Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, 1 The Strand, Takapuna and via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at 2.00pm. Either a recording or written summary will be uploaded on the Auckland Council website.
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Chairperson |
Ruth Jackson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Jan O'Connor, QSM |
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Members |
Aidan Bennett, QSM |
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Trish Deans |
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Toni van Tonder |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 17 May 2022 |
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The meeting opened with a karakia.
Whakataka te hau ki te uru Whakataka te hau ki te tonga Kia mākinakina ki uta Kia mātaratara ki tai E hī ake ana te atakura He tio He huka He hau hū Tīhei mauri ora |
Cease o winds from the west Cease o winds from the south Bring calm breezes over the land Bring calm breezes over the sea And let the red-tipped dawn come With a touch of frost A sharpened air And promise of a glorious day.
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Member T van Tonder declared and interest in in Item 15: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-board Round Tw0 2021/2022, application number LG2202-222 Bayswater School Parent Group and took no part in discussion or voting on this particular application.
Resolution number DT/2022/60 MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, as true and correct. |
There were no leaves of absence.
6.1 |
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A document was tabled at this item. 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 DT/2022/61 MOVED by Member T Deans, seconded by Chairperson R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge board member of the Michael King Writers Centre in Devonport, Whiti Hereaka, and congratulate her on the receipt of the Jann Medicott Acorn Prize for fiction at the Ockham NZ Book Awards. |
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a 17 May 2022, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Item 6.1 Whiti Hereaka - Acknowledgement |
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Resolution number DT/2022/62 MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member A Bennett: That the Devoonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge Senior Local Board Advisor Tristan Coulson, thank him for his ongoing service to the board and wish him well on his future endeavors. |
There were no petitions.
There were no deputations.
9.1 |
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Thiem Nguyen was in attendance via virtual link to address the board in support of this item. A document was tabled at this item. 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 DT/2022/63 MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from Golf New Zealand and thank them for their attendnance |
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a 17 May 2022, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Item 9.1 Golf New Zealand - Golf NZ request to Auckland Council |
9.2 |
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David Herbert and Gary McAlister were in attendance to address the board in support of this item. A document was tabled at this item. 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 DT/2022/64 MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from Waitemata Golf Club and thank them for their attendance |
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a 17 May 2022, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Item 9.2 Waitemata Golf Club - Presentation |
There was no extraordinary business.
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Documents were tabled at this item. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2022/65 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson J O'Connor, seconded by Chairperson R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) does not support the Draft Golf Investment Plan in its current form, and requests that it be withdrawn and redrafted, particularly in regard to concerns raised by Golf New Zealand around the accuracy of data and information which form the basis of many of the plan’s fundamental assumptions, premises, and recommendations b) thanks the 1,074 people who made submissions to the Have Your Say process and the 1,070 people who participated in the People’s Panel survey, and requests that all feedback from around Auckland through these channels be provided to local boards, and that local boards be given a further opportunity to provide feedback at that time c) expresses strong concern that local boards have not seen the feedback from key stakeholders, as this process is still underway, and requests that local boards be provided with all stakeholder feedback and be given the opportunity to provide further feedback at that time d) expresses strong concern that the Draft Golf Investment Plan does not outline any investment in golf, particularly noting para 53 and Table 1 of the agenda report which state that “another weakness is that the draft plan does not specify any future level of future council investment” e) expresses strong concern that the Draft Golf Investment Plan and covering report both acknowledge that the plan is based on publicly-available data which is both limited in its scope and depth, and which is out of date f) notes that the council “investment” in golf outlined in the plan does not extend beyond continued land ownership and the provision of leases to the clubs which operate them. The board notes that the golf clubs currently carry the very considerable cost of maintaining the courses, which provide many benefits to the wider community and council’s climate action goals at no cost to ratepayers. g) notes that the plan recommends significant changes create a ‘broad range of golf experiences’ but does not contemplate the presumably significant cost of those changes, or who will pay for them. The board notes that there is no budget allocated, or likely to be available in the foreseeable future, to progress any changes, and considers that there is a reputational risk in adopting a plan we are not confident we can deliver h) rejects the intention repeated throughout the agenda report and Draft Golf Investment Plan that decision-making would no longer sit solely with local boards as it does now, but would be shared with the governing body. Local boards have decision-making responsibility over parks and reserves in their areas and this should remain unchanged i) does not support any public land currently used as a golf course to be sold or otherwise released for housing or business land, noting that the plan specifically states that “housing and business land are in short supply in urban areas” which signals an intent under this plan that open space could be used for development j) does not support the plan’s stated policy options (Figure 2 on p13 of this agenda report) which contemplate partial sale or full sale of golf courses k) notes the plans statements that “over 100,000 Aucklanders play golf annually – the highest number of participants in any sport in Auckland”, and that the plan acknowledges that participation in golf is increasing. The board also notes that data provided by Golf New Zealand shows that levels of participation across multiple demographics are higher, or compare favourably, with other popular sporting codes such as football, rugby, tennis, and more – and considers that Auckland Council should aim to support this by collaborating with golf clubs and Golf New Zealand to continue this trend and encourage greater participation in any under-represented demographics l) notes the plan’s statement that “exclusive use of publicly-owned land by a single sports code is unsustainable” and ask if the same lens has been applied to other sporting codes or community uses of publicly-owned land. The board notes that many golf courses – including the Waitemata Golf Course – are already popular walking destinations, and considers that perimeter walking, jogging and cycling tracks could be implemented without adversely affecting golf courses m) supports the intention that all publicly-owned land be managed to high environmental standards, and this should apply to all land leased from council, including golf courses, as well as to land managed directly by council n) notes that golf courses in their current form already provide environmental benefits, such as providing habitats for birds and pathways for bees, and the large green spaces and trees which provide climate benefits. We note the comment in Para 30 of the agenda report which also acknowledges that: “golf courses may operate on marginal land, and they can have other functions such as stormwater management”. o) supports the plan’s statement that a network of well-functioning golf courses around Auckland will provide an attractive and desirable golfing destination for both domestic and international visitors, and that this could bring significant economic benefit to the city and its residents p) attaches a detailed commentary on the plan provided by Albert-Eden Local Board member Will McKenzie, which raises a large number of concerns and questions, and requests that a response to these issues be provided, and that these also be addressed through a re-drafted Golf Investment Plan q) attaches a letter from Golf New Zealand dated 8 April 2022, which raises significant concerns about the Draft Golf Investment Plan and calls for it to be withdrawn and re-drafted r) requests that this feedback be provided to the Mayor, councillors, local board members, and the Independent Māori Statutory Board s) requests that the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board be given the opportunity to speak to these resolution at the Parks Arts Community and Events committee meeting when it considers the Draft Auckland golf investment plan and appoints Chairperson Ruth Jackson to speak on the local boards behalf or to appoint an alternate if she is not available. |
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a 17 May 2022, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Item 11 Draft Auckland golf investment plan - Commentary by Albert-Eden Local Board member Will McKenzie b 17 May 2022, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Item 11 Draft Auckland golf investment plan - Golf NZ Request to AC |
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Approval of concept design for the playground renewal at Allenby Reserve, Narrow Neck |
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Resolution number DT/2022/66 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve the concept design for the playground renewal at Allenby Reserve, Narrow Neck as per attachment A of this agenda report and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction b) approve additional funding of $60,000 in financial year 2022/2023 from ABS: Capex - Renewals to Allenby Reserve - renew playground. |
Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2022/2023 |
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Resolution number DT/2022/67 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) recommends to the Governing Body the setting of the targeted rate for inclusion in the Annual Budget 2022/2023 for the following Business Improvement District (BID) programmes: i. $145,000 for Milford Business Association. ii. $457,211.85 for Takapuna Beach Business Association. iii. $129,000 for Devonport Business Association. |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2021/2022, grant allocations |
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Member T van Tonder declared and interest in in Item 15: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-board Round Tw0 2021/2022, application number LG2202-222 Bayswater School Parent Group and took no part in discussion or voting on this particular application. |
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Resolution number DT/2022/68 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Chairperson R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2021/2022 listed in the following table: Table One: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2021/2022 grant applications.
That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: b) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Multiboard Round Two 2021/2022, listed in Table Two: Table Two: Devonport-Takapuna Multiboard Round Two 2021/2022 grant applications
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Resolution number DT/2022/69 MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Grants Programme 2022/2023 (Attachment A to the agenda report) |
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Community Facilities Network Plan revised Action Plan (2022) |
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Resolution number DT/2022/70 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Chairperson R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) support the revised Community Facilities Network Plan Action Plan (2022), provided in Attachment A. b) supports prioritisation of action point 88: Regional arts and culture services needs assessment, as it is linked to action point 31: which relates to the provision of arts and culture facilities in the Devonport, Takapuna, Kaipatiki and the northern metro area to identify needs, opportunities and gaps. c) supports the prioritisation of action point 32: Investigate community needs in Sunnynook and Milford for community facilities and potential improvements to existing assets to address need. |
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Local board feedback on Auckland Transport's proposed speed limit changes |
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MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the report and attachments on phase three of Auckland Transport’s proposed speed limit changes in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area b) support the Vision Zero goal of eliminating road transport-related deaths and serious injuries (DSI) c) note that 263 submissions were received from residents of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, and thank them for their feedback d) note that many respondents did not support any reduction in the current 50kmph speed limit, many others did not support a reduction below 40kmph e) support a change in the speed limit to 40kmph on the roads listed in Attachment A to the agenda report f) do not support lowering the speed limit to 30kmph on the roads listed in Attachment A to the agenda report g) asks that Auckland Transport look to implement a raised zebra crossing across Hamana Road at the Old Lake Road end to support the safe crossing of beach users and school students. |
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MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member A Bennett: Member T van Tonder moved an amendment by addition and replacement to d), e) and f) to the original recommendation as follows: d) note that the majority of responses supported the proposed speed limit changes because ‘lowering the speed limit would improve safety’ as outlined on pg110 in the Auckland Transport Feedback Report in the agenda. e) request that the length of Old Lake Road and Vauxhall Road to the Albert Road intersection be included in this tranche of speed limit changes. f) request that the length of Albert Road to Victoria Road be included in this tranche of speed limit changes. LOST |
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Resolution number DT/2022/71 MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member G Wood: The Chairperson put the substantive motion. That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the report and attachments on phase three of Auckland Transport’s proposed speed limit changes in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area b) support the Vision Zero goal of eliminating road transport-related deaths and serious injuries (DSI) c) note that 263 submissions were received from residents of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, and thank them for their feedback d) note that many respondents did not support any reduction in the current 50kmph speed limit, many others did not support a reduction below 40kmph e) support a change in the speed limit to 40kmph on the roads listed in Attachment A to the agenda report f) do not support lowering the speed limit to 30kmph on the roads listed in Attachment A to the agenda report g) asks that Auckland Transport look to implement a raised zebra crossing across Hamana Road at the Old Lake Road end to support the safe crossing of beach users and school students. The substantive motion was declared. |
Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.7 Member T van Tonder and Member A Bennet requested that their dissenting votes against clauses d), e) and f) above be recorded
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Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for quarter three 2021/2022 |
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Resolution number DT/2022/72 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the performance report for quarter three ending 31 March 2022. |
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Resolution number DT/2022/73 MOVED by Member T Deans, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank Chairperson R. Jackson for her verbal report |
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A document was tabled at this item. 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 DT/2022/74 MOVED by Chairperson R Jackson, seconded by Member T Deans: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank member G Wood for his tabled report. |
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a 17 May 2022, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Item 20 Elected Member Reports - George Wood May 2022 Report |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Record of Workshops April 2022 |
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Resolution number DT/2022/75 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member A Bennett: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the records of the workshops held in April 2022 |
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Resolution number DT/2022/76 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Chairperson R Jackson: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board governance forward work calendar for May 2022 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report. |
23 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
6.31 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 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON
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