New service levels and performance measures, along with retaining fees for supervising adults and spectator fees at pools and leisure centres, and a renewed commitment to working with Mana Whenua are some of the things Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has agreed for the future.
It follows public consultation earlier this year on council’s proposed Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034, which sets the council budget for the next decade.
For council to finalise the LTP 2024-2034, local boards need to approve their local content.
Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia says, “Thank you to all those in our community who were able to provide submissions on the LTP. Because of your feedback we were able to advocate on your behalf to the Mayor and Councillors, and changes were made to the proposed budget. Malo faafetai - thank you.”
Key highlights for Ōtara-Papatoetoe and what the community need to know
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Service levels and performance measures
These new measures better reflect local levels of service, but also local boards' increased decision making and their role in setting service levels for local activities.
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Local Fees and Charges
For pool and leisure centres - after reviewing local board feedback, changes have been made to the proposed supervising adult and spectator fees which are proposed to be retained at previous levels, while in other areas (such as facilities, memberships and bookable spaces) sees an increase of up to 4.7 per cent. Venue hires and bookable spaces - incorporates council managed community halls, community centres, art centres and bookable library spaces, will be split into two phases. While some fees are proposed to increase, several fees are proposed to decrease.
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Working with Mana Whenua
Many local board decisions are of importance to and impact on Māori. There were submissions from 23 Māori entities, many of which provided specific feedback on local priorities and advocacy. Of the 23 Māori entities, 12 presented feedback specifically for mana whenua and mātāwaka entities.
Apulu adds, “Continuing to strengthen relationships between local boards and iwi is crucial. We are dedicated to maintaining open communication with mana whenua to better grasp each other's needs and challenges. This collaboration is vital for promoting increased Māori outcomes and engagement in the council's decision-making process.”
Full analysis of the report can be found here.
Council’s Governing Body will meet on 27 June to adopt the LTP including 21 local board agreements.
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