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Resolution
number DT/2019/143
MOVED by Chairperson G Wood, seconded by Member J
McKenzie:
That
the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a)
support the
opportunity to share knowledge and the story of the Tūpuna
Maunga to increase understanding of the significance of these sites that are
sacred to mama whenua
b)
support
opportunities to partner with the local community, volunteers and education
providers to develop and grow relationships leading to the maunga becoming
central hubs for surrounding communities which facilitates the sense of
connection between people and the Tūpuna Maunga
c)
support development
of a programme of engagement and special events that encourages community
participation and a growing understanding of the physical, social and
cultural aspects of the Tūpuna Maunga environment.
d)
request
collaboration with other community organisations in the area when planning
events to ensure that consideration of the timing of each other’s
events can be accommodated whenever possible and take advantage of the
existing community networks to promote events and their resulting learning
opportunities.
e)
support the
principles of the design strategy, particularly those which will assist in
the maintenance, enhancement and restoration of the maunga
f)
support the removal
of infrastructure that contributes to negative impacts on the ecology and
visual amenity of the maunga
g)
request input from
the local board prior to decommissioning and removal of any asset or
structure that is well used or valued by the local community
h)
support the use of
materials and design that will minimise visual impacts and maintain the
pre-eminence of the tihi (summit) of the maunga
i)
request that local
community organisations, particularly volunteer groups, be given
opportunities to participate in planting and revegetation projects on the
maunga.
j)
support the aim to
protect remaining taonga (treasures) through the identification, protection
and enhancement of indigenous species including threatened plant and animal
species already present on the Tūpuna Maunga
k)
support efforts to
recover what has been lost i.e. restoring the indigenous biodiversity of the
maunga including water courses, springs, lava flows and forest remnants
l)
support the aim to
develop a kaitiaki regime to ensure knowledge of biodiversity and best
management practices are gathered, developed and passed on.
m)
support utilising
vegetation in restoration areas and predator proof methods to support and
enhance fauna, flora and cultural values
n)
support the removal
of pest plant and animal species using effective, humane and ERMA (the
Environmental Risk Management Authority) approved methods
o)
requests that
community organizations and volunteers in the area involved in pest
management be invited to share knowledge, techniques that can then be passed
on and used in the wider community
p)
support the
provision or renewal of recreation facilities that reflect the Mana Whenua
values and celebrate important features of the maunga and that represent and
embody cultural, spiritual, heritage and ecological values, and look forward
to examples of how this would be achieved.
q)
support the
development of new paths, walkways and facilities that accommodate all ages
and abilities.
r)
welcomes the
opportunity to work with the Tūpuna Maunga Authority in making decisions on
future recreation activities on the maunga
s)
support the role Tūpuna
Maunga can play in encouraging active, healthy lifestyles and requests that
opportunities be explored with the local board and council staff to assist in
meeting this objective
t)
acknowledges that
commercial use and sponsorship opportunities that assist in the protection,
restoration and enhancement of the Tūpuna Maunga values will be explored. However,
requests that valued community organisations that currently hold community
lease arrangements including the Depot, The Michael King Writers Centre, the
North Shore Play center Association and the North Shore Folk Music Club be
supported and continue to be treated as valued not for profit organisations.
u)
support the
limitation of opportunities for tourist operators on high density maunga and
request that consideration of the impact of tourism enterprise on the wider
community be considered e.g. parking on adjacent residential streets.
v)
request that when
reviewing the current commercial activities being undertaken on the maunga
that consideration is given to the wider community view whenever possible.
w)
support the review
and monitoring of each of the strategies adopted and request that the local
board be given an opportunity to provide feedback if any of the strategies
are to be changed
CARRIED
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