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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board
15 October
2014
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1 Welcome
Nick Bakulich
led the meeting in prayer.
2 Apologies
Secretarial Note: Cr Arthur
Anae tabled his apology for absence.
3 Declaration of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
5 Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
·
Launch of the local board’s project today:
Sharing alcohol harm minimisation work with the community and the new Facebook
page www.facebook.com/CommunityActionAgainstAlcoholHarm. (The Chair’s speech
from the pre-meeting function is attached to the back of the minutes).
7 Petitions
There were no
petitions.
8 Deputations
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8.1
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Deputation - MIT Pasifika Centre Community Lead Group
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The document
tabled at the meeting is attached to the back of the minutes.
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Resolution number MO/2014/213
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott, seconded by Member TF
Lauese:
a) That the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board thanks Italia Toelei‘u, Pastor
Esera Maeata’anoa, Leatuavao Rebekah Rimoni for their attendance and
presentation.
b) That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board supports the
Pasifika Centre Project in principle and refers the project to the Mayor’s
office and relevant governing body Committees and central government for
consideration and feedback.
CARRIED
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9 Public Forum
Member TF
Lauese left the meeting at 6.25 pm.
10 Extraordinary Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no
notices of motion.
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12
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Manukau Ward Councillors Update
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Cr Arthur
Anae report is attached to the back of the minutes.
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Resolution number MO/2014/217
MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM
Elliott:
a) That
the verbal report from Cr Alf Filipaina and the
written report from Cr Arthur Anae be received.
b) That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board thanks Cr Filipaina for his regular attendance to the Board meetings
and notes that they are disappointed that Cr Anae is unable to attend due to
clashes in schedules with other council business.
CARRIED
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Member TF
Lauese returned to the meeting at 6.28 pm.
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13
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Design Framework for Otahuhu Linkages
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Resolution number MO/2014/218
MOVED
by Member CF O'Brien, seconded by Member EP Skelton:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) receive
the Design Framework for Ōtāhuhu Linkages report.
b) endorse
council staff to proceed with a public information day in October or November
2014 and that the public information day provide clear information on the
scope of delivery, that is about improvements to Mason Avenue, under the
budget available in FY 2014/2015.
c) notes the council staff will update the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board on the outcome of the public
information day, with the intention to also seek formal adoption of the
Design Framework document.
d) notes
with concern that the regional economic development budget deferrals have
impacted the expected scope of delivery planned for improvements under the
Otahuhu Linkages project.
CARRIED
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Secretarial
Note: Item 35 was considered after Item 13 and Item 15 was considered after
Item 35.
Secretarial
Note: The Board adjourned for a 10 minute break prior to Item 14 at 7.19pm and
returned at 7.27pm.
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14
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Mangere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Community Group Funding -
Applications for Round One 2014/2015
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Resolution number MO/2014/219
MOVED
by Member TF Lauese, seconded by Member EP Skelton:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) review the round one applications received and agree to either
fund, partially fund or decline the applications as follows:
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Fund Type
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Applicant
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Funds
required for
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Amount
requested
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Decision
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Community
Crime Prevention Fund
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Mangere/Papatoetoe
Pacific Community Safety Patrol Trust
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Towards
vehicle maintenance and running costs, salary for an office worker and the
purchase of desktop computer, printer and software
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$10,000
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Granted
$6,000
(tagged to vehicle maintenance and
running costs)
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Marae
Facilities Fund
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Auckland
Mataatua Society Incorporated
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Towards the
purchase of 60 waterproof mattresses, 200 wipeable chairs, installation of
carpet, provision and erection of a storage cabinet and an upgrade of the
men’s ablution block
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$45,000
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Granted
$20,000
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Social
Investment Fund
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Auckland
Regional Migrant Services Charitable Trust
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Towards 0.5
FTE salary for an activities co‑ordinator for Pacific Island
newcomers to Mangere, Manurewa and Otara
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$12,334
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Withdrawn
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Social
Investment Fund
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Auckland
Single Parent’s Trust and Te Kaitiakitanga Tamaki Makaurau o te Matua
Kotahitanga
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Towards the
cost to provide workshops and one-on-one coaching for single parents
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$3,120
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Granted
$2,000
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Social
Investment Fund
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Christians
Against Poverty NZ
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Towards the
annual cost of a client freephone line used by the 60 families in Mangere
and Otahuhu who use the service
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$1,800
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Approved
$1,800
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Social
Investment Fund
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LifeKidz
Trust
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Towards the
salaries for youth workers to provide a 30-day school holiday programme
care for 45 children with disabilities and special needs between 22
December 2014 and 5 February 2015 at The Depot, Lloyd Elsmore Park,
Pakuranga (20% of attendees are from Mangere-Otahuhu)
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$5,000
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Approved
$5,000
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Social
Investment Fund
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Roman
Catholic Diocese of Auckland Ecclesiastical Goods Trust (t/a Catholic
Social Services)
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Towards
wages and the cost of supervision of counsellors working with families in
Mangere and Otahuhu
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$10,000
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Approved
$10,000
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Social
Investment Fund
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The
Parenting Place - Attitude Youth Division
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Towards the
delivery of the Attitude presentation to approximately 4,300 students at
six high schools in Mangere-Otahuhu (Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist,
McAuley High, Southern Cross Campus, Kings, Mangere and Otahuhu colleges)
between November 2014 and October 2015
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$6,760
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Approved
$6,700
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Auckland
Regional Migrant Services Charitable Trust
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Towards the
facilitation of six information workshops for Pacific Island newcomers and
service providers at Mangere Central Library (or similar) between November
2014 and October 2015
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$1,680
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Approved
$1,680
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Alofa Tunoa
Pentecostal Church
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Towards the
purchase of a public address system, electronic drum kit, hand-held and
head-set microphones and an acoustic electric guitar
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$13,413
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Declined
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Auckland
Kids Achievement Trust (t/a FYD Auckland)
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Towards the
salaries of four Kiwi Can leaders to provide a weekly, year-long life
skills and values programme for 5-12 year olds, delivered to Koru and
Sutton Park schools
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$5,000
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Granted
$2,500
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Chinese New
Settlers Services Trust
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Towards the
purchase of two laptops, two mobile whiteboards, venue hire, promotion and
tutors for the Connecting Kids - Connecting Families education programme
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$6,245
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Granted
$2,000
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Enuamanu
Atiu Nui Maruarua Society Inc
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Towards the
purchase of 500 chairs, 50 tables and a table trolley
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$28,131
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Granted
$5,000
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Father and
Child Trust
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Towards
salaries for the provision of the fathers' support service
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$5,000
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Declined
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
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Towards the
salary of the Auckland outreach worker and a contribution to the production
of the free monthly members' newsletter
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$1,434
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Granted $1,000
(tagged towards newsletter)
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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KidsCan
Charitable Trust
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Towards the
purchase of nit treatment kits for distribution to Mangere and Otahuhu
schools
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$5,000
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Approved
$5,000
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Mangere
Central Indoor Bowling Club
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Towards
venue hire for the Mangere Central Hall, Kirkbride Road, Mangere between 5
March and 5 November 2015
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$2,293
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Approved
$2,293
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Mobility
Assistance Dogs Trust
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Towards the
annual salaries of the canine manager and the senior canine co‑ordinator
for the Puppies in Prison programme
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$4,000
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Granted
$2,000
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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New Zealand
Blue Light Ventures Inc
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Towards the
cost of 1304 "Kidsmart" handbooks for distribution to Year 9
students in the Mangere and Otahuhu area
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$4,564
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Granted
$4,500
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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New Zealand
Sikh Women's Association Inc
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Towards
annual rental for the premises at 214 Great South Road, Otahuhu
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$12,707
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Granted
$2,000
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Roberson
Road Playgroup
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Towards the
salary of the 0.5 FTE playgroup co‑ordinator
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$12,000
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Declined
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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South
Auckland Christian Foodbank
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Towards
transport and staff wages for the FoodSave initiative to increase food
supplies for the South Auckland Christian
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$18,000
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Granted
$3,000
(tagged to transport only)
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Stepping
Stones Recovery Trust
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Towards the
purchase of a television and wall-mount bracket, barbeque, kettle, cutlery,
serving bowls, pots and pans
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$3,079
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Approved
$3,079
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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The Parenting
Place - Toolbox Division
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Towards
participant subsidies, handbook printing and volunteer expenses for seven
Toolbox parenting group programmes throughout Mangere and Otahuhu
benefiting approximately 63 parents and their families
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$1,780
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Approved
$1,780
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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Waterlea
Indoor Bowling Club
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Towards the
yearly venue hire cost of the Mangere War Memorial Hall, Domain Road,
Mangere Bridge
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$2,356
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Approved
$2,356
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Local Board
Discretionary Community Fund
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WaterSafe
Auckland Inc
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Towards the
cost to deliver the free, five-day Whānau Nui programme teaching
swimming and water safety skills to 120 children and whanau at the Otahuhu
and Moana Nui A Kiwa pools during summer 2014/2015
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$7,006
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Granted
$5,000
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Total Amount Requested
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$227,702
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CARRIED
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Council's Role in Early Childhood Education
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Resolution number MO/2014/220
MOVED
by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott, seconded by Member EP Skelton:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Adopt the
following principles to guide decisions on requests for lease of public open
space for early childhood education provision;
i) that
central government has the main responsibility for the establishment of early
childhood education services.
ii) that the
establishment of new early childhood education services on council’s parks
and open space will not be supported, unless there is a direct benefit to the
open space and its users.
iii) that
existing early childhood education centres seeking expansion may be supported
where the impact on the parks and open space provision and its users have
been assessed as minimal.
CARRIED
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Secretarial
Note: Item 15 was considered after Item 35.
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Clarification of decision making for Mangere Mountain
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Resolution number MO/2014/221
MOVED
by Member EP Skelton, seconded by Member CF O'Brien:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Recommend to the Governing
Body that the decision making allocation for land contiguous with Te Pane o Mataoho/Te Ara Puera (Mangere Mountain) be amended so
that all parcels of council owned or administered contiguous land be removed
from the definition of “regional park” and become “local park”, specifically
the following parcels:
i) Pt
Allotment 202 PSH OF Manurewa
ii) Allotment
379 PSH OF Manurewa
iii) Allotment
262 PSH OF Manurewa
iv) Paper Road
(Pt Mangere Mountain Education Centre grounds)
v) LOT 24 DP
10685
vi) Paper Road
(Access to Ridgemount Road)
vii) Lot 1 DP
44558
viii) Lot 29 DP
57347
ix) Lot 1
P29452
b) Note that the possible vesting of administrative responsibility for these parcels of
land to the Tupuna Maunga o Tamaki Makarau Authority will be considered by
council in the future.
CARRIED
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Requesting approval for renewal spends for Aquatics and
Recreation facilities for 2014-15
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Resolution number MO/2014/222
MOVED
by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott, seconded by Member EP Skelton:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Approve the 2015 aquatic and
recreation facility building renewal capital work schedule.
b) Approves Auckland Council
Officers have delegated authority to manage the projects within the funding
budget indicated in the list.
c) Requests officers to provide
a report updating the Board on progress including any incidents (such as the
fire at Moana Nui A Kiwa Leisure Centre) and follow up actions undertaken.
CARRIED
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Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update 1
January to 30 June 2014
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Resolution number MO/2014/224
MOVED
by Member CF O'Brien, seconded by Member TF Lauese:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Receives the Auckland
Council Property Limited Local Board six-monthly update 1 January to 30 June
2014.
b) Requests clarification of
the status and the timeline for divestment for 7 Piki Thompson Way, Otahuhu.
CARRIED
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Significance and Engagement Policy
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Resolution number MO/2014/225
MOVED
by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott, seconded by Member NL Bakulich:
That the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board provides the following feedback on
the draft significance and engagement policy:
a) Endorses the
principle-led approach taken to the drafting of the policy.
b) Agrees that the
development of consultation and engagement guidelines for Auckland Council
will support the policy and the sharing of best practice.
c) Requests that staff make
use of the extensive community engagement experience of the local boards and
Local Board Services to inform the development of guidelines and action
points.
d) Supports the development
of mechanisms to engage and build understanding with those communities who
are typically heard from least often.
CARRIED
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Monthly budget update including the 2014/2015 capital programme
deferral considered by the 21 August and 24 September 2014 Finance and
Performance Committee
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Resolution number MO/2014/226
MOVED
by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TF Lauese:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Receive the resolutions,
report and attachment from the 21 August and 24 September 2014 Finance and
Performance Committee relating to the Monthly Budget Update report which
included the 2014/2015 capital programme deferral.
b) Notes that the board’s CCTV
camera project was not deferred by the Governing Body as requested by the
Local Board.
c) Requests clarity on regional
projects which have been deferred that impact on the local board area.
CARRIED
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Financial Policies Issues for Long-term Plan 2015-2025
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Resolution number MO/2014/229
MOVED
by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien:
That the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board makes the following points to the
Mayor and Governing Body in light of the proposed financial policies as part
of preparing the draft Long-term Plan 2015-2025.
a)
That the local board has concerns about
the impact of the proposed rating and fees and charges financial policies for
the local communities in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and also for other
parts of the wider Auckland region.
b)
The board supports the principle of
providing rates remission and postponement policies, moving to a more
equitable and transparent provision of subsidy for heritage properties and
those properties that are for community or sporting purposes across the city.
This includes a move to a grants methodology with a three year transition.
However, it should be noted that the financial responsibility for grants
budget provision should not be drawn from local board budget allocations. It
should also be noted that the new local boards funding model, combined with
the fiscal constraints of the Mayor’s Long-term Plan proposal, places a huge
demand on the budget envelope of local boards. An additional budget
burden of meeting costs for rates remission must not be transferred to local
boards.
c)
The local board does not wish to see
any further increase made to the Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC) in the
rating policy. The board also has concerns about shifting the rating burden
onto residents to reduce the costs for businesses. It should be noted that
business owners can claim taxation credits for rates paid, while residential
rate-payers cannot. It should also be noted that businesses receive
significant services through infrastructure provision across the region and
the cost burden must be shared fairly. Therefore, the local board does not
support reducing the business rating differential as it places a greater
burden on residential rate-payers.
d)
The board supports a move to harmonise
fees and charges, however, it is of the view that that transition must be
managed well and affordability must be considered.
e)
That any increase to social housing
rentals be carefully considered for affordability, and that if any increases
are proposed, they are implemented over time to minimise impacts to current
tenants.
CARRIED
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Local board feedback on the draft Arts and Culture Strategic
Action Plan (ACSAP)
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Resolution number MO/2014/230
MOVED
by Member EP Skelton, seconded by Member TF Lauese:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Endorse the
Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan’s proposed goals and actions and
recommend that the Arts, Culture and Events Committee adopt them.
b) Note
that further work on the implementation section will be undertaken with local
boards from November 2014 to February 2015.
General feedback
c) Note the
engagement with local boards on the draft Arts and Culture Strategic Action
Plan through individual workshops and portfolio holder briefings,
d) Recommend
clarification for the rationale of council involvement, and explanation of
council’s role versus the role of other implementation agencies before the
draft Arts and Culture Strategic Action Plan is adopted.
e) Request
that local boards be involved in the development of the implementation plan.
f) Request
that the implementation plan details the role of local boards, where
appropriate and outline when they will be engaged.
Feedback on proposed goals and
action areas
g) Endorse the
proposed goals and action areas of the draft Arts and Culture Strategic Acton
Plan, noting that this is a high-level document with no detail of tangible
actions, aligned funding and no clear indication of how outcomes will be
realised.
h) Recommend
greater recognition of the role of local boards and the activities being
undertaken by local boards. This includes:
i) Auckland
Council’s role in arts and culture (page 9): to outline the role of local
boards in producing arts and culture outcomes though local facilities,
initiatives and programming.
ii) Strategic
Framework section (pages 10-13): stronger alignment and recognition of the
local board plans.
iii) Throughout
all six goals: to highlight where local boards have undertaken arts and culture-related
activities in the ‘what we are already doing’ sections
iv) Goal 1
(pages 27-29): to highlight the opportunities local boards can provide so
that all Aucklander’s can access and participate in arts and culture.
v) Goal 2
(pages 32-33): to highlight how local boards can invest in arts and culture
through events and programming, as well as advocating for new facility
builds.
vi) Goal 3
(pages 36-38): to reflect and recognise the opportunities local boards can
provide arts and culture groups through community leases, venue hire,
partnering and programming.
vii) Goal 4
(pages 41-43): to recognise the role of local boards in place-making.
viii) Goal 5
(pages 46-48): to recognise the role of local boards in celebrating cultural
identity by undertaking a range of local events.
ix) Goal 6
(pages 51-53): to highlight how local boards can contribute to a creative
economy through local economic development and arts and culture facilities,
initiatives and programming.
i) Recommend
that since local board feedback has not been sought in time to influence the
final draft Arts and Culture Strategic Acton Plan that will be presented to
the October meeting of the Arts, Culture and Events Committee, that the Chair
and Community and Cultural Strategy Manager be delegated authority to make
final changes based on local board feedback.
CARRIED
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Feedback on Proposed Signage Bylaw
2014
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Resolution number MO/2014/231
MOVED
by Member TF Lauese, seconded by Member NL Bakulich:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) Endorse the
submission on the Proposed Signage Bylaw 2014.
b) Delegates
the Chair of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board or another local
board member to present the board’s views at a hearing on this matter.
c) Delegates
the Chair to make any minor amendments to the submission after the October
2014 business meeting if required.
CARRIED
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Adoption of meeting schedule
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Resolution number MO/2014/232
MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
a) Adopts its meeting schedule for the next two
years of the 2013-2016 electoral term as follows:
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DATE
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TIME
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VENUE
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18 February 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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18 March 2015
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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15 April 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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20 May 2015
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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17 June 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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15 July 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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19 August 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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16 September 2015
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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21 October 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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18 November 2015
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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9 December 2015
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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17 February 2016
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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16 March 2016
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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20 April 2016
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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18 May 2016
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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15 June 2016
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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20 July 2016
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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17 August 2016
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5pm
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Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street, Otahuhu
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21 September 2016
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5pm
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Office, Bader Drive, Mangere
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b) Notes
that workshops will be held on the 1st, 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of the month.
c) Notes
that dates and times for hearings and deliberations for 2015 and 2016 are yet
to be finalised.
CARRIED
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For Information: Reports referred to the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
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Resolution number MO/2014/233
MOVED by Member CF O'Brien, seconded by Member EP Skelton:
That the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
a) Note
the 2013/2014 Safeswim Summary Report.
b) Note the Housing Strategic Action
Plan – Stage 1 – Update and Next Stage report.
c) Note
the Delegations from the
Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority to Auckland Council
report.
CARRIED
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33 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
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35
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Auckland Transport Monthly Update Report
- October 2014
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Resolution number MO/2014/238
MOVED
by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien:
a) That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board receives the Auckland Transport Monthly Update Report –
October 2014.
b) That the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board has reviewed Auckland
Transport’s current draft work programme for the LTP and requests that
increased weighting is given to Public Transport in future versions of the
LTP work programme.
CARRIED
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Secretarial Note: Item 35 was considered
after Item 13.
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34 Procedural
motion to exclude the public
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Resolution
number MO/2014/239
MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson CM Elliott:
That the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
a) Exclude
the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.
The
general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded,
the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the
specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.
This
resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or
interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be
prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of
the meeting in public, as follows:
C1 Council
Controlled Organisation Review, Progress Report to Local Boards
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Reason for passing
this resolution in relation to each matter
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Particular interest(s)
protected (where applicable)
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Ground(s) under
section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
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The public conduct of
the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of
information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
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s7(2)(a) - The
withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural
persons, including that of a deceased person.
In particular, the
report contains information on proposed changes that may impact the
employment of staff within the Auckland Council group..
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s48(1)(a)
The public conduct of
the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of
information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.
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The text of these
resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting
and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
CARRIED
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8.28pm The
public was excluded.
Resolutions in
relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of
these minutes and are not publicly available.
8.57pm There
was no public present.
restatementS
It was resolved
while the public was excluded:
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C1
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Council Controlled Organisation Review, Progress Report to Local
Boards
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Resolution number MO/2014/5
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
g) Notes that
there be no restatement of the report and resolutions at this time.
CARRIED
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Carrol Elliott closed the meeting in
prayer.
8.58pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local
Board HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
Item 6 Chairpersons Speech
Sharing alcohol harm
minimisation work with the community
Speech by Lydia Sosene, Chair of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
15 October, 2014
It
makes me proud to see such representatives of our community here this afternoon
to talk about this important issue, and hear about what my Local Board
colleagues and I are doing to reduce the harm alcohol causes in our area.
This is
one of the most important issues we face as a community, and we are working hard
to ensure the views of our community have been heard across the wider Auckland
region and nationally through advocacy
to relevant authorities on issues such as alcohol advertising and sponsorship,
sales and licensing. When we don’t get these things right, they do hurt our
community.
But
what I’d like to talk with you about today is our involvement in the alcohol
licensing process.
There
are far too many places to buy alcohol in our area and we know that the number
of liquor stores is a significant contributor to the harmful effects of alcohol
we see every day.
As a
board we believe that a crucial part of dealing with alcohol harm is by getting
involved in the alcohol licensing process, to influence how many places are
able to sell alcohol, and the rules that they operate under.
Since
February, the board has worked with the community to make at least five
objections to alcohol off-licence renewals and three objections against new
licences.
We
have been disappointed in some cases - many of you will be aware of the
situation around the liquor store on Wickman Way. But we have also achieved
some good results, in particular around ensuring that licences are granted with
strong conditions imposed that directly address areas of community concern.
These
are conditions such as reducing trading hours, banning ‘single sales’, not
allowing uniformed school children in the shop and reducing the visibility of
alcohol advertising and products.
All
of these things are known to help reduce the harmful effects of alcohol, and
are not only immediately effective, but also set precedents that can be used in
future objections.
Every decision influenced by an objection
has resulted in a better outcome than if the Board and community members had
not objected. There is no doubt in my mind that we are making an important
difference.
But
these processes are tough, and stacked against members of the community. So
it’s important that we as a board do our best to support members of our
community who want to speak out.
At a
basic level there are practical things we can all do, such as call the police
when we see illegal or anti-social behaviour. But many of you have asked for
more than that – for the opportunity to actively build the case against alcohol
misuse in our community, rather than just dealing with incidents in isolation.
In
July we made a resolution to encourage the direct involvement of local
communities in liquor licensing processes, by providing community organisations
with relevant information about the processes and empowering them to lodge
objections and give evidence.
So we
are very pleased to be able to share with you a key part of this - our new
Facebook page: Community Action Against Alcohol Harm. We have created it
to share information and provide tools and support for you to participate in
the licensing process and have your voice heard.
So now, when you see underage
kids hanging around bottle shops or alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, or
are unhappy with the way the alcohol shop across the road or in the corner
dairy block is operating, you will have somewhere to go.
You
can use the Facebook page to seek advice on what rights you can have and steps
you can take to argue against licences being granted. And, importantly, by
sharing information on the page you can help gather evidence that could
potentially be used in a licence application hearing which may result in
conditions being imposed or even a licence not being granted.
The
page will proactively advise the community about licence applications, so you
know if a new or renewed licence is being applied for in your neighbourhood and
therefor have the opportunity to consider objecting. We will post templates for
objections and guides on how to complete them, and ask you to share any
relevant information you have about licence applications.
We
can also answer questions you have, and you can use the Community Action Against
Alcohol Harm page to seek advice from other community members, or our
office.
We
have handouts with the page details for you to take away. I encourage you ‘Like’ the
page and to spread the word about it.
We
are determined to support our community to become more active in addressing
this issue, and by
working together we can have an even greater impact, and build a better future
for our community.
Lydia Sosene
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local
Board Chair
phone 021 287 2255
Item 8.1
Item 9.2
Item 12
Councillor Arthur Anae’s bulletin
9 October 2014
Regional Strategy
and Policy Committee meeting
Councillor Anae –
Deputy Chair
Auckland Town Hall
·
This committee meeting had been of the key highlights at the
Governing Body arena where the ‘pest management options for the Hunua Ranges
Regional Parklands’ were discussed amidst a crowd of people who held various
opinions and positions about the matter. The media had a field day. Councillor
Anae, in explaining his policy position said: “We have had no better or
economical alternative solution against this pest problem. We have a serious
situation which had been considered by professionals and experts in the field
who submitted that the best and safest option available is the 1080 drop, and I
support that position.”
ATEED – Auckland
Business Awards (South) Gala Dinner
Councillor Anae as
guest speaker
Vodafone Events
Centre, Manukau
- Councillor Arthur
Anae was the speaker at this ATEED/ Auckland Chamber of Commerce/ Auckland
Council-sponsored business awards that gave recognition to the various
achievements of businesses and individuals in Auckland-South. Councillor
Anae encouraged the recipients and guests to do more for their community
and help alleviate the problem of unemployment by cooperating with
government in implementing initiatives to address the issue.
8 October 2014
Economic
Development Committee meeting
Councillor Anae -
Chairperson
Auckland Town Hall
- The
Chair invited the newly-appointed Ambassador – Pacific Economic
Development, Mr. Shane Jones to speak to the committee about his role and
his vision of how Auckland Council can work collaboratively for the
economic development of the Pacific. The ambassador’s presentation had
been very interesting and well-received by the councillors in attendance.
He left with a note that MFAT, through his office, is very keen to engage
with the Pacific communities in Auckland to learn how they can help their
island communities. A list of Pacific community leaders in Auckland is
currently being prepared in cooperation with Council officers and the
Pacific People’s Advisory Panel.
- The
committee also received the report on CBRE’s research regarding Auckland
region’s industrial land market. The research showed the rate of land
uptake by year and by suburbs which indicated an aggregate uptake of 111
hectares between 2011 through 2013 by various commercial/industrial
entities.
6 October 2014
Youth support
initiative meeting
Councillor Anae as
initiator
Civic building - CBD
- At this meeting,
Councillor Anae met with his team of Council officers to update and
receive feedback on his youth support initiative for Manukau ward. This is
a follow through of the first meeting his office had organised (16th
September 2014) were discussions had been held on how and what can be done
to support the youth and alleviate the unemployment situation, especially
in the Manukau ward area. This initiative will be publicly-revealed once
details of the mechanics for implementation are worked through. The two
Manukau local boards are expected to be partners.
24 September 2014
Community
Development and Safety Committee meeting
Councillor Anae -
member
Auckland Town Hall
- The New Zealand
Police presented an overview of key police issues in Auckland at this
meeting. Police and CCTV-captured videos were shown before the committee.
The videos demonstrated some of the telling evidence about the link of
violence (anti-social behaviour) and how alcohol (and other abused
psychoactive substances) contributes to this social problem. Councillor
Anae is so moved that he made it his goal to help find solution to this
menace.
22 September 2014
UNESCO Conference
organisational briefing
Councillor Anae as
the proponent
Civic building – CBD
- Councillor Anae
briefed the Civic Events team leader about the conference which will be
co-sponsored by Auckland Council in conjunction with UNESCO. The
conference will be held in April 2015. The Mayor’s office completely
supports this project with the theme ‘Dialogue and Workshop on Social
Inclusion: Good Policies and Practices in Asia and the Pacific.’
18 September 2014
COMET Auckland
CEO’ briefing
Civic building – CBD
- Councillor Anae
received a briefing from COMET’s CE about their present issues with their
budget. Advice had been sought on how they could present more effectively
their case within the Council’s governance structure.
15 September 2014
Accelerating
Auckland
Manukau Institute of
Technology, CE Office, Dilworth Centre, MIT, Gate 12, Otara Road
- Councillor Anae
sought an audience with MIT CE Peter Brothers in support of Accelerating
Auckland. Possible tie up and mutual cooperation had been discussed which
had been well-received by the MIT Chief Executive.
- A similar meeting
had also been held on 17 September 2014 with Derek McCormack, Vice
Chancellor, Auckland University of Technology who also expressed support
for this project.
Item 23
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
Advocacy on the Long-term Plan 2015-2025
The following
points are Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s feedback on the Mayor’s
Proposal for the Long-term Plan 2015-2025
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ITEM
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ACTIVITY
AREA
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COMMENTS
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Keeping
rates low and affordable for Aucklanders
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Rates
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The
Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board (MOLB) would like the proposal to keep rates at
2.5% to be reconsidered. The board is concerned that the cost of keeping
rates low for all Aucklanders is high for the poorest local board area in the
city. The impact of keeping a cap at 2.5% will mean lowered service levels
and asset development/improvement opportunities, where it is most needed, in
the southern areas of the city.
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New
investments and challenging central government
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Auckland
Development
|
Māngere–Ōtāhuhu
Local Board supports the City Rail Link, but would like to greater support
from central government, to play its part for this major investment and other
important projects. The fiscal constrain risks an end to other important infrastructure
projects in local areas.
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Spatial
Priorities
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The board
agrees to 'Otahuhu-Middlemore' as a spatial priority, as it aligns with the
outcomes for The Southern Initiative and the local board plan. The board
would also like more clarity on the rationale for selection of the different
geographical spatial priority areas and the projects.
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Transport
|
The board
supports inclusion of the Ōtāhuhu bus and rail interchange project
for improved public transport between Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and
other locations like Sylvia Park.
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Captial
expenditure
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Parks,
Community and Lifestyle
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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board supports the selection of Otahuhu aquatic centre and library, as
one of the key projects, as this matches the local board plan outcome
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Economic and
Cultural Development
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The board
opposes the deferral of funding for Ōtahuhu Linkages development and
streetscape upgrades, as key improvements in the town centre need to take
place in conjunction with the transport interchange project.
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Parks,
Community and Lifestyle
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The board asks
that funding support for Sturges Park development is confirmed. This is a
project that the board has invested in systematically, a concept plan is in
place and delivery is important for a park well used for sports and
recreation. It forms a part of essential community infrastructure that needs
attention alongside transport and housing developments.
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Parks,
Community and Lifestyle
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The board is
concerned that the 'greenways' are not mentioned in the Mayor's proposal.
Many local boards have adopted concept plans that need integration in
implementation plans and to be supported through a programme of works.
Greenways plans need to be included as part of spatial priority projects.
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Economic and
Cultural Development
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The board notes
that The Southern Initiative (TSI) is not mentioned in the Mayor's proposal
and would like council support TSI. This is one of the two major place-based
programmes under the Auckland Plan and addresses important outcomes for the
region, as it does for the southern local boards.
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Parks,
Community and Lifestyle
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The board would
like to see the same levels of service in libraries. Libraries serve as
community hubs, are accessed and used widely by different age groups, and
activities provided by libraries should grow not reduce.
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Parks,
Community and Lifestyle
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The board has
serious concerns about the reduction in capital expenditure in parks and
community facilities.
The condition
of community facilities in the Mangere-Otahuhu area is generally poor, and
the board is concerned that cost-cutting measures may lead to worsening
conditions. This in turn will reduce use and loss of council assets in the
long-run.
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Parks,
Community and Lifestyle
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The board has
some concern that a commercial approach in running recreation centres and
swimming pools can impact the usage of pools, that is, usage can decline.
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Economic and
Cultural Development
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The board
supports the move to refocus Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic
Development Ltd. (ATEED) resources for the area of youth employment. The
Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board supports the Youth Connections
(YC) project and would like further clarity on implications of ATEED’s closer
involvement in this sector and current governance arrangements Youth
Connections
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The following are the top ten items of
advocacy for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
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ADVOCACY
ITEM
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In LTP
2012-2022
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Local Board
Plan
priority
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Why it is a
priority
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CCO or
Governing body (GB)
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Support the
long-term prioritisation of The Southern Initiative
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Yes
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Yes
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Progressing
TSI is critical for Auckland and in particular for the southern boards. As
one of the two place based initiatives in the Auckland Plan, the programme
will help to achieve economic and social outcomes that are critical for the
city’s growth and development. Critical transformation in areas such as skill
development, education and economic gains are closely aligned to the board’s
priorities.
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GB
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Build the
Māngere Town Centre bus station and interchange improvements
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Yes
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Yes
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This
project is about making moves for public transport on a single network. It is
part of the public transport network plan that is expected to be a priority
for the southern area. Currently it is expected to be delivered by Auckland
Transport in 2015/16, however it must be confirmed through AT’s Regional
Programme. The project includes provision of public toilet facilities.
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CCO
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Develop
Māngere East Community Centre
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No
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Yes
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It
is essential that resource planning be put in place for further planning and
investment for a multi-use facility in this area.
There
is a strong community voice that has come through to the board through the
local board plan. The board has put in resources for initial scoping of
options.
It
is a unique location with sporting fields, sports clubs (soccer, one of the
largest rugby league clubs in NZ, netball and lawn bowls), community
facilities and local retail/business areas in close proximity to each other,
less than 200m radius..
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GB
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Alcohol harm
minimisation through reducing the proliferation of off-licenses
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No
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Yes
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Harm associated
with alcohol is a problem in Mangere-Otahuhu and leads to unsafe social and
community environment. The negative effects on children, young people and
families is concern to the board. The board do not want an increase in
off-licenses in the area. The Local Alcohol Policy is yet to be put in place.
Recently the GB
have delegated authority to local boards to object to grant of new licenses.
The board will challenge grant of new licences and also support local
communities through tools / capacity building to enable communities to take
up action to reduce proliferation of liquor outlets in the local board area.
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GB
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Retain
resources for the Māngere Gateway Programme and transfer associated
funding to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.
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Yes
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Yes
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Support
and progress the Gateway programme for building tourism and other economic
returns for local and region-wide areas. Programme can meet Māori
economic aspirations and wellbeing.
Capitalise
on a council owned asset – the Rennie homestead – a potential site for a
visitor's centre project, an initial start point of the transformation of the
open green space in Māngere with its Harbour and Maraes into a regional
cultural heritage tourism destination. Leverage opportunities, together with
mana whenua and external partners for the larger programme. The area offers
unique natural, historical and cultural assets and the chance to harness this
potential should not be missed. of the area. Address Maori economic outcomes
at the same time.
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GB
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Additional
support/ funding for a Southern Waste Recycling Centre
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No
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Yes
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Southern
boards are scoping of options for a southern waste recycling centre and want
that council include this initiative as part of the long-term plan
Timely
planning for a critical environmental concern as the waste minimization
policy will soon come into effect.
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GB
|
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Airport
rapid transit project (was known as Auckland Transport’s SMART project)
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Yes
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Yes
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Advocate
for the prioritisation of the Airport rapid transit through advancing the
investigation of options for improving transport in Auckland’s airport/south
western area.
Protect
a dedicated rail corridor to the airport and undertaking the upgrade of
associated road networks.
With
intensification and more housing through the Special Housing Act, critical to
plan for transport infrastructure.
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CCO
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Clean-up the
Manukau Harbour by improving the health of our fresh water streams
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Yes
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Yes
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An
environmental concern; The board seeks that the governing body prioritises a
regional plan for the management and enhancement of the Manukau Harbour and
its coastal environs.
The local board
wants work programmes that will include immediate actions for the clean-up of
the Manukau Harbour and its tributary waterways.
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GB
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Ensure
increase in the proportion of local development contributions for investment
locally, to alleviate adverse effects of increased development
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No
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Yes
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There is
significant growth planned in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu areas. The
planned growth requires that resources be invested back in the area.
Development contributions must be used to offset the development pressures on
the land – traffic, loss of amenity and public open space.
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GB
|
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Minimise the
harm to the community caused by psychoactive substances and influence the
location of legal high shops in the area
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No
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Yes
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The board have
a position paper on this subject and are wanting to be proactive on the
management of the sale of substances which are harmful to the community.
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GB
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Item 32 Chairpersons Report
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Chair's Report
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Lydia Sosene
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September-October2014
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15-Oct-14
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17-Sep
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Mangere-Otahuhu
Local Board Business Meeting.
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18-Sep
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LTP Chairs
Forum CBD.
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Governing Board
Budget Committee Workshop, Councillors & Chairs LBs.
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19-Sep
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Community
Volunteer meeting.
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22-Sep
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Governing Board
Budget Committee Workshop, Councillors & Chairs LBs.
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Auckland
Transport East West Connections Briefing CBD.
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Chairs Forum
CBD.
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AGM Mangere
Town Centre BIDs.
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23-Sep
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Imrie Avenue
Alcohol Renewal Licence DLC Hearing Manukau.
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Shop n Save
Alcohol New Licence DLC Hearing Manukau.
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24-Sep
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Community &
Development Committee Workshop CBD.
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MOLB Workshop.
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25-Sep
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Deputation to
Governing Board re Approving Local Boards to have legal status,
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Manukau.
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Media
Interviews followed.
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Launch of
School Art Initiative Auckland Airport.
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26-Sep
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MOLB Meeting.
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29-Sep
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MOLB with NZTA
re Kirkbride Project
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MOLB meeting
with Officers re Rubbish Mangere Town Centre.
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Puhinui
Structure Briefing.
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MOLB Portfolios
Meeting.
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30-Sep
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Hui Makaurau
Marae with AC Environmental Officers
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MOLB Workshop
with Economic Development Advisors.
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Mangere Arts
Centre Community Workshop.
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1-Oct
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Meeting with
local R&R Chair.
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Meeting with
Financial Entrepreneur / TSI.
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MOLB Workshop.
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2-Oct
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Meeting with
Built Environment re Mangere Town Centre Canopy Report.
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3-Oct
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Meeting
Community led Placemaking Champions Group LTP proposal CBD.
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6-Oct
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Southern Local
Board Chairs Forum Manukau.
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8-Oct
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Local Board
Chairs Fourm.
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CCO Review
Governing Board & Chairs.
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Governing Board
Budget Committee Workshop, Councillors & Chairs LBs.
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9-Oct
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Mangere Gateway
Plan catchup discussion Makaurau.
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Auckland
Development Committee Extraordinary Meeting CBD.
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10-Oct
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Deputation to
Governing Board Bylaws Committee on Alcohol Bylaws in M-O.
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The Southern
Initiative Steering Committee Manukau.
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Manukau Diwali
Event Vodafone Events Centre.
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13-Oct
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Mangere Gateway
Plan preparation Deputation.
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Community
Meeting BOT.
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14-Oct
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MOLB Business
Agenda.
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MOLB Chair
Matters.
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