MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2006 AT 2:00 PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apology from Cr Walsh for non-attendance be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Partnerships Committee meeting held on Monday, 17 July 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   There were no requests to speak in public forum.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED / PENDING

   That the report from the Committee Manager, dated 07 November 2006, outlining reports requested and pending be received.

   CARRIED

6. UPDATE REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

   1. That the report of the International Affairs Manager, dated 31 October 2006, summarising the recent and proposed activities of the International Affairs Division from 1 July 2006 - 31 October 2006 be received

   CARRIED

   2. That the Deputy Mayor be the councillor representative for the education and tourism mission to Guangzhou in March 2007 to develop future sister city programmes and add value to institutions already attending the two-day China International Education Exhibition Tour which is being held in Guangzhou from 17-18 March 2007.

   Councillor Milne moved the following amendment:

   3. That any decision on Councillor involvement be deferred until a set of key performance indicators, projected outcomes and budget is established for the activity.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Milne Cr Mulholland Cr Leighton	Cr Boyle Cr Northey Deputy Mayor, Dr. Bruce Hucker, QSO Cr Abel Cr Casey Cr Hinchcliff

   The amendment was declared LOST by 6 votes to 3 votes.

   The chairman moved the following substantive motion:

   1. That the report of the International Affairs Manager, dated 31 October 2006, summarising the recent and proposed activities of the International Affairs Division from 1 July 2006 - 31 October 2006 be received
   2. That the Deputy Mayor be the councillor representative for the education and tourism mission to Guangzhou in March 2007 to develop future sister city programmes and add value to institutions already attending the two-day China International Education Exhibition Tour which is being held in Guangzhou from 17-18 March 2007, with Council involvement being in conformity with the guidelines that emerge from the Chief Executive's forthcoming report on overseas travel.

   CARRIED

7. STRATEGIC ALLIANCE - HAMBURG

   1. That Auckland City confirm its intention to seek a strategic alliance with the City of Hamburg while also continuing to seek a strategic alliance with Ho Chi Minh City depending on outcomes from Hamburg's decision.
   2. That the material on the Soccer World Cup 2006 event, hosted by the City of Hamburg and on the Hafen City urban regeneration project, be deferred to the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee for consideration in planning for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
   3. That officers give favourable consideration to the idea of benchmarking Auckland against comparable international cities.
   4. That the General Manager, City Development, be thanked for writing such a comprehensive report on the recent visit to Hamburg and the reasons for a possible establishment of a strategic alliance with Hamburg.

   CARRIED

8. PRIORITIES AND PROJECTS FOR 2006-07

   That the Committee endorse the proposed programme for the next twelve months under the following themes:

   • Pacific Governance: Pacific Islands Board - Auckland City
   • Disability Initiatives - Disability Programme
   • Sister Cities / International Relationships
   • International Education
   • Interfaith Programme
   • Key Stakeholder Liaison
   • Neighbourhood / 'Belonging' activities
   • Strengthening Networks

   and that officers report back to the first meeting of the Partnerships Committee in 2007.

   CARRIED

9. DIVERSITY FUNDING - TARGETED RATES

   1. That the Committee endorse the following diversity initiatives which will be funded from the three funding streams as follows:

   • Paradigm shift in how we relate to ethnic communities;
   • Celebrating diversity; and
   • Building networks from international relationships, including costs and timing

   Project	Budget 06/07	2007/08	2008/09
   Scoping and development of accessible information policy	$40,000	-	-
   Production of accessible Council documents and publications	$30,000	$40,000	$50,000
   Community Diversity specific projects	$50,000	$210,000	$210,000
   Mt Albert's people their images and their stories, a Strengthening Communities project.	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
   Pacific Island Board development	$35,000	$70,000	$70,000
   Cross cultural training for frontline staff - development and implementation of training	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
   "Places for People"- how ethnic groups in Auckland use open space; a research and implementation project.	$50,000	$60,000	$80,000
   Libraries migrant and refugee services project	$60,000 part year & incl project costs	$70,000	$70,000
   Implementation of diversity projects	$60,000 part year & incl project costs	$70,000	$70,000
   Strategic Funding Agreements with key community organisations promoting diversity in the city	$120,000	$200,000	$200,000
   Arts research into Asian audiences, attitudes, attendance and participation in partnership with NZ Creative communities and ASB Community Trust.	$42,000	-	-
   Three community arts projects with a focus on promoting community understanding of diversity issues; Treaty of Waitangi; Migrant Arts Forum and RAW@Orakei.	$70,000	$120,000	$120,000
   Race relations day/Children's Day joint community event	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
   Disability conference	$15,000	$20,000	$20,000
   Older peoples event- Celebration of kuia and kaumatua.	$5,000	$10,000	$30,000
   Mainstreet project - migrant & Pacific Island business network development.	-	$20,000	$30,000
   Total*	$607,000	$920,000 ($80,000 unallocated at this stage)	$980,000 ($420,000 unallocated at this stage)

   * Note: An urgent decision of the July 2006 Partnerships committee allocated $18,000 from the Diversity fund to cover the costs of the function celebrating the anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform.

   2. That the committee note a report on the progress of these initiatives and the diversity funding for 2006/07 will be reported to the first meeting of the Partnerships Committee in 2007.
   3. That the committee increase the amount assigned to the Strategic Funding Agreements by $30,000 to represent a contribution to the Citizens Advice Bureaux, noting the total amount allocated will also increase.
   4. That the committee approve that an amount of up to $5,500 for costs associated with the 'Growing Older and Bolder' Symposium held on Friday, 27 October 2006, which come in over the $2,000 budget originally allocated from the Community Development group, be paid from the Diversity Fund.
   5. That the Inclusive Auckland report, forwarded from the Community Development and Equity Committee meeting, held 08 November 2006, for perusal when considering the diversity funding report be received and reported back to the first meeting of the Partnerships Committee in 2007.

   CARRIED

10. PACIFIC ISLANDS BOARD - AUCKLAND CITY

    1. That the Partnerships Committee endorse the Pacific Islands Board - Auckland City forming an incorporated society and their proposed first year priority objectives to work with Auckland City to:

    • establish a partnership agreement with Auckland City Council
    • establish a funding agreement with Auckland City Council
    • encourage Pacific Islands people to stand as candidates in the local government elections in October 2007
    • encourage Pacific Islands people to vote in the local government elections in October 2007
    • contribute and advocate Pacific Island's perspectives on Auckland City's Council's annual and strategic planning processes and documents such as the LTCCP
    • create relationships with tangata whenua to strengthen and enhance the City's Pacific heritage and to support each others economic development
    • promote and advocate to council and other stakeholders on issues that affect Pacific Islands people in Auckland City.

    2. That the Partnerships Committee endorse the development of a partnership and funding agreement between the Pacific Islands Board and Council which outlines expected outputs and outcomes.
    3. That the Partnerships Committee continue dialogue with the Pacific Islands Board to support the implementation of the preferred model.
    4. That the Partnerships Committee endorse the appointment of a policy planner, funded from the diversity fund.
    5. That the Partnerships Committee endorses the Strong Communities framework and Inclusive Auckland policy to provide the mandate and strategic actions for engaging with communities, including communities of special interest.

    CARRIED

11. DECLARATION OF MONTREAL

    That the Partnerships Committee consider this item for discussion with the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) community, with the aim of endorsement by Auckland City.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Motion	Against the Motion
    Cr Boyle Cr Northey Deputy Mayor, Dr. Bruce Hucker, QSO Cr Casey Cr Hinchcliff	Cr Abel Cr Milne Cr Mulholland Cr Leighton

    The amendment was declared LOST by 5 votes to 4 votes.

    That chairman put the following substantive motion:

    That the Partnerships Committee consider this item for discussion with the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) community, with the aim of endorsement by Auckland City.

    CARRIED

12. NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES

    That the memorandum of the Community Engagement Manager dated 25 October 2006, on the progress of neighbourhood activities, be received.

    CARRIED

13. UPDATES: INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND STAKEHOLDER LIAISON

    That the report of the Community Engagement Manager, dated 20 October 2006, outlining the community development interactions and initiatives over the past six months including the interfaith dialogue and stakeholder liaison be received.

    CARRIED

    The Chairman moved the following:

    That the Committee record its thanks and appreciation to Margaret Allen, Committee Manager, and Stella Loa, Committee Administrator, for their work on behalf of the Committee.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 3:51pm.