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Joel Cayford has been busy during his time representing North Shore residents in local government. This page contains some of his presentations and newspaper articles, alongside outcomes he is presently seeking on behalf of ratepayers.
Sorting out the Growth Strategy:  The 1999 growth strategy was a good idea - compact city form, high quality public transport corridors - but it is not happening. Check this presentation for more. Transport Priorities: Auckland needs mass transport systems (rail, bus & ferry) which are attractive and fast, which interconnect, with transferrable ticketing, and where the fares are fair. Strategic planning and investment is required to ensure the development of public transport corridors with carrying capacities, end-to-end, in excess of 15,000/hour. Legislation needs to be changed to provide ARTA (Auckland's new Regional Transport Authority) more power to impose service level requirements, require area franchises, monitor delivery, and levy penalties for non-compliance. Auckland Foreshore Public Amenity: ARC to intervene and cooperate with local authorities to liberate inner city foreshore land from port and private activities, and maximize public access to, and enjoyment of, Auckland’s harbourside. The history of distrust which has existed between Auckland institutions must be set aside, to make way for inclusive and cooperative partnerships, to deliver a quality waterfront to Aucklanders, as well as New Zealand. Limit privatisation by stealth of waterfront land, reclamations, and wharf structures. But ensure "people's water front" - not compromised by need to generate revenue for public transport. Sprawl: To rigorously engage with local authorities regarding the ability of their local planning regulations to deliver Growth Forum outcomes. These are primarily to deliver the "compact city"; to require landuses which support mass transit system investments; to restrict infill; and to promote urban regeneration projects (such as undergrounding of New Lynn railway station). To develop a set of development and sustainability indicators for each TA and publish benchmarking comparative information. Parks: To debt fund the purchase of more parkland within the existing metropolitan area. Particular attention to be accorded land abutting sheltered and highly used East facing beaches - such as Long Bay. Chelsea land needs to be protected for future park - but not allowed to gain huge value through residential zonings, risking city bankruptcy to buy for park later. Land-banking strategy is supported now. Long term energy sustainability means more small parks near where people live. Making the NorthShore Busway work:  The North Shore Busway will be completed in 2008. But it risks being a failure unless it connects into North Shore centres - such as Takapuna. And it risks destroying Takapuna streetscapes if all streets are widened. Check this presentation for more. |
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Rating and Revenue: To review the allocation of rates across the region’s ratepayer base, including the adoption of a uniform rate to cover some specific costs (ie parks acquisition and biosecurity costs), and a thorough review of other revenue options to fund public transport including: parking levies, regional development levies, regional fuel tax. Infrastructure levies: To support and advocate for the collection of Regional Development Levies, to supplement infrastructure development levies collected at local level, so as to ensure that new regional infrastructure is paid for by those who incur the need for it. Stormwater: The ARC has the responsibility to enforce the law controlling pollution of natural waters. It is still a problem in North Shore Greenfield areas. Developers are over-regulated and under-enforced re sediment discharges to streams. The enforcement role needs to be strengthened. More effective regulation required to encourage creative innovation from developers. Natural Water:  Regional Councils consent the taking of water and discharging to water. But the picture around NZ is unsustainable. Surface considerations need to go underground and understand hydrologic metabolism. Check this presentation for more. Watercare: Watercare is a regional monopoly providing bulk water and wastewater services. It is essentially unregulated, and unintegrated with local authority wastewater networks. Skillful financial management means the company can fund major regional projects. To ensure effective investment of available funds, and to enable the most efficient wastewater cleanup investment, Watercare now requires better governance. Watercare should be reintegrated into Auckland Regional Council as a CCO (Council Controlled Organisation). Air Pollution: Tighter policy on second hand car imports. Car operation is too cheap in New Zealand. Third Party car insurance would be good. Support further clean up of diesel. Support emission controls for car WOFs. Economic Development: Business rates need to be spent on basics which benefit all businesses. Such things as quality transport systems, robust energy systems, attractive town centres, and leakproof wastewater systems. Business needs commercial land zoned for business - not suddenly sold for residential. The ARC's economic development strategy needs to focus on these basics, before getting involved in private enterprise. Economic Sustainability:  It is dimly appreciated by Auckland business leaders, the economic impact on Auckland Inc's profitability, of sprawl. The cost of transport is an overhead on Auckland's output, that sets the region back compared with more efficient city forms. Check this presentation for more. |
