Papakura Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Papakura Local Board held in the Local Board Chambers, Papakura Service Centre, 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura and via Skype for Business, on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 4.30pm.

 

present

 

Chairperson

Brent Catchpole

Deputy Chairperson

Jan Robinson, JP

Members

Felicity Auva'a

 

George Hawkins

 

Keven Mealamu

 

Sue Smurthwaite

 

ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Daniel Newman, JP

 

 

APOLOGIES

 

Councillor

Angela Dalton

 


Papakura Local Board

24 February 2021

 

 

 

1          Welcome

 

Board member Felicity Auva’a led the meeting in prayer.

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/1

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member G Hawkins:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)         accept the apology from Councillor Angela Dalton for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/2

MOVED by Member S Smurthwaite, seconded by Member F Auva'a:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday 9 December 2020, as true and correct.

CARRIED

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

There were no requests for leave of absence.

 

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

 

7          Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 


 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation -  Drury Cenotaph upgrade

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/3

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member F Auva'a:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      thank Riet van der Gulik for her presentation on the Drury Cenotaph upgrade and seeking $15,000 funding.

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Counties Manukau Rugby League

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/4

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member K Mealamu:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      thank Kasey King and Colin Groves from Counties Manukau Rugby League for their presentation on the aspirations of the club for the clubrooms at Opaheke Park.

CARRIED

 

 

8.3

Deputation - COMET

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/5

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member F Auva'a:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      thank Susan Warren for presenting the activities of COMET, via Skype for Business.

CARRIED

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum - 2R Keeney Court, Papakura - rezoning

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/6

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member G Hawkins:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)    thank Lynette Blackbourn for her public forum presentation opposing the rezoning of 2R Keeney Court, Papakura from open space to mixed housing urban.

CARRIED

 


 

 

9.2

Public Forum - James Kelly

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/7

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member S Smurthwaite:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)    thank James Kelly for his public forum presentation on future planning for a civic centre and civic activities in Papakura.

CARRIED

 

 

Extension of Speaking Time

Resolution number PPK/2021/8

MOVED by Member F Auva'a, seconded by Member G Hawkins:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)         agree to extend  James Kelly’s public forum speaking time by three minutes to complete his presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

9.3

Public Forum - James Kelly

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/9

MOVED by Member F Auva'a, seconded by Deputy Chairperson J Robinson:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)    thank James for his public forum presentation requesting council speak to the land owners to remove the dead Macrocarpa trees on the boundary of Summerset Village in Karaka, Papakura and on the western side of the motorway near the Papakura off ramp.

CARRIED

 

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Governing Body Member's Update

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/10

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson J Robinson, seconded by Member G Hawkins:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      receive Councillor Daniel Newman’s verbal update.

CARRIED

 


 

 

 

12

Chairperson's Update

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/11

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member S Smurthwaite:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      receive the verbal report from the Papakura Local Board Chairperson.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Local Board Capital Transport Fund 2020/21 Allocation

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/12

MOVED by Member G Hawkins, seconded by Member K Mealamu:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      approve the amount of $69,799 from the Papakura Local Board Transport Capital Fund 2020/2021 for project delivery as follows:

i)       Bus shelter outside Rosehill Intermediate - $40,000

ii)      Way-finding signage at Papakura Train Station - $11,000

iii)     Safety lighting in the laneways closest to Papakura Train Station - $18,799.

CARRIED

 

 

14

Public feedback on proposal to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/13

MOVED by Member S Smurthwaite, seconded by Deputy Chairperson J Robinson:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      note the public feedback to the proposal to amend Te Ture ā-Rohe Whakararata Waipiro / the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 by people from the local board area in this agenda report

b)      adopt the following views on the public feedback to the proposal to amend Te Ture ā-Rohe Whakararata Waipiro / the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 to assist the Bylaw Panel in its deliberations on all public feedback to the proposal:

i)       Note that of the 881 submissions received on the proposal to amend Te Ture ā-Rohe Whakararata Waipiro / the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014, 24 submissions were received from the Papakura Local Board area.

ii)      The number of submissions from the Papakura Local Board area was a low sample size, 24 submissions equating to three percent of the number of submissions received.

iii)     It is noted that not all submitters responded to the proposal to introduce temporary alcohol bans for major events at four regional venues, meaning the response numbers were even lower.

iv)     The board support the proposal to introduce new temporary alcohol bans for major events at four regional venues (Rarotonga / Mount Smart Stadium, Waiōrea / Western Springs Stadium, Eden Park and Pukekawa / Auckland Domain), to reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder, noting there was marginal agreement by Papakura Local Board submitters.

v)      The board support proposal 2 and 3 to amend Te Ture ā-Rohe Whakararata Waipiro / the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014, to make it easier to read and understand.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Local board input into preparation of the draft 2021 Regional Parks Management Plan

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/14

MOVED by Member F Auva'a, seconded by Member G Hawkins:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)    provide the following formal feedback to inform the preparation of the draft Regional Park Management Plan 2021:

 

i)             It is noted that Papakura Local Board area does not have any regional parks located within its area, however, many of its residents enjoy regional parks in neighbouring local board areas and further afield.

 

ii)            The Papakura Local Board Plan, outcome 3, “a well-connected area where it’s easy to move around”, has an initiative to connect the Papakura town centre to Clevedon via the Hunua cycle trail which is situated in the Hunua Ranges regional park and asks that the regional parks management plan considers opportunities to support and promote this type of walking / cycling access and connectivity

 

iii)           The board believe people highly value the natural undeveloped nature of the regional parks.  With significant growth forecast for Auckland, regional parks must be retained and maintained for future generation’s enjoyment and use.

 

iv)           The board believes green belts must be protected from encroachment of future developments, including roads.

 

v)            The board believe there is a great learning opportunity for city dwellers to be close to farm animals, as happens at Ambury Park.

 

vi)           Regional parks must be able to be accessed easily and adequate parking to accommodate visitors is a necessity.  Alternative travel opportunities to regional parks may need to be investigated in the next ten years to reduce visitor vehicle emissions and requirements for parking spaces.

 

vii)         The board support track closures to prevent the spread of kauri dieback but does acknowledge the frustration these track closures bring to the public.

 

viii)        The board support measures to limit vehicles on beaches.

 

ix)           The board believe measures are required to limit visitor impacts on wildlife in regional parks. 

 

x)            The board support the need for greater plant and animal pest control in regional parks.

 

xi)           The board support regional parks playing a positive role in mitigating climate change impacts.  The planting of more trees has a two-fold benefit, creates shade and neutralises carbon.

 

xii)         The board support farming practices that are more sustainable, regenerative and diverse.

 

xiii)        The board support regional parks playing a role in active recreation, such as: horse riding, mountain biking, tramping, day walks, cycle links as well as camping opportunities.

 

xiv)        The board agree that regional parks play an important role in connecting and educating people about nature, Māori heritage, and farming.

 

xv)         The board agree that volunteering and partnership opportunities could support the connecting and educational role of regional parks.

 

xvi)        The board support regional parks playing a role in people understanding and connecting with the heritage and history of the whenua, particularly Māori history.

 

xvii)       The board felt there are other areas, whilst not deemed regional parks, that should be considered for regional park status given the public view these areas as regional assets:

·         Maraetai

·         Kawakawa Bay

·         Hatfields Beach

 

xviii)     The board members had mixed views in relation to koha as a revenue stream:

·         Some members supported a koha opportunity for people using regional parks

·         Other members felt regional parks should be funded from rates

·         There was also a view that there could be security issues with a koha system and a question relating to how koha collected would be allocated for specific use within the parks.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Reserve classification of Rollerson Reserve, Papakura

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/15

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson J Robinson, seconded by Member F Auva'a:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      approve Rollerson Reserve, Papakura to be classified as recreation reserve pursuant to Section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act 1977.

CARRIED

 


 

 

17

Papakura Local Board Achievements Register 2019-2022 Political Term

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/16

MOVED by Member K Mealamu, seconded by Member G Hawkins:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      request the following new achievements be added to the Papakura Local Board Achievements Register for the 2019-2022 political term:

Date

Achievement

4 December 2020

Attended an onsite visit to the Hunua Trail

5 December 2020

Attended the Papakura Neighbourhood Watch  AGM

5 December 2020

Attended the Papakura Lions - Opening of new seating

6 December 2020

Attended the Warbirds on Parade

6 December 2020

Supported and attended Santa Parade

6 December 2020

Supported and attended Chillin in the Park

7 December 2020

Attended the Joint Governing Body / Local Board Chairs meeting

7 December 2020

Attended the Papakura Community Crimewatch Christmas party

9 December 2020

Supported and attended the Pukekiwiriki Paa Joint Management Committee workshop and meeting

10 December 2020

Supported and attended the Developer's Evening - Next Phase

10 December 2020

Attended the re-opening of Papakura Art Gallery

10 December 2020

Attended the Ardmore Airport Tenants and Community Christmas party

6 December 2020

Attended the Sustainable Christmas Markets - Sustainable Papakura

11 December 2020

Organised and attended the Stakeholder Christmas morning tea

12 December 2020

Attended the Counties Manukau Gymnastics - 2020 Prizegiving

13 December 2020

Attended the Final Parade and Prizegiving for the 4th Squadron Air Cadets

13 December 2020

Attended the Ako Hoe Waka - Wild Streets Festival of Play

14 December 2020

Attended the Aircraft Noise Community Consultation Group Meeting

14 December 2020

Attended the Local Board Chairs Forum

16 December 2020

Organised and attended the Papakura Commercial Projects Group meeting

17 December 2020

Attended the Rollerson Reserve Garden Makeover

19 December 2020

Attended the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand - Christmas celebration food parcels

19 December 2020

Attended the Sustainable Christmas Market - Sustainable Papakura

6 January 2021

Attended the Papakura Community Network meeting

9 January 2021

Attended the Wild Streets Festival of Play - games for all ages

12 January 2021

Attended Kite Day at Central Park

16 January 2021

Supported and attended the Music in the Park - The Start of Summer

19 January 2021

Attended the Amazing Race in McLennan Park

19 January 2021

Supported and attended the Developers Evening Take 2 meeting

23 January 2021

Attended Junk Play in Central Park

24 January 20201

Attended Nature Network in Kirks Bush

25 January 2021

Attended the Papakura Business Associaiton monthly meeting

26 January 2021

Attended the Kuraconnect Executive meeting

28 January 2021

Attended the Spin Poi Facilitation workshop

2 February 2021

Attended the Papakura Youth Council Meeting

3 February 2021

Oerganised and attended the Dawn Blessing (sod turn) - Takanini Library & Community Hub

3 February 2021

Attended the Papakura Community Network meeting

3 February 2021

Attended the Papakura Business Association First Wednesday Business After Five function

5 February 2021

Attended the Powhiri for new Principal Papakura High School, Simon Craggs

8 February 2021

Attended the Kuraconnect Executive Meeting

10 February 2021

Attended the Papakura Commercial Projects Group

10 February 2020

Attended the Confidential: Finance and Performance Committee workshop (10-year budget 2021-2031)

11 February 2021

Attended the Developers Evening Take 2 meeting

12 February 2021

Attended the Southern Local Board Chairs Forum (Quarterly)

15 February 2021

Attended the Local Board Chairs' Forum and Chairs only sessions

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Papakura Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - February 2021

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/17

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson J Robinson, seconded by Member S Smurthwaite:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      note the Governance Forward Work Calendar as at 15 February 2021.

CARRIED

 

 

19

Papakura Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number PPK/2021/18

MOVED by Chairperson B Catchpole, seconded by Member S Smurthwaite:  

That the Papakura Local Board:

a)      note the Papakura Local Board workshop records held on:

i)       2 December 2020

ii)      9 December 2020

iii)     16 December 2020

iv)     27 January 2021

v)      3 February 2021.

CARRIED

 

 

20        Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

6.16pm                                               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 Papakura Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

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