Manurewa Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board held in the Manurewa Local Board Office, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa on Thursday, 11 June 2015 at 6.30pm.
Chairperson |
Angela Dalton |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Simeon Brown |
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Members |
Michael Bailey |
[until 7.55pm, item 16) |
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Hon. George Hawkins, QSO |
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Danella McCormick |
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Ken Penney |
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ABSENT
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Member Daryl Wrightson |
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Member Angela Cunningham-Marino |
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Cr Sir John Walker, KMNZ, CBE |
ALSO PRESENT
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Cr Calum Penrose [until 8.30pm, item 23] |
Manurewa Local Board 11 June 2015 |
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Member Michael Bailey led the meeting in prayer.
2 Apologies
Resolution number MR/2015/90 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) accept the apologies from Member Daryl Wrightson, Member Angela Cunningham-Marino and Cr Sir John Walker, KMNZ, CBE, for non-attendance, from Member Danella McCormick for lateness and from Member Michael Bailey for early departure. |
3 Declaration of Interest
Angela Dalton, Chairperson, declared a conflict of interest in item 21, Manurewa Local Board Community Group Funding - Applications for Round Two 2014/2015, in relation to the community grant applications from two organisations:
i) the Auckland Kids Achievement Trust and
ii) the Foundation for Youth Development.
Member Ken Penney declared a conflict of interest in item 21, Manurewa Local Board Community Group Funding - Applications for Round Two 2014/2015, in relation to the community grant applications from the Manurewa Business Association Inc.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number MR/2015/91 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 14 May 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record. |
5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
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Acknowledgements - Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust recognised in 25th Annual Green Ribbon Awards |
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The Chairperson tabled a letter and press release from Manukau Beautification Trust advising the Trust has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s environmental leaders in the 25th annual Green Ribbon Awards. A copy of the documents can be publicly viewed on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/92 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member MJ Bailey: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) write to the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust to congratulate them on being recognised as one of New Zealand’s environmental leaders in the 25th annual Green Ribbon Awards. |
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a Letter dated 11 June 2015 from the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust advising the Trust had been recognised as one of New Zealand’s environmental leaders in the 25th annual Green Ribbon Awards b Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust press release re Green Ribbon Award |
7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Deputations
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Presentation of Manurewa Local Board Smokefree Banners - Cherry Morgan, Cancer Society |
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Cherry Morgan, Project Manager, Cancer Society Auckland Division, was not able to attend due to illness. |
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Deputation - Warm Up Counties Manukau - a 100% Free Home Insulation Programme - Counties Manukau District Health Board |
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Erin Murphy, Logistics Co-ordinator – Intersectoral Projects/programmes, Counties Manukau District Health Board gave a presentation on the “Warm Up Counties Manukau” project. A copy of the presentation is publicly available on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/93 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member KE Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Erin Murphy, Logistics Co-ordinator – Intersectoral Projects / programmes, Counties Manukau District Health Board, for the presentation on the Warm Up Counties Manukau - a 100% Free Home Insulation Programme being run across the Counties Manukau, Papakura and Franklin regions. |
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a Warm Up Counties Manukau PowerPoint presentation |
9 Public Forum
9.1 |
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Daniel Newman and Peter Dilley spoke to item 17, “Renaming the walkway between the Botanic Gardens, leading up to Orams Road, opposite Peguero Place, as Pedestal Lane” report. A copy of Peter Dilley’s speech notes can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/94 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SP Brown: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Daniel Newman and Peter Dilley for their presentation in relation to item 17, Renaming the walkway between the Botanic Gardens, leading up to Orams Road, opposite Peguero Place, as Pedestal Lane report. |
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a Peter Dilley's speech notes regarding Pedestal lane |
10 Extraordinary Business
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Extraordinary Business - Notice of Motion - Mt Smart Stadium - Hon. George Hawkins |
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Resolution number MR/2015/95 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member MJ Bailey: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) agree to consider an extraordinary item of business as item 31.1 regarding a notice of motion relating to Mt Smart Stadium being retained in its current configuration as a home base for the New Zealand Warriors. The reason for urgency for this item is: i) the local board need to make their views known as soon as possible as Regional Facilities Auckland will be progressing the Stadium Strategy in the next few months. |
11 Notices of Motion
An extraordinary item of business, a notice of motion regarding retaining Mt Smart Stadium as the home stadium for the New Zealand Warriors, was tabled. Refer to item 33.1.
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Kieran Henderson (Chairperson), supported by Jacinta Talia'uli (Secretary)and Matthew Ward (Deputy Chairperson) Manurewa Youth Council, presented a verbal update of the activities the Manurewa Youth Council has been involved in since the last local board meeting.
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Resolution number MR/2015/96 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SP Brown: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the verbal report from the Manurewa Youth Council regarding: i) no meetings in June as members have exams ii) looking for alternative opportunities two enable members an opportunity to communicate and participate more easily iii) creating a long-term plan for the youth council’s ongoing sustainability iv) concern about succession planning – looking for ways to ensure continuity v) would like a dedicated youth council office – investigating an option vii “Rise-Up” organisation presented to the Youth Council – both organisations are looking for collaboration opportunities vii) Young Leaders Conference 2015 debrief viii) Updating the Manurewa Youth Council facebook page ix) distribution of work load x) checking on conflicts of interest. |
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Resolution number MR/2015/97 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member KE Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the verbal update from Cr Calum Penrose regarding: i) Auckland Development Committee ii) requested questions from members: · Hon. George Hawkins – what is plan B if the government refuses to allow road tolling? Response: not sure what the answer is. · Angela Dalton – Why are council staff that deliver in the south being relocated to the central city? Response: Suggested the board write to chief executive. Believes it is critical that the local areas retain the local service centres. iii) Special Housing Areas – have not got enough building inspectors and others in regulatory areas of council to cater for the current and planned growth. |
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Danella McCormick, Civil Defence Portfolio Lead tabled the notes from the Community Response Group meeting held on 8 June 2015. A copy of this documents can be publicly viewed on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/98 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member MJ Bailey: That the Manurewa Local Board a) receive the portfolio update from: i) Danella McCormick, Built and Natural Environment Portfolio Lead
ii) Danella McCormick, Civil Defence Portfolio Lead
b) Receive the verbal portfolio update from: i) Michael Bailey, Transport Portfolio Lead · Kirton Crescent – traffic calming measures underway · Mahia Road bus stop – Portfolio lead and Ben Stallworthy will do a site visit · Safety improvements for James Cook and Middle School – some work to be done – very congested around school closing time and sports playing times · Public transport rail performance – signalisation equipment is wearing out – diesel trains are being phased out – now there are sufficient numbers of drivers to operate electric trains.
ii) Michael Bailey, Parks Portfolio Lead · Meeting postponed – agenda items are: · Pitt Avenue planting · War Memorial Park · Netball Manurewa playground · Mountfort Park playground · Grade 5 walkways
iii) Michael Bailey, Library Portfolio Lead · Change in reading habits · Library opening hours · $310,000 budget for renewals 2015/2016 – major refresh for Manurewa including furniture and Te Matariki Information Technology upgrade.
iv) Michael Bailey - World Masters Games 2017 – a big event coming to Auckland – 28 sports with 45 disciplines. Can participate as an individual or as a team. The kayaking competition will be held at The Wero Centre. v) Simeon Brown - Alcohol ban review consultation starts on 16 June 2015. |
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a 8 June 2015 Civil Defence Community Response Group meeting notes |
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Resolution number MR/2015/99 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the verbal report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson regarding: i) expressed disappointment that the board has been unable to attain total funding for Randwick Park Pavilion project from the regional budget 2014/2015, instead this has had to be funded in part from the local board budgets by bringing forward some of the Long-term Plan capital. ii) Annual Plan is on the agenda for approval and thanked John Adams for his work on preparing the plan and all who have provided inputs. |
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The scope of works photos and diagrams were tabled for the proposed pedestrian travel route between the Manurewa town centre, Nathan Homestead and the Botanic Gardens.. A copy of the documents can be publicly viewed on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/100 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the report entitled “Auckland Transport Update – June 2016”. b) request that Auckland Transport undertake detailed design based on a Rough Order of Cost of $180,000 of funds from the Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund for traffic calming in the Williams Avenue and Kirton Crescent area and authorises use of Local Board Transport Capital Funds to complete this process. c) request that Auckland Transport undertake detailed design based on a Rough Order of Cost of $850,258 of funds from the Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund for development of pedestrian linkages and pedestrian crossings along Hill Road in relation to the beautification project between the Manurewa Town Centre and the Botanic Gardens and authorises use of Local Board Transport Capital Funds to complete this process. d) request that Auckland Transport undertake detailed design based on a Rough Order of Cost of $387,730 of funds from the Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund for pedestrian improvements and traffic calming in the Manurewa Town Centre and authorises use of Local Board Transport Capital Funds to complete this process. e) note the figures represented at the public information days do not reflect the representations and advocacy made to the Manurewa Local Board. The board will continue to support the Redoubt Ridge Environmental Action Group with their advocacy to retain the Graham Cheeseman Bush. f) request that the results of the petition from the Redoubt Ridge Environmental Action Group regarding Graham Cheeseman’s Bush be made available to the Manurewa Local Board along with the response from Auckland Transport. g) request the designs for the pedestrian crossings relating to the Hill Road beautification come to a full board workshop. h) write to the Redoubt Ridge Environmental Action Group advising them of resolutions e) and f) and that the Board will continue to advocate for them. i) write to the Manurewa Police drawing to their attention the problem of cars travelling through the orange and red lights at peak traffic times when they clearly cannot get through, which escalates the congestion at the Hill Road, Station Road and Great South Road intersection. |
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a Scope of works photos and diagrams for the proposed pedestrian travel route between Manurewa town centre, Nathan Homestead and the Botanic Gardens b Scope of works photos and diagrams for Great South Road |
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Renaming the walkway between the Botanic Gardens, leading up to Orams Road, opposite Peguero Place, as Pedestal Lane |
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The report was circulated separately as an addendum agenda item to members and was made publicly available on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/101 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name “Pedestal Lane”, proposed by the Applicant, for the eastern section of Peguero Lane located between Eugenia Rise and Everglade Drive. |
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Resolution number MR/2015/102 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SP Brown: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) defer the Manurewa Performing Arts Needs and Options Report (Attachment A to the report entitled “Manurewa Performing Arts Needs and Options Analysis”). b) request a workshop be organised that pulls together the Nathan Homestead and the performing arts centre reports to find a way forward for Manurewa. |
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Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) 2015/2016 Manurewa Local Board work programme |
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Resolution number MR/2015/103 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SP Brown: That the Manurewa Local Board : a) wish to work further with the Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) at a workshop to provide the detail of the work programme noting that the budgets have yet to be agreed by the Governing Body. |
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Resolution number MR/2015/104 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member KE Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the 2015/2016 Pools and Leisure Facilities Proposed Property Renewals report. b) approve the property renewals programme for 2015/2016 as listed in the table under point 14, being:
c) delegate to the Chairperson, Angela Dalton, the responsibility to approve any moderate changes to the budget or project scope, in the event that there is a variation to identified costs or facility needs for its property renewals programme. d) request an itemised list of the renewals, maintenance and capital expenditure for Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre over the last four years. |
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Manurewa Local Board Community Group Funding - Applications for Round Two 2014/2015 |
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Angela Dalton, Chairperson, declared a conflict of interest in relation to the community grant applications from the Auckland Kids Achievement Trust and the Foundation for Youth Development.
Member Ken Penney declared a conflict of interest in relation to the community grant applications from the Manurewa Business Association Inc.
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Resolution number MR/2015/105 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson SP Brown, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) agrees to fund or part fund the 2014/2015 round two Community Group Funding applications as follows:
b) decline the following 2014/2015 round two Community Group Funding applications:
c) note that there is $12,004 remaining to be allocated in the 2014/2015 Community Grants Fund. |
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Manurewa Local Board feedback on amending the licence to occupy remission scheme to include the proposed Transport Levy |
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Resolution number MR/2015/106 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member DJ McCormick: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) delegate to the Chairperson, Angela Dalton, and Member George Hawkins, the authority to write the Manurewa Local Board’s feedback on the proposal to amend the remission scheme in the Rates Remission and Postponement Policy for residents of licence to occupy retirement villages and/or Papakāinga housing to remit the proposed Interim Transport Levy (targeted rate) in addition to the Uniform Annual General Charge. |
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The Long-term Plan 2015-2025 Supporting Material (updated performance targets) document was tabled. A copy of this document can be publicly viewed on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/107 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member KE Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) adopt the local content for the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (Attachment One to the report entitled “Adoption of the Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2015/2016”), including: · a Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2015/2016 · a message from the Manurewa Local Board chairperson · Manurewa Local Board advocacy
b) adopt Local Fees and Charges Schedules for 2015/2016 relating to the Manurewa Local Board area (Attachment Two to the report entitled “Adoption of the Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2015/2016”) c) agree the Library Opening Hours for 2015/2016 for the Manurewa Local Board area (Attachment Three to the report entitled “Adoption of the Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2015/2016”).
d) note: i) supporting material for the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (Attachment Four to the report entitled “Adoption of the Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2015/2016”), including 10 year local activity budgets and 10 year local performance targets; ii) the Manurewa Local Board local activity budgets have been updated to reflect final budget decisions made by the governing body on 8 May 2015, budget adjustments arising from new information (including the setup of a central risk fund for capital projects) and the allocation of central costs; iii) if there are outstanding (not yet agreed) matters in the local board agreement, the local board should include an explanation of these matters in the Chair’s message at the front of the local board agreement; iv) that the resolutions of this meeting will be reported back to the governing body when it meets to adopt the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 on 25 June 2015
e) agrees that the Chair be delegated authority to make any final minor changes to the: · a Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2015/2016 · a message from the Manurewa Local Board chairperson · Manurewa Local Board advocacy · Local Fees and Charges Schedules for 2015/2016 relating to the Manurewa Local Board · Library Opening Hours for 2015/2016 for the Manurewa Local Board area |
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a Long-term Plan 2015-2025 Supporting Material (updated performance targets) |
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Resolution number MR/2015/108 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member KE Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) approve the allocation of up to $4,000 from the N.009064.19 budget for the installation of a plaque and seating in recognition of the bravery of the merchant seamen who participated in Operation Pedestal in August 1942. b) approve the allocation of up to $4,000 from the N.009064.19 budget for the realignment of the pathway from Station Road to James Road, Manurewa to provide better sight lines for safety. c) approve the allocation of up to $17,000 from the N.009064.19 budget for the installation of the lighting for the pathway from Station Road to James Road, Manurewa to provide a safer environment. d) request Community Development and Safety to allocate the $101,000 from the 2014/2015 N.004262.01 budget for the Manurewa Community Facilities Charitable Trust to enable them to support identified community groups outlined in the funding agreement to manage local facilities ensuring high utilisation and quality programming. |
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Resolution number MR/2015/109 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) allocate its remaining capital expenditure budget of the 2014/2015 towards the implementation and completion of the Randwick Park pavilion development (PC3200824). These budget items being:
b) allocates local board discretionary funds of $80,000 operational expenditure a year to the Randwick Park Pavilion (to fund $800,000 capex cost of the project). In allocating these funds the board acknowledges that the Locally Driven Initiatives Facilities Partnership Scheme South will be reduced as these funds are being allocated to the Randwick Park Pavilion project. The local board will seek to reinstate the Locally Driven Initiative projects at a future date. c) note that it has received advice that $300,000 will be funded from a third party funder towards the Randwick Park Pavilion project. d) support the full build of the Randwick Park Pavilion as per tenders received. e) increase the financial delegation of the local board to the Chief Executive to $3,050,000 to implement these decisions relating to the funding of the Randwick Park Pavilion Project. |
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Resolution number MR/2015/110 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) note the Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd quarterly report for the period ended 31 March 2015. |
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Resolution number MR/2015/111 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Deputy Chairperson SP Brown: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the report entitled “reports requested – pending – issues”. |
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Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2013-2016 Electoral Term |
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Resolution number MR/2015/112 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member KE Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the report entitled “Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2013 – 2016 Electoral Term”, noting the following additions to the register: i) completed the 2015/2016 Annual Local Board Agreement ii) approved the funding for the Randwick Park Pavilion. |
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For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board |
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Resolution number MR/2015/113 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member DJ McCormick: That the Manurewa Local Board a) note the following reports referred for information from the Governing Body committee meetings or forums and local board meetings:
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Resolution number MR/2015/114 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the notes from the joint Franklin, Howick, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Otara-Papatoetoe and Papakura Local Boards workshop held on 6 May and the Manurewa Local Board workshops held on 5, 7, 19 and 26 May 2015. |
31 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
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Extraordinary Business - Notice of Motion - Mt Smart Stadium - Hon. George Hawkins |
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Member Hon. George Hawkins tabled a notice of motion requesting Auckland Council and Regional Facilities Auckland retain Mt Smart Stadium in its current configuration as a home for the New Zealand Warriors. A copy of the notice of motion can be publicly viewed on the Auckland Council website.
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Resolution number MR/2015/115 MOVED by Chairperson AM Dalton, seconded by Member GW Hawkins: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) urges both Auckland Council and Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) to retain Mt Smart Stadium in its current configuration and to use that stadium as a home for the New Zealand Warriors. b) opposes any attempt to relocate the New Zealand Warriors from Mt Smart Stadium to QBE Stadium. c) write to the Mayor of Auckland, the Chairperson of Regional Facilities Auckland, the chief executive of the New Zealand Warriors, and the chief executive of Auckland Rugby League to outline the board’s support for the retention of Mt Smart Stadium as a home for the New Zealand Warriors. d) request that the notice of motion and the above resolutions be forwarded to the southern local boards and the local boards surrounding Mt Smart Stadium for consideration. e) write to the rugby league clubs in Manurewa and Papakura to outline the board’s support for the retention of Mt Smart Stadium as a home for the New Zealand Warriors. |
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a Notice of Motion regarding retaining Mt Smart Stadium as the home ground for the New Zealand Warriors |
8.42pm 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON
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