Great Barrier Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Great Barrier Local Board held in the Claris Conference Centre, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island on Tuesday, 19 September 2017 at 1.03pm.
Chairperson |
Izzy Fordham |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Luke Coles |
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Members |
Susan Daly |
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Shirley Johnson |
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ABSENT
Member |
Jeff Cleave |
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Great Barrier Local Board 19 September 2017 |
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1 Welcome
Chairperson IM Fordham opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.
2 Apologies
Resolution number GBI/2017/85 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Coles: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) accept the apology from Member J Cleave for absence.
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3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number GBI/2017/86 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Coles: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 15 August 2017 as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
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Obituaries - Obituaries - Michael Daly, Arthur Frost and Noelene Moana Ngawaka-Fortzer |
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The Great Barrier Local Board acknowledged the passing of Michael Daly (Friday, 25 August 2017), Arthur Frost (Monday, 21 August 2017) and Noelene Moana Ngawaka-Fortzer (Wednesday, 23 August) with a minute’s silence. |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/87 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Daly: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) express its condolences to the whanau on the passing of Michael Daly, Arthur Frost and Noelene Moana Ngawaka-Fortzer.
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7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Deputations
There were no deputations.
9 Public Forum
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Derek Bell - Item 14: Approval of remaining 2017/2018 freshwater management programme report |
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Derek Bell was in attendance to provide feedback to the Great Barrier Local Board on the “Approval of remaining 2017/2018 freshwater management programme” report at item 14 of the agenda. |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/88 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Daly: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the Public Forum presentation. b) thank Derek Bell for his Public Forum presentation. |
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Windy Hill Sanctuary: Goodnature A24 trap project - Judy Gilbert |
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Judy Gilbert representing Windy Hill-Rosalie Bay Catchment Trust was in attendance to provide the Great Barrier Local Board an update on the Windy Hill Sanctuary: Goodnature A24 trap project. |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/89 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Daly: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the Public Forum presentation. b) thank Judy Gilbert for her Public Forum presentation. |
10 Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
11 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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Documents from Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust on Predator Free NZ / Pest free Aotea were tabled in respect to this item. A copy of the tabled documents has been attached to the official minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/90 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) receive the following reports: i. Biodiversity/Biosecurity report August 2017 ii. Windy Hill Sanctuary’s Goodnature A24 Trap Project Update iii Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust on Predator Free NZ / Pest free Aotea b) subject to council officers’ confirmation, support the request for extension of the Goodnature A24 Trap project to August 2018 as indicated in the Windy Hill Sanctuary’s Goodnature A24 Trap Project Update report. c) confirm it will participate in an Expression of Interest to Predator Free NZ 2050 Ltd to explore options towards a pest free Aotea/Great Barrier Island, noting that: i) applications close prior to its next business meeting and wish to take advantage of this opportunity ii) the application will be made jointly by a number of parties including Ngati Rehua Ngatiwai ki Aotea, Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and local environment groups iii) this gives effect to its statement in the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2017 that “we will lead our island in the Pest Free Auckland Programme” iv) confirm that open, transparent and robust community consultation is needed if and when the expression of interest is successful and prior to consideration and development of an implementation plan.
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a DRAFT Pest Free Aotea Way Forward b Predator Free 2050 Expression of Interest Form c Aotea Conservation Priorities GBIET ACPAC 12 June 17 |
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Jacqui Fyers – Local Board Advisor was in attendance to present to the Great Barrier Local Board on the Adoption of the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2017. |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/91 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Coles: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) approve the following changes being made from the draft Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2017: · Add an initiative on Pest Free Auckland and Predator Free New Zealand 2050 to the environment outcome · Add a reference to vector pathway management in the challenges section of the environment outcome · Add a reference to cross agency collaboration on environmental projects in the opportunity section of the environment outcome · Add an initiative to continue to minimise agrichemical use in the environment outcome · Add an initiative and reference to the Unitary Plan in the opportunity section of the infrastructure outcome · Replace the initiative for transport services to be brought within the subsidised public transport network with advocacy for affordable, secure and efficient transport and freight in the infrastructure outcome · Remove the abattoir initiative from the economy outcome · Add an initiative on gaining understanding of public and private investment on island in the economy outcome · Add a reference to looping up walking tracks in the opportunity section of the infrastructure outcome · Add a reference to climate change in the challenges sections in the environment and infrastructure outcomes b) subject to recommendation a), adopt Attachment A as the final Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2017. c) delegate authority to the Chair to approve the mihi and any minor edits that may be necessary. d) express its gratitude to Jacqui Fyers for her diligence and patience in crafting the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2017.
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Approval of remaining 2017/2018 freshwater management programme |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/92 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Daly: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) approve funding of $25,000 for phase two of the freshwater quality monitoring programme on Aotea/ Great Barrier Island to be developed in discussion with officers.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/93 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) agree to continue the Mulberry Grove Pest Coordinator project (allocate $5000), based on recommendations of the final report (attachment A). b) agree to a one year trial of a pest coordinator project at Okiwi (allocate $10,000). c) thank Cathy Scott and EnviroKiwi for their contributions to the Mulberry Grove Community Pest Coordinator Project report.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/94 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) delegate the Chair in discussion with other board members to provide feedback on the package of materials across the six outcome areas and the Development Strategy (attachment A). b) note that the resolutions of this meeting will be reported back to the Planning Committee for consideration in the drafting of the refreshed Auckland Plan.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/95 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Coles: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) support in principle the draft submission developed by officers on the Remuneration Authority’s Consultation Document “Local Government Review” and confirm the Chair will engage further with other boards prior to the submission being lodged by 15 December 2017.
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A document was tabled in respect to this item. A copy of the tabled document has been attached to the official minutes and can be viewed on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/96 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) delegate to the Chairperson in discussion with other board members to approve the Aotea/Great Barrier International Dark Sky Sanctuary operational report. b) confirm its intention to establish the Dark Sky Sanctuary Advisory Group for an initial 12 month period as proposed to enable time to assess the best governance structure to meet the island’s needs.
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a Report to International Dark Sky Association October 2017 - DRAFT |
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Resolution number GBI/2017/97 MOVED by Member S Daly, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the Chairperson’s quarterly report.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/98 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the report of Deputy Chairperson Luke Coles.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/99 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Coles: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the report of Board Member Jeff Cleave. b) note the report of Board Member Sue Daly. c) note the report of Board Member Shirley Johnson.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/100 MOVED by Member S Johnson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Coles: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the correspondence received for the month of September 2017: i. Letter from Fenella Christian - Pa Point Tree
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Resolution number GBI/2017/101 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Coles, seconded by Member S Johnson: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the Great Barrier Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar – September 2017.
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Resolution number GBI/2017/102 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member S Daly: That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the record of proceedings for the workshops held on 1 August, 8 August, 22 August and 29 August 2017.
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24 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
2.26 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 Great Barrier Local Board HELD ON
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