Background report for hearing of submissions for five
motorsport leases and one licence to occupy at Colin Dale
Park
By Kim Isaac (Community Leasing Advisor)
and
Sarah Mossman (Principal Policy Analyst)
Date: 29th July 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................
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Executive summary ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………………….
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Comments
1) COLIN DALE PARK
A.
Site description and surrounding land uses …………………………………………………………
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B.
Background to acquisition …………………………………………………………………………….
6
C.
Legal status …………………………………………………………………………………………….
6
D.
Background to motorsport leases/concept plan ……………………………………………………
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E.
Consultation on motorsport leases …………………………………………………………………..
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F.
Land owner approval/lease agreements ……………………………………………………………
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G. Future park management committee/operational management plan ……………………………
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H. Health and Safety ……………………………………………………………………………………..
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I.
Motorsport funding/grants …………………………………………………………………………….
11
J.
Plan Change 19 ………………………………………………………………………………………..
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K.
Resource consents …………………………………………………………………………………….
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L.
Proposed Unitary Plan …………………………………………………………………………………
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2) PUBLIC SUBMISSION SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION
A. Summary of motorsport leases/licence to occupy ……………………………………………………
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B. Site values/adverse effects …………………………………………………………………………….
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C. Operations of the park/safety …………………………………………………………………………..
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D. Consultation/engagement ………………………………………………………………………………
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E. Comprehensive planning/integrated development …………………………………………………..
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3) WIDER CONTEXT
A.
Background to marae lease …………………………………………………………………………….
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B.
Puhinui Reserve ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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C. Matukutureia Maunga (McLaughlin’s Mountain) ……………………………………………………..
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D. Auckland International Airport ………………………………………………………………………….
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E.
Private Plan Change 35 …………………………………………………………………………………
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F.
Puhinui Structure Plan …………………………………………………………………………………...
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G. Otara-Papatoetoe Area Plan ……………………………………………………………………………
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Considerations
Local Board Views and implications ……………………………………………………………………...
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Maori Impact Statement ……………………………………………………………………………………..
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Implementation ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Attachments
No.
Title
Page
A
Certificate of title and aerial
B
Concept plan 2006
Concept plan 2013, resolution and background to site locations per user
group
C
Expressions of interest, advertisements and resolutions
D
Motorsport user group details
E
Approval for notification, advertisements on leases/licence to occupy
F
Letter to mana whenua groups
Letter to key stakeholders
List of key stakeholders/mana whenua groups and correspondence
G
Summary of submissions
H
Summary of grants and Annual Plan priority
I
Plan Change 19/Unitary Plan provisions
J
Colin Dale Park site values and effects
•
Archaeological, geological, ecological, stormwater, wastewater,
traffic, lighting, dust
K
Marae lease
L
Puhinui Reserve:
•
•
•
Certificate of titles and resolutions on classification
Development plan 2002
Licence to occupy arrangements
M
Private plan change 35 – map
N
Puhinui Structure Plan – map
O
Otara-Papatoetoe Area Plan – maps
P
Submissions in full
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Purpose
1. To provide background information and a summary of public submissions to the hearings
panel and submitters prior to the hearing on granting leases for: Counties Manukau Off Road
Racing Club, Kartsport Manukau, Papakura City BMX Club, Auckland Radio Controlled Car
Club, and Main Jet Events (motocross); and granting a licence to occupy for Coggan and
Williams Limited (family jet sprint) at Colin Dale Park.
2. The scope of the report is to provide information on the six motorsport leases/licence to
occupy arrangements, to assist the Hearings Panel in making recommendations to the OtaraPapatoetoe Local Board on the granting of these agreements.
Executive summary
3. Colin Dale Park is a 57.6 hectare reserve acquired by council in 2003 to initially accommodate
the Rally of New Zealand. It also has a broader purpose to promote motorsports as a
legitimate recreational activity, and to establish quality facilities for a range of family
entertainment, safe participation for young people and for commercial attractions. The
location was also chosen as it was away from residential areas.
4. There have been numerous non-statutory concept plans prepared by council with a focus on
the motorsport portion of the site (the two relevant ones being 2006 and 2013). There has
also been a plan change (PC19) supporting a wide range of motorsport activities (amongst
other activities), which became effective in November 2007.
5. The portion of Colin Dale Park subject to this hearing, is classified as recreation reserve. This
requires provisions of the Reserves Act to be adhered to, and approval from council and the
delegated Minister prior to any proposed use, development or occupancy of the reserve.
6. Originally the six motorsport user groups were given site allocation in 2010. To formalise this
the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board publicly advertised the intent to grant six motorsport
leases/licence to occupy at Colin Dale Park on the 6th May 2014, and sought submissions
from the public. The submission period closed on the 6th June 2014 and 89 submissions have
been received (including 2 late submissions). There are 85 submissions in support (some
subject to conditions), and four submissions in opposition (one in part), with 13 submitters
confirming they wish to be heard.
7. Consultation with mana whenua groups has been ongoing throughout the process of
developing Colin Dale Park. Consultation specifically on the proposed six motorsport groups
and their leases/licence to occupy arrangements commenced in early 2014. Three formal
responses have been received from Ngati Te Ata who opposes in part, and Te Aakitai
Waiohua and Ngati Tamaoho who oppose the proposed leases/licence to occupy at this point
in time.
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Recommendation/s
8. That the Hearings Panel:
a) Considers the public submissions in relation to the intent to grant five leases and a
licence to occupy, including the submission summary and discussion tables of this
report.
b) Considers the two late submissions (submissions 88 and 89) with all other
submissions received for motorsport leases/licence to occupy.
c)
Make recommendations to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board on the granting of
leases for Counties Manukau Off Road Racing Club, Kartsport Manukau, Papakura
City BMX Club, Auckland Radio Controlled Car Club, and Main Jet Events
(motocross); and licence to occupy for Coggan and Williams Ltd (family jet sprint)
at Colin Dale Park.
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Comments
1) COLIN DALE PARK
A. Site description and surrounding land uses
9. Colin Dale Park is a 57.6 hectare site located at 87 Prices Road, Puhinui. Prices Road is a
no exit road located off SH20B Puhinui Road. There is a sealed driveway off Prices Road
providing access to this site.
10. At present the site currently operates as a rural farming pastoral lot, with grazing cattle.
Formerly it was utilised for agricultural purposes.
11. There are rows of pine trees lined across the site, acting as shelter belts to the prevailing
westerly winds. The topography of the site is generally undulating with a number of gullies
and ridges falling towards the watercourse along the northern boundary. There is a
volcanic crater referred to as “pond crater” which sits in the centre of a well-preserved tuff
cone located near the entrance of Puhinui Reserve (on the south-eastern boundary of this
site) which is partially within Colin Dale Park. These features were assessed by Bruce
Hayward (April 2012) to be of “national significance” (see Attachment J for values
reports).
12. The site abuts the Manukau Harbour to the west, a small inlet and stream along the
northern boundary. The southern and eastern boundaries abut Puhinui Reserve (199
hectare reserve), with clear sightlines to Matukutureia Maunga (McLaughlin’s Mountain).
13. There are seven dwellings within the peninsula south of Puhinui Road, with the land
predominantly being utilised for farming purposes, and/or market gardening/orchards.
B. Background to acquisition of Colin Dale Park
14. After numerous approaches to council that the needs of motorsport enthusiasts and
members were not being met, council sought to acquire a parcel of land that
accommodated those needs.
15. As a result, Colin Dale Park was acquired by council in 2003 and was to initially
accommodate the Rally of New Zealand. More broadly the site was to promote motorsports
as a legitimate recreational activity, and to establish quality facilities for a range of family
entertainment, safe participation for young people and for commercial attractions. The
location was chosen for these activities as it was away from highly populated residential
areas, bound by the sea, as well as being in the direct flight path of the Auckland
International Airport. These characteristics indicated that this is the ideal location for
motorsport activities to occur within the region.
C. Legal status
16. The eastern portion of the park (the area these leases/licences are subject to) is held as a
classified recreation reserve under section 17 of the Reserves Act 1977 (the Act). The
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western portion of the park (which is not subject to these leases) is classified under the Act
as local purpose (marae/community buildings); and local purpose (esplanade). See
Attachment A for certificate of title and aerial plans.
17. Broadly, recreation reserves are for the purposes of providing areas for recreation and
sporting activities, and the physical welfare and enjoyment of the public, with an emphasis
on the retention of open spaces and on outdoor recreational activities.
18. The primary objectives of management are to –
•
Allow the public freedom of entry and access subject to such conditions as are
necessary for the protection and well-being of the reserve and for the protection and
control of the public using it
•
Conserve those qualities which contribute to the pleasantness, harmony and
cohesion of the natural environment, and to the better use and enjoyment of the
reserve.
19. A secondary objective is to manage and protect (to the extent compatible with the primary
purpose of the reserve) the scenic, historic, archaeological or other natural features of the
reserve, including indigenous flora or fauna.
20. The administering body is charged with the duty of administering, managing and controlling
the reserve to ensure its use, enjoyment, maintenance, protection, and preservation for the
purposes of its classification, as the case may require and within the means at its disposal
(under s41(1) of the Act).
D. Background to motorsport leases/concept plan
21. The Colin Dale Park project’s purpose is to develop a motorsport facility within the OtaraPapatoetoe Local Board area.
22. To commence design and development of the motorsport portion of the site, a nonstatutory concept plan for Colin Dale Park was initially drafted in 2006 with interested
motorsport parties, highlighting the potential layout of activities on the reserve (see
Attachment B for concept plans). This concept plan was also utilised as background
information to support Plan Change 19 (see below for details on the plan change).
23. Subsequently, council requested further “expressions of interest” in September 2009, and
in April 2010 council determined the six potential user groups who best complimented the
initial concept design and purpose of Colin Dale Park. Site allocation was then given in
principle to the six groups (see Expressions of Interest and resolutions in Attachment C).
In addition, the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board has also signalled its desire to work with
these motorsport groups. The Parks Sport and Recreation Department has collaboratively
developed indicative lease areas and resource consents to progress the development of
the site for motorsport activities.
24. An updated concept plan was developed in 2013. The key amendments to the 2006
concept plan, included:
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•
•
•
the withdrawal of Speedway from the park development;
requests from Ngati Te Ata to shift the Motocross track further away from the future
marae site; and
Confirming the extent of the volcanic cone, requiring the relocation of the Auckland
Radio Controlled Car Club.
25. On the 28th April 2013, at the Otara-Papatoetoe business meeting this concept plan was
endorsed (see Attachment B for latest concept plan and resolution OP/2014/49).
26. The activities/facilities of the proposed motorsport user groups are set out in the table
below (and further background details in Attachment D).
Table 1. Summary of motorsport activities/facilities and operations
User group
Main activities
Main facilities
Operational
timetable
Counties Manukau
Off Road Racing
Club Incorporated
Off-road training
and racing
Compacted dirt track,
equipment/tools storage
shed, perimeter bunds, pits.
Six times a year on
Saturdays and six times
a year on Sundays.
Access 8-5pm, racing
11am-4pm.
Twilight meeting access
11am-11pm, Racing 27pm (or potentially 510:30pm if lighting
installed).
Kartsport Manukau
Incorporated
Go-kart training and
racing
Go-kart track, with common
facility including public
toilets, control tower, two
ancillary buildings,
perimeter bunds and pits.
Monday to Friday 9am to
6pm. Saturday to Sunday
9am to 5pm.
Daylight savings 9am to
10pm.
Competitions: twice
yearly regional/national
competitions.
Papakura City BMX
Club Incorporated
Auckland Radio
Controlled Car Club
BMX bike training
and racing
Miniature radio
controlled car
BMX track with 5m high
start ramp, a small building
for canteen/meeting
room/storage and toilets,
commentary tower, points
hut. A public address
system will also be required
for music at events and
announcements.
Four to five days per
week.
On-road and off-road
tracks; possible future
Wednesday (and
possibly) Friday
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Tuesday to Thursday
4:30-8:30pm regular use.
Competitions: Saturday
and Sunday 8am to 6pm
(3 competitions per year).
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User group
Main activities
Main facilities
Operational
timetable
Incorporated
racing
indoor electric car track;
race control building, tower
and driver stands.
estimated 4 hours, within
the hours of 9am to 5pm.
Dirt track, control building,
perimeter bunds, pits area.
Monday to Friday 125pm (or later during
daylight savings).
Saturday to Sunday 105pm. Regular training.
Main Jet Events
(MJE Motocross)
Motocross bike
training and racing
Saturdays and Sundays
8 hours (9am to 5pm).
Competition: Once a
month on Sundays. 8am
to 5pm access, riding
from 10am to 5pm.
Yearly regional
competition.
Coggan and
Williams Limited
(Family Jet Sprint)
Mini jet boat
training and racing
Mini-lake with launch ramp
and mooring jetties. This
facility will feature a small
“pavilion” for housing rental
boats and storage
equipment (with 5 boats onsite).
Monday to Sunday 95pm (or 8:30pm daylight
savings). Training
(weekly) and
competitions (fortnightly).
E. Consultation on motorsport leases
27. To formalise the intent to grant leases/licence to occupy the motorsport groups,
consultation with mana whenua and the public is required to meet the terms of the Act and
the Conservation Act 1987.
28. Consultation with mana whenua groups has been ongoing throughout the process of
development for Colin Dale Park. Consultation specifically on the proposed six motorsport
groups and their leases/licence to occupy arrangements commenced in early-mid 2014,
with one-on-one meetings, a collective meeting in May, and one-on-one meetings related
to submissions received.
29. Of the ten mana whenua contacted in relation to the lease process, three mana whenua
representatives have been involved in dialogue with council and have submitted on the
leases/licence to occupy - Ngati Te Ata; Te Aakitai and Ngati Tamaoho. Ngati Maru and
Ngai Tai ki Tamaki responded, and agreed they will delegate this matter to other mana
whenua kaitiaki representatives.
30. On 28th April 2014 at the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board business meeting, approval was
given to publicly advertise for submissions on the proposed motorsport Agreements to
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Lease, and subsequent Leases/licence to occupy on a portion of Colin Dale Park (see
resolution OP/2014/50 and notifications in Attachment E).
31. Information packs were sent to mana whenua on 17th April 2014, and key stakeholders on
the 8th May and 13th May 2014, outlining the specifics of the proposed leases/licence to
occupy (see Attachment F for letter(s) and list of key stakeholders/mana whenua groups).
32. Public notification (seeking submissions) of council’s intention to issue 5 agreements to
lease and a licence to occupy upon Colin Dale Park was notified on 6th May 2014. The
submission period closed on 6 June 2014, and 89 submissions have been received
(including 2 late submissions). In general, there are 85 submissions in support (some
subject to conditions) and four submissions in opposition (one in part), with 13 submitters
confirming they wish to be heard. A summary of submissions is provided in Attachment G,
along with full submissions in Attachment P.
33. Three formal responses have been received from mana whenua: Ngati Te Ata (submitter
61) who oppose in part, Te Aakitai Waiohua (submitter 82) and Ngati Tamaoho (submitter
63) who oppose the proposed leases/licence to occupy at this point in time. The other
opposition received was from a neighbour, John Cooney (submitter 80).
34. Upon receiving submissions, council officers have been engaging with a number of key
stakeholders in this process. Council has a responsibility to manage relationships with key
stakeholders and is working with submitters who have indicated that they have concerns
they wish discussed, or have opposed the development. A brief summary of recent
engagement in this process with the following key stakeholders will be provided (and
tabled) at the hearing:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
Ngati Te Ata
Ngati Tamaoho
Te Aakitai
Refining NZ
Auckland International Airport Ltd
Southern Gateway Consortium
David Fraser
John Cooney
Puhinui Trust
35. In addition, the proposed motorsport user groups have been kept updated regularly
through a fortnightly/monthly meeting led by Auckland Council, Sport and Recreation
Advisor.
F. Land owner approval/lease agreements
36. If the hearings panel recommends that the leases be granted and the local board accepts
the recommendation, formal land owner approval with agreements to lease for each of the
motorsport groups will need to be endorsed by the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, prior to
obtaining consent of the Minister of Conservation or delegate.
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G. Future park management committee/operational management plan
37. Subject to local board approval, it is proposed to establish a Colin Dale Park Management
Committee, with each motorsport user group being required under the terms of their lease
to have an appointed representative on this Committee. The committee will be an advisory
group that will advise the Manager, Local and Sports Parks South (or delegate). It will
involve both council and external stakeholders. The terms of reference and membership is
yet to be determined. Possible roles, could include (but not limited to):
•
Wider site coordination;
•
Site wide services;
•
Gating and security;
•
Setting the annual events calendar;
•
Events overview;
•
Advocating for site wide issues;
•
Dispute resolutions;
•
Funding, sponsorship and purchasing coordination;
•
Media and promotions; and
•
Consents, compliance and monitoring.
H. Health and Safety
38. Each of the individual motorsport user groups would retain responsibility for Health and
Safety (H&S) within their individual sites. This includes maintaining and enforcing up-todate H&S, with an appointed officer for events and competition management. The H&S
plans will be provided to the Park Management Committee and council Parks, Sport and
Recreation for their records and may be subject to review and/or audit by either party, as
appropriate.
39. Fuels and hazardous substances will in general not be stored on-site, other than items
relating to track/facility maintenance (e.g. weed control sprays, small fuel storage
containers for mowers). It is envisaged that motorsport facility users will bring their own fuel
with them and be required to remove potential hazardous waste/rubbish, such as: lubricant
containers, old oil packs, brake pads (asbestos), etc.
I. Motorsport funding/grants
40. To date, council has contributed significant funds into the proposed motorsport portion of
the site, with $520,000 for design, consenting and removal of some buildings. There is also
$2m allocated by council for 2015, and $2,083,000 allocated by council for 2016.
41. In addition, some of the motorsport user groups have also secured funding grants to
develop their proposed facilities. Some of these grants are conditional and time bound. See
Attachment H for grant details.
J. Plan Change 19
42. This plan change was initiated by council in 2006 and successfully sought to rezone the
site from Mangere-Puhinui Rural zone to several Public Open Space (POS) zones. These
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included: 44.3ha of land for active outdoor recreation/outdoor sport (POS3) for the
motorsport portion of the site; 10.1ha of land zoned for community purpose buildings and
indoor recreational facilities (POS 4); and 2.1ha of land on the coastal margin being zoned
for esplanade purposes (esplanade reserve, drainage and water quality areas - POS 5).
This plan change was effective as at November 2007 and is included in Attachment I.
K. Resource consents
43. Auckland Council, Parks Sport and Recreation Department (via independent consultants),
have lodged two bundles of resource consent applications for land use activities and
associated regional consents for the motorsport portion of the site. In general, the
resource consents are for:
• 216,000mᵌ of cut-fill earthworks over a 31.4ha area (no net import or export)
• Formation of development platforms for each User Group and creation of a minilake for Jet Sprint boat activities;
• Access roading and car parking areas, with overflow car parking available on
Puhinui Reserve;
• elevated bund areas for pedestrian access from the car park area to the western
end of the park, and for spectator viewing of Counties Manukau Offroad Racing
Club and Motocross activities;
• Three “pits” areas for Kart Sport, Off Road Racing, and Motocross use;
• Removal of trees;
• A new water bore, and capping an existing groundwater bore;
• Capping of old landfill;
• on-site wastewater and stormwater discharge devices; and
• Extensive landscaping both within the park and along adjacent riparian areas.
44. One bundle of consents were granted in March 2013. This is commonly referred to as: the
eastern block (BMX, Kartsport and Jetsprint areas), which includes district land use
(consent 41468); regional discharge – relating to contaminants from landfill (consent
41142); and earthworks (consent 41143).
45. The remaining bundle of consents were lodged in October 2013 and are for infrastructure
requirements for the whole site and the remaining western portion of the motorsport areas.
This includes: district land use consent (consent application 43596); regional water permit
(permit application P43597); regional sediment control (permit application P43598);
regional stormwater discharge (consent application 43599); regional wastewater discharge
(permit application P43600); and regional contaminants discharge (permit application
P43611). At the time of writing this report, this bundle of consents is currently on hold (s92
under Resource Management Act 1991) with further information being provided.
L. Proposed Unitary Plan provisions (notified September version)
46. The proposed Unitary Plan was notified in September 2013. Further submissions close on
22nd July 2014. It is anticipated the hearings on this plan will commence October or
November 2014. In respect of the Motorsport Sub - Precinct Colin Dale Park, the
provisions are mostly consistent with Plan Change 19, with the exception of traffic
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generation which is more permissive, and only includes NZTA as an affected party when
over 1000 inwards movements a day occurs. Council and NZTA will be working through
these matters to confirm what threshold is appropriate. See Attachment I for Unitary Plan
provisions related to Colin Dale Park.
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2) PUBLIC SUBMISSION PROCESS and OUTCOMES (motorsport)
47. A total of 87 submissions were received by the 6th June 2014 and two late submissions
received on the 12th June and 20th June 2014. The lease and licence applications were
generally supported by 85 submitters with some of these submissions supporting only one
application (Counties Manukau Offroad Racing Club) and not disclosing a position on the
other groups. Five of these submissions in support are subject to criteria/conditions being
met. Four submitters opposed the applications (including one opposing, in part).
48. A summary of all submissions is included in Attachment G. These are to be read and
considered in conjunction with the full submissions in Attachment P.
49. Organisations and/or groups that submitted on the notice included:
•
AAVT (club based around racing and riding sports quads)
•
Auckland International Airport Limited
•
Ngati Tamaoho Trust
•
Offroad Association of New Zealand
•
Puhinui Trust
•
Refining NZ
•
Southern Gateway Consortium
•
Te Ara Rangatu o Te Iwi o Ngati Te Ata Waiohua Incorporated
•
Te Aakitai Waiohua Waka Taua Trust
50. A summary of the main points arising from the submissions have been grouped into the
following themes, and are detailed in the tables below:
•
Motorsport leases/licence to occupy (areas, concept plan)
•
Site values/adverse effects (noise, traffic, waste water, ecological, reverse
sensitivity, cumulative effects, tuff cone, cultural)
•
Operations of the park/safety
•
Consultation/engagement
•
Comprehensive planning/integrated development
Note: many submissions contained more than one theme.
A. Summary of matters relating to motorsport leases/licence to occupy
51. Support – there were 43 submissions received in specific support of Manukau Offroad
Racing Club lease, with 48 submissions specifically in support of all motorsport
leases/licence to occupy and the development of the site for these purposes. In addition,
there are five submissions overall which support the applications (subject to conditions).
52. Oppose/part oppose – there were four submissions not supporting the applications based
on either: areas to be allocated, site values, noise, site operations and integrated planning
/comprehensive development.
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53. The table below refers to submission matters relating to lease areas in general. Refer to
other discussion tables for further topics and Attachment B for background on selection of
location per user group.
Table 2. Discussion on submissions related to motorsport leases/licence to occupy
Topic
Submission
Discussion
Lease
areas
Submitter 1, 3-14, 17-26,
40, 42-45, 47, 49, 51-52,
57-58, 72, 78-79, 83-88 in
full support of Counties
Manukau
Off
Road
Racing Club Inc.
As indicated previously, the site is considered an ideal
location for these type of activities being located away
from high density residential areas. The location of the
site, with existing noise effects from airport, was the main
reason why the site was acquired by council for these
activities.
Submitter 2, 3, 7-9, 12-16,
22-23, 27-28, 30-36, 3839, 41, 43, 46, 48, 50, 5357, 59-60, 62, 64-68, 7077 and 88 specifically
support all leases and
licences.
The location of a dedicated park for motorsport activities
offers a safe and controlled environment to foster interest
in motorsport and to participate in a range of activities.
This is the only site in the Auckland Region identified and
able to host a range of motorsport activities in the one
location.
Submitter 61 opposes
Main
Jet
Events
(Motocross) and Jetsprint
locations,
and
the
relocation of the car
parking
from
2006
concept to 2013 concept
plan.
Submitter 80 opposes on
the basis that the siting of
the lease areas is a
departure from what was
agreed at PC19 hearing.
Submitter
89
part
supports Main Jet Events
(Motocross) and Radio
Controlled Car Club if this
can be coordinated with
equestrian
uses
at
Puhinui Reserve.
The proposal aligns with the Parks and Open Spaces
Strategic Action Plan – in particular, enjoy our parks and
open spaces – by accommodating more use and
activities, and balancing the diverse needs of the
community. The proposal aligns with the Sport and
Recreation Action Plan – in particular, providing fit for
purpose multi-purpose facilities.
The lease/licence to occupy locations proposed have
taken a number of years to work through, specifically to
design methodologies for stormwater, car parking, and to
meet noise restrictions of the Auckland Council District
Plan (Manukau Section), including the matters that have
taken immediate effect under the notified Unitary Plan.
This process has also involved substantial input from each
motorsport user group and substantial costs for preparing
resource consent applications. If changes to lease
locations/areas are proposed as an outcome of this
hearing, then the resource consent granted, and resource
applications lodged would require major amendments.
Parts of the lease areas, due to health and safety
reasons, particularly around tracks, are intended to be
fenced off i.e. no public access/walkway tracks/bridle
paths. The three clubs that will not require fencing are
BMX (excludes the start ramp) and the Auckland Radio
Controlled Car Club and Coggan and Williams (Family Jet
Sprint). The proposed lease/licence areas do not include
any of the car parking areas, and will provide the public
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Discussion
freedom of entry (subject to any operational/safety
matters).
Also see integrated planning/comprehensive development
table.
Submitter 37 supports
provided a 4m building
line restriction from the
bollards (10m from gas
pipe).
The proposed BMX lease area can be 4m away from the
bollards so it is not within the gas corridor.
Submitter 81 supports in
general, provided airport
operations are expressly
contemplated for in all of
the
leases/licence
to
occupy.
Regulatory matters and operation matters are considered
to be covered in any future agreements, park
management committee (advisory group) where
appropriate.
Also see operations table.
Also see operations table.
B. Summary of matters relating to site values/adverse effects
54. Support – there were three submissions received in support (subject to conditions), and
three submissions in opposition in relation to site values/adverse effects. One submitter
does not object, but does not acknowledge this as support.
55. In general, site values and adverse effects relate to matters which are covered under the
Resource Management Act, and related regulatory consents, but it is acknowledged that
there is an overlap with the Reserves Act whereby the administering body is responsible
for managing and protecting the values of a reserve.
56. The table below refers to submission matters relating to site values/adverse effects in
general. Refer to other discussion tables for further topics.
Table 3. Discussion on submissions related to site values/adverse effects
Topic
Submission
Discussion
Reverse
sensitivity
Submitter 81 supports if
specific concerns on
reverse sensitivity to
airport
activities/operations if
these are incorporated
into the leases/licence
agreement.
Plan Change 19 considered these matters before
becoming operative in November 2007. It is assumed that
cumulative impacts from motorsport activities were
contemplated as part of Plan Change 19, including airport
operations and therefore reverse sensitivity would have
been considered at that time.
No accommodation is proposed for any of these
applications.
Also see operational matters.
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Discussion
Noise
impacts
Submitter 69 supports if
performance criteria
from PC19 are met, and
provided they are
notified of any event that
requires resource
consent.
It is noted that as part of the settlement process during
this plan change, two parties (the Conney’s and the
Buttimore’s) were made and accepted an offer by council
relating to acoustic mitigation works on their properties.
Submitter 80 opposes
considering that
performance criteria is
unable to be met.
Submitter 82 opposes
cumulative noise
impacts.
Once again, the site was strategically chosen as these
activities are best located where there are existing noise
activities and few residential dwellings.
The intention is that noise, dust, lighting and traffic
generation at the site will meet the requirements of the
District Plan or require related consents before the activity
can occur. An operational management plan/committee
for the site will identify how the user groups will manage
the activities on the site, including monitoring records to
meet District Plan/consenting/lease requirements.
Please see Attachment J for reports on noise, traffic,
lighting and dust effects.
th
th
Traffic
generation
Traffic monitoring was undertaken from 6 -8 December
2013 at the Prices Road/Puhinui Road intersection by
TEAM (Traffic Engineering and Management Ltd), in
respect of a 3-day event at Puhinui Reserve. This event
had 841-1275 vehicles movements (both ways) over a
consecutive 3 day period (Fri-Sun) with a peak hour
turning volume of 158 vehicles and demonstrated the
intersection may have more capacity than previously
estimated with PC19 provisions (with 95% of predicted
annual events working, with the exception being busy
weekends). NZTA have also provided written approval for
the anticipated events.
Lighting
LED floodlights on 8m high poles are to light the access
roadway and public car parking areas, but at this stage no
lease area includes lighting.
All lighting has been
designed to not exceed 100 lux at the site boundary, and
to control glare and spilt light to avoid interference with
any airport approach lighting systems.
At present the light plan does not include any lighting
provisions for the motor sport user groups. The latter will
follow at a later stage (probably by individual application
by each user group but not decided).
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Submission
Dust
Cultural
values and
impacts
Discussion
In the water supply report (Attachment J), Table 2 (section
3.6.2) sets out the anticipated non-potable water demand
of each user group. Essentially each user group is
responsible for the control of nuisances from their own
activity, including dust. They will wet their track surfaces
to control dust, using water from the proposed park water
bore. The Kartsport track is sealed and hence wetting is
not necessary. The Radio Controlled Car Club does not
require any water for these purposes.
Submitters 63 and 82
oppose for lack of
knowledge,
and
potential
significant
adverse cultural effects,
lack of cultural matters
being considered prior
to the development of
the park.
Submitter 61 does not
object on these matters.
In managing parks and open spaces the aim is to protect
and care for Auckland’s special places, cultural and
historic heritage values; leading by example; working in
partnership with mana whenua to understand and protect
the values of places of significance to mana whenua (as
outlined in the Auckland Council Parks and Open Spaces
Strategic Action Plan).
Te Aakitai Waihoua have advised council this site is of
value to mana whenua. In addition, Ngati Te Ata
considers that with the existing lease for marae, and the
value of the site to Ngati Te Ata has already been
acknowledged by council.
It is noted that council is working with these groups to
understand what the values are and how these may be
incorporated into any lease (if relevant). It is noted, that
existing reports acknowledge the wider area is of cultural
significance to Maori, such as: Puhinui Reserve,
Matukutureia Maunga – McLaughlin’s Mountain),
Matukutururu Maunga (Wiri Mountain) – now quarried,
stream networks and Pukaki marae.
In addition, an assessment on archaeological effects (from
four surveys by Rod Clough and Associates 2010),
outlines that no archaeological features have been
identified, and concludes that sites could have either been
eroded; and/or that this was not a major site for habitation
(see Attachment J).
The Auckland Council District Plan (Manukau Section) as
part of PC19, did not include cultural values or require
cultural impact assessments as assessment criteria for
applications, nor did it include any overlays. However, the
notified Unitary Plan rules on Sites of Significance to
Mana Whenua (among other matters) have immediate
legal effect. Although Colin Dale Park is not identified as a
site(s) of significance to mana whenua on the notified
version, council regulatory team has utilised discretion to
seek input from mana whenua on cultural impact
assessment in relation to the physical works. A cultural
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Discussion
impact assessment from Te Aakitai Waiohua (is expected
to be received by 25/07/14) and will be utilised for the
resource consent application, and also assist in
management, development and/or terms and conditions of
any lease (where applicable). No cultural values reports
have been received at the time of writing this report.
Ngati Te Ata have confirmed to council they do not need
to undertake a cultural impact assessment on the site.
Ngati Te Ata have also provided written support for the
resource consent application(s), with conditions, but
subsequently submitted partial opposition related to noise
impacts of two motorsport groups (Motocross and Family
Jetsprint (Coggan and Williams).
Also refer to consultation/engagement section below.
Volcanic
crater/tuff
cone
Submitter 29 supports
the leases if the volcanic
features are physically
excluded from the lease
areas.
There are three craters (tuff cones) located on Puhinui
Reserve (discovered in 2011), one which is referred to as
the “pond crater” extends into the south-eastern portion of
Colin Dale Park. These tuff cones are recognised as
outstanding natural features in the notified Unitary Plan.
The pond crater has been excluded from the proposed
lease area for Kartsport, and physical demarcation options
are being investigated (such as interpretation signage,
fencing or the like).
Wildlife/bird
roosting
colonies
Submitter 63 opposes
the leases on the
potential adverse effects
on bird life environment.
According to, CPG report September 2011 and the Golder
Associates report May 2014 (in Attachment J), the site
has low ecological values due to stock grazing and lack of
riparian planting. Although it is home to a variety of rare
and endemic bird species, and Puhinui Reserve has large
flocks of migratory wander birds which use the coastal
flats for feeding and roosting.
Stormwater/
wastewater
discharge on
site
Submitter 63 opposes
the leases on the
potential adverse effects
on stormwater discharge
and
waste
water
discharge.
The proposal for stormwater pond for use by Family Jet
Sprint (Coggan and Williams), will direct all treated
surface runoff towards the pond (for recreation use), prior
to being discharged to the existing stream after passing
through a settling pond, before discharging into Manukau
Harbour via the northern gullies. It is understood the
permanent watercourses of the site will remain.
Submitter
82
also
opposes in regards to
potential
wastewater
effects.
Mitigation
measures
recommended
to
minimise
wastewater runoff effects, include: appropriate plant
species, riparian setbacks, fencing areas, maintenance,
monitoring, recording and adaptive plan (remediation).
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C. Summary of matters relating to operations
57. Support – there were 4 submissions received in support (subject to conditions) and no
submissions received in opposition related to operational matters.
58. The table below refers to submission matters relating to operational matters in general.
Refer to other discussion tables for further topics.
Table 4. Discussion on submissions related to operations
Topic
Submission
Discussion
Events
Submitter 69 supports
leases/licence but would
like to be advised of
events
that
require
resource consents, and a
management plan which
incorporates performance
criteria from PC19.
Colin Dale Park operations are managed by Parks, Sport
and Recreation Department. Land owner approval for all
activities and events within the park are to be sought and
provided by this department, regardless of whether a
resource consent or event permit is required. When a
proposal is outside officer delegation or of significant
public interest, a recommendation would be reported to
the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board for decision.
Submitter 89 supports
subject to coordination of
activities
at
Puhinui
Reserve.
Event coordination will be organised by the parks
management committee and Manager, Local and Sports
Parks, South (or delegate). Management and timing of
neighbouring activities at Puhinui Reserve, in particular
events for equestrian activities, are to be included in any
operational
management
plan.
The
park
committee/operational management plan will assist with
achieving a balance around the compatibility of
uses/events/traffic/car parking/access occurring on both
Colin Dale Park and Puhinui Reserve, and how to
consult/involve neighbours or key stakeholders.
The parks management committee may also be able to
produce and publish a future events schedule.
Parking/traffic
management/
overflow
parking
Submitter
37
seeks
specific requirements on
no parking along Prices
Road in a management
plan, and denies access
to the gas pipeline area
isolated by way of the
bollards at the northeastern end (north-south
alignment) on a 24/7
basis.
Submitter
89
seeks
flexibility on car parking
and traffic management
so any user group is able
Motorsport activities are already provided for and
envisaged through Plan Change 19 Auckland Council
District Plan (Manukau Section). Regulatory consents will
address traffic, parking, access, drainage, lighting
concerns in relation to performance criteria.
Whilst an arbitrary line is shown on the concept plan for
the lease area, it is acknowledged that the proposed lease
area for BMX can be located 4m away from the bollards
delineating the gas pipeline (easement). No pipework is
required along Prices Road for the motorsport
development.
Colin Dale Park will provide the main infrastructure for
events at this site, as well as supporting infrastructure for
events to be held at Puhinui Reserve i.e. overflow car
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Topic
Access
Civil aviation
Submission
Discussion
to access car parking and
roading network of Colin
Dale Park and Puhinui
Reserve.
parking areas. Vehicle access through Puhinui Reserve is
restricted, and keys need to be obtained from council for
any event/activity requiring vehicle access. Therefore site
management related to vehicle movements can be
managed.
Submitter 89 seeks that
access through Puhinui
Reserve should not be ‘as
of right’, but set rules for
operations
especially
during equestrian events.
In addition, access to
Colin Dale Park for
walkers, cyclists, and
horse riders on pathways
that could extend on the
outer perimeter of the
park.
Public access around and within each of the lease areas
needs to be determined based on health and safety
matters. Public access will be available along the road
network and parking areas.
Submitter 81 supports
provided aviation safety is
controlled. This includes:
The proposed leases/licence to occupy intend to be in
accordance with civil aviation requirements. Auckland
International Airport Ltd may also seek representation on
the Park Management Committee for coordination of
events/management of operations, including identification
and review of impacts.
•
no
obstacles
to
penetrate
the
Obstacle
Limitation
Surfaces (designation
232)
without
the
written approval of
Auckland Airport;
•
a lighting plan is
provided (flood lights);
•
the use of water carts
encouraged;
no
accommodation;
•
accordance
with
statutory planning; no
objections to airport;
and
•
a key stakeholder
forum prior to the
development of the
park.
The Te Araroa Walkway is along Prices Road and Puhinui
Reserve, but at this stage recreational cycle/bridle trails
are not contemplated in the park.
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D. Summary of matters relating to consultation/engagement
59. One submission opposes the consultation undertaken, and another submission seeks
meaningful engagement.
60. The table below refers to submission matters relating to consultation/engagement in
general. Refer to other discussion tables for further topics.
Table 5. Discussion on submissions related to consultation/engagement
Topic
Submission
Discussion on consultation/engagement
Meaningful
consultation
Submitter
82
notes
council
has
the
opportunity
to
engage with Te
Aakitai Waiohua
to
ensure
cultural matters
are taken into
full
consideration
prior to allowing
the development
of
the park,
including
cultural
landscape
values.
PC19 was a publicly notified plan change and provided an
opportunity for persons to provide submissions and objections,
before a decision was made to make it operative. It is
understood mana whenua recognised by Manukau City Council
at the time (Ngati Te Ata and Te Aakitai Waiohua) were informed
of the intention for motorsport activities as part of the plan
change process. The records held by council summarise that
Ngati Te Ata and Te Aakitai Waiohua were in dialogue with
council on the rezoning and activities. Ngati Tamaoho was not
on this record.
Submitter
63
opposes due to
lack
of
consultation.
Due to the nature and specifications of motorsport
activities/design, input into drafting the latest concept plan was
not sought by the wider public.
Specific consultation on the leases commenced with mana
whenua groups early 2014, and is still ongoing with Ngati Te
Ata, Te Aakitai Waiohua and Ngati Tamaoho in respect of the
motorsport leases/licence to occupy. In addition, the OtaraPapatoetoe Local Board requires a report on iwi consultation,
prior to the local board making a decision on the motorsport
leases/licence to occupy agreements.
E. Summary of matters relating to integrated planning/comprehensive development
61. There are three submissions in support (subject to conditions), in addition to all the
submissions received in support of all the applications.
62. Opposition – there is one submission in opposition on this matter.
63. The table below refers to submission matters relating to integrated
planning/comprehensive planning in general. Refer to other discussion tables for further
topics.
Table 6. Discussion on submissions related to integrated planning/comprehensive development
Topic
Submission
Discussion
Puhinui
Structure
Submitter 82 seeks the
motorsport development
This structure plan will include an open space
strategy/network plan to assist council with identifying the
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Topic
Submission
Discussion
Plan
is
integrated
with
development
in
the
surrounding
area
to
minimise
cumulative
adverse effects, and no
leasing be undertaken
until the completion of
Puhinui Structure Plan.
values of the parks in the study area (including views, and
connections). No changes to the existing open space zones
are proposed as part of this study.
Reserve
Management
Plan
Submitter 82 seeks the
comprehensive
development for the wider
area,
including
preparation of a reserve
management plan.
In September 2010, Colin Dale Park NZ Gazette Notice
declared the land to be reserve under the Act, and makes it a
statutory requirement to prepare a reserve management plan
under s41 of the Act.
Reserve management plans are statutory documents which
provide a framework to carry out management and future
development of a reserve in an integrated way, taking into
account community needs and aspirations.
The current approach, developed in consultation with local
boards and endorsed by the Parks, Recreation and Sport
Committee at its meeting on 4 March 2014, is that reserve
management plans will only be prepared or reviewed when
necessary and no proactive programme of statutory
management plan development will be undertaken. Instead,
a suite of non-statutory park and reserve management
policies will be prepared to guide the management of parks
and reserves which do not have an operative management
plan with a view to these forming the basis for statutory plan
development in the future. Initial work to develop these
policies is currently underway.
In the absence of reserve management plans, the Reserves
Act, the Auckland District Plan, Auckland Unitary Plan and
Auckland Council strategies and policies guide the
management and use of reserves, including leases.
Preparation of a plan in the future would need to evaluate the
feasibility of including both Puhinui Reserve and Colin Dale
Park into the one management plan, particularly as their
boundaries are contiguous.
Puhinui
Reserve
Submitter
89
part
supports Main Jet Events
(Motocross) and Radio
Controlled
Car
Club
provided
impacts
on
equestrian activities are
mitigated. In addition, this
submitter also seeks that
the
motorsport
leases/licence to occupy
Council is working with Auckland Equestrian Eventing on the
provisions of their licence to occupy which expires in 2016.
There is continued support for these equestrian events to
continue at Puhinui Reserve. Any changes to the existing
licence to occupy, either as a result of the development of
Colin Dale Park and recent understanding of the
values/impacts of Puhinui Reserve (or other matters) will be
worked through with Auckland Equestrian Eventing.
As noted in the background, the proposal by Puhinui Trust
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Topic
Future road
upgrades
Submission
Discussion
should not negatively
impact on future use of
Puhinui
Reserve,
including the proposal by
Puhinui
Trust
for
equestrian centre.
proposal is a separate matter, and council is working through
this request to assess its merit.
Submitter 69 supports the
application if there is a
requirement to upgrade
Prices Road, and other
improvements
in
the
immediate area such as
the possible McLaughlin’s
Road (per PPC35 or
structure plan).
It is noted that Prices Road has been widened to 6m in width,
and there are no further planned upgrades to this road.
Submitter 81 supports
provided
effects
of
development and the
burden of any road
upgrading
should
be
apportioned equitably.
Council is unable to require a tenant to contribute towards the
cost of public road maintenance in a lease. In addition,
motorsport activities are already provided for and envisaged
through Plan Change 19 of the Auckland Council District Plan
(Manukau Section). Regulatory consents will address traffic,
parking, access, drainage, lighting concerns in relation to
performance criteria.
In respect of SH20B, NZTA have provided written approval to
the resource consent proposal.
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3) WIDER CONTEXT
A. Background to marae lease at Colin Dale Park
64. A site for a Ngati Te Ata marae had been contemplated for a number of years in the
Manukau area. It appears that in response to this (including other matters related to
Matukutureia Maunga and Matukutururu Maunga), council contemplated a marae and its
activities within the concept plans and Plan Change 19, and the reserve classification of
the site.
65. On 26th October 2010, Council entered into an agreement to lease for 10.1ha on the
western portion of Colin Dale Park with Te Ara Rangatu o Ngati Te Ata Waiohua
Incorporated, thus enabling the Public Open Space 4 zone provided for in Plan Change 19.
It is acknowledged that the support for the lease was on the basis that “no objections can
ever be put up regarding any motorsport activities on this park”, and this condition was
intended to be included in the terms of the lease. For the current agreement to lease and
lease see Attachment K).
66. At present there are no building(s) for marae purposes or marae activity on site.
B. Puhinui Reserve
67. Puhinui Reserve is a 199 hectare site adjoining Colin Dale Park to the south and east,
which occupies the southern end of the Puhinui peninsula. It has considerable historic,
conservation and cultural amenity value. The reserve forms part of the extensive
Matukuturua volcanic field and is linked with pre-European settlements centred on
Matukutururu Maunga (Wiri Mountain) and Matukutureia Maunga (McLaughlin’s Mountain).
It is also home to a variety of rare or endangered species including the black stilt, NZ
dotterel, fernbird (a coastal fringe bird) and wrybill. Large flocks of migratory birds use the
reserve and coastal flats for feeding and roosting.
68. The site was intended to be classified as local purpose (esplanade) reserve; recreation
reserve; and scenic reserve under the Reserves Act 1977, as per resolutions
PA/FEB/22/09 from the former Manukau City Council in 2009 (see Attachment L).
However, the only portion that is classified is the local purpose (esplanade) reserve, with
the remainder of the site currently held in fee simple. A portion of the site (southern-most
end) is also subject to the Wildlife Refuge under the Wildlife Act 1953.
69. Puhinui Reserve Management Plan was prepared in 2002 (subject to final classification
under Reserves Act). A policy in this management plan is for council to establish an
Advisory Committee to manage the reserve using contemporary techniques and a
cooperative approach. The plan includes a development plan for the site (see Attachment
L). Classification is required to be completed for this plan to be formally recognised as a
Reserves Act document. Nonetheless, it remains the guiding document for this park.
70. There are currently two licence to occupy arrangements for this reserve (see Attachment
L for details). One licence is for grazing cattle (expired); and the other is for a horse event
by Auckland Equestrian Events Incorporated (expires in 2016). Although not formalised in
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the licence for equestrian events, part of Colin Dale Park is utilised for horse yards and
parking associated with the two March and December events.
71. There is a proposal by Puhinui Trust seeking council support for an international equestrian
facility (and subsequent lease) at Puhinui Reserve. Council has been working through
matters with the Puhinui Trust, and is awaiting completion/assessment of the following
needs (among other matters): the Equestrian Facility Plan; feasibility/business case for the
project; the development of Colin Dale Park for motorsport; and an assessment of
development areas available within Puhinui Reserve (among other matters).
C. Matukutureia Maunga (McLaughlin’s Mountain)
72. This site is owned by the Crown (Department of Conservation), purchased in 2008 to
protect and recognise values of the site. It is currently zoned for public open space
purposes. The site, being owned by the Crown could be subject to treaty settlements.
D. Auckland International Airport
73. Auckland International Airport Ltd is located to the west of Colin Dale Park, across the
Manukau Harbour, with key access to the airport from the south being via Puhinui Road
(SH20B). A submission has been submitted on the notified Unitary Plan to amend the
Aircraft Noise Notification Area noise levels between 55 dB Ldn and 60 dB Ldn, to Medium
Aircraft Noise Area with future noise levels between 60 dB Ldn and 65 dB Ldn. This also
means it is not appropriate for activities sensitive to aircraft noise to be established i.e.
buildings with overnight stay facilities. The hearings for notified Unitary Plan are anticipated
to commence later this year, and continue into the following year.
E. Private Plan Change 35
74. A private plan change has been lodged by the Southern Gateway Consortium, which is
made up of some of the land owners in the block of land to the south of Puhinui Road
(SH20B), to the east of Prices Road, and land to the north of Puhinui Stream. The private
plan change seeks to rezone 150 hectares of land from Mangere-Puhinui Rural Zone to
Business zoning – manufacturing/warehousing, with a service centre zone (covering 1.8
hectares of land). The plan change is to be assessed by council and a hearing to be held
(possibly August/September 2014) to determine whether to accept the private plan change.
A map of this area is included in Attachment M.
F. Puhinui Structure Plan
75. As at February 2014 council endorsed preparing a structure plan to inform council’s
position on the future land use and development framework for the Puhinui Study Area,
including the location of the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB) in respect of the submissions to
the Proposed Unitary Plan.
76. The study area is approximately 1100 hectares of land, located east of the Auckland
International Airport and includes Colin Dale Park. See Attachment N for map.
77. This structure plan aims to provide a holistic perspective to development of this area. It
includes assessing significant infrastructure requirements (roading and waste water
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upgrades); archaeological, geological, cultural and natural landscape values; including the
impact of development on Auckland International Airport operations and cumulative effects.
78. The structure plan needs to be completed in time to inform the hearing of submissions on
the Unitary Plan. Hearing matters relating to the RUB is likely to occur during 2015.
G. Otara-Papatoetoe Area Plan
79. A draft area plan has been prepared to support the future growth and development of
Otara-Papatoetoe over the next 30 years. The plan is currently out for public consultation
(closing 17th August 2014). The plan sets out projects and initiatives needed to achieve the
key moves on the ground in responsible and practicable ways, including funding
requirements. Colin Dale Park is identified in key move 7 (safe, accessible and high quality
parks and community facilities), as project 7.5 – Progress the development of Colin Dale
Park. Refer to Attachment O for key move 7 and draft maps.
Consideration
Local board views and implications
80. The local board wants to ensure the activities, uses and development on the site are
undertaken legally and follow due process, and has indicated that it will not undertake any
physical works on site for motorsport development until the lease agreements have been
finalised and resource consents granted.
81. The recommendations of the Hearings Panel, along with any further information or staff
advice, will be provided to the local board for its determination of the leases/licence to
occupy.
Maori impact statement
82. There are ten mana whenua-iwi groups identified by Council with interests in the OtaraPapatoetoe Local Board Area. These groupings are Ngati Maru; Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki Tribal
Trust; Ngati Te Ata – Waiohua; Te Aakitai Waiohua; Ngati Paoa; Ngati Tamaoho; Te
Kawerau a Maki; Ngati Whanaunga; Ngato Tamatera; and Waikato-Tainui.
83. Ngati Te Ata have an agreement to lease with council for 10.1ha on the western portion of
Colin Dale Park to build a marae. Since the formation of Auckland Council, Te Aakitai
Waiohua have also raised concerns about their level of involvement in the development of
the park, and want to ensure cultural values are appropriately taken into account.
84. Consultation with mana whenua groups has been ongoing throughout the process of
development for Colin Dale Park. Consultation specifically on the proposed six motorsport
groups and their leases/licence to occupy arrangements commenced in early 2014 (see
Attachment F). The local board has also requested a report on iwi consultation
(anticipated to be) prior to granting any of the leases/licence to occupy.
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Implementation
85. The recommendation from the Hearings Panel, in granting the proposed leases/licence to
occupy will be reported to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board for implementation.
86. The council will determine the final terms and conditions of any lease/licence to occupy and
will require consent of the Minister (delegate).
Signatories
Authors
Sarah Mossman, Principal Policy Analyst, Community Policy and Planning –
South
Kim Isaac, Community Leasing Advisor, Community Development, Arts and
Culture – South
Authorisers
Penny Pirrit, Manager, Regional and Local Planning
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