Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of an inaugural meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board held in the The Pumphouse Theatre, 2A Manurere Avenue, Takapuna on Thursday, 27 October 2022 at 1.00pm.
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Chairperson |
Toni van Tonder |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Terence Harpur |
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Members |
Peter Allen |
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Gavin Busch |
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Melissa Powell |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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ALSO PRESENT
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Councilor-elect Richard Hills |
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Councilor-elect Chris Darby |
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IN ATTENDANCE
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Phil Wilson, Director of Governance and CCO Partnerships |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 27 October 2022 |
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Notes: A Powhiri was held before the official part of the meeting.
Before the meeting began the Local Area Manager advised the locations of the emergency exits and conveniences.
The Local Area Manager, Eric Perry chaired the meeting for items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. From item 7 onwards, the newly elected chairperson chaired the meeting.
Director of Governance & CCO Partnerships, Phil Wilson witnessed the members signatures.
Director of Governance & CCO Partnerships, Phil Wilson on behalf of the Chief Executive, addressed the meeting.
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The Local Area Manager gave an overview of the voting systems and requested a mover and seconder. |
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Resolution number DT/2022/146 MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member MP Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) agree to use System B of Clause 25, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its chairperson. |
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Member Melissa Powell nominated Member Toni van Tonder as Chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term. Member Gavin Busch seconded the nomination.
There were no further nominations.
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Resolution number DT/2022/147 MOVED by Member MP Powell, seconded by Member GB Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: b) elect Member Toni van Tonder as Chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term. |
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The Chairperson invited North Shore Ward Councillors-elect Richard Hills and Chris Darby to address the meeting. |
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The Chairperson requested a mover and seconder of the voting system. |
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Resolution number DT/2022/148 MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member TH Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) agree to utilise System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its deputy chairperson. |
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The chairperson called for nominations for the position of deputy chairperson.
Member Peter Allen nominated Member Terence Harpur as deputy chairperson for 2022-2025 electoral term. Member Toni van Tonder seconded the nomination.
There were no further nominations.
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Resolution number DT/2022/149 MOVED by Member PA Allen, seconded by Member T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: b) elect Member Terence Harpur as deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member George Wood and Member Gavin Busch requested that their dissenting votes against resolution b) above be recorded. |
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There was no Mayor’s Address. |
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The Local Area Manager gave a brief explanation of the Local Government Legislation. |
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Resolution number DT/2022/150 MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member MP Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the general explanation of the laws affecting elected members.
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First Business Meetings of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board |
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Resolution number DT/2022/151 MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member MP Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirm that its first business meeting will be held at 10.00am on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, Ground Floor Promenade, 1 The Strand, Takapuna. b) confirm that its second business meeting will be held at 10.00am on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, Ground Floor Promenade, 1 The Strand, Takapuna. |
2.00 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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