Minutes of Manurewa Local Board

Manurewa Local Board

26 January 2017

1 Welcome

Member Angela Dalton welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2 Apologies

Resolution number MR/2017/1

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) accept the apology from Deputy Chairperson Rangi McLean, Member Joseph Allan and Councillor Sir John Walker for absence, and Councillor Daniel Newman for lateness.

CARRIED

3 Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number MR/2017/2

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member K Penney:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 15 December 2016, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 Leave of Absence

There were no requests for leave of absence.

6 Acknowledgements

6.1

Obituary - George Pomana

The Manurewa Local Board acknowledged the passing of George Pomana with a minutes silence.

Resolution number MR/2017/3

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) express its condolences to the Pomana whanau on the passing of George Pomana on 1 January 2017:

George (Hori) Pomana was of Ngāti Kahungungu and Ngāi Te Rangi descent. He was born in Nuhaka, Wairoa, and raised by his grandparents on Matakana Island in Tauranga. He attended South Auckland’s St Stephens College and trained as a teacher at Palmerston North Teachers College.

In 1986 Hori was employed as the Maori teacher at James Cook High School. Before that he taught at various schools in South Auckland, and was an itinerant Teacher of Te Reo Māori in the South Auckland region.

He dedicated his life to the community of James Cook High School in Manurewa and was well known in the wider Manurewa community.

He tutored the school kapa haka rōpū which was named Te Kapunga in 1989. They regularly placed at Auckland’s ASB Polyfest Secondary School competition and Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga.

He was instrumental in establishing the wharenui at James Cook High School, named Te Pou Herenga Waka, which was opened on 23rd October 1994.

In 2004 he formed and headed Puutake Te Wahanga Māori, the Māori Unit at James Cook High School.

Hori was not only an exceptional educator he also promoted team activities and was chair of a former chair of Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association and former chair of Counties Manukau Softball Association.

Hori leaves behind a lasting legacy not only for Māori, but also in the sport of waka ama. He founded the Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama Club in 2005, based at Weymouth. The club has competed and won titles at national and world competitions.

He encouraged the pursuit of excellence and had a significant passion for youth. It is a huge loss for the Manurewa community. Rest in peace Hori – you will be dearly missed.

CARRIED

6.2

Obituary - Mary-Ann Harris

The Manurewa Local Board acknowledged the passing of Mary Ann Harris with a minutes silence.

Resolution number MR/2017/4

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board

a) express its condolences to the Harris whanau on the passing of Whāea Mary-Ann Harris on 2 January 2017:

Whaea Mary-Ann Harris was of Ngāpuhi and Hikitu descent. She was a well-known in the Manurewa community as the Manurewa Marae Manager. A position she held since August 2008. Besides the daily operations of running the Marae, Ms Harris was also involved in a project called Community Renewal, an initiative established to overcome the negative stigma placed upon the Manurewa community. She was also part of the Clendon Residents Group who helped created a community tool library, toy library and vegetable garden. She was proud of her South Auckland community and dedicated her life bringing people back to South Auckland’s Manurewa Marae. Rest in peace Whāea Mary-Ann, you will be dearly missed.

CARRIED

7 Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Deputations

There were no deputations.

9 Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Manurewa Ward Councillor Update

Resolution number MR/2017/5

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the verbal report from:

i) Councillor Daniel Newman regarding:

- Regional Waste Strategy – Needed to be reviewed. While the council’s regional approach worked for some communities it does not work for others. Proposed length of introduction of this policy is far too long.

- Cemeteries Services – expressed concerns over service delivery in this area of council as had received some complaints from families about the way they had been dealt with.

- Transport Network – urban development outstripping improvements in transport infrastructure. Existing transport infrastructure already under huge pressure.

- Urged the Manurewa Local Board to advocate to the Governing Body to undertake a review of the Open Space Policy and make a change to the Reserve Contributions Policy. Open space development is not keeping up with the pace of growing communities.

CARRIED

Members' Update

Resolution number MR/2017/6

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the member update from Stella Cattle regarding the World War I Commemorations, the Friends of the Botanical Gardens and CAB meetings.

b) receive the member update from Sarah Colcord regarding the Youth Council meeting.

CARRIED

Chairperson's Update

Resolution number MR/2017/7

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Colcord:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the verbal report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson regarding:

i) Work streams and the importance of attending these workshops to receive updates on the progress of important projects such as the town centre, Te Mahia, Memorial Park, Hazards Road Board Ramp and Eugenia Rise.

ii) New Auckland Transport liaison officer is Jenni Wild.

iii) Randwick Park is rumoured to be in the top three for the Kiwibank Community of the Year Awards.

CARRIED

New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by OMC Construction Limited at 890 Great South Road, Manurewa

Resolution number MR/2017/8

MOVED by Member A Cunningham-Marino, seconded by Member S Colcord:

That the Manurewa Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a) approve the road names proposed by the applicant, for the new roads created by way of subdivision at 890 Great South Road, Manurewa, as follows:

i) Totara Meadows Court for Road 1,

ii) Fay Close for Lane 1,

iii) Duin Lane for Lane 2,

iv) Adina Lane for Lane 3 and

v) Ibister Lane for Lane 4.

CARRIED

Reports Requested - Pending - Issues

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Brown:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the report entitled “reports requested – pending – issues”.

For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board

Resolution number MR/2017/9

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member K Penney:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the information from the following governing body committee meetings or forums or other local boards meetings:

No.

Report Title

Item no.

Meeting Date

Governing Body Committee or Forum or Local Board

Public Forum - Use of Agrichemicals for Weed and Vegetation Control - Julian Bartrom

9.4

8 December 2016

Ōrākei Local Board

CARRIED

Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2016-2019 Political Term

Resolution number MR/2017/10

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) request the following additions be added to the Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register for the 2016 – 2019 Political Term:

i) Attended the Squash Club mural unveiling

ii) Attended the 2017 Youth Trans-Tasman Touch Test Series at Mounfort Park.

CARRIED

Manurewa Local Board Workshop Notes

Resolution number MR/2017/11

MOVED by Chairperson A Dalton, seconded by Member S Colcord:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the Manurewa Local Board workshop record for the meetings held on 8 December 2016.

CARRIED

20 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

6.42 pm 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

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................

Chairperson	Angela Dalton
Members	Simeon Brown
	Stella Cattle
	Sarah Colcord
	Angela Cunningham-Marino
	Ken Penney

Deputy Chairperson	Rangi McLean (with apology)
Member	Joseph Allan (with apology)
Councillor	Sir John Walker KMNZ, CBE (with apology)