Drury-Opāheke structure planning Draft land use plan 2018

Engagement summary 2018

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Table of Contents

Executive summary ............................................................................................................. 3

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3

2 Engagement events and activities ................................................................................. 6

3 Feedback received ........................................................................................................ 8

4 Appendices ................................................................................................................. 17

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Executive summary

As part of the Drury-Opāheke structure planning process, a period of public

engagement was held between 10 September and 10 October 2018. This report

summarises the contents of feedback received in relation to the Drury-Opāheke draft

land use plan 2018. A separate report has been prepared for the Pukekohe-Paerata

structure plan area.

1 Introduction

1.1 Structure planning

The Auckland Unitary Plan identifies land around Pukekohe-Paerata and Drury-

Opāheke as areas for future urban development (Future Urban Zone). To guide this

future urban development the council started the structure planning process for

these areas in 2017. Structure planning:

• identifies opportunities and constraints relating to the land including: infrastructure, heritage, natural values and natural hazards

• addresses the potential effects of urbanisation in the structure plan areas

• identifies suitable urban land uses

• does not rezone land but will guide future plan change processes to rezone future urban zoned land into urban zones.

The first phase of public engagement for the southern structure planning was

undertaken in September - October 2017. Since then the council has done further

work on potential future land uses for Drury-Opāheke.

This included identifying potential residential areas, centres and industrial land as

shown on the Drury-Opāheke draft land use plan 2018. The approximate number of

potential new neighbourhood and suburban parks required, and flood hazard areas

were also identified.

A second phase of public engagement was undertaken 10 September – 10 October

2018 on the Drury-Opāheke draft land use plan 2018. This provided an opportunity

for people to provide feedback.

This report is a summary of the 2018 engagement and the feedback received on the

Drury-Opāheke draft land use plan 2018. A separate report has been prepared for

the Pukekohe-Paerata structure plan area.

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1.2 Transport planning

Transport plays an important role in enabling future urban development across

Auckland, including that in the southern structure plan areas. In late 2018 high-level

transport network option were released by Te Tupu Ngātahi (the Supporting Growth

Alliance). Te Tupu Ngātahi is a collaboration between the NZ Transport Agency and

Auckland Transport to carry out the planning for urban growth, and is now reviewing

and assessing the preferred network options.

This second phase of engagement for the southern structure planning areas was

held in conjunction with Te Tupu Ngātahi engagement on transport.1 This

collaborative approach to public engagement between the southern structure

planning teams and the Te Tupu Ngātahi provided an opportunity for the public to

ask a wider range of questions and get a better understanding of how development

will affect the areas.2

For feedback relating to the transport network options for the south please see

https://www.supportinggrowth.govt.nz/have-your-say/south/

1 The Supporting Growth Alliance includes Auckland Transport, NZ Transport Agency, consultants AECOM and Beca, and legal providers Bell Gully and Buddle Findlay. 2 Note: during the 2017 structure planning public engagement, transport related issues were a major theme.

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2 Engagement events and activities

2.1 Publicity and information

Awareness of the southern structure planning and transport public engagement

events were promoted through:

• advertisements in:

• the Franklin County News (30 August and 6 September)

• Papakura Courier (29 August and 5 September)

• the Manukau Courier (30 August and 6 September)

• an “Our Auckland” article

• the council’s dedicated public engagement portal, Have your say and help shape Auckland

• small information displays at the council’s service centres and libraries in Papakura and Pukekohe.

• advertisements on the NZ Herald app, the NZ Transport Agency – Auckland and Northland Facebook pages, and Franklin Local Board Facebook page

• radio advertisements Radio 531 PI (Samoan, Tongan); Radio Tarana (Hindi); Radio Waatea (Māori) and on the Skykiwi website (Chinese)

• flyers were sent to approximately 42,600 households in South Auckland and distributed at bus/train stations (Manukau, Takanini, Papakura and Pukekohe) at peak hours via Auckland Transport ambassadors.

Letters/emails were also sent to the owners/occupiers of properties within the

structure plan areas informing them of the engagement period and the drop-in

events.

To support the public engagement structure planning information was available

online and in printed form. This included a separate summary and feedback form for

each of the southern structure plan areas. For Drury-Opāheke this form included a

map showing suggested land uses, and questions about the suggested vision

statement and land uses. However, people could also comment on any other aspect

of the structure planning. A copy of this form is in Appendix 2.

Copies of the summary and feedback forms, frequently asked questions (including

list of drop-in events), and a brochure for the Supporting Growth Alliance

engagement were available at the council’s service centres and libraries in Papakura

and Pukekohe. All the information from the previous engagement in 2017 is also still

available on the Have Your Say website under “closed events”.

A dedicated email address was setup for all southern structure planning enquiries.

Staff were rostered to ensure queries through the inbox were answered in a timely

manner: southernstructureplanning@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Feedback forms could be completed online, scanned and emailed to the

dedicated email address, posted, or placed in a feedback box at any of the

events or participating service centres or libraries.

2.2 Public events

A series of public drop-in events were planned throughout the engagement period.

These events were designed so people could ‘drop-in’ anytime during the event,

with no formal presentations made.

Six of the events were specific to this engagement. Staff from the structure

planning teams were available to discuss the draft land use plan. Staff from the

Supporting Growth Alliance were available to discuss their various options for the

transport network for the southern area.

For the Drury-Opāheke structure plan area large display boards included the

potential land use map. Summary and feedback forms and frequently asked

questions were also available. Copies of technical reports were also provided for

reading.

Smaller display stalls were also present at four other events (three Franklin

Saturday markets (dates) and an “Auckland Conversation”. These events were not

organised specifically for this engagement but provided an opportunity to increase

public exposure to the southern structure planning projects. Staff from the structure

planning teams were at these events and staff from the Supporting Growth Alliance

attended the “Auckland Conversation” event. Display boards, summary and

feedback forms and copies of frequently asked questions were available for the two

southern structure plan areas.

Members of the Franklin Local Board attended all the public events held in the

Franklin Local board area.

In total, several hundred people attended the events, with over 200 people signing

attendance sheets.

Table 1: Public events

Public engagement events Date (2018)

Public drop-in event - Redhill Community

Centre, Papakura

Wednesday 12 September (2.30pm-

8:00pm)

Public drop-in event - Pukekohe Town Hall Thursday 13 September (2.30pm-8:00pm)

Display stall - Franklin Markets, Pukekohe Saturday 15 September (8:00am-12:00pm)

Public drop-in event - Drury Hall Wednesday 19 September (2.30pm-

8:00pm)

Display stall - Franklin Markets, Pukekohe Saturday 22 September (8:00am-12:00pm)

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Public drop-in event - Manukau Civic

Building

Saturday 22 September (10:00am-2:00pm)

Display stall - Auckland Conversations,

Pukekohe Park Raceway

Tuesday 25 September

Public drop-in event - Pukekohe Library Tuesday 2 October (2:00pm-7:00pm)

Public drop-in event - Papakura Library Wednesday 3 October (2:00pm-7:00pm)

Display stall - Franklin Markets, Pukekohe Saturday 6 October (8:00am-12:00pm)

2.3 Targeted stakeholder events

Letters were sent to targeted stakeholders inviting them to meetings specific to their

interests. Targeted stakeholders who attended meetings included:

• Government agencies, including Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Department of Conservation, Ministry for the Environment, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Ministry of Education, Heritage NZ, Department of Internal Affairs, and Treasury

• Infrastructure providers, including the health sector (Northern Regional Alliance Limited and Auckland District Health Board) telecommunications (Spark and Chorus), power (Counties Power and Transpower), and Veolia Water and Watercare.

• Rural land users, including the Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association and Horticulture New Zealand.

2.4 Youth

2.4.1 Youth Advisory Panel workshop

The Youth Advisory Panel offers advice based on their experiences living as young

people aged 14 to 24 years, to help Council improve outcomes for communities in

the Auckland region. The Southern Structure Plan team alongside Supporting

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Growth held a one-hour workshop with the panel in central Auckland on 8 October

2018, to discuss the proposed southern structure plans. While the focus of the

workshop was the Drury-Opāheke Structure Plan area, the discussion was also

relevant to the Pukekohe-Paerata Structure Plan area.

Constructive discussions were focused around centres, transport, land use,

environment and housing.

Frequency and affordability of public transport, variety of activities in centres, jobs

and housing options are all very important concerns to young Aucklanders. Social

infrastructure including education and medical facilities are also recognised as

priorities for the wider southern area as the population continues to grow. The

Panel are interested to see how Auckland Council plans to protect the environment

with the pressure of growth.

The panel was generally supportive of the proposed structure plan(s) and proposed

transport network but are eager to see what this will translate to on the ground.

2.4.2 Rosehill College

A team of planners from Auckland Council and Supporting Growth held a one-hour

session with a year 12 Geography class at Rosehill College in Papakura on 28th

September. Rosehill College is on the periphery of the Drury-Opāheke Structure

Plan area, with a number of the students living close by or inside the Future Urban

area.

The intention of the session was to gather the students’ thoughts and opinions on

proposed land use and transport options. While the focus of the session was the

Drury-Opāheke Structure Plan area, the discussion was also relevant to the

Pukekohe-Paerata Structure Plan area.

Affordability, job opportunities and accessibility were the key themes that arose

when the students were asked “What makes a successful city?”

The students had a mixed response on their preferred housing typologies. Whilst

some students valued low density housing, others were open to apartments or

medium density style living, given the proximity to amenities including shops, public

transport and open spaces.

Supporting Growth asked questions around modes of transport to and from school,

and how a walking and cycling network would be used. It became apparent that

people living in the area are still heavily reliant on cars, and rarely use public

transport unless they are heading north towards Auckland CBD.

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3 Feedback received

3.1 Who provided feedback

Council’s engagement team (Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights

Unit) has provided an overview of feedback, including a demographic analysis of

feedback providers. Their analysis is in Appendix 1 of this report. “Southern

Structure Plan 2018 Consultation Feedback Overview”.

3.2 What people said

People provided written feedback via three methods – online feedback form, emailed

feedback or hardcopy feedback. Electronic feedback forms were either filled in

online or information was received in email form. Completed hardcopies were

received at events, posted, or delivered to libraries or service centres.

In total, 269 people or companies provided written feedback on the draft Drury-

Opāheke and Pukekohe-Paerata structure plans. 137 pieces referred specifically to

Drury-Opāheke. Some feedback referred to both geographical areas. Around 55% of

respondents used the online feedback form. [Note: Council’s engagement team’s

analysis refers to only 268 instead of 269 items of feedback. This summary has

however considered all 269 feedback items.]

Feedback was self-selecting rather than randomly selected and the total number of

feedback items was relatively small. Therefore, no statistical conclusions can be

drawn.

To best summarise the feedback received, this report has grouped the feedback into

eight key themes as per the feedback form:

• general

• centres

• other business areas

• residential neighbourhoods

• streams and floodplains

• parks and community facilities

• heritage and cultural values

• other comments.

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3.2.1 Theme 1 - general

People were asked What do you like about the plan? and Is there anything you

want changed?

The majority of people liked the Drury-Opāheke Structure Plan. There were some

people that had suggestions for changes to the plan without saying what they liked

about it. There were some feedback suggesting where and how the structure

planning should proceed.

Some people said they “supported the plan” and said “no changes are needed “.

However, others indicated that although they supported the plan, this was subject to

conditions or amendments. There were other people who liked “nothing about the

plan.”

There were a number of specific comments with suggestions on town centre

locations and that land use planning needs to address more medium and high-

density housing in appropriate locations with transit-oriented development being a

solution. However, many submitters noted that infrastructure and staging is critical to

get this area developed appropriately in a logical matter and without undue delay.

A key feedback theme was the need to integrate rail and road connections with

housing, town centres and schools. In addition, safe walking and cycling routes need

to be considered for future growth.

Comment was also received on the location of business and commercial uses

needing to be located carefully with some feedback suggesting specific information

around their location.

Some feedback also suggested the need to future proof existing proposed sports

fields and recreational areas in Drury along with the provision of new facilities.

Issues around streams and floodplains were identified by some people as being

important to take into consideration with the proposed structure planning.

Detailed feedback relating to the main themes are covered below.

3.2.2 Theme 2 - centres

People were asked: Do you agree with the potential locations for centres A to

F shown on the plan?

The majority of feedback supported the proposed locations for centres. A small

amount of feedback disagreed with the locations or had other comments.

People were asked: Please indicate which one you think you should be the

main centre?

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Most of the feedback selected centre A as the main centre. A few preferred centre B

or D or E or F.

People were asked: What scale (high, medium or low-rise) of buildings do you

think should be provided for in these centres?

About half of the feedback preferred medium-rise. About a third preferred high-rise.

A smaller number preferred low-rise. Some preferred a mix of different scales or a

gradient from high to low around centres.

People were asked: What do you think makes a successful centre?

Employment opportunities was the most frequently selected. Shops, Services,

Entertainment, Good parks, Good public transport, Good access to motorways; were

all selected about half as frequently. Being able to live in a centre was selected

about in about a quarter of responses. Other matters were thought to be important in

a small number of responses.

3.2.3 Theme 3 - other business areas

People were asked: Do you agree with the potential locations for business

areas 1 and 2 shown in the plan?

The majority agreed with the proposed locations for business areas 1 and 2.

Business area 1 is seen as an appropriate extension of the established business

land west of Redhill. Reasons given in support of area 2 included:

• the areas proximity to the motorway which makes it noisy and less desirable for living.

• the convenience and proximity to SH1.

• appropriate separation between business area 2 and proposed residential areas.

A smaller proportion disagreed with the location of the business areas particularly

area 2. Reasons for opposition to business area 2 included its location being the

gateway into Auckland, change from current land use, it being identified as quality

agricultural land, and preference to use it for other activities such as housing.

People were asked: What types of jobs do you think need to be provided for?

The key theme from the feedback was how important having a range of jobs is to

support the growing community at all levels, from professional services through to

assembly and manufacturing, business to building. There was a strong appeal for all

types of jobs and employment being provided in the identified business areas.

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Distribution centres, logistics and warehouses in the form of light industry have been

identified by some as most appropriately located in the proposed business area 2,

due to its proximity and accessibility to SH1.

In addition, people supported the need for:

• A new hospital in the Drury - Opāheke area, as well as healthcare services and medical jobs to support the growing population.

• More offices in the business areas and centres, prioritising their proximity to public transport.

• More entertainment and retail services in the proposed centre locations.

3.2.4 Theme 4 - residential neighbourhoods

People were asked: Where do you think apartments, terrace houses and single

house residential areas should be located?

A common theme was support for residential higher densities in or near centres and

public transport, with density grading out to medium density or low density.

A few others made specific comments about residential development on particular

properties or areas.

3.2.5 Theme 5 - streams and floodplains

People were asked: Do you have any comments on the protection of stream

and how they should be incorporated into development?

Most feedback supported protection or restoration of the streams and floodplains.

Some of the uses suggested are:

• As parks and open spaces to provide recreational opportunities.

• As walking and cycleways.

• Rehabilitated to improve biodiversity and ecological functions

• Protected to avoid worsening water quality, including by riparian planting

Some respondents commented on the dangers of flooding risk. They generally

believe that development should not happen on flood plains in areas such as

Slippery Creek. However, some requested protection works to reduce flooding.

A small number of respondents suggested piping or modifying streams to provide

more space for building or favoured reduced stormwater controls.

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3.2.6 Theme 6 - parks and community facilities

People were asked: Do you have any comments on what sort of parks should

be provided and where they should be located?

Feedback was varied and wide ranging, but there were several reoccurring themes:

• Upgrade and future proof existing facilities e.g. Drury Sports Complex so that they can better meet current needs and support future growth.

• Ensure parks cater for a wide range of uses and users e.g. dog friendly, family friendly, including walking/cycling tracks, playgrounds. Also, a diverse offering of parks e.g. passive recreation or sports should be provided.

• Provide more playgrounds and play equipment for children.

• New communities and development should be supported by a network of appropriated sized parks. Smaller neighbourhood parks should be within walking distance. Larger destination parks should have sufficient parking or be close to a public transport route.

• Consider how the natural environment i.e. esplanade reserves can be integrated into the parks network.

People were asked: Do you have any comments on what community facilities

should be provided for and where they should be located?

Two key themes emerged from the feedback:

• Existing sporting facilities and fields should be upgraded to provide better functionality, and to future proof them. Upgrades such as lighting, better drainage for the grounds and clubroom improvements should be implemented at the Drury Sports Complex. Poor existing conditions such as flooding at the football fields should be addressed. Artificial turf should be provided as there are no facilities which have it.

• Community facilities such as a new library, hospital, swimming pool, schools, and community centres which are required to support future growth should be planned for.

3.2.7 Theme 7 - heritage and cultural values

People were asked: Are there any specific heritage and cultural sites in the

structure plan area that you think should be protected.

Feedback on specific heritage and cultural sites that should be protected included:

• The second world war American Services Camp Memorial on Ponga Road in Drury.

• The English Oak trees in Ponga Road, that were planted by early settlers are important part of the area’s heritage and local feature.

• The local Drury School established in 1857 has a long and proud history, so it would be good to see that recognized and preserved.

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• The area has some old heritage around the tramrail which is now the railway and it would be good to see a train station in the area with some heritage look to it.

• St John Anglican Church, Norrie Road, Drury.

• Jolly Farmer Wholesale, now known as Murphy’s Law Irish Bar.

• Aroha Cottage which is located at 201 Jesmond Road Drury – Note: This is already listed under Historic Heritage and Special Character Overlay – Extent of Place – 704.

Other general issues noted included:

• Identification and preservation of Drury’s remaining historic evidence should be a priority.

• Need to retain natural stream and riparian margins whilst protecting areas of significance to Maori; Recognise and restore iwi connection in the area, particularly Pa sites, seasonal encampments and cultivation of specific sites.

• The need to incorporate local history in public places. For example, the Papakura museum; Drury’s farming history; use of historical concepts, stories etc. to name parks, public places and roads; Recognise the settlement of Drury; Drury’s part in the Waikato War.

3.2.8 Theme 8 - other comments

Most people who commented in this theme reinforced their comments around

traffic/transport and infrastructure issues in the area and note that the timing or

staging is critical to get the area developed.

There were a few comments around “looks good, get it moving and a great draft plan

overall.”

Other feedback included:

• Timing or staging of development.

• Infrastructure and funding issues.

• Specific reference to additional areas which should be included in structure planning.

• Location of and provision of school sites.

• Use of existing fertile land for residential development.

• Loss of existing rural outlook.

• Traffic and transport issues including park’n’ride facilities, public transport, integrated stations/town centres. Safety for cyclists including separation of pathways.

• Flood mitigation around Slippery Creek.

• The need for a hospital.

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3.3 Next steps

Land use feedback items have been uploaded to Council’s website and can be

viewed here: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say/topics-you-can-

have-your-say-on/structure-planning-update-drury-opaheke-pukekohe-

paerata/Pages/consultation-documents.aspx

Supporting Growth analysis of feedback will inform an “Integrated Transport

Assessment” report which will be a key component of the 2019 draft structure plan

for Drury-Opāheke.

Council is now considering the feedback received and working towards producing a draft structure plan for Drury-Opāheke in 2019.

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4 Appendices

Appendix 1

“Southern Structure Plan 2018 Consultation Feedback Overview” Auckland Insights,

Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit, Auckland Council

Appendix 2

“Summary and feedback form Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan 2018”

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Find out more: phone 09 3010101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/

Appendix 1: “Southern Structure Plan 2018 Consultation Feedback

Overview” Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights

Unit, Auckland Council

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 1

Southern Structure Plan 2018 CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FINAL UPDATE

TOTAL SUBMISSIONS PROCESSED: 268

The information in this report summarises feedback received and processed from Tuesday 11 September 2018 to Wednesday 10 October 2018

We received 262 submissions before the consultation closed on 10 October, after that we received another 6 submissions.

Executive Summary

THE PUKEKOHE-PAERATA DRAFT LAND USE PLAN 2018

• Q1 has a near 50-50 split from submitters regarding whether they agree with the updated vision but the majority disagree with the specific zonings.

• The majority of submitters disagree with the potential business/employment locations shown on the map in Q3.

• The majority of submitters agree with the potential location for a centre in Q4.

THE DRURY-OPĀHEKE DRAFT LAND USE PLAN 2018

• Submitters strongly agreed with the potential location for centres shown in the plan.

• The submitters also strongly support the main centre being held in location A.

• They would also like to see medium scale buildings built in these centres.

• 93% of submitters identified that access to good public transport will make a successful town centre.

• The majority of submitters support potential location business areas 1 and 2 as shown on the map

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 2

WHO WE HEARD FROM

Most submissions were received via online feedback forms (54%), with (42%) coming from hard copy forms with (4%) coming from Email non-forms. Most submissions were from individuals (79%) but 55 submissions (21%) were from organisations.

The table below indicates the total number of submissions received by the local board that submitters live in.

LOCAL BOARD AREA Individuals Organisations Total Percentage

Franklin 123 12 135 52%

Papakura 37 2 39 15%

Other 11 3 14 5%

Not supplied 37 43 80 28%

TOTAL 208 60 268 100%

The tables below indicate the demographic information people identified with when provided, i.e. the graphs only include a breakdown of those that provided demographic information.

AGE Male Female Other* Total %

< 15 0 0 0 0 0%

15 – 24 1 2 0 3 2%

25 – 34 12 6 0 18 12%

35 – 44 19 14 0 33 21%

45 – 54 26 18 1 45 29%

55 – 64 9 12 0 21 14%

65 – 74 16 7 0 23 15%

75 + 5 4 3 12 8%

Total submitters providing data 155 100%

* Includes gender diverse and not provided

ETHNICITY # %

European 124 81%

Māori 5 3%

Pacific 2 1%

Asian 16 10%

Middle Eastern/Latin American/African 5 3%

Other 5 3%

New Zealander/Kiwi 5 3%

Total submitters providing data 153 NA

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Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 3

THE PUKEKOHE-PAERATA DRAFT LAND USE PLAN 2018

Do you live in Pukekohe or Paerata?

Submitters were asked if they lived in the area. (n= 138 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Yes 101 39%

No 37 14%

No response 124 47%

TOTAL 262 100%

Vision

In 2017 we suggested this vision:

Pukekohe is a beautiful and flourishing satellite township, offering a mix of high quality employment, residential and recreational opportunities. Future development will ensure that Pukekohe is well-connected to the wider Auckland region, whilst celebrating the heritage and cultural values of its underlying rural character.

Vision Statement for consultation 2018

New growth areas will enhance Pukekohe as a focal point and place to further support the surrounding rural economy. These areas will offer a range of housing choice and employment opportunities for people at all stages of life. It will be well connected to the wider Auckland and Waikato regions, while protecting and enhancing the natural, physical and cultural values that contribute to Pukekohe's unique character and identity.

Q1. Do you agree with the updated 2018 vision?

Submitters were asked if they agreed with the updated vision. (n= 97 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Agree 47 48%

Disagree 50 52%

TOTAL 97 100%

*81 comments to be themed by Planning team*

48%52%Agree Disagree

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 4

Land uses

Q2. Do you agree with the specific residential zonings suggested on the map?

Submitters were asked if they agreed with the specific residential zonings suggested on the map. (n=89 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Agree 37 42%

Disagree 52 58%

TOTAL 89 100%

*68 comments to be themed by Planning team*

Q3. Do you agree with the potential locations for business/employment shown on the map?

Submitters were asked if they agreed with the potential locations for business/employment shown on the map. (n=124 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Agree 41 35%

Disagree 75 65%

TOTAL 124 100%

*102 comments to be themed by Planning team*

35%

65%

Agree Disagree

42%

58%

Agree Disagree

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 5

Q4. Do you agree with the potential location for the local centre?

Submitters were asked if they agreed with the potential location for the local centre. (n=77 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Agree 51 66%

Disagree 26 34%

TOTAL 77 100%

*52 comments to be themed by Planning team*

Q5. What types of employment should be provided for in the business locations?

Submitters were asked what types of employment should be provided for in the business locations. (n=60 respondents)

*61 comments to be themed by Planning team*

General

Q6. Do you have any other feedback on the Pukekohe-Paerata Draft Land Use Plan?

Submitters were asked for any other feedback on the Pukekohe-Paerata Draft Land Use Plan. (n=78 respondents)

*87 comments to be themed by Planning team*

66%

34%

Agree Disagree

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 6

THE DRURY-OPĀHEKE LAND USE PLAN 2018

Do you live in Drury or Opāheke?

Submitters were asked if they lived in the area. (n= 94 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Yes 52 20%

No 42 16%

No response 168 64%

TOTAL 262 100%

1. General

What do you like about the plan?

Submitter were asked what they liked about the plan. (n=76 respondents)

*76 comments to be themed by Planning team*

Is there anything you want changed?

*70 comments to be themed by Planning team*

2. Centres

Do you agree with the potential locations for centres A to F shown on the plan?

Submitter were asked if they agreed with the potential locations for centres shown in the plan. (n=74 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Agree 51 50%

Disagree 39 38%

Other 12 12%

TOTAL 102 100%

*73 comments to be themed by Planning team*

50%

38%

12%Agree

Disagree

Other

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 7

Please indicate which location you think you should be the main centre?

Submitter were asked which location should be the main centre. (n=75 respondents)

*66 comments to be themed by Planning team*

What scale (high, medium or low-rise) of buildings do you think should be provided for in these centres?

Submitter were asked what scale of buildings should be provided for the centres. (n=81 respondents)

*59 comments to be themed by Planning team*

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70%

80%

90%

100%

A B C D E F

27%

40%

23%

10%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

High Medium Low Other

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 8

What do you think makes a successful centre?

Submitters were asked what makes a successful centre. (n=77 respondents) Top three responses

RESPONSES PERCENTAGE

Good public transport 89%

Shops 79%

Good access to motorways 76%

Good parks 75%

Services 72%

Employment opportunities 71%

Entertainment 66%

Being able to live in a centre 40%

Other (please specify) 25%

*89 comments to be themed by Planning team*

89% of submitters

think good public

transport makes a

successful centre

79% of submitters

think shops make a

successful centre

76% of submitters

think good access to

motorways make a

successful centre

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 9

3. Other business areas

Do you agree with the potential locations business area 1 and 2 shown in the plan?

Submitter were asked if they agreed with the potential locations for business areas shown in the plan. (n=100 respondents)

RESPONSE TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Agree 54 54%

Disagree 13 13%

Other 33 33%

TOTAL 100 100%

*71 comments to be themed by Planning team*

What types of jobs do you think need to be provided for?

Submitter were asked what type of jobs they need to be provided for. (n=45 respondents)

*45 comments to be themed by Planning team*

4. Residential neighbourhoods

Where do you think apartments, terrace houses and single house residential areas should be located?

Submitter were asked where they think apartments, houses and residential areas should be located. (n=60 respondents)

*60 comments to be themed by Planning team*

5. Streams and floodplains

Do you have any comments on the protection of streams and how they should be incorporated into development?

Submitter were asked if they had any comments on the protection of streams and how it should be incorporated. (n=58 respondents)

*58 comments to be themed by Planning team*

54%

13%

33%

Agree

Disagree

Other

Analysed by Auckland Insights, Citizen Engagement and Insights Unit 10

6. Parks and community facilities

Do you have any comments on what sort of parks should be provided and where they should be located?

Submitter were asked if they had comments on what sort of parks should be provided and where. (n=76 respondents)

*76 comments to be themed by Planning team*

Do you have any comments on what community facilities should be provided for and where they should be located?

Submitter were asked what community facilities should be provided for and where. (n=56 respondents)

*56 comments to be themed by Planning team*

7. Heritage and cultural values

Are there any specific heritage or cultural sites in the structure plan area that you think should be protected?

Submitter were asked if there were any heritage or cultural sites in the plan that should be protected. (n=35 respondents)

*35 comments to be themed by Planning team*

8. Other comments

Do you have any other comments?

Submitter were asked if they have any other comments. (n=77 respondents)

*77 comments to be themed by Planning team*

Appendix 2: “Summary and feedback form Drury-Opāheke Draft

Land Use Plan 2018”

Summary and feedback form

Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan 2018

Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan

We’d like your feedback on the proposed draft for future land use for Drury-Opāheke. Here is a summary and feedback form.

IntroductionThe Auckland Plan 2050 is our long-term spatial plan to ensure Auckland grows in a way that will meet the opportunities and challenges of the future. This includes future urban zoned areas. Drury-Opāheke is one of these areas.

What is happening?Auckland Council is preparing a structure plan to guide the future urban development of Drury. Structure planning informs future plan changes to provide zoning for housing, centres, industry and open space in the area. A draft plan has been prepared, taking into consideration public feedback received last year.

What is proposed for Drury-Opāheke? The vision for Drury-Opāheke is to be a sustainable, liveable, compact and accessible place. Drury-Opāheke will feature successful town and local centres, with residential options close to a variety of employment opportunities, while the area’s cultural and heritage values are respected. Drury-Opāheke will be connected to the wider Auckland region through improved transport networks.

The plan responds to this vision, showing indicative land uses for Drury-Opāheke. The area could provide for about 23,000 houses, and a population of about 65,000 over 30 years.

Environment and heritage The plan shows the main known environmental features and hazards. This helps to determine the location of land uses.

Drury-Opāheke has an extensive stream and floodplain network that connects headwaters to the Te-Manuka-O-Hoturoa (Manukau Harbour). It is an important natural feature of Drury-Opāheke and is of particular importance to mana whenua.

Floodplains are a significant natural hazard and we

should not locate flood sensitive urban land uses within them. In particular, urban land uses are unlikely to be suitable for much of the large 260ha Otuwairoa (Slippery Creek) floodplain. The council is undertaking research on future management of this floodplain.

The values of riparian margins can be protected by either esplanade reserves or by other methods as indicated in the image below.

Heritage and cultural sites will be protected through the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Centres New centres will be important to the future society and economy of Drury-Opāheke. They will be the commercial, cultural and social focal points for the area. The draft plan shows potential town and local centres for Drury-Opāheke. Neighbourhood centres (local shops) will also be needed but are not shown at this scale. Centres are shown located close to road and potential future rapid public transport networks. The image below shows an artist’s impression of a potential town centre located near a railway station.

It features: civic parks, shops, offices and apartments; all clustered near the railway station linked to a rapid bus network. Terraced houses and single houses are shown with increasing distance from the centre of the town. The design of actual towns may differ from this indicative concept.

Achieving vibrant walkable centres is important. Your feedback will help refine the location, scale and form of centres.

Employment In 2017 you told us that employment was important. The Drury-Opāheke structure plan area will need to provide for a diversity of business and employment opportunities. Business and jobs will be located in centres, other business areas, and also in residential areas. At least 34 ha of centre land and 140 ha of industrial land will be needed. Overall, at least 11,000 jobs could be provided for.

Industrial and other business areas provide a location for businesses that are less likely to fit within a town centre environment. These businesses may have larger buildings and outdoor service areas. They vary a lot in terms of the type of activities, building size and appearance. Two areas are proposed for consideration on the plan where there is potential access to an expanded road network. These areas could be zoned for industrial use or other business activities such as commercial offices. Please give us feedback on what business activities need to be provided for.

Housing Housing choice will need to be provided for in the area. Increasing the density of neighbourhoods can improve housing affordability. Transport costs can be reduced where denser housing is located near rapid public transport and centres.

High to medium densities should be provided for near town and local centres and rapid public transport as shown on the front cover. A potential medium density residential area located next to an urban park is shown over the page. Lower densities should be provided for nearer to the edges of the structure plan area and along river edges and could look like the image below. The draft plan indicates the range in housing density that could be provided for over the wider Drury-Opāheke land use plan area.

TransportYou have also told us that good transport is important. Integrating land uses and transport networks provides for better accessibility between work and home. It also provides for increased choices in the way people travel.

There are big challenges in providing adequate transport infrastructure for the south. Transport options for Drury-Opāheke are addressed in more detail at supportinggrowth.govt.nz/growth-areas/south

Parks and community facilitiesNew sports parks, suburb parks, neighbourhood parks and other parks will be provided for. New schools, medical facilities libraries, and other community facilities will also be needed in the area.

Staging and infrastructureThe council’s Future Urban Land Supply Strategy 2017 integrates the release of urban land with the supply of infrastructure over 30 years. The proposed staging for Drury-Opāheke is based on that strategy, however investigations are underway to establish whether it may be possible to bring additional areas forward in time. A major consideration is funding and the ability to delivery the necessary infrastructure to support this.

Next stepsThe next steps include:

• consideration of your feedback

• possible further engagement on key issues

• draft structure plan will be approved in early 2019.

Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan Map

Feedback opens Monday 10 September and closes Wednesday 10 October 2018Tell us what you think about the Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan.More information is available:

• online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay

• at the Pukekohe and Papakura service centres and libraries

• by phoning 09 301 0101 or emailing southernstructureplanning@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

You can submit your feedback: • online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay

• by emailing your completed form to southernstructureplanning@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

• by dropping your completed form off at Pukekohe or Papakura service centres and libraries

• by placing your completed form in an envelope and sending to the following freepost address:

Attn: Plans and Places (Planning Central-South)

Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan, Freepost Authority 191615,

Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142

Your contact detailsYour feedback (including your name) will be publicly available in Auckland Council reports and online, but your contact details will be kept private.

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

Postal address:

Is your feedback on behalf of an organisation or business?

Yes – I am the official spokesperson for the organisation

No – these are my own personal views

If yes, what is the name of your organisation?

Have your say on the Drury-Opāheke Draft Land Use Plan 2018

We have a few optional questions which will help us understand a bit more about you.

Please note: the following questions help us understand what groups of the community are engaging with council and all personal information will remain private.

Are you? Female Male Gender diverse

What age group do you belong to?

Under 15 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+

What ethnicity(s) do you identify with?

Pākehā/NZ European Māori Samoan Cook Islands Māori Tongan Chinese South East Asian Korean Indian Other (please specify):

Do you live in Drury-Opāheke?

Yes No

Do you work in Drury-Opāheke?

Yes No

Questions:

Note: The plan map shows potential residential areas, centres and other business areas. It also shows the main environmental features and and potential new parks.

1. General

What do you like about the plan?

Is there anything you want changed?

2. Centres

Do you agree with the potential locations for centres A to F shown on the plan?

Agree/Disagree/Other Please tell us why you think that

Please indicate which one you think you should be the main centre

A B C D E F

Please tell us why you think that

What scale (high, medium or low-rise) of buildings do you think should be provided for in these centres?High/Medium/Low-rise/OtherPlease tell us why you think that

What do you think make a successful centre? (Tick as many you feel apply)

employment opportunities being able to live in a centre shops services entertainment good parks good public transport good access to motorways other - please comment

3 Other business areas

Do you agree with the potential locations for business areas 1 and 2 shown in the plan? Agree/Disagree /OtherPlease tell us why you think that

What types of jobs do you think need to be provided for?

4. Residential neighbourhoods

Where do you think apartments, terrace houses and single house residential areas should be located?

5. Streams and floodplainsDo you have any comments on the protection of streams and how they should be incorporated into development?

6. Parks and community facilities

Do you have any comments on what sort of parks should be provided and where they should be located?

Do you have any comments on what community facilities should be provided for and where they should be located?

7. Heritage and cultural valuesAre there any specific heritage or cultural sites in the structure plan area that you think should be protected?

8. Other comments Do you have any other comments?

Need more room?You can attach extra pages, but please include your name and contact information.

Please go to supportinggrowth.govt.nz/growth-areas/south to provide feedback on transport matters rather than using this form.

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