Hauraki Gulf Forum
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Hauraki Gulf Forum held in Room 1, Level 26, 135 Albert Street, Auckland on Friday, 8 February 2019 at 2.00pm.
Chairperson |
Mr John Meeuwsen |
Waiheke Local Board (Auckland Council) – Until 3.20pm Item 4.1 |
Deputy Chairperson |
Ms Moana Tamaariki-Pohe |
Tangata Whenua |
Members |
Mr Andrew Baucke |
Department of Conservation |
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Mr Jeff Cleave |
Great Barrier Local Board (Auckland Council) |
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Cr Paul Cronin |
Matamata-Piako District Council |
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Cr Christine Fletcher |
Auckland Council |
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Mayor Sandra Goudie |
Thames-Coromandel District Council |
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Mr Steve Halley |
Ministry for Primary Industries – Until 3.03pm Item 7 |
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Cr Richard Hills |
Auckland Council – From 2.06pm Item 6 |
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Mr Terrence Hohneck |
Tangata Whenua |
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Cr Mike Lee |
Auckland Council – Until 4.09pm Item 9 |
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Ms Nicola MacDonald |
Tangata Whenua – From 2.30pm Item6 |
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Mr Paul Majurey |
Tangata Whenua |
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Cr Rob McGuire |
Waikato District Council – Until 4.09pm Item 9 |
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Cr Dal Minogue |
Waikato Regional Council |
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Ms Liane Ngamane |
Tangata Whenua |
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Mr Dean Ogilvie |
Tangata Whenua |
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Ms Marty Rogers |
Te Puni Kōkiri – Until 2.43pm Item 6 |
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Mayor John Tregidga |
Hauraki District Council – Until 4.09pm Item 9 |
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Cr Wayne Walker |
Auckland Council – From 2.17pm Item 6 |
ABSENT
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Cr John Watson |
Auckland Council |
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ALSO PRESENT
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Cr Jennie Hayman (Alt) |
Waikato Regional Council |
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Mr Martin Mariassouce (Alt) |
Te Puni Kōkiri – Until 2.43pm Item 6 |
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IN ATTENDANCE
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Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Māori Development – Until 2.43pm Item 6 |
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Hauraki Gulf Forum 08 February 2019 |
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Dean Martin, Principal Advisor Māori Relations & Governance opened the meeting with a mihi whakatau to the Minister of Māori Development.
Note: From this point forward, agenda items were taken in the following order:
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6 Kōrero by the Minister for Māori Development
1 Apologies
2 Declaration of Interest
3 Confirmation of Minutes
7 Chairperson’s Report
4.1 Public Forum – Sustainable Business Network – GulfX Project
4.2 Public Forum – Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari
5 Extraordinary Business
8 Development of budget for 2019/2020
9 Executive Officer’s report
10 Meeting dates and venues for 2019
11 Filming of Forum meetings
12 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
Kōrero by the Minister for Māori Development |
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The Minister for Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta addressed the meeting and responded to questions and issues raised by members.
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Resolution number HGF/2019/1 MOVED by Chairperson J Meeuwsen, seconded by Cr C Fletcher: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) thank the Minister for Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta, for her attendance at the meeting. |
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Cr R Hills entered the meeting at 2.06pm. Cr W Walker entered the meeting at 2.17pm. Ms N MacDonald entered the meeting at 2.30pm. Ms M Rogers and Mr M Mariassouce retired from the meeting at 2.43pm. |
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Resolution number HGF/2019/2 MOVED by Chairperson J Meeuwsen, seconded by Member M Tamaariki-Pohe: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) accept the apologies from Ms N MacDonald for lateness, Cr J Watson for absence and Mr J Meeuwsen for early departure. CARRIED |
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Note: Speaking rights were granted to Cr J Hayman (Alt), Waikato Regional Council.
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There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number HGF/2019/3 MOVED by Chairperson J Meeuwsen, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 19 November 2018, as a true and correct record. |
Chairperson's Report |
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The Chairperson spoke to his report and responded to questions from members. |
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Resolution number HGF/2019/4 MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) receive the written report from the Chairperson. |
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Note: Ms L Ngamane abstained from voting.
Mr S Halley retired from the meeting at 3.03pm. |
4 Public Forum
4.1 |
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Rachel Brown, Sustainable Business Network Chief Executive Officer provided a presentation regarding GulfX Project. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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Resolution number HGF/2019/5 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr R McGuire: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) receive the presentation from Rachel Brown, Sustainable Business Network Chief Executive Officer regarding GulfX and thank her for her attendance. |
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a 8 February 2019 - Hauraki Gulf Forum - Item 4.1 - Public Forum - Sustainable Business Network - GulfX Project - presentation |
Note: The Chairperson Mr J Meeuwsen retired from the meeting at 3.20pm and the Deputy Chairperson Ms Moana Tamaariki-Pohe assumed the chair.
4.2 |
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Brad Kirner, Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari General Manager provided a video presentation regarding the marine biology research being undertaken by his company.
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Resolution number HGF/2019/6 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Tamaariki-Pohe, seconded by Cr P Cronin: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) receive the presentation from Brad Kirner, Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari General Manager regarding their marine biology research and thank him for his attendance. |
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number HGF/2019/7 MOVED by Mayor J Tregidga, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) receive the report, and b) note that the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Executive Officer will, prior to the next Forum meeting, undertake a full round of consultations of all Members on a draft forward work programme and associated budget, and c) note that a proposed budget for 2019 / 2020 will be presented to the next Forum meeting for approval. |
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Alex Rogers, Executive Officer provided a presentation in support of his report. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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Resolution number HGF/2019/8 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Ms L Ngamane: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) receive the Executive Officer’s report. |
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a 8 February 2019 - Hauraki Gulf Forum - Item 9 - Executive Officer's report - presentation |
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Cr M Lee, Cr R McGuire and Mayor J Tregidga retired from the meeting at 4.09pm. |
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Following discussion, and with the agreement of the mover and seconder, the recommendations in the report were changed to retain the status quo.
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Resolution number HGF/2019/9 MOVED by Ms L Ngamane, seconded by Mr J Cleave: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) confirm that the remaining meetings for 2019 will be held as follows: · from 1pm Monday 20 May, Auckland Town Hall · from 1pm Monday 19 August, Auckland Town Hall. |
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Resolution number HGF/2019/10 MOVED by Ms L Ngamane, seconded by Mr J Cleave: That the Hauraki Gulf Forum: a) agree not to film its meetings, unless determined otherwise by the Chairperson in accordance with the Standing Orders and existing Amendments thereto. |
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 3.14.5 Cr W Walker requested that his dissenting vote be recorded. |
12 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
4.32pm The Deputy 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 Hauraki Gulf Forum HELD ON
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