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Resolution
number DT/2019/40
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member
M Cohen:
That the Devonport-Takapuna
Local Board:
a) requests
that councils Closed Land Fill and Contamination team tests Ngataringa Park
for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid contamination.
b) requests
that further Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid testing be carried out on the natural
food sources for the birdlife found at Ngataringa and Shoal Bays.
c) that
further tests be carried out on tradewaste entering the council's wastewater
system from New Zealand Defence Force to assess the current level of Perfluorooctanesulfonic
acid contamination.
d) requests
that the Tūpuna Maunga Authority clarify whether any trees are planned
to be removed from Takarunga/Mt Victoria and
Maungauika/North Head and
if any contiguous council or Crown owned land is under discussion for transfer
to the maunga.
e) notes
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development’s Statement of Intent
has a focus on the western and southern areas of the Auckland region which
may have a detrimental impact to the North Shore.
f) notes
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development intends to reduce its
contribution to the North.
g) notes
that the Young Enterprise Scheme is partly funded by the local boards operational
budget.
h) notes
that local boards operational budget is over-subscribed by current demand
and cannot support any extra costs towards Auckland Tourism, Events and
Economic Development’s programmes.
i) requests
that Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development’s Statement
of Intent for 2019-22 be amended to include economic development initiatives
on the North Shore, in addition to the current focus on west and south.
CARRIED
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