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I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel will be held on:

Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:

Thursday, 18 July 2013

5.30pm

Boardroom Auckland Town Hall Ground Floor 301-305 Queen Street Auckland

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel

OPEN AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP Chairperson Dr Camille Nakhid Deputy Chairperson Rev Amail Habib Members Mrs Asoka Basnayake Ms Bevan Chuang Mrs Sadiqa Hajee Mr John Hong Mr Kafeba Mundele Mrs Ann Pala, QSM Ms Grace Ryu Mr Jeet Suchdev, JP, QSM Mr Kudakwashe Tuwe Ms Susan Zhu Cr Richard Northey (Quorum 7 members) Rita Bento-Allpress

Democracy Advisor 12 July 2013 Contact Telephone: (09) 307 7541 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Purpose

The purposes of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel shall be as follows:

a) To identify and communicate to the Council the interests and preferences of the ethnic people of Auckland in relation to:

i. the content of the strategies, policies, plans and bylaws of the Council; and

ii. any matter that the Panel considers to be of particular interest or concern to the ethnic peoples and communities in Auckland; and

b) To advise the Mayor and the Council’s governing body and local boards, of the Council processes and mechanisms for engagement with ethnic peoples and communities in Auckland.

Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 18 July 2013

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Welcome 5

2 Apologies 5

3 Declaration of Interest 5

4 Confirmation of Minutes 5

5 Presentation 9

5.1 WaterSafe Auckland

6 Constitution Conversation: Submission by EPAP 15

7 Presentation

7.1 Ethnic Youth Hui Planners

8 Matters Arising: Action Sheet Update 45

9 Chairperson’s Report 51

10 Panel Members’ Reports

11 Sub-committees’ Reports 57

12 Council Business

12.1 Report from Tāmaki Redevelopment Company – Draft Strategic Framework 59

12.2 Report from Auckland Plan Committe – Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan 61

13 Panel Business

13.1 Verbal update on report on options for the future of the panels

14 General Business


1 Welcome 5.30 PM

2 Apologies 5.32 PM

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received. 3 Declaration of Interest 5.33 PM

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

4 Confirmation of Minutes 5.35 PM

That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a) confirm the minutes of its meeting held on Thursday, 20 June 2013, as true and correct record.

5 Presentation 5.40 PM

5.1 WaterSafe Auckland Stacey Wilcox will be in attendance and address the Panel on this item. Report attached to this agenda.

Dinner will be served at 6.00 PM 6 Constitution Conversation: Submission by EPAP 6.00pm

This discussion will take place over dinner. Please see documents attached to this agenda. 7 Presentation 6.45 PM 7.1 Ethnic Youth Hui Planners Mahafrin Variava will be in attendance and address the Panel on this item.

8 Matters Arising: Action Sheet Update 7.05 PM

9 Chairperson’s Report 7.15 PM

10 Panel Members’ Reports 7.25 PM

11 Sub-committees’ Reports 7.35 PM

12 Council Business 7.45 PM

12.1 Report from Tāmaki Redevelopment Company – Draft Strategic Framework

For the Panel’s information.

12.2 Report from Auckland Plan Committe – Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan

For the Panel’s information.


13 Panel Business 7.55 PM

13. 1 Verbal update on report on options for the future of the panels

Raewyn Stone will be in attendance and address the Panel on this item.

14 General Business 8.05 PM

The next meeting of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel will be held in the Mayoral Boardroom, Ground Floor, Auckland Town Hall on, Thursday, 22 August 2013 commencing

at 5.30 pm


Item 5.1

Presentation by WaterSafe Auckland

Purpose 1. To provide an opportunity for WaterSafe Auckland to address the Ethnic Peoples Advisory

Panel.

Executive Summary 2. Stacey Willcox, WaterSafe Auckland Drowning Prevention Coordinator, will be in attendance

and address the Panel.

Recommendations: That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a) receive the report;

b) thank Stacey Willcox, Drowning Prevention Coordinator, for her presentation.

Attachments A Report from WaterSafe Auckland to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel


Attachment A – item 5.1

Report from WaterSafe Auckland to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel

Purpose 1. To inform the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel of culturally appropriate health promotion

programmes in Auckland, which utilise swimming and water as the medium.

2. To provide an overview of the evaluated benefits of these types of programmes in improving

the health, wellbeing and safety of vulnerable communities in the Auckland Region.

Executive Summary

A culturally appropriate swimming project was developed to address the health and social needs of

the new migrant community in Auckland particularly for women of Muslim faith. Women’s only

swimming was piloted in Mt. Roskill in 2004, and has continued since then.

The Muslim Women’s Swimming Project has been evaluated three times since its inception in

2005 (Lawrence, 2004; Lawrence, 2005; Marshall, 2007). This is the fourth evaluation report and

the purpose is to report on progress since 2007 to ensure that it remains an appropriate and

relevant option for the intended audience.

Since 2007, other swimming initiatives for new migrant communities in Auckland have been

developed and are included in this evaluation. This evaluation reports on four female only

swimming initiatives and one new migrant community swimming project within the Auckland region.

For some communities, mainstream methods of learning water safety and swimming skills are not

appropriate, and participation in water based activity often conflict with cultural and religious

values, family commitments and other issues such as cost and transport (Moran & Willcox,

2010).This evaluation addresses such issues and explores how current programmes are assisting

communities to overcome them.

Programme Aims and Objectives Increase physical activity and health, with particular focus on new migrants

Increase mental health and reduce social isolation among new migrants

Increase social connectedness between people of all cultures (particularly among women)

Provide a culturally appropriate and safe environment to learn water familiarisation, confidence

and basic swimming skills



Surveys were completed by 150 participants across four swimming programmes targeted to new

migrants and refugee communities across Auckland. Focus groups were conducted with to gain an

overall view of how the programmes were working for all parties involved.

Largely the results of the evaluation were very positive:

The majority of survey respondents agreed that their health and wellbeing has improved as a

result of attending a swimming programme, both physically and mentally.

Attending the swimming programmes is a highly social experience for the participants, they

enjoy meeting each other and they are motivated to exercise together.

The top three responses for benefits gained from attending the programme were:

Health benefits (26%), keeping fit (25%), learning swimming and water safety, (17%).

The most popular reasons for attending swimming programmes were:

Learning swimming and water safety skills, being a women’s only night, and for fitness and

health reasons.

There was a very high level of satisfaction for the facilities, staff and volunteers across all projects,

and participants felt that their needs were being met (e.g. shower curtains and front window

covers). The targeted communities appreciated having an option to exercise and swim in a female

only environment, and there was a strong desire from those surveyed for more female only venues

and days/times.

It is evident the popularity of swimming programmes for new migrant and refugee communities,

especially women, has helped with sustainability of the two biggest women’s only swimming

programmes in Mt. Roskill and Papatoetoe.

Recommendations have been made to guide future development, as well as recommendations for

organisations and communities looking to establish culturally appropriate health promotion

interventions.



Development recommendations for the existing swimming programmes include:

Continuation of Women’s Only Swimming programmes

Greater variety of activities at the swimming programmes such as zumba and gym facilities

Consider including a nutrition component for a holistic health promotion programme

Continue using a capacity building model: community involvement; training community leaders

to deliver components

Further cultural awareness and ESOL support offered to staff to enable them to work more

comfortably with new migrant, refugee and ESOL communities

Create a ‘participant pool group’ to inform and guide programme development

Swimming lessons need to be offered at all programmes, as many of the women have had no

prior experience in the water

Utilise these programmes for promoting other relevant health issues, e.g. breast and cervical

screening

Active promotion/marketing of the swimming programmes to increase numbers and continue

reach into the community.

Continued support to new migrant communities who wish to learn swimming and water safety

(and do not require separate gender swimming sessions)

Recommendations for new swimming and health programmes for communities include:

● Consider a having a variety of activities within the programme for participants

● An on-going nutrition programme offered alongside the physical activity to promote a holistic

healthy lifestyle.

● Have a water safety component in addition to swimming lessons.

● Cultural awareness training provided to staff and instructors before working with new migrant

and refugee communities.

● Consider a capacity building model like train-the-trainers

● Work with community leaders and consult the community to develop programme which can be

tailored to their specific needs, for example some communities will require separate gender

swimming sessions whilst others may not

● Keep it fun



Conclusion

From these results, it is clear that the migrant swimming initiatives in Auckland, New Zealand, are

producing numerous benefits for participants, including improved health, increased exercise and

fitness levels and learning swimming skills. By providing culturally appropriate services, particularly

for women, new migrant communities are able to learn vital skills to keep themselves and families

safe when enjoying New Zealand’s aquatic playground, whilst keeping fit and healthy in a fun,

social and supportive environment. It is clear that these swimming programmes are continuing to

meet the health and social needs of the community.

Recommendation/s That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel:

a) Advocate to local boards for continued support of swimming and water safety programmes for these particular communities which have difficulty accessing mainstream physical activity and aquatic activities

b) Promote programmes within their own communities to encourage participation and take up opportunities

c) Emphasise importance of safety messages within their communities for all ages

Signatories Authors Stacey Willcox, WaterSafe Auckland

Ailsa Wilson, ARPHS Purvi Chhichhia & Frances Cranney, ProCare Parul Dube, CM Active

Authorisers Teresa Stanley, Business Manager WaterSafe Auckland Sandy Harrop, CEO WaterSafe Auckland


Item 6

Constitution Conversation – Submission by EPAP

Purpose 1. To provide the Panel with informational documents to aid the discussion on this topic.

Attachments A Submission Guide

B Booklet – New Zealand’s Constitution

Submission Guide

What are your aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand?

How do you want our country to be run in the future?

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The Constitution Conversation is a chance for all New Zealanders to share their aspirations for our country and how they want Aotearoa New Zealand to be run in the future.

This is your opportunity to tell us what you think about a range of constitutional issues. Inside this guide, you’ll find a series of questions to help you frame your submission. Find out how you can be part of it…

Hello, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Kia orana, Mālō ni, Fakaalofa atu, Ni Hao, Anyong, Namaste and Kia ora.

THE CONSTITUTION CONVERSATION | Submission Guide 1

The Panel wants to hear your viewsThe Constitutional Advisory Panel is an independent group appointed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Māori Affairs to listen to, consider and report on people’s views on a range of constitutional issues. You can view a copy of the Panel’s terms of reference at www.cap.govt.nz

The Panel is seeking submissions in the first half of 2013. It will then draft a report and plans to seek further feedback from New Zealanders. The Panel will submit a final report to the Ministers by the end of the year. Any recommendations will be based on submissions received.

Submissions close on 1 July 2013.

THE CONSTITUTION CONVERSATION | Submission Guide2

How to ensure your voice is heardAll New Zealanders including individuals, whānau, groups, schools, community networks, iwi and organisations are welcome to make submissions.

In this guide, you’ll find five sets of questions that match the Panel’s terms of reference: New Zealand’s Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Treaty of Waitangi, Māori Representation and Electoral Matters.

Each section contains basic information about the topic and some questions to use as a guide for your submission. Feel free to comment on other aspects of the topic.

You may also comment on other topics. If there is sufficient interest in a topic outside the terms of reference, the Panel may report on it.

Please turn to the back of the guide for more information about how to make a submission.

When you’re writing your submission please tell us why you hold those views.


To find out moreYou can find more detailed information about the topics, download resources and see what other people think on our website www.ourconstitution.org.nz. You can also order an information pack or meeting toolkit by calling 0508 411 411.

You may want to discuss these topics with friends, family and whānau or join the online conversation on our Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/TheConstitutionConversation

Thank you for taking the time to be part of the Constitution Conversation.

The topic questions are a guide to help you with your submission. We welcome other comments on the topics.

A constitution is the set of rules that determines how we are governed and how we live together as a country. It reflects who we are – our unique history, values and aspirations.

You are invited to tell us what’s important to you about how New Zealand is run in the future. Submissions received on these questions will help shape the Panel’s final report.

Share your aspirations

You can send us your views solely on these questions or use them as a basis for framing the rest of your submission. You’re welcome to be creative with your responses to these questions.

d What are your aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand?

d How do you want our country to be run in the future?


New Zealand’s ConstitutionNew Zealand has a constitution – it’s just not all written down in a single document. Our constitutional rules include legislation such as the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Constitution Act 1986, foundational documents such as the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840 and established constitutional principles.

Our constitution determines who exercises power in our country, and the checks and balances on that power. It also protects the rights of the people.

Submission Questions About New Zealand's Constitution

d Do you think our constitution should be written in a single document? Why?

d Do you think our constitution should have a higher legal status than other laws (supreme law)? Why?

d Who should have the power to decide whether legislation is consistent with the constitution: Parliament or the Courts? Why?


The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Act) confirms fundamental rights and freedoms. It contains important rules about the relationship between the state and the people in New Zealand.

The Act covers a broad range of civil and political rights, including the right to freedom of expression, religion and belief, assembly, association and the right to vote.

The Act helps us to know what our rights are and sets minimum standards about how New Zealanders can expect to be treated by the state and in law.

Submission Questions About New Zealand's Bill of Rights Act

d Does the Bill of Rights Act protect your rights enough? Why?

d What other things could be done to protect rights?

d Do you think the Act should have a higher legal status than other laws (supreme law)? Why?

d Who should have the power to decide whether legislation is consistent with the Act: Parliament or the Courts? Why?

d What additional rights, if any, could be added to the Act? Why?

The Bill of Rights


The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement made between the British Crown and Māori chiefs in 1840. It enabled the British to establish a government in New Zealand and confirmed to Māori the right to continue to exercise rangatiratanga.

The Treaty is generally regarded as New Zealand’s founding document and influences the relationships between the Crown and Māori. The Treaty is one of the factors that may be taken into account in law-making and public decision-making.

Submission Questions About the Treaty of Waitangi

d Thinking of the future, what role do you think the Treaty of Waitangi could have in our constitution?

d Do you think that the Treaty should be made a formal part of the constitution? Why?

Treaty of Waitangi


PARlIAmENTThe Māori seats in Parliament are a unique feature of New Zealand’s democratic system. These seats ensure that a guaranteed minimum number of members of Parliament (MPs) can represent Māori views and perspectives in Parliament. There are currently seven Māori seats.

lOCAl gOVERNmENTThe nature and extent of Māori representation in local government decision-making varies across the country. Most councils consult to some degree with tangata whenua.

Local government is encouraged to consult Māori on decisions under the Local Government Act 2002 and on decisions about natural resource management under the Resource Management Act 1991. The Local Electoral Act 2001 provides councils with an opportunity to create Māori wards; these wards can only be created with the support of the majority of voters in the region.

Submission Questions About māori Representation

d How should Māori views be represented in Parliament?

d How could Māori electoral participation be improved?

d How should Māori views and perspectives be represented in local government?

Māori Representation

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New Zealand’s Parliament usually has at least 120 members of Parliament. The current Parliament is made up of 63 general electorate members, seven Māori electorate members and 51 list members.

The number of electorates is determined by ensuring that all electorates have more or less the same number of people in them.

Parliament can run no longer than three years after an election. The Prime Minister decides when the term of Parliament ends and the date of the next General Election.

The Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Act 2001 enabled the Speaker to declare a seat vacant if an MP parted ways with their party or their party leader reasonably considered the member had distorted the proportionality of representation in Parliament. The Act expired in 2005.

Electoral Matters

Submission Questions About Electoral matters

d How many members of Parliament should we have? Why?

d How long should the term of Parliament be? Why?

d How should the election date be decided? Why?

d What factors should be taken into account when the size and number of electorates are decided? Why?

d What should happen if a member of Parliament parts ways with the party from which he or she was elected? Why?


The Panel may report on other topics if there is sufficient public interest.

d Do you have any other comments or suggestions about New Zealand’s constitution?

For more information and perspectives about these topics go to www.ourconstitution.org.nz

Other Issues

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How to make a submissionPlease send us your submission by 5pm 1 July 2013.

If you have any questions about how to make a submission please call 0508 411 411.

You can make a submission in a number of ways:

d Fill out the quick submission form opposite and post it to us.

d Make a submission online at www.ourconstitution.org.nz

d Email a submission to [email protected] with “CAP submission” in the subject line. You can attach documents to your email.

d Post a submission to:

Important InformationTo make a valid submission you must supply your name. If you are submitting on behalf of an organisation please supply the name of the organisation.

Public submissions are official information under the Official Information Act 1982. Your submission and your name are likely to be made public if requested under the Act. The Panel may publish your submission, or extracts, on the website, in social media and in reports.

You can ask for your name to be withheld from publication. If a request for this information is made under the Act, your request for anonymity will be considered in accordance with the principles of the Act. We cannot guarantee that your name will be withheld.

Submissions Secretariat, Constitutional Advisory Panel C/o ministry of JusticeDX SX10088 Wellington


Quick SubmissionYour name:

Name of the organisation you represent (if applicable):

Postal address or email address:

Privacy and Confidentiality

Your personal information will be held in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993. This Act outlines the requirements for transparent collection, ethical use and secure storage of personal information.

The personal information you provide in this submission form will be used for the purposes of the Consideration of Constitutional Issues only.

You can also make a submission online at www.ourconstitution.org.nz

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Be part of the Constitution Conversation:

›› Talk to whānau, friends and family.

›› Access resources online including information packs and meeting toolkits or order them 0508 411 411.

›› Meet with work colleagues, iwi or community groups to discuss these issues.

›› Find out what others are saying by visiting our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheConstitutionConversation

›› Take some time and start reading.

›› Make a submission!

www.ourconstitution.org.nzOur constitution is the set of rules that determines how this country is governed and how we all live together. It’s your constitution and your conversation.

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New Zealand’s Constitution

There’s a Constitution Conversation going on and you’re invited to be part of it!

The Constitutional Advisory Panel is committed to ensuring that you – along with your friends, whānau, family, colleagues, communities and iwi – have an opportunity to tell us what you think. It’s your constitution and your conversation.

We invite everyone to submit their views on:

›› What are your aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand?

›› How do you want New Zealand to be run in the future?

Near the back of this booklet, you’ll see a set of questions about New Zealand’s constitution. We encourage you to consider these questions, chat about them with others and send us your views. Whether or not New Zealand should have constitution written down in a single document is just one of the constitutional topics that the Panel is considering. The other topic areas are:

›› The role of the Bill of Rights Act 1990 in our constitution.

›› The role of the Treaty of Waitangi in our constitution.

›› Māori representation in local and national government.

›› Electoral matters such as the size of Parliament and the length of its term.

We want to hear from you!

You can make a submission by post, email or online. Submissions close on 1 July 2013.

For more information, go online to www.ourconstitution.org.nz or call 0508 411 411.

Join the conversation on www.facebook.com/TheConstitutionConversation

Constitutional advisor y Panel

The Constitutional Advisory Panel is an independent advisory group set up to listen to, consider and report on New Zealanders’ views about a range of constitutional issues. It will report back to the Government by December 2013.

The Panel members are Emeritus Professor John Burrows (Co-chair), Sir Tipene O’Regan (Co-chair), Peter Chin, Deborah Coddington, Hon Sir Michael Cullen, Hon John Luxton, Bernice Mene, Dr Leonie Pihama, Hinurewa Poutu, Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Peter Tennent and Dr Ranginui Walker.

For more information about the Panel go to www.cap.govt.nz

Join the Conversation

Personal opinions expressed in this booklet do not represent the views of the Panel or the Government. They are presented here to stimulate your thinking and conversations.

NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION | New Zealand’s Constitution2

The role of a constitutionAll organised groups have a constitution. Businesses, churches, marae, sports clubs, community organisations and schools have their own rules and procedures so everyone knows what’s expected, how decisions are made and what to do if there’s a dispute.

Many of the rules that govern the way groups operate are written down, but there are almost always expectations that are not written down. These may be customs or ways of behaving that are taught or explained to people who belong to that group.

New Zealand’s constitution is the set of rules that determines how our country is governed and how we all live together. It reflects who we are – our unique history, values and aspirations.

“A country’s constitution is a set of rules about who exercises power in society – and how people’s rights are protected. The constitution belongs to the people and our panel has been set up to listen to the public’s views.”

EMERITUS PROFESSOR JOHN BURROWSCo-chair, Constitutional Advisory Panel

“When I think of a constitution, I think of the kawa and tikanga on our marae, which is our constitution. It’s the way we go about doing things, the rules that guide us in how we relate to each other, how we behave and how we deal with certain issues, how we look after each other and our environment.”

HINUREWA POUTUConstitutional Advisory Panel member

NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION | New Zealand’s Constitution 3

New Zealand has a constitution – it’s just not all written down in a single document. Unlike many other countries, New Zealand does not have a single law called “the Constitution”. Because it is found in many different places, it is sometimes called an unwritten constitution.

The rules for how we elect governments, how they make laws, how those laws are enforced and how we ensure that people’s rights are protected are found in a number of different places. These include:

›› Legislation including the Constitution Act 1986, the Electoral Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

›› British laws adopted by New Zealand through the Imperial Laws Application Act 1988, for example the Magna Carta.

›› The powers of the head of state the Queen who appoints the Governor-General as her representative.

›› Some decisions of the Courts, such as the 1941 Privy Council decision that held the Treaty of Waitangi was not legally enforceable unless incorporated into statutory law.

The Treaty of Waitangi is reflected in our constitutional arrangements because it is regarded as a founding document of New Zealand’s government.

There are other constitutional principles which are generally understood and agreed to, such as the rule of law – that all of us, including governments, must follow the law.

We also have practices or conventions which have developed over time. These guide the behaviour and decisions of politicians, such as when they have to make an urgent decision while handing over power after an election.

did you know?

Since the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed in 1840, many Māori feel they have a special relationship with the Queen because of their ancestors’ commitment to the Treaty. From the mid-19th century, Māori delegations visited Britain seeking the support of the sovereign for resolution of Treaty-based concerns.

Although the Treaty has never been fully incorporated into New Zealand law, it is formally among our constitutional arrangements, in part because of its inclusion in Acts such as Section 9 of the State-Owned Enterprises Act 1986. Court rulings have further defined and explained these decisions of Parliament (see Treaty of Waitangi booklet).

Our unwritten constitution


New Zealand is one of three countries in the world that does not have a written constitution – the others are the United Kingdom and Israel.

Some advantages of our unwritten constitution are that it is flexible and adaptable. Because most of our constitutional arrangements are not set in stone, they change and evolve over time.

However, this flexibility also means that New Zealanders may not have certainty about what will happen. Our guiding rules may be changed or applied inconsistently in different situations.

Some advantages of a written constitution are that people know clearly what the ground rules are.

However, having certainty may mean that future Parliaments and future generations are tied down to the beliefs and understandings of a certain period of history. It can be hard to adapt the rules to respond to new and different circumstances.

“[The constitution is] the cloak of law which determines how all the other laws are made and administered. You’ve got to have one and one of our great questions is should we have it in one single code or document, or is it better to have this mixture of law and evolution that we adjust as we go. We’re engaged to find out how New Zealanders want that cloak to be woven or repaired so it continues to function and protect our citizenship.”

SIR TIPENE O’REGANConstitutional Advisory Panel Co-chair

What’s the difference – a written or an unwritten constitution?


In 2005, Parliament’s Constitutional Arrangements Committee held an inquiry to review New Zealand’s existing constitutional arrangements. In their report, the Committee wrote:

“Although the characterisation of New Zealand’s constitutional history did not come easily to us, we rapidly agreed on the characteristic qualities of New Zealand’s approach to constitutional change throughout its modern history. We adopted the tag of “pragmatic evolution”. By this we mean New Zealanders’ instinct to fix things when they need fixing, when they can fix them, without necessarily relating them to any grand philosophical scheme.”

While the 2005 Committee felt the current structure of New Zealand’s constitution has served the country well, others believe its unwritten nature makes it difficult to comprehend and apply.

“It’s difficult to characterise the nature and quality of New Zealand’s constitution and the reason for that is it evolves remorselessly; it changes before your very eyes. It’s highly flexible… It’s like the hunting of the snark. The snark is both imaginary and elusive and the New Zealand constitution is neither readily accessible nor easily understood.”

SIR GEOFFREY PALMERFormer Prime Minister and constitutional lawyer

New Zealand’s “pragmatic” constitution


New Zealand is a representative democracy. This means voters elect people to represent them in Parliament.

The power to make decisions is divided between:

›› Parliament (also known as the Legislature or the House of Representatives).

›› Government (also known as the Executive).

›› Courts (also known as the Judiciary).

These three branches together are called the state. This separation of power ensures that each branch acts as a check and balance on the power of the others.

The head of state is the Queen, represented in New Zealand by the Governor-General. The Governor-General appoints Ministers and assents to Bills passed in the House, on the advice of the Prime Minister, so long as the government has the support of the majority of Parliament.

In New Zealand, Parliament is the ultimate decision-maker under the principle of “parliamentary sovereignty”. The Courts interpret what the laws passed by Parliament mean in particular cases. In New Zealand, judges do not have the power to review or strike down legislation.

the realm of new Zealand

There’s more to New Zealand than meets the eye. While New Zealand is an independent sovereign nation, we are also part of the Realm of New Zealand. Our Realm includes Tokelau, the Cook Islands, Niue and the Ross Dependency in Antarctica. The Cook Islands and Niue are self-governing states which have a free association with New Zealand. New Zealand represents these Pacific Island nations in matters of foreign affairs and defence. New Zealand has a more “hands-on” role in Tokelau and the Ross Dependency – administering the public affairs of these two territories.

What does our constitution look like in practice?


In many countries, constitutional law is supreme law. This means that Parliament must only pass laws that comply with it, and there may be special rules about making changes to the law. New Zealand does not have any supreme law.

Some parts of New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements are protected – for example parts of the Electoral Act 1993 or Constitution Act 1986 can only be changed by a referendum or by a vote of 75 per cent of members of Parliament (MPs).

However, other parts of New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements are not protected in this way – for example, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 can be changed by a majority vote in Parliament like most other laws.

australia – where the Constitution rules suPreme

In contrast to New Zealand, Australia has a written constitution which is its supreme law. It is found in its Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1901, which can only be changed by referendum. The High Court of Australia has the task of interpreting the Constitution and settling disputes about its meaning. It can invalidate any legislation or parts of legislation it finds to be unconstitutional.

In Australia, people can test the meaning and application of the Constitution by applying to the High Court. For example, in 2006 some states challenged the power of the Commonwealth to introduce the “Work Choices” legislation which made changes to employment conditions and industrial relations. However, the challenge was rejected by a majority of the Court and the legislation was upheld.

(Source: Parliamentary Education Office http://www.peo.gov.au/students/cl/constitution.html)

Should our constitution have a higher legal status than other laws?


What do you think?What do you think?We invite you to think about and submit your views on:

1. Do you think our constitution should be written in a single document? Why?

2. Do you think our constitution should have a higher legal status than other laws (supreme law)? Why?

3. Who should have the power to decide whether legislation is consistent with the constitution: Parliament or the Courts? Why?

Submissions can be made online, by email or post.

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Parliament www.parliament.nz

Ministry of Justice www.justice.govt.nz

New Zealand Legislation www.legislation.govt.nz

Introduction to the Cabinet Manual” by Rt Hon Sir Kenneth Keith www.cabinetmanual.cabinetoffice.govt.nz/node/68

The Constitution Conversation www.ourconstitution.org.nz


Act of Parliament: A law made by Parliament and given assent by the Governor-General.

Bills: Draft laws that are being considered by Parliament but have not yet become Acts.

Branches of state: The different bodies that make up the state. In New Zealand this includes the head of state, the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary.

Constitution: The set of rules about how our country is governed and how we all live together.

Government: The Government – the Prime Minister and Ministers – sets New Zealand’s policy direction and asks Parliament to make or change laws to implement their policies.

Legislation: Laws that have been passed by Parliament or under the authority of Parliament. The main sorts of legislation are Acts and regulations.

Magna Carta: The Magna Carta of 1297 limits the powers of rulers. For example, no free man can be imprisoned or punished without trial by their peers.

Parliament: In New Zealand, Parliament consists of the House of Representatives and the monarch. Parliament makes laws and monitors government.

Rule of law: Fundamental principle that all members of society, including the government, must obey the law.

Supreme law: A law that has a higher legal status than other laws, meaning Parliament must only pass laws that comply with supreme law. The Courts could strike down inconsistent law. New Zealand has no supreme law.

Unwritten constitution: A constitution which is not in a single document. Lots of different elements set the constitutional rules, e.g. different statutes, court decisions, conventions and international treaties.

Written constitution: Usually refers to a single document called “the Constitution” which sets the rules for how government operates and how people live together as a country, e.g. the Constitution of the United States

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Item 8

EPAP Actions Progress Report

Purpose 1. The purpose of this report is to update EPAP members on the status of actions to date.

Executive Summary 2. Attached is the current action sheet with details on progress, deadlines and responsible

member/council officer.


a) receive the report.

Attachments A Action Sheet – EPAP Meeting 20 June 2013

Signatories Authors Rita Bento-Allpress - Democracy Advisor

ACTION SHEET – EPAP MEETING 20 June 2013

Progress Report

Date Subject Action taken Target date

Who

15/11/2012

Presentation by Mayor – Economic

Contact Dept of Labour, Immigration to present an Ethnic health and safety workshop in relation to employer and employee rights and responsibilities

July 2013 John Hong

18/4/2013

Austin Kim to give an outline of his work at the August meeting.

August Austin Kim

23/05/2013

6. 2013 Election and awareness campaigns

Provide feedback on opportunities to increase candidate numbers and voter turnout for ethnic communities.

Tbc All panel

Work with the electoral officer regarding a seminar on local democracy and the 2013 elections for the ethnic community.

Ongoing;

EPAP members Chuang and Zhu met with Bruce Thomas on 26 June.

13 July Bevan/Susan/Bruce Thomas

23/05/2013

8. Chairperson’s report

Funding concerning English language providers for Migrants and refugees

tbc Austin

Racism report: refer back to Council to identify Council actions on solutions/awareness on issues identified at the conference as a response to the community, in liaison with the Panel.

July Camille/Raewyn

20/06/2013

5. Racism Summary Report

Each member to provide one or two suggestions of next steps in writing to the Chairperson for collating.

Chair sent reminder email on 23 June;

Summary sent out to those who attended the conference on

By 26 June

All Panel

28 June.

20/06/2013

7. Panel feedback on External Review report

Chairperson to write a report on the future of the Panel and response to the External Review report;

End July Camille

Chairperson to present the report to the Panel for review and approval;

End July Camille

20/06/2013

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Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel Work Programme 2013/2014

Present a revised budget on the Ethnic Youth Hui to the Panel;

July Youth Subcommittee

20.06.2013

8. Chairperson’s report

Invite HRC to a meeting outside the Panel’s monthly meetings;

tbc Camille/All Panel

Invite Libraries team to be present at July meeting to facilitate feedback;

Libraries team invited to July meeting;

July Rita

Provide feedback to Libraries team.

July All Panel

Sub-committee team leaders to provide a report on sub-committee progress update and future planning

July SC Team Leaders

Draft media release for 13 July event with the Mayor.

First week July

Camille/Asoka

Email Youth subcommittee clarifying framework that subcommittee should provide, in order to obtain support from CDAC;

June/July Austin

20/06/2013

11. Panel Business

Email panel members requesting articles for newsletter;

July Asoka

Email Cathy Kenkel to confirm date of finalising newsletter;

July Asoka

Consult with Immigration NZ on whether they can release the draft Community Asset Mapping for Settlement report;

July Austin

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EPAP – Camille Nakhid

July monthly report 2013

Period: 12 June 2013 – 8 July 2013 EPAP agenda date: 18 July 2013

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Meeting with Doug Martin from Martin Jenkins Research Associates

Date: Wednesday 12 June, 12 noon

Location: AUT Tower, Level 14

EPAP in attendance: None other

Other noted attendees:

Narrative: To discuss the external review report, in particular, a response to the appendix.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Auckland Conversations – Population Policy in New Zealand. Len Cook

Date: Wednesday 12 June, 3.45 pm

Location: Upper NZI Level, Aotea Centre


Other noted attendees: Mayor Len Brown, Roger Blakely

Narrative: A presentation by Len Cook on Auckland’s population and the projected composition.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Waitakere Ethnic Board Forum – New Zealand’s Changing policies on

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Date: Wednesday 12 June, 6 pm

Location: HUB, 27 Corban Ave, Henderson

EPAP in attendance: Tuwe (Chair – WEB), Amail, Camille


Narrative: Presentations by Colin (Lawyer – Ministry of Immigration) on immigration policy and

Tracey Barnett (journalist) on a humanitarian approach to asylum seekers in New Zealand.

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Topic/ Event/ Activity: Meeting with Ree Anderson

Date: Thursday 13 June, 1 pm

Location: Bledisloe Building, Level 6


Other noted attendees: Jason Marris, Teena Abbey, Sharon Hodge

Narrative: To discuss EPAP’s Work programme and budget for 2013‐2014. Presented a draft budget

for the Ethnic Youth Hui.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Meeting with Dana Avram





Narrative: To look at the feedback from the Racism Conference and prepare a one to two page

executive summary.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Meeting with Marvin Kimata and Noah Ghebremichael

Date: Friday 14 June




Narrative: To continue discussions on a research study looking at the experiences of African youth in

the New Zealand justice system

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: New Zealand Somali Women

Date: Saturday 15 June

Location: Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings



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Narrative: Celebrating cultural diversity and the achievement of Somali and other women.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: World Refugee Day


Location: Mangere Resettlement Centre, Mangere



Narrative: Presentations, performances and food by New Zealanders from refugee backgrounds.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Ethnic People in Commerce (EPIC) Conference

Date: Friday 24 May, 3 pm

Location: Langham Hotel, Auckland

EPAP in attendance: Amail, Jeet, Tuwe, Bevan, John, Camille

Other noted attendees: Judith Collins MP, Mervyn Singham (OEA)

Narrative: Making networks between business leaders and businesses in other nations. Useful

website: NZ SME Business Network

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Asia‐Pacific Cities Book Launch

Date: Tuesday 25 June, 4.30 pm

Location: WG Building, AUT



Narrative: To launch a book on cities in the Asia‐Pacific region edited by Prof Ian Shirley and Dr Carol

Neil

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Courtesy call – Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk


Location: Reception Lounge, Town Hall

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EPAP in attendance: Amail, Camille

Other noted attendees: Mayor Len Brown, Cr Richard Northey, other councillors and business

leaders from Brisbane and Auckland

Narrative: To meet with the Mayoral delegation from Brisbane.

_________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Auckland‐Brisbane 25th Anniversary Sister City Reception

Date: Thursday 27 June, 7.15 pm

Location: Auckland Art Gallery

EPAP in attendance: Amail, Camille

Other noted attendees: Mayor Len Brown, Brisbane Mayor Graham Quirke, Cr Richard Northey,

other councillors and business leaders from Brisbane and Auckland Dame Cath Tizard

Narrative: To re‐sign the sister city relationship between Auckland and Brisbane.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Ethnic Youth Hui Planning meeting

Date: Friday 28 June

Location: WG Building, AUT



Narrative: To continue discussions and discuss progress on the planning of the ethnic youth hui and

Arts and Culture Event.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: New Zealand Federation of Multicultural Councils


Location: Sudima Hotel


Other noted attendees: President NZFMC Tayo Agungelika, Chairs and representatives of

Multicultural Councils, Mayor Len Brown, Ann Dysart, Louise Mason

Narrative: AGM, Presentations by a number of organizations including Ministries of Immigration,

Social Development.

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Workshop: How have ethnic communities adapted to the new Auckland structure? – Facilitated by

Camille Nakhid, Panel: Ann Dysart, Louise Mason, Ray Ammalanai, Kizito Essuman

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Korean War Photo Exhibition

Date: Wednesday 3 July, 4 pm

Location: Massey University, Albany

EPAP in attendance: Grace, Amail, Ann, Camille

Other noted attendees: Audrey Chung, Mr Park, Tony Keam, Prof Paul Spoonley

Narrative: An exhibition of New Zealand soldiers in Korea.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: EPAP Public meeting planning

Date: Wednesday 3 July, 5 pm

Location: Massey University, Albany

EPAP in attendance: Grace, Amail, Ann, Camille


Narrative: To amend and confirm programme, confirm community presenters.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Tertiary Counsellors Hui

Date: Thursday 4 July, 2 pm

Location: WF Building, AUT


Other noted attendees: Tertiary education counsellors

Narrative: Panel member ‐ topic: Counseling youth in tertiary education. Camille’s focus – ethnic

youth.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Lifewise Big Sleep Out 2013

Date: Thursday 4 July, 6.30 pm

Location: Hikuwai Plaza, AUT

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Other noted attendees: Business and community leaders

Narrative: To raise awareness of AUckalnd’s homeless and

__________________________________________________________________________________

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Congolese Independence Day

Date: Saturday 6 July

Location: Blockhouse Bay Community Centre


Other noted attendees: Dr Rajen Prasad, Kizito Essuman

Narrative: To celebrate the 53rd Independence of the Republic of Congo. Camille gave a speech and

did a Congolese dance with Rajen and a few others taught to them by beautiful Congolese children.

__________________________________________________________________________________

EPAP – Sub‐committee member monthly report

Subcommittee: Youth Name (member): Bevan Chuang Period: June – July 2013 EPAP agenda date: 18 July 2012

Topic/ Event/ Activity: Meeting with Auckland Latin American Community Date: 19th June 2013 Location: ALAC, Onehunga

Narrative: To discuss matters related to the Latin American Community in Auckland, including issues they face and what other things can be done in Auckland. Topic/ Event/ Activity: Meeting with Bruce Thomas Date: 26th June 2013 Location: Auckland Council

Narrative: Meeting with Bruce Thomas on Public Meeting Other EPAP Members attended: Susan Zhu Topic/ Event/ Activity: 237th Independence Day of the USA Date: 1st July 2013 Location: Pullman Hotel, Auckland

Narrative: The Embassy of the United States of America organised their annual Independence Day celebration at the Pullman Hotel. This will be the last Independence Day celebration in NZ for Ambassador David Heuber.


Item 12.1

Tamaki Transformation Programme

Tamaki Redevelopment Company - Draft Strategic Framework

Purpose 1. To provide an information update to the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel on the status of the

Tamaki Redevelopment Company’s on-going work and community outreach.

Executive Summary 2. Building on the foundation set by the Tāmaki Transformation Programme, the Tāmaki

Redevelopment Company (TRC) was established by Crown and Council to address a set of social, economic, and housing challenges in Glen Innes, Pt. England and Panmure.

3. On 18 June, Mayor Len Brown and Minister Nick Smith publicly released the TRC draft Strategic Framework for Tāmaki. The Tāmaki regeneration programme will seek outcomes that improve overall quality of life: a warm modern home, successful businesses, educated residents and flourishing children. The programme will welcome new people, businesses and investment in to the area, while also leveraging the talents of the current residents.

4. Since the public release, TRC has undertaken a comprehensive community engagement programme on the draft Strategic Framework. The central goals of this programme have included:

Checking back in with the Tāmaki community to discuss the outcomes and actions in the Strategic Framework

Gaining quality feedback that can further strengthen the Strategic Framework.

Reaching the largest cross-section of the community, including those not previously involved in the TTP process.

Further educating the community on the TRC’s function, goals and mission.

Empowering the community to become actively involved with the programme.

5. To date, TRC have initiated more than 40 community meetings and initiatives, talking with and gaining feedback from more than 1,000 community members.

6. In late July, the TRC will present the Crown and Council with an updated draft Strategic Framework that represents community feedback for approval.


a) Provide feedback on the Tamaki Redevelopment Company draft Strategic Framework.

Attachments There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories Authors Adam Johnstone – Project Leader, City Transformation Projects Central / Islands

Authorisers Bram Van Melle – Senior Solicitor, Property and Commercial, Legal


Item 12.2

Children and Young People Strategic Action Plan

Children and Young People's Strategic Action Plan

Purpose 1. The Auckland Plan Committee resolved to forward this report all local boards, the

Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB) and all Advisory Panels.

Executive Summary 2. At the 11 June 2013 Auckland Plan Committee, it was resolved as follows:

Resolution number APC/2013/1

MOVED by Cr C Casey, seconded Cr MC Goudie:

That the Auckland Plan Committee:

a) receives a presentation on the Children and Young People’s Action Plan and a demonstration of the proposed “call for action” interactive website.

b) approves the draft Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan.

c) approves the ‘call for action’ using the interactive website www.putmefirst.co.nz

d) that the report be circulated to the all Local Boards, Independent Māori Statutory Board, Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel, the Disability Strategic Advisory Group, Rural Advisory Panel, the Business Advisory Panel, and the Auckland Sport & Recreation Reference Group for their information and action.

e) appoint the members of the Governing Body as champions for the Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan.

f) circulate the report to Council Controlled Organisations for response and advise that the next SOI will contain a target seeking reporting on the call for action on children and young people.

CARRIED


a) receive the Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan report.

Attachments A Children and Young SAP report

Signatories Authors Crispian Franklin - Democracy Advisor

Auckland Plan Committee 11 June 2013

Children and Young People's Strategic Action Plan Page 1

Children and Young People's Strategic Action Plan File No.: CP2013/12054

Purpose 1. This report seeks the Committee’s approval of the draft Children and Young People’s

Strategic Action Plan (CYPSAP) and the process of engagement, including a ‘call for action’. The purpose of the ‘call for action’ is to gain commitment from communities, Government, business, ‘not for profit’ and other sectors to develop actions to improve the prospects and quality of life of children and young people across Auckland.

Executive Summary 2. Development of the CYPSAP is itself an action from the Auckland Plan. The actions in the

draft CYPSAP have been assessed to ensure alignment with the targets and strategic directives within the Auckland Plan. The purpose of the draft CYPSAP is to deliver on the Auckland Plan transformational shift ‘to improve the prospects of children and young people’ (those aged 25 and under), and the priority to ‘put children and young people first’.

3. The CYPSAP is being co-designed and co-developed with the Youth Advisory Panel, as agreed by Auckland Plan Committee (March 2013). The draft CYPSAP has the full support of the Youth Advisory Panel.

4. The draft CYPSAP has seven goals. These were created from the voices of children and young people who engaged in the development of the Auckland Plan.

5. The goals are:

1 - I have a voice, I am valued and I contribute

2 - I am important, I am cared about and I feel safe

3 - I am happy, healthy and thriving

4 - I am given equal opportunities to succeed and I am given a fair go

5 - I can get around and get connected

6 - Auckland is my playground

7 - Kia ora rawa atu e nga rangatahi katoa – All Rangatahi will thrive

6. The draft CYPSAP is Attachment 1 to this report. It contains a range of some of the most significant actions council is currently delivering that contribute to improving the prospects of children and young people. The ‘Council Action Index’ is council’s contribution to improving the prospects of children and young people and will be expanded during the ‘call for action’ phase. The focus of the ‘call for action’ is to motivate and provide a tool for other organisations and communities to identify and share their actions that put children and young people first.

7. The draft CYPSAP is in the format of an interactive website www.putmefirst.co.nz. This website will be the tool to gather responses to the ‘call for action’. It is proposed that the website goes live on 31 May 2013; that the ‘call for action’ continues until 20 June 2013 and the final CYPSAP will be reported to Committee in July 2013.

Recommendation/s That the Auckland Plan Committee:

a) receives a presentation on the Children and Young People’s Action Plan and a demonstration of the proposed “call for action” interactive website.



b) approves the draft Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan

c) approves the ‘call for action’ using the interactive website www.putmefirst.co.nz

d) that the report be circulated to the all Local Boards, Independent Māori Statutory Board, Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel, the Disability Strategic Advisory Group, Rural Advisory Panel, the Business Advisory Board, and the Auckland Sport & Recreation Reference Group for their information.

Discussion 8. The development of the draft CYPSAP has focused on identifying a range of actions that

council is currently delivering or facilitating, as well as some low cost or no-cost actions and behaviour changes. The actions in the draft CYPSAP are a selection only of council’s most significant actions.

9. The actions include many “business as usual” (BAU) actions that already contribute to putting children and young people first and make a real change in their lives. Children and young people have been clear that they wanted a mix of “good stuff” that we already do and “innovative stuff” that they could help deliver or develop.

10. The draft CYPSAP Council Action Index is Attachment 1 to this report. The draft CYPSAP ‘call for action’ is in the format of an interactive website www.putmefirst.co.nz .

Developing the CYPSAP

11. Developing the CYPSAP is itself an action in the Auckland Plan and aims to deliver on the transformational shift to ‘to improve the prospects of children and young people’ (those aged 25 and under), and the priority to put ‘children and young people first’.

12. An outline of the key stages in developing the draft CYPSAP is in the table below, with further information below the table.

Stage Timeframe Goals Identified seven goals from the voices of 6000

children and young people who engaged on the development of the Auckland Plan. Aligned goals to the strategic directives and targets of the Auckland Plan

During 2012

Draft CYPSAP Identified a range of actions council currently delivers and options for new actions that council could deliver and set up the ‘Index of Council actions’

November 2012- April 2013

Call to action The interactive website, www.putmefirst.co.nz, is the tool to gather responses to the ‘call for action’. It enables other organisations and the community to register their actions. Council will also identify what else it delivers, or can deliver, within existing resources or where new resources are required.

1 – 30 June 2013

Final CYPSAP Final CYPSAP containing the full range of actions identified by council, other organisations and the community

July 2013

The Goals



13. The CYPSAP consists of seven goals. The goals represent the desired outcomes for children and young people. The goals are supported by a description of what they mean in practice, shown in the table below.

Goal What the goal means in practice

Goal 1. I have a voice, am valued and contribute

We involve children and young people in decision-making on policies, plans and projects that affect them and give them a leadership role

Goal 2. I am important, belong, am cared about and feel safe

We create safe communities and welcoming places for children and young people and their families and whanau, and foster a sense of belonging

Goal 3. I am happy, healthy and thriving

We create safe communities and welcoming places for children and young people and their families and whanau, and foster a sense of belonging

Goal 4. I am given equal opportunities to succeed and be given a fair go

We support high quality learning environments for children and young people and help them to transition into further education or work, and to reach their full potential

Goal 5. I can get around and get connected

We provide efficient, affordable, reliable and safe transport so that children and young people can get to the places, and use the services and facilities, they want to. We support easy access to the information that children and young people want

Goal 6. Auckland is my playground

We provide wide ranging opportunities for sport and recreation, and arts and culture, which are easy for children and young to take up

Goal 7. Kia ora rawa atu nga rangatahi katoa

We support rangatahi to thrive, and in doing so we acknowledge Te Ao Māori. This goal sits across and weaves through all the Children and Young People's Strategic Action Plan goals

Draft CYPSAP

Council Action Index

14. The draft CYPSAP gives effect to the goals through the identifying and developing “real” actions council is already or could take.

15. In December 2012, workshops were held with council staff. Staff were asked “what would you be doing differently if these goals where happening?” Staff reflected on their department, team and individual jobs, and focused on developing actions that contributed towards achieving the goals. These actions were also assessed on how much of an impact they would make on behaviour change and whether they could be done within existing resources.

16. From these workshops, 3 key action areas were identified:

1) What Council will do for staff – reviewing and capturing the child friendly policies and plans that are in place, for example: infant feeding policy, the ability



to work from home and flexible hours for staff to be able to support their own families.

2) What Council will do in each department – What are those actions that council already undertakes, like Youth Connections and what are the new actions that will make a change in the way council works with and for children and young people. For example the creation of “children, young persons and their families’ impact assessment tools” or “children’s audits” of play grounds and play spaces.

3) What Council will do in community – These are community based, service deliver actions like Youth Connections, WIFI in town centres.

Driving action across council and community - Call for Action

17. The” call for action” will be a focused period from 31 May – 20 June 2013.

18. The table below shows how the actions fit into the Council Action Index and the call for action.

CYPSAP Goals

What we will do in each department

What we will do in community

What we will do for our staff

Council Action Index www.putmefirst.co.nz

A call for action across Council departments

A call for action across Auckland

Creating Action

Call for Action in council

19. The purpose of the council ‘call for action’ is not only to identify more actions, but to promote behaviour change within council by asking council departments- and CCOs- to consider what they need to imbed “putting children and young people first” in all that we do.

20. There are a number of possible actions not confirmed in the action index: these will be further investigated and feedback sought from children, young people and other stakeholders.

Call for Action in community

21. The ‘call for action’ will be promoted through a number of channels including social media and Facebook. In the lead up, communities and other sectors will be briefed through face to face meetings and forums like the UNICEF and Auckland Council



Child Friendly Forum in May, which promoted Auckland Council as a leader in creating child friendly policy and programs.

22. The CYPSAP website will create a space for other agencies, NGOs and children and young people to register their own actions. This website will be one of the core components of the CYPSAP and is an action in itself - as children and young people asked for an online space that captures all that council and others do for them in Auckland.

23. The website is specifically designed to be engaging for children and young people, as well as the broader community.

Engagement and consultation

24. How council engages, both internally and externally, will be crucial to the content and subsequent ‘ownership’ of the CYPSAP. As the CYSAP will be a living plan, it will require on-going engagement and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. Children, young people and communities which are considered ‘hard to reach/hear’ will, be provided with additional support to engage with the development process

25. The Youth Advisory Panel through the co-development arrangement will lead and establish their own set of engagement activities. The Youth Advisory Panel has also been involved in the co-design and development of engagement tools and options.

26. Advice on internal and wider community engagement has or will be sought from internal communications advisors, Consultation and Engagement Team, Local Board Services, Human Resources Department, Independent Māori Statutory Board, Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel, Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel and Disability Strategic Advisory Group.

Local Board Views 27. Local boards are critical in this process. They play an important role in shaping local

areas and children and young people are high users of local council services. All local boards have now set up youth forums or other forms of youth representation. These will play a key role in developing the CYPSAP.

28. Advice on engaging with local boards and their youth representatives has been sought, and engagement approaches may include: combined workshops with councillors; sessions at their monthly workshops; regular updates to the monthly meetings of local board chairs; and specific workshops or meetings of local board representatives with child and youth portfolios.

29. The Youth Advisory Panel Members will work directly with their local boards to develop engagement activities in their local area.

Māori Impact Statement

Effective Māori communication and engagement

30. During the development of the Auckland Plan extensive consultation and engagement with Rangatahi and Tamariki took place. This engagement has been used to inform the development of the Draft CYPSAP and in particular Goal 7 Kia ora rawa atu nga rangatahi katoa – All Rangatahi will thrive.

31. Further consultation and engagement will take place with Māori to develop the actions in the draft CYPSAP. Te Waka Angamua, the Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB), Mana Whenua and Mataawaka are key stakeholders in CYPSAP,



and there will be Māori engagement throughout the process. The engagement will be started through a Rangatahi Hui to ensure that those actions identified already are relevant to Rangatahi.

Contribution to Māori Well-being

32. As part of strengthening the work of the CYPSAP there needs to be a focus and prioritisation of Rangatahi and Tamariki. Māori make up 11% of population in Auckland and are more likely to live in those areas with high levels of disadvantage. Within the Māori population group 46% are Rangatahi and Tamariki.

33. The CYPSAP will work within the proposed Māori Outcomes Framework and show how we intend to contribute to Māori well being and provide options for capacity building with rangatahi.

Development of Māori Capacity

34. The Independent Māori Statutory Board’s Māori Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau describes Council’s responsibility to contribute to Māori well-being, support the development of Māori capacity, and effectively communicate and engage with Māori. The CYPSAP address Goal 3: Strong Māori Communities, underpinning this goal there is a recommendation to develop a Rangatahi Leadership group, Goal 7 of the CYPSAP actions this recommendation.

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Implementation Issues 36. The monitoring the CYPSAP will be part of the annual Auckland Plan

Implementation Update. The bi -annual Children and Young People in Auckland Report (due May 2014) will also be a key tool for reporting on actions and development in the CYPSAP.

37. The Long Term Council Plan provides $100,000 per annum for the development of the CYPSAP and further development of new initiatives. The proposed initiatives will be within the approved budget.

Attachments No. Title Page

A Draft Council Action Index

Signatories Authors Catherine Fitzsimons - Policy Analyst

Authorisers Ree Anderson - Manager Auckland Strategy and Research Roger Blakeley - Chief Planning Officer

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