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Waiheke Local
Board
26 May 2021
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1 Welcome
The members led
the meeting with a karakia.
Kua uru mai a hau kaha, a hau maia, a hau ora, a hau nui,
Ki runga, ki
raro, ki roto, ki waho
Rire, rire hau…pai marire
Translation (non-literal)
- Rama Ormsby
Let the winds
bring us inspiration from beyond,
Invigorate us
with determination and courage to achieve our aspirations for abundance and
sustainability
Bring the calm, bring all things good, bring
peace… good peace.
2 Apologies
3 Declaration
of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation
of Minutes
5 Leave
of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
The board acknowledged the passing of Dave Cull, former Mayor of
Dunedin for 3 years. Mr. Cull was Chair of Otago DHB, ex-president of Local
Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and a tremendous advocate for local government.
He is also recognized for his significant support for climate change
initiatives.
The board acknowledges
Oliver Kunzendorff, Manager Area Operations, for his responsiveness and helpful
attitude in working with the local board and for his leadership to the Waiheke
based Community Facilities team over the last 18 months. In particular we
recognise his leadership in the development of the new Waiheke Skatepark. Oliver
has taken the opportunity to transfer to another area of Auckland Council.
7 Petitions
There were no
petitions.
8 Deputations
There were no
deputations.
9 Public
Forum
10 Extraordinary
Business
There was no extraordinary
business.
11 Notices of
Motion
Under Standing
Order 2.5.1 a Notice of Motion has been received from Chairperson Cath Handley
for consideration under item 13.
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13
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Notice of Motion - Cath Handley - Waiheke
Marine Protection
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Note: Standing orders were
suspended with agreement of members to enable discussion of the motion.
Note: The changes to the original
motion were incorporated with the agreement of the Notice of Motion Mover
Chair Cath Handley and Seconder Deputy Chair Kylee Mathews to the following
wording for formal debate.
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That the Waiheke Local Board:
a)
consider marine protection proposals for the
board’s endorsement if sought prior to an application being lodged with
the relevant Minister.
b)
and, will prioritise endorsing any such
proposals considering the following factors:
i)
those that are initiated by tangata whenua, or
that have collaborated with and/or been endorsed by tangata whenua
ii)
the advice given to the board by tangata
whenua, the Hauraki Gulf Forum, qualified specialist marine scientists,
Department of Conservation, Auckland Council and whomsoever the board may ask
for qualified advice
iii)
the advice of the scientist(s) whose
work forms the basis of any application and their formal agreement to proceed
on the basis of their findings
iv)
demonstrated collaboration with the Waiheke community.
c)
seek further assurances from the Minister that
the Ngāti Pāoa rāhui is being progressed to a timely
conclusion.
d)
seek to understand progress on the ministerial
proposal on which the local board and community may respond with respect to
Sea Change and proposed protections for the waters of the Hauraki Gulf.
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MOVED by Member P Walden, seconded by Deputy Chairperson
K Matthews, an amendment as follows:
That
the Waiheke Local Board:
a)
remove item b) from the motion on the table
for debate.
A
division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For
Deputy Chairperson K Matthews
Member P Walden
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Against
Chairperson C Handley
Member B Upchurch
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Abstained
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The
motion was declared EQUAL.
The Chair
exercised their casting vote against so the motion was lost.
LOST
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Note: Following the motion above being lost item b) was
debated further and an updated b) was proposed and the final full motion was
put as follows.
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/84
MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B
Upchurch:
That the Waiheke Local Board:
a)
consider marine
protection proposals for the board’s endorsement if sought prior to an
application being lodged with the relevant Minister.
b)
will consider
endorsing any marine proposals based upon the following factors:
i)
tangata whenua
views
ii)
alignment with endorsed
local board policies and plans
iii) specialist supporting advice
iv) level of wider community involvement and
support.
c)
seek further
assurances from the Minister that the Ngāti Pāoa rāhui is
being progressed to a timely conclusion.
d)
seek to understand
progress on the ministerial proposal on which the local board and community
may respond with respect to Sea Change and proposed protections for the
waters of the Hauraki Gulf.
CARRIED
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14
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Waiheke Local Grant and Multiboard Round Two
2020/2021 grant allocations
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/86
MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B
Upchurch:
That
the Waiheke Local Board:
a) agree
to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Waiheke Local Board Round
Two 2020/2021 listed in the following table
Table
One: Waiheke Local Board Grant Round Two 2020/2021 grant applications
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Application
ID
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Organisation
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Main
focus
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Requesting
funding for
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Amount
recommended
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Amount
approved
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LG2118-201
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Artworks Theatre Incorporated
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
facilitator, mentoring, venue, marketing, donations, software and projector
hire for the Waiheke Film Festival from 24 September 2021 to 26 September
2021
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$3,075.00
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$2,200.00
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LG2118-202
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Te Huringa o te Tai The Turning Tide
Charitable Theatre Trust
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
venue hire, advertising and costumes for "Rangitoto," a
performance at the Artworks Theatre from 4 November 2021 to 7 November 2021
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$2,050.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-204
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Ostend Ratepayers Hall Trust
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Community
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Towards
landscaping, plants and volunteer costs at Little Ostend Hall from 1 June
2021 to 31 August 2021
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$4,000.00
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$1,500.00
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LG2118-205
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Native Bird Rescue Charitable Trust
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Environment
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Towards
the purchase of two storage sheds at 71 Gordons Road from 6 June 2021 to 30
September 2021
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$3,413.98
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$2,000.00
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LG2118-206
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Waiheke Playgroup Incorporated
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Community
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Towards
venue hire of Old Blackpool School Hall from 1 July 2021 to 30 July 2022
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$2,254.00
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$1,000.00
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LG2118-208
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Omiha Welfare and Recreation Society
Incorporated
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Environment
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Towards
pest and predator removal at Omiha and Rocky Bay area from 1 September 2021
to 1 September 2022
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$4,000.00
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$1,500.00
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LG2118-209
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Jassy Dean Trust
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Community
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Towards
a website upgrade for the Jassy Dean Trust from 1 June 2021 to 1 August
2021
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$3,478.26
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$3,478.26
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LG2118-210
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Waiheke
Amateur Radio Club
under the umbrella of
Community Networks Waiheke
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Community
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Towards
the purchase of a tent and banner for emergency civil defense activities
from 24 March 2021 to 1 March 2022
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$4,000.00
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$1,000.00 (for non-tent items. Community tent held
by Piritahi Marae)
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LG2118-211
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Waiheke Island Rudolf Steiner
Education Trust
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Sport
and recreation
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Towards
playground upgrade, wages and sporting equipment at Fossil Bay School and
Kindergarten from 1 July 2021 to 1 October 2021
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$4,000.00
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$1,000.00 (for playground equipment)
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LG2118-213
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Waiheke Island Toy Library
Incorporated
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Community
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Towards
zipped bags and office supplies for the Waiheke Toy Library on 1 June 2021
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$3,500.00
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$2,000.00
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LG2118-214
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Evan
Schwarz
Community Networks Waiheke
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
catering, entertainment, advertising and art work at 26 Tahi Road from 19
June 2021 to 20 June 2021
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$3,700.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-215
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Waiheke Island Playcentre
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Community
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Toward
a swing shade for Waiheke Island Playcentre from 2 June 2021 to 26 July
2021
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$4,000.00
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$2,000.00
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LG2118-216
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Tai
Chi Waiheke
Community Networks Waiheke
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Community
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Towards
venue hire and advertising for Tai Chi classes at 61 Belgium Street from 2
June 2021 to 1 June 2022
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$3,420.00
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$1,400.00
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LG2118-218
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Waiheke Community Art Gallery
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
speaker fees, advertising and art exhibition costs at Waiheke Community Art
Gallery from 18 June 2021 to 18 July 2021
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$3,800.00
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$2,800.00
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LG2118-219
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Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust
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Community
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Towards
training, management and support services for volunteers at Youthline from
1 June 2021 to 31 December 2021
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$2,000.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-221
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The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
wages and transport at Te Hurihi Primary School, Waiheke Primary School and
Waiheke High School from 29 July 2021 to 30 September 2021
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$3,590.00
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$2,500.00
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LG2118-223
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Gifting for Good
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Community
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Towards
marketing and website design for “Gifting for Good” from 1 May
2021 to 31 July 2021
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$4,000.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-224
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Waiheke Theatre Company
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Arts
and culture
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Towards performance rights for 'Dad's Army' and scripts
at Waiheke Theatre Company from 16 August to 28 November 2021
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$2,006.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-225
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PaXifica Performing Arts Laboratory
Trust
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
filming costs for "Just One Whistle" from 7 June 2021 to 20 June
2021
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$4,000.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-226
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Waiheke Island Supported Homes Trust
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Community
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Towards
compost bins for a community garden at 55/57 Bay Road from 1 June 2021 to
30 June 2021
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$4,000.00
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$4,000.00
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LG2118-228
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Elizabeth Allen
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
venue hire at Old Blackpool Hall from 4 June 2021 to 5 June 2022 and
purchase of a laptop
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$3,611.40
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$1,862.40
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LG2118-229
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Share Waiheke Limited
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Community
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Towards
legal costs for property share agreements from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2026
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$4,000.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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LG2118-230
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Jamie
Stone
Community Networks Waiheke
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Arts
and culture
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Towards
website design, printing and advertising for the Waiheke Youth Art Awards from
19 July 2021 to 30 October 2021
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$4,000.00
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$2,000.00
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MB2021-228
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Re-Creators
Charitable Trust
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Community
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Towards
the costs for upcycling workshops and to provide educational services in
the local board area
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$4,000.00
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Declined - The project is of a lower priority in
the local board grant programme.
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Total
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$83,898.64
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$32,240.66
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CARRIED
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Member Walden left the meeting at
7.40pm
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Waiheke Walking and Cycling FY2020/2021
Funding Allocation
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/88
MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B
Upchurch:
That
the Waiheke Local Board:
a)
approve allocation of $7,000 LDI opex from the walking and
cycling budget to Cycle Action Waiheke for the development of Bike Waiheke
Map and supporting website development.
b)
approve $1,000 LDI opex from the walking and cycling budget for
the FY20/21 STQRY subscription.
CARRIED
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Member Walden returned to the meeting at
7.44pm
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Economic Development Action Plan: Draft for
feedback
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/89
MOVED by Member B Upchurch, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson K Matthews:
That
the Waiheke Local Board:
a) receive
the draft Economic Development Action Plan: Council’s role in
Auckland’s recovery 2021-24.
b) delegate feedback on the
draft Economic Development Action Plan to the Chairperson, in consultation
with all board members by 14 June 2021 for ratification at the June business
meeting.
CARRIED
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Waiheke Local Board formal feedback on the
proposed changes to the Freedom Camping Act 2011 and on the Transport and
Infrastructure Committee inquiry into congesting pricing in Auckland
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/90
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews, seconded by
Member B Upchurch:
That
the Waiheke Local Board:
a) note
the formal feedback provided through the approved urgent decision making process
on the on the proposed changes to the Freedom Camping Act 2011.
b) note
the formal feedback provided through the approved urgent decision making
process on the Transport and Infrastructure Committee inquiry into congestion
pricing in Auckland.
CARRIED
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Urgent Decision - Light Rail - Establishment
Unit Board
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/91
MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B
Upchurch:
That
the Waiheke Local Board:
a) note
the urgent decision made on 12 May 2021 as follows:
“That the Waiheke Local Board endorse the use of
the Chairs’ Forum as the selection panel to appoint the local board
representative to the Establishment Unit Board of the City Centre to
Māngere light rail project.”
CARRIED
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25 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
There was no
consideration of extraordinary items.
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26 Procedural
motion to exclude the public
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Resolution
number WHK/2021/97
MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by
Member B Upchurch:
That the Waiheke Local Board:
a)
exclude the public
from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while
the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to
each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this
resolution follows.
This resolution is
made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests
protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by
the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting
in public, as follows:
C1 Project
Whakapai
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Reason
for passing this resolution in relation to each matter
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Particular
interest(s) protected (where applicable)
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Ground(s)
under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
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The public
conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the
disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists
under section 7.
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s7(2)(h) -
The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local
authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial
activities.
s7(2)(i) -
The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local
authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations
(including commercial and industrial negotiations).
In
particular, the report contains sensitive material of a commercial nature
that reflects options being considered by the council that may place
potential bidders at an unfair advantage during negotiations.
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s48(1)(a)
The public
conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the
disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists
under section 7.
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The
text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at
the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.
CARRIED
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8.14pm The
public was excluded.
Resolutions in
relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of
these minutes and are not publicly available.
8.22pm The
public was re-admitted.
restatement
It was resolved
while the public was excluded:
8.24 pm 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 Waiheke Local Board HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................
