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Seniors
Advisory Panel
05 September
2016
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1 Apologies
2 Declaration
of Interest
Members are
reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a
conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other
external interest they might have.
There were no
declarations of interest.
3 Confirmation
of Minutes
4 Extraordinary Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
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Report: 'Collaborative Accomplishments: Brief Reflections from the
2014-2016 Auckland Council Seniors Advisory Panel'
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Members
thanked Margaret Devlin and Judy Blakey in particular for pulling this report
together. They also discussed the width and breadth of their networks and
presence in Auckland.
Key messages
for the Seniors Advisory Panel time-slot at the 29 September 2016
Governing Body meeting were discussed:
- ‘Age-friendly
Cities’
- importance
of advisory panels
- inclusiveness
and diversity
- language
used in regard to older people.
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Note: Changes to
the original motion were incorporated with the agreement of the meeting.
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Resolution number SEN/2016/57
MOVED
by Member RJ Northey, seconded by Member J Clews:
That the Seniors
Advisory Panel:
a)
receive the report: ‘Collaborative Accomplishments: Brief
Reflections from the 2014-2016 Auckland Council Seniors Advisory
Panel’.
b)
request that this report is attached to the demographic advisory
panels item at the 29 September 2016 Governing Body meeting.
c)
thank those that were instrumental in collating the report,
particularly Chair Margaret Devlin.
CARRIED
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Community services and older people
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Member R Fowler entered the
meeting at 10.49 am.
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Ian Maxwell, Director
Community Services spoke to the Seniors Advisory Panel about community
services and older people.
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Resolution number SEN/2016/58
MOVED
by Member J Lardner-Rivlin, seconded by Member J Blakey:
That the Seniors
Advisory Panel:
a) note
the discussion about community services and older people.
CARRIED
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Housing for Older People project update
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Kat Teirney, Manager Community Occupancy presented
regarding the Housing for Older People project, and sought advice about
resourcing and support for the Tenant Reference Group and the future seniors’ representation on the Sector
Reference Group.
A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been
placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website
as a minutes attachment.
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Note: Changes to
the original motion were incorporated with the agreement of the meeting.
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Resolution number SEN/2016/59
MOVED
by Member J Clews, seconded by Member R Fowler:
That the Seniors
Advisory Panel:
a)
receive the presentation
on the Housing for Older People project.
b)
recommend that the Housing
for Older People Tenant and Sector reference groups be appropriately
resources to ensure that the joint venture can build trust with tenants.
c)
recommend that Russell
Rigby, Richard Northey and Judy Blakey be asked to continue on the Housing
for Older People Sector Reference Group in their personal capacities as
required.
d)
recommend that any future
Seniors Advisory Panel discuss representation on the Housing for Older People
Sector Reference Group.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 5 September
2016, Seniors Advisory Panel, Housing for Older People transition,
presentation.
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Update on the World Health Organisation Global Network of
Age-friendly Cities and Communities Report
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Member J
Blakey retired from the meeting at 12.17 pm.
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Community and Social Policy
staff members Rebecca Kruse, Policy Analyst, and Liz Civil, Manager Community
Policy, provided an update on the World Health Organisation Global Network of
Age-friendly Cities and Communities.
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Note: Changes to
the original motion were incorporated with the agreement of the meeting.
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Resolution number SEN/2016/61
MOVED
by Member RJ Northey, seconded by Member J Clews:
That the Seniors
Advisory Panel:
a)
receive the update on the World Health Organisation Global
Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities report.
b)
express profound disappointment that the Regional Strategy and
Policy Committee did not resolve to join the World Health Organisation Global
Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities.
c)
recommend that the incoming council gives early consideration
to joining World Health Organisation Global Network of Age-friendly Cities
and Communities.
CARRIED
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Transport
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Resolution number SEN/2016/62
MOVED
by Member R Fowler, seconded by Member R Rigby:
That the Seniors Advisory
Panel:
a) recommend
that the Governing Body consider a pilot of free
public transport in South Auckland,
potentially as part of the Southern Initiative, with an option to extend this
across the Auckland region.
b) request
that the lead officer, Greg Morgan forwards resolution clause a) to council
teams as appropriate.
CARRIED
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Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme update
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Greg Morgan,
Lead Officer Support acknowledged the work of the Seniors Advisory Panel
during its term.
Austin Kim,
Principal Advisor Panels spoke regarding:
- the
demographic advisory panels’ end of term function on 16 September
2016. Each advisory panel chair will have the opportunity to make a
short presentation
- the
demographic advisory panels item at the 29 September 2016 Governing Body
meeting
- the
progress of the review of demographic advisory panels
- The
influence and impact of the Seniors Advisory Panel.
Councillor
Casey acknowledged the impact of the Seniors Advisory Panel.
Chair
Margaret Devlin spoke about the achievements of the Seniors Advisory Panel,
and thanked members, the liaison councillor, and staff.
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Resolution number SEN/2016/63
MOVED
by Member J Clews, seconded by Member R Fowler:
That the Seniors Advisory
Panel:
a) receive the Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme update for
September 2016.
CARRIED
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13 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Closing karakia
The meeting was closed with a
karakia spoken by Greg Morgan, Lead Officer.
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12.52 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS
TRUE AND CORRECT BY
THE CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNDER STANDING ORDER 8.1.4 ON
DATE:...................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:..................................................
LEAD OFFICER:…………………………………..
