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Resolution
number PPK/2019/34
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson F Auva'a, seconded by Member
G Hawkins:
That
the Papakura Local Board:
a) endorse the following high level kauri protection measures for
local parks and reserves:
i) undertake a detailed
investigation to determine appropriate mitigation measures (such as track
upgrades, track re-alignment, track re-routing, or other physical works), and
consider temporary closure until mitigation works are completed to prevent
potentially infected kauri ecosystems in Category A park Kirk’s Bush
from becoming a source of infection.
ii) note
that Category B park area at Butterworth House is closed to the public.
iii) note
that the Category C parks are considered to be low value kauri ecosystems
with medium value recreational use, thus making them a lower priority for
mitigation investment at this stage. These parks are:
·
Central Park Reserve
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Massey Park – Papakura
·
Ray Small Park
b) note
that a detailed kauri dieback mitigation programme with costs and timelines
will be developed and submitted to a local board business meeting in mid-2019
for approval.
c)
wants to ensure staff are aware that Kirk’s Bush
is owned by Te Akitai Waiohua, and maintained by Auckland Council with
significant support from the Friends of Kirks Bush volunteers.
d)
requests that staff obtain local
board, Te Akitai Waiohua and Friends of Kirks Bush approval for all
track closures, including temporary closures, prior to them being implemented
in the Papakura Local Board area.
e)
request that staff assess the kauri eco system in Jack Farrell
Park.
f)
request the chairperson, on behalf of the board, write to the
Minister of Forestry, for funding for new kauri planting in Papakura, by
local schools and volunteers.
CARRIED
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