Manurewa Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board held via video conference (Microsoft Teams) on Thursday, 17 February 2022 at 6.08pm. Either a recording or written summary will be uploaded on the Auckland Council website.
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Chairperson |
Joseph Allan |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Melissa Moore |
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Members |
Anne Candy |
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Tabetha Gorrie |
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Glenn Murphy |
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Ken Penney |
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Dave Pizzini |
From 6.11pm |
ABSENT
Member |
Rangi McLean |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillors |
Angela Dalton |
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Daniel Newman, JP |
Left 8.19pm |
Manurewa Local Board 17 February 2022 |
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Chairperson Joseph Allan led the meeting in a karakia.
There were no declarations of interest.
Resolution number MR/2022/1 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 16 December 2021, as true and correct. |
Note: Member Dave Pizzini joined the meeting at 6.11pm.
There were no leaves of absence.
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Resolution number MR/2022/2 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) acknowledge Nigel Borell for being awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori art. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/3 MOVED by Member A Candy, seconded by Member D Pizzini: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) acknowledge Councillor Alf Filipaina for being awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the New Zealand Police and the community. |
There were no petitions.
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Deputation - Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association |
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Stella Cattle, Pat James and David Hopkins from the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association were in attendance to provide the board with an update on the association’s achievements and raise some concerns that they would like addressed. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/4 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Stella Cattle, Pat James and David Hopkins from the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association for their attendance and presentation b) refer to Auckland Transport for investigation and response the concerns of the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association regarding road safety in Wattle Downs, in particular their request for a pedestrian crossing on Wattle Farm Road between Bupa Wattle Downs Retirement Village and Care Home and Acacia Cove Retirement Village c) refer to Community Facilities for investigation and response the concerns of the Wattle Downs Residents and Ratepayers Association regarding weed maintenance in the stormwater ponds at Wattle Farm Reserve. |
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Vivek Vij and Nivedita Sharma Vij from Muskaan Care Trust NZ were in attendance to speak to the board about the work that the organisation has been doing. A PowerPoint presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/5 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Vivek Vij and Nivedita Sharma Vij from Muskaan Care Trust NZ for their attendance and presentation. |
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a 17 February 2022, Manurewa Local Board: Item 8.2 - Deputation Muskaan Care Trust NZ presentation |
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Karla Matua from Manurewa Marlins Rugby League was in attendance to speak to the board about the aspirations and vision for the club and the surrounding fields moving forward. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/6 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Moore: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Karla Matua from Manurewa Marlins Rugby League for her attendance and presentation. |
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Denise Luamanu was in attendance to speak to the board about road safety in the Jellicoe Quadrant and the intensification of housing impacting on street parking. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/7 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Denise Luamanu for her attendance and presentation b) refer to Auckland Transport for investigation and response the concerns of Denise Luamanu regarding road safety in the Jellicoe Quadrant and the intensification of housing impacting on street parking. |
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Dr Grant Hewison and Rev Emily Worman from Communities Against Alcohol Harm were in attendance to speak to the board about alcohol signage particularly in relation to the proposed new Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu 2022 / Signs Bylaw 2022. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/8 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Dr Grant Hewison and Rev Emily Worman from Communities Against Alcohol Harm for their attendance and presentation. |
Note: At the chair’s discretion item 17 was taken before item 10.
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Public feedback on proposal to make a new Signs Bylaw 2022 |
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Resolution number MR/2022/9 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member D Pizzini: That the Manurewa Local Board: b) whakarato / provide the following views on how the Bylaw Panel should address matters raised in public feedback to the proposal in recommendation (a) to assist the Bylaw Panel in its deliberations: i) the board supports the proposed Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu 2022 / Signs Bylaw 2022 and associated controls, noting that public feedback received was in favour of the proposal ii) the board notes that alcohol outlet signage was out of scope for this consultation iii) the board requests that council staff continue to explore methods independent of the proposed Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu 2022 / Signs Bylaw 2022 to reduce community exposure to alcohol marketing by off-licence outlets, as we believe that this would contribute to the reduction of alcohol-related harm in our community c) request that enforcement of the bylaw be resourced adequately and include proactive compliance monitoring of signage. |
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number MR/2022/10 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member K Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive verbal updates from Councillors Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/11 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Moore, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the verbal report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson. |
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New community lease, classification of reserve and new licence to occupy for Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board at Tōtara Park, 251 and 313R Redoubt Road, Manukau Central |
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Resolution number MR/2022/12 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) note public notification of Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community lease for Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board at Tōtara Park, 251 Redoubt Road, Manukau Central b) delegate to the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson the authority to appoint a hearings panel to consider any objections received, following the public notification, and for the panel to reach a decision c) grant, subject to any objections being resolved, pursuant to section 138 of the Local Government Act 2002, a new community lease for Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board for the trust-owned buildings and improvements containing approximately 1.32956 hectares (more or less) located at Tōtara Park, 251 Redoubt Road, Manukau Central (outlined in red on Attachment A) on the land described as Part Clendons Grant, comprised in Record of Title NA69A/144 subject to the following terms: i) term - 10 years commencing on completion of public notification and subject to the resolution of any objections, with one (1) 10-year right of renewal; 20-year total term ii) rent - $1.00 plus goods and services tax (GST) per annum if demanded iii) all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 d) approve, the Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board’s Community Outcomes Plan in Attachment B for inclusion as the third schedule of the lease agreement e) approve classification of Tōtara Park, 313R Redoubt Road, Manukau Central legally described as Lot 3 Deposited Plan 22977 and Lot 1 Deposited Plan 34072 containing approximately 5.8095 hectares (more or less), comprised in Record of Title NA950/62 as a recreation reserve, pursuant to section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act 1977. The land as shown in Attachment C f) note, public notification of Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new licence to occupy for Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board at Tōtara Park, 251 and 313R Redoubt Road, Manukau Central g) delegate, to the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson the authority to appoint a hearings panel to consider any objections received, following the public notification, and for the panel to reach a decision h) grant, subject to any objections being resolved, pursuant to section 138 of the Local Government Act 2002 and section 74(2)(a) of the Reserves Act 1977, a new licence to occupy for Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board for grazing horses and ponies associated with the trust’s activities containing approximately 13.6 hectares (more or less) located at Tōtara Park, 251 and 313R Redoubt Road, Manukau Central (outlined in black on Attachment D) on the land described as Part Clendons Grant, comprised in Record of Title NA69A/144 and Lot 3 Deposited Plan 22977 also Lot 1 Deposited Plan 34072, comprised in Record of Title NA950/62 subject to the following terms: i) term - 10 years commencing on completion of public notification and subject to the resolution of any objections, with one (1) 10-year right of renewal; 20-year total term ii) licence fee - $3,000.00 plus goods and services tax (GST) per annum iii) all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 and Reserves Act 1977 i) approve, the Totara Park Equestrian Centre Trust Board’s Community Outcomes Plan in Attachment B for inclusion as the third schedule of the licence agreement. |
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Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Manurewa Local Board for quarter two 2021/2022 |
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Resolution number MR/2022/13 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member D Pizzini: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the performance report for quarter two, ending 31 December 2021 b) note the financial performance report in Attachment B of the agenda report will remain confidential until after the Auckland Council Group half-year results for 2021/2022 are released to the New Zealand Exchange (NZX), which are expected to be made public on or about 28 February 2022 c) approve amending the 2021/2022 work programme to move the Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Scholarships initiative from work programme line item 303 ‘Diverse Participation: Increase diverse participation in youth initiatives’ to line item 321 ‘Community Grants Manurewa’, noting that the Specialist Advisors in the Youth Empowerment team will continue to provide support for this as needed d) note that the work programme activity Manurewa AFC Building - renew building exterior and roof has been identified as having significant issues due to lack of available budget. The poor condition of the AFC building at War Memorial Park would have been addressed as part of the board’s One Local Initiative, but delivery of this project was deferred as part of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031. The board will continue to advocate for earlier delivery of this project to address the needs of the local community. |
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Public feedback on proposal to make a Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 |
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Resolution number MR/2022/14 MOVED by Member G Murphy, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tūtohi / receive public feedback on the proposal to make a new Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture ā-Rohe Noho Puni Wātea ā-Waka 2022 / Auckland Council Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 in this agenda report b) whakarato / provide the following views on how the Bylaw Panel should address matters raised in public feedback to the proposal in recommendation (a) to assist the Bylaw Panel in its deliberations: i) the board supports the proposal to include general rules managed by council where freedom camping is not otherwise prohibited or restricted. ii) the board supports the proposed general rules to require freedom campers staying in these areas to: A) use a certified self-contained vehicle. B) stay a maximum of two nights in the same road or off-road parking area. C) not return to the same road or off-road parking area within two weeks iii) the board prefers a requirement for freedom campers staying in these areas to depart by 10am on the third day, rather than the proposed 9am departure time iv) the board confirms its support for Weymouth Community Hall at 11 Beihlers Road, Weymouth to be a prohibited area where no freedom camping would be allowed. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/15 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Moore, seconded by Member K Penney: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tūtohi / receive the public feedback on the proposal to amend Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture-ā-rohe Wai Āwhā 2015 / Auckland Council Stormwater Bylaw 2015 in this report b) whakarato / provide the following views on how the Bylaw Panel should address matters raised in public feedback to the proposal in recommendation (a) to assist the Bylaw Panel in its deliberations: i) the board supports the proposal to amend Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture-ā-rohe Wai Āwhā 2015 / Auckland Council Stormwater Bylaw 2015 to: · allow Auckland Council to specify controls, codes of practice or guidelines for managing the public stormwater network and private stormwater systems · include additional requirements for vesting of public assets and approvals under the bylaw · require approvals for modifications or new engineered wastewater overflow points into the stormwater network · update the wording, format, and definitions of the bylaw to improve certainty and understanding, and to be consistent with best practice bylaw drafting standards. ii) the board supports the proposal to amend Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture-ā-rohe Wai Āwhā 2015 / Auckland Council Stormwater Bylaw 2015 to grant Auckland council the power to restrict or exclude certain activities for parts of the stormwater network, subject to the following: A) that activities will only be restricted if they are hazardous to the health and safety of participants or other people, and B) that activities are assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they are hazardous. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/16 MOVED by Member K Penney, seconded by Chairperson J Allan: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) provide the following feedback on the Transforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s resource management system: Our future resource management system - materials for discussion document to inform the council’s draft submission: Natural and Built Environments Act (NBA) plans
RSS and NBA joint committees
Role of local government in the future system
Joint committee composition
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Resolution number MR/2022/17 MOVED by Chairperson J Allan, seconded by Member D Pizzini: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) provide the following feedback on the eight strategic shifts of the Water Strategy framework: Te Tiriti Partnership i) the board supports Auckland Council working in partnership with mana whenua iwi in the protection, management, and enhancement of water. Empowered Aucklanders ii) the board supports empowering the people of Tāmaki Makaurau to shape decisions about our water future and working with Aucklanders for better water outcomes. Sustainable Allocation and Equitable Access iii) the board supports prioritising mauri when allocating water from the natural environment by applying a hierarchy of considerations specific to Tāmaki Makaurau that include the health and wellbeing of ecosystems and people, equity and climate sensitivity. Regenerative Water Infrastructure iv) the board supports ensuring that Tāmaki Makaurau’s water infrastructure is regenerative, resilient, low carbon, and increases the mauri of water. Water Security v) the board supports ensuring that Tāmaki Makaurau captures, uses, and recycles water efficiently so that everyone has access to enough water of the appropriate quality to meet their needs. Integrated Land use and Water Planning vi) the board supports making water and its life-sustaining capacity a central principle in land management and planning decisions. Restoring and Enhancing Water Ecosystems vii) the board supports taking a catchment-based approach to the health of water ecosystems. Pooling Knowledge viii) the board supports sharing knowledge to ensure that Tāmaki Makaurau has the information needed to make good quality, timely, and strategic decisions about water. b) note that local boards will play a vital role in the implementation of the Water Strategy, and recommend that the strategy be amended to reflect this by making explicit mention of the role of local boards c) note that there is still a significant amount of work to be done regarding the budgetary implications of implementing the Water Strategy, and how this will be funded d) recommend that any plans for the implementation of the Water Strategy be developed in partnership with local boards, mana whenua iwi and local communities, and that a lens is applied to ensure that resources and investment is aligned to achieving the greatest improvement for the most deprived communities. |
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Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa - New Zealand Geographic Board: recording of unofficial place names as official |
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Resolution number MR/2022/18 MOVED by Member A Candy, seconded by Chairperson J Allan: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the report, including attachments which detail the unofficial place names in the local board area which are proposed to be made official b) decline to provide feedback on the unofficial place names in the local board area which are proposed to be made official at this time. The board does not believe it is appropriate for it to provide this feedback until: i) Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa has completed consultation with mana whenua iwi, and ii) place names that have been subject to objections from mana whenua iwi have been removed from the list of place names to be adopted using the fast track process. |
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For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board |
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Resolution number MR/2022/19 MOVED by Member K Penney, seconded by Member T Gorrie: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receive the following information from other local board meetings:
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Manurewa Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - February 2022 |
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Resolution number MR/2022/20 MOVED by Member K Penney, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Moore: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) note the Governance Forward Work Calendar. |
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Resolution number MR/2022/21 MOVED by Member K Penney, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Moore: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) note the Manurewa Local Board workshop records held on: i) 2 December 2021 ii) 9 December 2021. |
25 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Deputy Chairperson Melissa Moore closed the meeting with a karakia.
8.45 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON
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