Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board held in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Office, Shop 17B, 93 Bader Drive, Māngere on Wednesday, 20 April 2016 at 5.00pm.
Chairperson |
Lemauga Lydia Sosene |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Carrol Elliott, JP (from 5.50pm) |
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Members |
Nick Bakulich |
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Tafafuna'i Tasi Lauese, JP |
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Christine O'Brien |
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Leau Peter Skelton |
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Walter Togiamua |
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ABSENT
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Cr Arthur Anae |
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ALSO PRESENT
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Cr Alf Filipaina |
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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board 20 April 2016 |
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1 Welcome
Walter Togiamua led the meeting in prayer.
2 Apologies
Resolution number MO/2016/45 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TF Lauese: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board accept the apology from Carrol Elliott for lateness. |
Secretarial Note: Cr Arthur Anae tabled his apology for absence.
3 Declaration of Interest
Walter Togiamua declared an interest in Item 20.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number MO/2016/46 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 16 March 2016, as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
· Vaka Manukau Niue local artists and weaving group are running the Big day art family drop in session this Thursday at the Auckland Art Gallery.
· Priscilla Lepua-Taihia passed away aged 47 years. She was a long-time resident of Mangere who attended Mangere schools during her entire education. Priscilla was a lifelong member of the Mangere Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church where she held significant roles involving young people. Priscilla held numerous roles within the Ministry of Social Development where she worked at the local Community Link Office for many years. Cilla as she was affectionately known is survived by her husband Jonive and children Heaven, Miracle & Hezekiah.
· Sally-Ann Pearson Hoani, inaugural life member of the Ōtāhuhu Softball Club. Sally has been a stalwart of the club for 20 years or more and has done great work through thick and thin, on the committee, managing, coaching and as the sponsorship co-ordinator.
· Ōtāhuhu College, for the new $7million Science Block and the drive to promote science to local students.
· ATEED and Youth Connections, for signing up their first 50 businesses as Youth Connections Pledge Partners. And to those 50 employers for their commitment to youth employment.
· Nirvana Health Group, the police, and Sahaayta Counselling and Social Support on the first anniversary of the opening of their joint initiative Gandhi Nivas, House of Peace residence for men issued with police safety orders. A Massey University survey shows in its first year. It has accommodated 103 men; only seven have committed family violence offences since their residency and the average number of offences each man committed has gone down.
· Christine Mercer, for many years of dedicated service to the Ōtāhuhu community as manager of the Ōtāhuhu Fitness, Recreation, Youth Centre and for being a lynchpin of the successful Ōtāhuhu Family Fun Day organising committee.
· Cr Callum Penrose, Chair of the Regulatory-Bylaw Committee for organising and hosting a workshop run by Animal Management Team and visit to the South Animal Shelter. The staff at the Manukau Centre and Animal Shelter are visibly proud of their work and show great commitment. Well done all of them.
7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Deputations
8.1 |
Deputation - Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira & Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki |
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Resolution number MO/2016/47 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TF Lauese: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board thank the presenters for their attendance and presentation.
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The power point presentation is attached to the back of the minutes. |
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Resolution number MO/2016/48 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TW Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Thanks Leitu Tufuga for her attendance and presentation. b) Refer the presentation to council policy officers and invite the Cancer Society to provide input to the Smokefree policy review.
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Secretarial Note: Member Carrol Elliott entered the meeting at 5.50pm during Item 8.2.
9 Public Forum
9.1 |
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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/2016/49 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TF Lauese: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board thanks Dave Fearon for his attendance and presentation.
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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/2016/50 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board thanks Kathy Chinn for her attendance and presentation.
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Public Forum - Mangere Otahuhu Athletics Review and Otahuhu Tennis Club: Health and Safety |
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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/2016/51 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board thanks Jason McIntosh-Kerr and presenters from the Mangere Ōtahuhu Athletics Club and the Ōtahuhu Tennis Club for their attendance and presentation.
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10 Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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Cr Anae written report is attached to the back of the minutes. |
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Resolution number MO/2016/52 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien: That the verbal report from Cr Alf Filipaina and the written report from Cr Arthur Anae be received.
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Secretarial Note: Member Lauese left the meeting at 6.36pm returned at 6.38pm. Member Bakulich left the meeting at 6.36 and returned at 6.40pm. Member Togiamua left the meeting at 6.38pm and returned at 6.42pm.
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Resolution number MO/2016/53 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Receives Auckland Transport’s April 2016 monthly report. b) Endorses the board’s submission to the Transport Future Urban Growth Project on 21 March 2016, noting that it was circulated to all members and opportunity provided for comment before it was submitted (Attachment A). c) Notes that Auckland Transport does not agree with and will not facilitate providing signage to ensure dedicated local board member parking at the rear of the local board office at Shop 17, Māngere Town Centre, 93 Bader Drive. d) Requests the Chief Executive of Auckland Transport to re-examine the provision of parking at the Māngere-Otahuhu Local Board office for local board members, as a practical response to this request and the policies of Auckland Council that support elected members’ in carrying out their roles and functions. e) Requests that Auckland Transport provide regular reporting to the board on transport renewals in the local board area.
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New Road Name Approval for Auckland International Airport Ltd for a new road at The Landing, Mangere. |
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Resolution number MO/2016/54 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name “Te Kapua Drive”, proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created within the development at The Landing, Mangere. CARRIED |
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New Road Name Approval for a subdivision by Auckland International Business Park Ltd. at 221 Ihumatao Road, Mangere |
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Resolution number MO/2016/55 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TW Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, approves the road name ‘Te Tiki Road’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created by subdivision at 221 Ihumatao Road, Mangere.
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Resolution number MO/2016/56 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Notes resolution MHFJC/2016/5 of the Manukau Harbour Forum. b) Endorses year three of the Manukau Harbour Forum’s 2014-2016 work programme as appended in Agenda Attachment B. c) Notes the recommendation regarding ongoing advocacy for hydrodynamic modelling of the Manukau Harbour.
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Resolution number MO/2016/57 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Agrees 2016/17 budgets by activity, within funding envelopes as outlined in Attachment A. b) Agrees key advocacy issues as outlined in Attachment B. c) Provides the following views on regional financial policy issues: - Keep the Uniform Annual General Charge at a low level - Increase the Interim Transport Levy for business - Keep farm and lifestyle property rates over 50 hectares at the same level - Reduce Māori land rates where there are restrictions on land use d) Recommend that the Governing Body adopts for inclusion in the Annual Plan 2016/2017 a targeted rate set as a uniform charge per separately used or inhabited part of a property, on residential properties in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area, for the purpose of fully subsidising entry to swimming pools for persons 17 years and over. Further, that the local board notes the rate is estimated to be $31.06 including GST, based on current cost estimates and the number of separately used or inhabited parts of a residential property in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area. e) Requests that $80,000 of 2015/16 LDI opex is deferred. f) Note the summary feedback from the public consultation on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board proposals for 2016/2017.
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Feedback to Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority on the draft Operational Plan (2016/17) and Proposed Integrated Management Plan |
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Resolution number MO/2016/58 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member N Bakulich: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Endorses feedback on the draft Operational Plan 2016/17 of the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority (Attachment B). b) Endorses feedback on the proposed Integrated Management Plan of the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority(Attachment D).
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Impact Assessment Region-wide Swimming Pool Pricing Policy 2013-2015 |
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Resolution number MO/2016/59 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Note that the local pools policy, allowing adult entry without charge, has been successful in maintaining pool attendances in the local board area. b) Request the Community & Social Policy unit to report further to the board with: i. An annual update of the analysis of the impacts of swimming pool pricing, with inclusion of data from the new pool at Tōia, Ōtāhuhu. ii. Analysis of the reasons for the initial drop of attendance at Moana-nui-ā-kiwa pool beyond a reference to weather effects, including consideration of the promotion effort to make the public aware of the local free pools policy. iii. Further explanation of the changes in the age and demographic profile of attendees. iv. Options to further increase pool attendance. v. Analysis of the financial results obtained by each local pool, including the share of revenue made up by the targeted rate. vi. A comparison of the targeted rate revenue with the revenue lost due to free adult entry, based on actual attendance figures, and options for any improvements.
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Member Lauese left the meeting at 7.16pm and returned at 7.18pm.
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Grant for Local Community Capacity Building Initiative - Vaka Manu’kau Niue Community Trust |
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Resolution number MO/2016/60 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Approve a grant payment of $10,000 from its capacity building programme budget to Vaka Manu’kau Niue Community Trust for the purchase and installation of a coffee machine to support the trust’s social enterprise initiative. b) Requests that council’s Community Grants operations unit facilitate payment of the grant and a funding agreement with the Vaka Manu’kau Niue Community Trust. c) Requires Vaka Manu’kau Niue Community Trust to report back to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board on the progress and outcomes of the project by March 2017.
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Secretarial Note: Member Togiamua declared an interest in Item 20 and took no part in the discussion or voting.
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For Information: Reports pending or referred to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board |
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Resolution number MO/2016/61 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) Notes the response to resolution MO/2016/2 from the 17 February 2016 business meeting (Attachment A). b) Notes the Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel resolution RAI/2015/8 and nominates Member Christine O’Brien to be appointed to the Rainbow Communities portfolio.
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Resolution number MO/2016/62 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member CF O'Brien: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board note the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar.
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Resolution number MO/2016/63 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TW Togiamua: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board workshop notes from the workshops held on 9 and 23 March 2016 be received. |
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Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Members - Portfolio, Outside Organisations and BID Updates |
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Board members reports tabled at the meeting are attached to the back of the minutes. |
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Resolution number MO/2016/64 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Deputy Chairperson CM Elliott: That the written and verbal updates from local board members be received.
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Resolution number MO/2016/65 MOVED by Chairperson L Sosene, seconded by Member TW Togiamua: That the verbal update and written report be received.
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26 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Member Lauese closed the meeting in prayer.
7.58pm 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
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CHAIRPERSON:........................................................
Item 8.2
Item 9.1
Item 9.2
Item 9.3
Item 12 - Councillor Arthur Anae’s activities bulletin
25 February 2016
Finance and Performance Committee meeting
Town Hall
Qingdao Chinese delegation
Pullman Hotel, AKL
27 February 2016
Annual Plan HYSE, Great Barrier Is.
Claris Conference Centre
1 March 2016
CCO Governance & Monitoring Committee meeting
135 Albert Street
2 March 2016
Annual Plan HYSE, key stakeholders
Town Hall
3 March 2016
Regional Strategy and Policy Committee meeting
Town Hall
14 March 2016
Annual Plan HYSE, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Manukau Civic
15 March 2016
Tenders and Procurement Committee meeting
135 Albert St
Hearings Committee meeting
135 Albert St
Scope of Advisory Panels review
135 Albert St
16 March 2016
Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue 2016
MFAT Office, 139 Quay St, AKL
17 March 2016
Finance and Performance Committee meeting
Town Hall
Regional Strategy and Policy Committee meeting
Town Hall
20 March 2016
Auckland International Cultural Festival Banquet
Imperial Palace, Ellerslie
Item 24 Member Bakulich Report
Portfolio/BID/Outside Organisation Update from Board Member Bakulich |
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Subjects/Discussion |
12 March 2016 |
Pasifika Aotearoa Cup Festival, hosted by the NZ Rugby Union at Williams Park, Mangere |
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14 March |
Draft Intergrated Management Pan – Tupuna Maunga |
Plan content and process |
15 March |
Governing Body Hearings Committee |
District Licensing Committee |
16 March |
Opening & Powhiri of the Secondary Schools Polyfest. MOLB Business Meeting |
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17 March |
Opening of the Final Day XII Pacific Arts Symposium. Closing Event of the Symposium |
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18 March |
Attended the Polyfest with local MP Su’a William Sio and other leaders. |
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21 March |
Mangere East BID committee meeting |
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22 March |
Secretary General Pacific Advisory Group to the Red Cross |
Debrief of cyclone in Fiji |
22 March |
Portfolio meetings |
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23 March |
NZ Women’s & Men’s 7s Promotion at Otahuhu College |
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23 March |
MOLB Workshop |
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24 March |
Transport portfolio |
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26 March |
Mangere East Cultural Festival Otahuhu Youth Event |
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29 March |
Citizenship Ceremony. |
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29 March |
Mangere East toilet block site visit |
Refurbishment options, safety concerns |
30 March |
Local Board Greenways briefing |
Draft Greenways design guide |
31 March |
Community Safety |
Strengthen injury prevention for Pasifika peoples |
31 March |
Housing New Zealand |
Tranche 10 |
31 March |
Kasey King |
Counties Manukau Rugby League |
1 April |
Open Space Network Plan |
Discuss contents of the draft plan |
5 April |
Site visit |
SH20A Construction |
5 April |
Board of Directors |
Counties Manukau Rugby League |
6 April |
Attended funeral of Cilla Lepua-Taihia at PIPC Mangere |
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6 April |
Maunga Authority |
Local Board feedback to the Integrated Management Plan |
6 April |
MOLB Worshop |
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6 April |
Pacific People’s Advisory Panel |
I attended to observe and was subsequently invited to address the Panel |
7 April |
Regional Strategy & Policy Committee of the Governing Body |
Support the Chair & Vice Chair regarding items 10 & 11 |
7 April |
Auckland Airport & Fonterra Land Ownership Approval at MOLB |
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7 April |
Portfolio meetings |
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8 April |
Meet local resident Alfred Aholelei at MOLB |
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9 April |
Attended De La Salle Fair |
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Item 24 Member Togiamua Report
Portfolio/BID/Outside Organisation Update from Board Member Togiatolu Walter Togiamua |
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Meeting |
Subjects/Discussion |
26 March |
Mangere East Cultural Festival |
Community event - Opening |
26 March |
Otahuhu Youth Festival |
Community event - Opening |
29 March |
Inorganic Collection display – Mangere |
Public event |
6 April |
Te Puna Maunga Authority Integrated Management Plan |
Briefing update |
9 April |
Eye on Nature Family Day |
Regional Public event |
10 April |
Mangere Bridge Food Festival |
Public event |
11 April |
Mana Whenua me Nga Local Board Hui |
Portfolio |
12 April |
Site visit – Norana Park - Miami Park |
Ass Portfolio
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12 April |
Parks Open Space |
Ass Portfolio |
12 April |
Parks |
Ass Portfolio |
12 April |
Parks & Recreation |
Portfolio |
12 April |
Recreation & Leisure |
Portfolio |
14 April |
Maori Kingitanga History exhibition – Mangere Arts Centre |
Powhiri |
16 April |
Little Arts & Craft Market |
Community event – Massey Homestead |
18 April |
Site visit - Samoa Consulate |
Samoa government |
19 April |
Otahuhu Safety Network Panel |
Otahuhu/Mnagere service providers Public toilets entrance – closure Libraries WiFi – shut down time? Boarding Houses – living standards |
Item 24 Member O’Brien Report
Portfolio/BID/Outside Organisation Update from Board Member Christine O’Brien |
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Meeting |
Subjects/Discussion |
24 March |
Future of Work Conference |
Youth employment / youth entrepreneurship / skills for changing job market |
26 March |
Mangere East Cultural Festival |
Community event - Opening |
26 March |
Otahuhu Youth Event |
Community event – Opening and Prizegiving |
30 March |
Farewell for Dyan Takao, Youth Connections business manager |
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31 March |
HNZ |
Tranche 10 SHAs – state housing plans in MOLB area |
31 March |
Rep FM Mangere East |
From Passion to Profession music course Work experience for local youth |
31 March |
Ane Tonga exhibition, Māngere Arts Centre |
Representing MOLB, with Leau Peter Skelton, at opening |
1 April |
Toia |
Blessing of final mana whenua arts works |
1 April |
PASS School |
Visit student assembly; Meeting with Principal |
5 April |
Economic Portfolio discussions |
BID bulk funding; Community safety issues; Tracking of 2015/16 Budget |
6 April |
Ōtāhuhu Steering Group |
Various local issues including Safety issues at Toia; Māori Wardens in Ōtāhuhu; Noxious plants; School holiday programming; Arts Brokers call for local projects and pop-up consultation; Local Board community engagement; alcohol licensing objections |
7 April |
Portfolio meetings |
Economic Development; Youth Development; Youth engagement; Youth Connections; Arts and Culture |
8 April |
Māngere BID Manager / Police |
Security systems; BIDs’ mutual support across Māngere–Ōtāhuhu |
8 April |
Council YJ staff / Strategic Broker |
Māngere Youth Safety Project |
9 April |
Vaisakhi celebration Parade, Ōtāhuhu |
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9 April |
South Auckland Youth Voice Design Workshop |
Relationship of local youth to local boards |
9 April |
Eye on Nature Family Day |
Regional Public event |
9 April |
Behind the Wheel Māngere, Papatuanuku marae |
Community support for safe and licensed driving by young people |
10 April |
Survey rubbish dumping sites reported by community |
LOTS of dumping in Ōtāhuhu; complaints lodged |
13 April |
Refugee and Resettlement Centre |
Noted: almost no refugees currently being housed in Auckland |
13 April |
NPT officer Siki Ah Shew |
Follow up on progress of boarding house inspections |
14 April |
Maori Kingitanga History exhibition – Mangere Arts Centre |
Powhiri |
14 April |
Creative Communities South assessments |
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16 April |
Little Arts & Craft Market Māngere Hawks Manukau United |
Massey Homestead Walter Massey Park |
16 April |
Ōtāhuhu Softball Senior Prizegiving |
Inaugural Life Membership: Sally-Ann Pearson Hoani Would LB support lockable space for mower? Keeps getting damaged |
19 April |
Ōtāhuhu Business Association BID meeting |
Promotional plans; engagement with commercial members; major events; town security and CCTV; staffing; lack of Council’s alcohol ban signage |
20 April |
HNZ / High Street Court tenants meeting |
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Various conversations |
Significant concerns from Māori Wardens and BID among others about drinking, unruly and threatening behaviours; littering including condoms in vacant house by Holy Trinity Church. Church Hall also apparently hosting all-day drinking parties. Becoming a major source of community safety problems. Church not responsive to issues. Number of complaints from Ōtāhuhu residents about signage around Mason Ave; rubbish dumping; Ōtāhuhu College fighting in Mason Ave and surrounds Concerns Ōtāhuhu Heritage survey had not been presented to Historical Society – copies obtained and presented Ōtāhuhu Rugby Club Old Boys Assn and 90th anniversary celebrations By Email: Mangere Bridge bridge |
Item 24 Member Elliott Report