investment based on increased development 
contributions from $3.1m per annum to an estimated $8.6m per annum, be 
adopted.
  
C. That within the development contributions policy for stormwater, a rebate 
policy allowing a $1,000 rebate for the use of rainwater tanks that provide for 
non potable water reuse within a development be confirmed.
  
D. That the project "Improving water quality through stormwater works" of $18 
million be approved in addition to scenario 4b for stormwater.  
E. That the committee informs Metrowater that it wishes them to implement 
Drainage Strategic Review scenario 3.5 in its capital expenditure programme, 
but agrees that Metrowater may plan for Scenario 4 if it can do so and still 
meet the key performance indicators in its Statement of Intent.
  
F. That the water and sanitary services assessment be used as the basis of 
drainage network consent applications to the Auckland Regional Council.  
G. That Watercare Services Ltd be requested to complete a regional wastewater 
strategy to determine future treatment plant requirements and service area, 
interceptor routes and sizes and wet weather overflow mitigation options, 
together with consents by June 2012. 
 
15. Consultation And Hearings Process For The Draft Long-Term Council Community 
Plan 2006-2016 
That following consideration of both written and oral submissions on the draft 
Long-term plan 2006-2016 council believes due consideration has been given to the 
various requests over the deliberation period, accordingly:
 
A. That the schedule of reports requested for consideration by committees 
contained within Appendix B of the report by the Committee manager dated 9 
June 2006 be confirmed.
 
B. That the schedule of individual submitter responses to the draft Long-term 
council community plan 2006-2016 be adopted. 
C. That the Chief executive be requested to provide an estimate of the cost of the 
Long-term council community plan process and suggestions on how the costs 
can be reduced in the future (including officers time).
 
D. That Auckland City Council join the inter-council working party on 
genetically modified organisms. 
E. That the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and the Community Theatre 
operational grants be restored to $10,000 per annum. 
F. That a councillor be appointed as a "children's advocate" and a report be 
provided to the Community Development and Equity Committee for 
forwarding to council regarding the appointment of a children's advocate. (ref 
row 13)
 
G. That the voluntary, community and philanthropic sectors be added to the 
partnerships outlined in page 16 of the draft Long-term plan to recognise the 
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value of partnerships with tertiary institutions in the research outlined in page 
18. (ref row 44)
 
H. That the Long-term council community plan specifically include advocacy for 
the reopening of the Tamaki Station and the Onehunga branch line as soon as 
practicable. (ref row 68)
 
I. That $20,000 be included in the Long-term council community plan to 
continue the archaeological work/testing on Monte Cecilia park. (ref row 73) 
J. That the number of third sector housing providers and the number of housing 
units they provide be added as a performance indicator for affordable 
housing. (ref row 78)
 
K. That the Schedule of Amendments for Combined Committees as Appendix C, 
attached to the Committee Manager's report dated 9 June 2006, be amended 
as follows:
 
i. Delete rows 1 to 7, 9, 10 to 11, 14 to 23, 25 to 30, 32 to 36, 38 to 39, 41 to 
43, 48 to 51, 54 to 59, 61 to 67, 70, 72, 74 to 76, and 79 to 83. 
ii. That the following rows be added to the Reports to Committees 
schedule: 
Row  Topic 
Detail 
Committee 
12 
Cess pit and 
That a report on service levels be  Works and Services 
drainage 
provided. 
Committee 
cleaning 
34 
Long-term 
That council consider whether, 
Finance and 
council 
and in what form, the 
Corporate Business 
community 
partnership for quality principles  Committee 
plan 
of interdependence, 
independence, quality, openness, 
involvement and influence should 
appear in the LTCCP or another 
council policy document.
 
37 
Mission Bay 
That the Mission Bay business 
Economic 
Mainstreet 
area be considered as a 
Development and 
mainstreet. 
Sustainable Business 
Committee
 
40 
Options for 
That Council rates, account and 
Finance and 
payment of 
fines be able to be paid at NZ 
Corporate Business 
rates, fines, 
Post Shops with the transaction 
Committee 
etc 
costs being added to the payment. 
45 
Policing 
That council should advocate to 
Economic 
central government for increased  Development and 
policing.
 
Sustainable Business 
Committee and 
Public Safety & 
Community Order 
Committee
 
77 
Zero 
That additional funding for "zero  Public Safety & 
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Tolerance 
tolerance" graffiti programme be  Community Order 
Graffiti 
added to the Annual Plan. 
Committee 
programme 
16. Delivering The Long-Term Vision - New Projects For Inclusion In The Long-Term 
Council Community Plan (Ltccp) 2006-2016 
A. That the following minor wording changes (in italic) to the world leader and 
world class sections of the long-term vision for inclusion in the final Long-
term council community plan 2006-2016 be endorsed and adopted.
 
Global city 
 Auckland is a youthful, cosmopolitan, safe and equitable global city; a 
great place to live, welcoming of new migrants and businesses. Our 
diverse communities, and our pioneer and distinct Pacific heritage, give 
us a special identity in the world. Auckland's vitality and our special 
identity stimulates social, cultural, and business opportunities.
  
Lifestyle 
 Every Aucklander can enjoy the benefits and lifestyle opportunities 
provided by our location and feels safe throughout the city 
B. That the full list of projects be noted for possible inclusion in the final Long-
term council community plan 2006-2016 (at Appendix 2 of the Senior advisor 
strategy development's report dated 15 June 2006), which has been prioritised 
within a strategic framework with consideration of:
 
 Council priorities (as expressed in council decisions to date)  
 Strategic alignment  
 Internal review  
 Feedback from research and submissions  
 Time-bound opportunities  
 Cost implications (impact on rates)  
C.  That the following projects from the prioritised list be selected for inclusion 
in the final Long-term council community plan 2006-2016, namely: 
Project costs 
Gross 
Net 
($m) 
($m) 
1. AMETI 
800.0 
100.0 
2. Stormwater: Flood Risk 
44.0 
0.0 
3. Stormwater: Water quality 
18.0 
18.0 
4. Footpaths I (large) 
83.0 
83.0 
6. Swimming pools 
20.4 
14.6 
A.
 Gulf Islands I - to include:  
11.7 
10.0 
 construction of all-tide access wharves at Motuihe, 
Motutapu and Browns Islands  
 Great Barrier projects - eg: acceleration of new seal, 
Claris airfield passenger terminal, walking tracks.  
 Waiheke projects - eg: road upgrades and new seal; 
new footpaths; protection works for The Strand, 
Onetangi and The Esplanade, Blackpool
  
8. Safer land 
5.1 
5.1 
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9. Recycling including green waste 
27.0 
27.0 
10. Promoting diversity (opex) 
13.5 
13.5 
11. Wynyard point infrastructure 
338.0 
93.0 
12. Development with vision 
425.0 
160.0 
13. Restoring Pah Homestead 
5.0 
5.0 
14. Aotea Square improvements 
6.2 
6.2 
15. Colonnade / canopy 
18.0 
18.0 
16. International facilities 
100.0 
100.0 
17. Westhaven Marina: public spaces 
20.0 
15.0 
18. Improving access to waterfront 
56.1 
42.6 
19. Community facilities (capex) 
20.0 
15.0 
20. Additional transport projects  
208.2 
89.6 
21. School transport safety 
9.6 
9.6 
22. Tamaki Edge 
30.0 
30.0 
23. Local centres (opex) 
0.9 
0.9 
24. Arts agenda 
1.8 
1.8 
25. Learning quarter (opex) 
0.9 
0.9 
26. Economic growth 
5.1 
5.1 
27. Zoo projects 
7.5 
5.5 
28. Events programme 
7.5 
7.5 
29. Library collections 
1.5 
1.5 
30. Otahuhu Library  
11.0 
11.0 
31. Local centres (capex) 
16.0 
13.0 
Totals 
2311.0  A.
4 
D. That the Chairman of Combined Committees and the General manager 
finance be delegated authority to sign-off the final Long-term council 
community plan text recording the decisions made under recommendation  
above, with council approval to occur at the Council meeting scheduled for 29 
June 2006.
  
E. That the proposed strategic milestones be endorsed for each of the relevant 
new projects adopted in recommendation C above for inclusion in the final 
Long-term council community plan which are listed in Appendix 4 of the 
Senior advisor strategic development's report dated 15 June 2006.
  
F. That officer's report to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the 
budget needs for provision of park and rides associated with rail stations and 
that the committee use the information obtained to prioritize expenditure 
within the transport capital expenditure envelopes.
  
17. Mainstreets Rates 2006/2007 
A. That the following Mainstreet budgets be approved for the 2006/2007 
financial year, and included in the long-term council community plan for 
2006-2016:
 
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Mainstreet Programme  2006/07 Budgets (excl GST)
Avondale 
$88,000.00 
Blockhouse Bay 
$33,275.00 
Eden Valley 
$67,500.00 
Ellerslie 
$67,850.00 
Glen Innes 
$128,840.80 
Heart of the City 
$2,603,910.00 
Karangahape Road 
$225,500.00 
Mt Eden 
$63,525.00 
Newmarket 
$785,000.00 
Onehunga 
$324,000.00 
Otahuhu 
$330,000.00 
Panmure 
$275,000.00 
Parnell 
$243,650.00 
Ponsonby 
$200,000.00 
Remuera 
$177,000.00 
Rosebank 
$150,000.00 
St Heliers 
$99,000.00 
Total 
$5,862,050.80 
B. That the boundaries of all Mainstreet programmes remain the same as those 
for the 2005/2006 financial year (refer to Appendix 1 of the Mainstreet 
programme co-ordinator's report dated 29 May 2006 for boundary maps). 
 
18. Options for Auckland City's Extended Rates Rebate Scheme For 2006/2007 
A. That Auckland City pursue any remaining avenues for having Metrowater's 
water and wastewater charges included in the central government's rates 
rebate scheme from July 2006.
  
B. That Auckland City's extended rates rebate scheme (ERRS) for 2006/2007 will 
be based on the parameters for the updated Department of Internal Affairs 
rates rebate scheme from 1 July 2006, but the parameters of the extended 
rates rebate scheme (ERRS) be modified to include: 

 Metrowater's water and wastewater charges, and  
 rural residences.  
C. That it be noted that the extended rates rebate scheme for 2006/2007 could 
exceed the $850,000 budget  
D. That Auckland City's extended rates rebate scheme (ERRS) will no longer 
accept backdated rates rebate applications from 1 July 2006, as the 
Department of Internal Affairs will no longer process backdated rebate 
applications from previous years.
  
19. Rates Issues 
A.  That it be noted that: 
i. the higher property values provided by the 2005 citywide revaluation 
will not increase rate revenue but will distribute rates between 
ratepayers differently 
 
ii. growth in the rating base over 2005/2006 (from new properties and 
improvements to existing properties) will increase the rates revenue in 
2006/2007
  
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iii. the due dates for Auckland City's rate instalments in 2006/2007 will be 
brought forward by one month and rate instalments be moved to a four 
instalment pattern from 2006/2007 (that is, to 21 August, 20 November, 
20 February and 21 May), as resolved at the Annual Plan Direction 
Setting meeting in November 2005
  
iv. officers investigate and report to the Annual Plan Direction Setting 
meeting possible changes to rating policy for rural and/or farmland in 
Auckland city, for implementation at a later date
  
v. the various rates-related policy statements will be amended for the final 
Long-term council community plan to reflect all the decisions made at 
this Combined Committee meeting.
  
B.  That the $95 uniform annual general charge in the general rate (the UAGC) 
be retained for 2006/2007.  
C.  That the next step of the general rate differential strategy be applied in 
2006/2007. 
D.  That the CBD targeted rate for the CBD non-residential group be increased 
to match the group's reduction in the general rate, as a result of Auckland 
City implementing the next step of its long-term differential strategy for the 
general rate; the targeted rate will be assessed on annual value and will 
generate revenue of $6.1 million (GST exclusive) for 2006/2007.
 
E.  That the CBD targeted rate to apply to CBD residential ratepayers continue 
to be applied as a fixed charge of $52 (including GST) per residential unit for 
2006/2007. 
 
F.  That the five rate remission and postponement policies for 2005/2006 
(remission of rate penalties; remission of rates on car parks; remission of rates 
on Rural 3 properties; remission of rates in miscellaneous circumstances; and 
postponement of rates payments) are unchanged and will apply again for 
2006/2007.
 
G.  That Auckland City's discount rate for early payment of rates for 2006/2007 
be set at 2.15 per cent; this will be applied to 2006/2007 rates paid in full by 
the first rate instalment date [a discount rate of 2.15 per cent is equivalent to a 
8.55 per cent return to the ratepayers (before tax)].
 
H.  That the general rate for 2006/2007 be increased by 3.3 per cent to meet 
Auckland City's budget requirements, and to adjust for inflation for 
2006/2007.
  
I.  That the city-wide targeted rate for refuse collection be increased to $163 per 
service for 2006/2007 to cover the increases for the waste minimisation 
initiatives and the additional cost increases identified for 2004/2005, 2005/2006 
and 2006/2007 and officers compile a report to the Annual Plan Direction 
Setting meeting on more sophisticated refuse charging more closely related to 
the actual waste generated for each particular property.
  
J. That the CBD targeted rate be extended by a further two years before 
reducing to a residual amount from 2016/2017 onwards to fund the marginal 
depreciation and operational expenditure (associated with the higher asset 
base and amenity associated with the CBD Into the Future
 strategy).  
K. That the four targeted rates for transport, open spaces and volcanic cones; 
community development and housing; and heritage and urban design, be 
increased by 3.3 per cent for 2006/2007, to adjust for inflation expected in 
2006/2007. 
 
L. That the coverage and level of its targeted rates for refuse collection, 
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transport, open spaces and volcanic cones; community development and 
housing; and heritage and urban design, be increased further to fund the 
additional projects adopted at this meeting for the final Long-term council 
community plan, to accelerate Auckland City's progress towards achieving its 
long-term vision. The actual increases required will depend on which 
additional projects the Council adopts at the meeting. 
 
M. That Auckland City establish a new city development targeted rate, to fund 
those additional projects adopted in the final Long-term council community 
plan, that can not be covered by the existing targeted rates.
  
N. That the policy on rate remission and postponement for Maori freehold land 
that was included in the draft 2006-2016 Long-term council community plan 
be adopted, while consultation with the city's three iwi groups continues over 
2006.
  
20. Policy on Partnerships with the Private Sector 
That the policy on partnerships with the private sector be adopted for the final 
Long-term council community plan 2006-2016.
 
21. Policy on Significance 
That the policy on significance be adopted for the final Long-term council 
community plan 2006-2016.
 
22. Treasury Management Policy 
That the draft Treasury Management Policy incorporating the liability management 
and investment policies be adopted in the Long-term council community plan 2006-
2016.
 
23. Revenue and Financing Policy for Auckland City's 2006-2016 LTCCP 
That the revenue and financing policy be adopted for inclusion in the council's 
Long-term council community plan for 2006 - 2016.
 
24. Development Contributions Policy: Submissions and Policy for Adoption (With 
Options) 
A. That the development contributions policy (subject to any amendments from 
recommendations B, C and D) which provides for development contributions 
across the whole isthmus (including the central area) on residential and non-
residential development, and which covers community amenities, parks-
community, parks-reserves, stormwater and transport, be adopted by council 
effective from July 2006.
 
B. That the policy adopted be deemed to include the changes necessary to give 
effect to the adoption of the project "Carrying out stormwater works to cater 
for growth and reduce flood risks" (as set out in section 12 of the development 
contributions policy, and in particular the corresponding higher per 
household unit equivalent (HUE) charges).
 
C. That the policy adopted be deemed to include the changes necessary to give 
effect to the adoption of the project "Wynyard Point" (as set out in section 12 
of the development contributions policy, and in particular the corresponding 
higher per household unit equivalent (HUE) charges).

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D. That delegated authority be granted to the Chairman, Finance and Corporate 
Business Committee and the General manager finance to make any 
amendments to the policy arising from this meeting (including consequential 
amendments needed as a result of other decisions).
 
E. That the committee notes the changes that have been made to the policy 
following public submissions. 
F. That work continue with urgency on a development contributions policy for 
open space for the central area with the aim of applying the policy as soon as 
practicable.
  
25. Peter Blake Memorial - Te Papa And Nz National Maritime Museum 
A. That council considers that the revised tribute to Sir Peter Blake in the NZ 
National Maritime Museum (as presented in May 2006) in the form of a 
permanent display including an exhibition celebrating the life of Sir Peter 
Blake, is appropriate for his significant contribution to the city and his world 
class maritime achievement.
  
B. That council notes the total estimated cost will be up to $8 million, and would 
provide a substantial enhancement to the NZ National Maritime Museum, 
with 75 per cent of the cost being funded by sources other than the Council, 
noting that the proposal is endorsed by the Blake family. 
 
C. That the external exhibition building be referred to the Urban Design Panel 
for comment.  
D. That a conditional funding agreement (the final terms and conditions of which 
are to be approved by the Chair of the Arts, Culture and Recreation 
Committee and the General Manager, Arts Community and Recreation) be 
prepared between Auckland City and the New Zealand National Maritime 
Museum and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa recording that a 
contribution of up to $2 million plus GST be made to the museum 
enhancement, and to include as a minimum the following conditions:
 
i. no further funds, either capital or ongoing operational expenses, would 
be payable by Auckland City for support of this tribute.  
ii. details of funding raised from all other sources and the overall total cost 
to complete the project would be reported to and approved by Auckland 
City Council before Auckland City would contribute to the proposal.
  
iii. that Auckland City Council's contribution will be appropriately 
acknowledged and that all endeavours be taken to make the admission 
price as inexpensive as possible for Auckland city residents as 
contributors, including consideration of a minimum of two free entry 
days, and further that the National Maritime Museum actively promote 
a concession fee for Auckland city residents.
  
iv. That the memorial is acknowledged as a national asset gifted to the 
Auckland region.  
v. that in recognising that the memorial is a national asset gifted to the 
Auckland region, that NZ National Maritime Museum and Museum of 
New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa actively seek financial contributions 
towards the project from the other territorial local authorities in the 
Auckland region.
  
vi. that Auckland City acknowledges the Development Agreement between 
the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the NZ National 
Maritime Museum dated 18 May 2006.
  
E.  That resolutions A to E only be moved into the open section of the meeting 
and that the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation 
Committee be authorised to make any statements.

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26. Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust - Update and Funding Request 
A. That the earlier council decision (28 August 2003) to support the 
redevelopment of the Auckland Town Hall organ be reconfirmed including 
the conditional grant of $1,000,000 and that this amount be provided for in 
council's budgets for 2006/2007 and future years.
  
B. That an additional conditional grant to the Town Hall Organ Trust of up to 
$1.75 million (the timing of which is to be confirmed) towards the 
redevelopment of the Auckland Town Hall organ be approved.
  
C. That a further grant of up to $250,000 be approved in 2006/2007 and made 
available to the Town Hall Organ Trust to use to cover the cost of the 
preliminary design work, legal fees, marking and administrative work that 
needs to be undertaken prior to redevelopment commencing.
  
D. That the Funding Agreement between the Town Hall Organ Trust and 
Auckland City be varied to reflect the additional grants and to incorporate 
such other items and matters necessary to achieve the redevelopment of the 
organ, while protecting the interests of Auckland City, recognising the large 
level of financial contribution being made by Auckland City and the large 
amount of fundraising that remains to be undertaken. The final terms and 
conditions of the varied Funding Agreement are subject to approval by the 
Chairman of Finance and Corporate Business Committee and the General 
Manager Finance.
  
E. That the request by the Town Hall Organ Trust for council to execute the 
Deed of Gift transferring ownership of the Town Hall organ to the Trust be 
declined. 
 
F. That council officers report back to the appropriate committee of council to 
provide a progress report on fundraising activities and the outcome of the 
negotiations with the tenderers so that Auckland City can determine whether 
to continue supporting the project in its current form.
  
G. That the Trust be requested to hold a free event on completion of the 
refurbishment of the Town Hall organ.  
H. That resolutions A to H only be moved to the open section of the agenda, with 
the officer's report remaining in the confidential section.  
CARRIED 
3.
 EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL 
INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987  
Deputy Mayor moved: 
Councillor Walsh seconded: 
That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. 
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the 
reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds 
under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 
for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
 
Item  General subject of each matter to be 
Reason for passing  Ground(s) under 
No. 
considered 
this resolution in 
section 48(1) for the 
relation to each 
passing of this 
matter 
resolution 
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C1(i)  Combined Committees Report No. 
Good Reason to 
Section 48(1)(a) 
C2/2006 - New Zealand National 
withhold exists 
Maritime Museum 
under section 7 
C1
Combined Committees Report No. 
Good Reason to 
Section 48(1)(a) 
(ii) 
C2/2006 - Auckland Town Hall Organ  withhold exists 
Trust - Update And Funding Request.
  under section 7 
C1
Combined Committees Report No. 
Good Reason to 
Section 48(1)(a) 
(iii) 
C2/2006 - Auckland Philharmonia 
withhold exists 
Orchestra Funding Requirements 
under section 7 
2006/2007 And 2007/2008 
C1
Combined Committees Report No. 
Good Reason to 
Section 48(1)(a) 
(iv) 
C2/2006 - Harbour Festival 
withhold exists 
Evaluation 
under section 7 
C1
Combined Committees Report No. 
Good Reason to 
Section 48(1)(a) 
(v) 
C2/2006 - Metrowater Statement Of 
withhold exists 
Intent 
under section 7 
 This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official 
Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by 
section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or 
relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:
 
Item  Reason to withhold information under section 7 
  
No. 
C1(i)  To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or 
[Section 7
disadvantage, commercial activities. 
(2)(h)] 
To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or 
[Section 7
disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial 
(2)(i)] 
negotiations). 
C1(ii)  To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or 
[Section 7
disadvantage, commercial activities. 
(2)(h)] 
To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or 
[Section 7
disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial 
(2)(i)] 
negotiations). 
C1
To enable the Council to carry out, without prejudice or 
[Section 7
(iii). 
disadvantage, commercial activities. 
(2)(h)] 
C1
To protect information where the making available of the 
[Section 7
(iv) 
information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the 
(2)(b)(ii)] 
commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject 
of the information.
 
C1(v)  To enable the Council to carry on, without prejudice or 
[Section 7
disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial 
(2)(i)] 
negotiations). 
To protect information where the making available of the 
[Section 7
information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the 
(2)(b)(ii)] 
commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject 
of the information.
 
CARRIED 
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There being no further business His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 3.35pm
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