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	Shape Auckland Update


	Welcome to the September 2016 Shape Auckland update

	Are you ready to vote? The local government elections begin on Friday 16 September. Also, this month you can give feedback on the Essentially Waiheke, Community Strategic Framework and consultation on two draft Greenways Network Plans are open now. So read on, get involved and have your say! In the meantime if you have any queries, please contact us at: consultation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Regards The Engagement Team

Elections 2016 Update

The 'Love Bus' has arrived

The Love Bus - Kombi Van, Engagement Vehicle

Have you seen the Love Bus? The classic kombi camper has had an amazing makeover and is on the road to support awareness and engage Aucklanders on how, when and why to vote in Auckland’s upcoming local elections.

If you see the Love Bus come and say hello to the Elections Team, who will be talking to the public about how to vote. You can also follow the team on their new Facebook page and Instagram page. Search our hashtags #LoveAuckland and #VoteAKL to keep up to date with the 2016 Auckland Council elections.

Aucklanders will be gearing up to vote with voting papers mailed to all registered voters from 16 September, and voting taking place from that date until midday on 8 October 2016.

Essentially Waiheke

Community Strategic Framework consultation now open

The Waiheke Local Board are seeking feedback on the draft ‘Essentially Waiheke, Community Strategic Framework’ document which has been created to help inform decision-making on matters affecting the Island and its Community.

The framework discusses topics including:

the Waiheke character
the Waiheke vision
principles and focus areas for the environment, community, economy and infrastructure services, and
the relevance and importance of recommended strategic actions

The Waiheke Local Board will use the feedback to help define the final document which will be used as a guiding document for development for Waiheke.

To obtain a copy of the 'Essentially Waiheke, Community Strategic Framework' document and to provide feedback on the online form please visit Shape Auckland. Printed copies will also be available at the Waiheke Library, upon request or downloaded from the Waiheke Local Board page on the Auckland Council website.

Feedback closes on Wednesday 7 September 2016.

Kumeu, Huapai, Waimauku, Riverhead Draft Greenways Network Plan

Consultation now open

The Rodney Local Board is seeking feedback from residents, business owners and other interested parties, on the draft Greenways Network Plan for Kumeu, Huapai, Waimauku and Riverhead.

Greenways connections are a corridor of open space that is managed for environmental and recreational benefits. They link people to places (ecological sites, parks, beaches, significant site, schools, community facilities and town centres).

Feedback opens on Monday 5 September until Friday 30 September 2016.

Pohutukawa Coast Trails Plan

Consultation now open

The Franklin Local Board – in partnership with the Pohutukawa Coast Trails Steering Group - is developing the Pohutukawa Coast Trails Plan to complement other plans being developed and delivered across Auckland.

The Franklin Local Board has made it a priority to plan a network of trails across the local board area and has chosen Beachlands/Maraetai first for the project.

The area has potential to add to the trails for walking, cycling and horse-riding already in existence, with the possibility to link further west to Whitford and south to Clevedon in the future.

The group is now keen to get wider community views and is holding two drop-in sessions where people can view maps of the proposed network connections and give their feedback.

Two drop-in sessions will be held on Sunday 11 September:

- Beachlands Memorial Hall, 49 Wakelin Road (10am to 12 noon).

- Rowan Muir Centre, 211 Maraetai Drive (1pm to 3pm).

Feedback opens on Monday 5 September until Friday 30 September 2016.


	Update on Huia erosion

	Following extensive consultation involving the local community, iwi, coastal engineers and council representatives, the Waitākere Ranges Local Board has approved Option 4 to reduce erosion on the Huia Domain and foreshore. The plan that was collectively developed and approved by the local board at their 14 July business meeting includes: maintaining the current seawall and rock revetment to protect Huia Domain transferring sand that has accumulated within the intertidal area of Huia Bay, back to the area immediately adjacent to the existing seawall, and retaining it with two rock groynes restoring an area of dry high-tide beach to provide a better storm buffer for the domain while improving pedestrian access and recreation potential repairing the boat ramp and raising the crest of the seawall by the eastern car park Read more at the Huia Domain and foreshore decision


	Another update

	Housing for Older People

	Between 1 June 2016 and 1 July 2016, the council undertook public consultation, on the Housing for Older People Partnering Policy. The proposal enables the council to partner with a third-party Community Housing Provider (CHP). A summary, consideration of the feedback and the recommendations can be found under Item 11 of the link below. Governing Body - open agenda 28 July - infocouncil At the 28 July 2016 meeting, the Governing Body considered the feedback and decided that the council will enter into a partnership with a CHP to manage and develop it’s Housing for the Older People portfolio. Panuku Development Auckland sought approval at the 25 August 2016 Governing Body meeting to implement the partnering agreement. The minutes and decision are available - see item 11.