1. Success in Sustainability – the Auckland Sustainable Cities Programme International Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science
February 2007: Jocelyn Watkin (Manukau City Council)

2. Auckland Sustainable Cities Programme (ASCP)
Sustainable Development Programme of Action for NZ (SDPOA) launched by central government January 2003
4 key initiatives: Sustainable Cities, Water Allocation, Energy, Investing in Child & Youth Development
Purpose of SDPOA:
To make sustainable development meaningful
To make real progress on a suite of complex issues
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

3. AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
ASCP – Who was Involved?
ASCP- a partnership initiated by all councils in the Auckland region, Auckland region Mayoral & CEO Forums, and Ministers
Steering group appointed April all 8 local authorities/12 central govt agencies, plus LGNZ for a three year period.
1000’s people in the 14 projects across 6 work strand areas
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

4. Why central government involved?
Partnerships and participation
Environmental pressures/limits
Innovative solutions/best information
Long term implications of policy
Global perspectives
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

5. Why Auckland region local government involved?
LGA 2002 – the need for a sustainable development approach
Population pressures on Auckland region
Traffic congestion
Skills shortage/impacts of immigration
Driver for economic development
Partnership/ collaboration with stakeholders
Raising awareness of the region with central govt
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

6. ASCP Steering Group Objectives
Central/Auckland region local government working together
Prioritise & shortlist theme/work areas 03-04
Agree on scope and resourcing by June 2004
Six work strand areas were selected with deliverables in 14 different projects
Complete the ASCP by June 2006
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

7. ASCP Workstrands Auckland Sustainable Cities Programme
Sustainable Communities
Transport & Urban Form
Regional Child & Youth Development
Urban Form Design & Development
Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy
Urban Centres & Economic Performance
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

8. AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
ASCP – Key Successes
Sustainable development outcomes across all 14 projects
Partnership outcomes – greater engagement, collaboration, capability and opportunities for local and central government to work together
Successful model developed
Full evaluation process and report
Springboard for future joint work / further funding locked in
Website/further information available:
“Success in Sustainability” booklet
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

9. ASCP – Key Lessons Learned
There will be inevitable tensions – these take time to overcome
Ensure expectations are discussed and managed
Dedicated funding and resources required, particularly for project managers/co-ordinators
Required throughout the process, not just at the
beginning:
Strong and senior leadership
Committed and resourced staff/participants
More flexible accountability for multi- agency funded contracts
Communication strategy and action/risk management
More support and training
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action

10. STARTing on the Next Path
START = Sustaining the Auckland Region Together
ASCP identified need to build a vision and a long-term sustainability framework - LTSF (10, 20, 50 … years) using a process called START to:
Build resilience and better cope with change
Improve alignment/efficiencies across the region
Prioritise major decisions/investments
Respond to legislative drivers
Progress to date:
Mandate for LTSF achieved in May 2006
Draft LTSF achieved in November 2006
Final LTSF for councils’ endorsement in August 2007
AUCKLAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES PROGRAMME
A regional partnership with the Sustainable Development Programme of Action