Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board held in the Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, Manukau Institute of Technology, NC Block, Gate 12, Otara Road, Otara on Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 5.30PM.
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Chairperson |
Apulu Reece Autagavaia |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Dr Ofa Dewes |
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Members |
Dr Ashraf Choudhary, QSO, JP |
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Topou Folau |
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Vi Hausia |
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Albert Lim |
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Swanie Nelson |
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ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Lotu Fuli |
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Elected Member |
Tauanu’u Nanai Nick Bakulich, Chair Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board |
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Elected Member |
Harry Fatu Toleafoa, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board |
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Elected Member |
Joe Glassie-Rasmussen, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board |
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IN ATTENDANCE
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Kaumatua Jeff Tukua, Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae |
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Kaumatua Ted Ngataki, Ngāti Tamaoho Trust |
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Kuia Helen Rawiri, Ngāti Tamaoho Trust |
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Geneva Harrison, Ngāti Tamaoho |
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Kaumatua David Wilson, Te Aakitai Waiohua |
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Kuia Kathleen Wilson, Te Aakitai Waiohua |
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Martin Te Moni, Ngaati Whanaunga |
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Phil Wilson, Director of Governance and CCO Partnerships |
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 01 November 2022 |
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The recently elected Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board members, their whānau/families, supporters, invited guests and members of the community were welcomed on to Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae with a pōwhiri. Tangata whenua of Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae and mana whenua of Ngāti Tamaoho, welcomed the manuhiri (visitors) onto the marae with karanga, karakia, whaikōrero and waiata; the call onto the marae, prayer, speeches of welcome and song.
At the conclusion of these formal proceedings, there was hongi and harirū (handshakes) between the local board members and tangata whenua, followed by hākari (shared kai) for all participants, lifting the tapu (sacredness) of the pōwhiri. Following this, the inaugural meeting proceeded as outlined in these minutes.
Notes: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae staff advised the locations of the emergency exits and conveniences.
Manoj Ragupathy, Local Area Manager chaired the meeting for items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. From item 7 onwards, the newly elected Chairperson chaired the meeting. Phil Wilson, Director Governance and CCO Partnerships witnessed the members declarations.
Kaumatua Jeff Tukua opened the formal meeting with a karakia at 7.02pm.
Phil Wilson, Director Governance and CCO Partnerships 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 OP/2022/161 MOVED by Member AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) agree to use System B of Clause 25, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its chairperson. The motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 0.
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The Local Area Manager called for nominations for the position of Chairperson. |
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Member S Nelson nominated Member Reece Autagavaia for the role of Chairperson. Member O Dewes seconded the nomination.
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Resolution number OP/2022/162 MOVED by Member S Nelson, seconded by Member O Dewes: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: b) elect Member Apulu Reece Autagavaia as chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. The motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 0.
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The Chair, Apulu Reece Autagavaia, explained to the meeting that the board intended to split the 2022-2025 triennium for the deputy chairperson’s role.
The Chair requested a mover and seconder for the vote on the fixed term periods.
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Resolution number OP/2022/163 MOVED by Member O Dewes, seconded by Member A Lim: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) agree to split the 2022-2025 triennium for the deputy chairperson’s role into the following fixed term periods: i) period one 1 November 2022 to Sunday 28 April 2024 ii) period two Monday 29 April 2024 to end of the 2022-2025 political term. The motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 0.
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The Chairperson requested a mover and seconder of the voting system. |
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Resolution number OP/2022/164 MOVED by Member V Hausia, seconded by Member O Dewes: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: b) agree to utilise System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its deputy chairperson. The motion was put to the vote and was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 0.
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The chairperson called for nominations for the first fixed term period for the position of deputy chairperson. Member Albert Lim nominated himself as deputy chairperson for the period of 1 November 2022 to Sunday 28 April 2024. Member Topou Folau seconded the nomination.
Member S Nelson nominated Member O Dewes as deputy chairperson for the period of Monday 29 April 2024 to end of the 2022-25 political term. Member V Hausia seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. |
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MOVED by Member A Lim, seconded by Member T Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: c) elect Member A Lim as deputy chairperson for the period of 1 November 2022 to Sunday 28 April 2024 of the 2022-2025 political term. The motion was put to the vote and LOST. |
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Resolution number OP/2022/165 MOVED by Member S Nelson, seconded by Member V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: c) elect Member O Dewes as deputy chairperson for the period of 1 November 2022 to Sunday 28 April 2024 of the 2022-2025 political term. The motion was put to the vote was declared CARRIED by 4 votes to 2.
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Member A Choudhary abstained from voting. |
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The chairperson called for nominations for the second fixed term period for the position of deputy chairperson. Member Albert Lim nominated himself as deputy chairperson for the period of 1 November 2022 to Sunday 28 April 2024. There was no seconder.
Member S Nelson nominated Member V Hausia as deputy chairperson for the period of Monday 29 April 2024 to end of the 2022-25 political term. Member O Dewes seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations.
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Resolution number OP/2022/166 MOVED by Member S Nelson, seconded by Member O Dewes: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: d) elect Member Vi Hausia as deputy chairperson for the period of Monday 29 April 2024 to the end of the 2022-2025 political term. The motion was put to the vote was declared CARRIED by 6 votes to 1. |
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Member A Lim voted against the motion. |
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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 OP/2022/167 MOVED by Member S Nelson, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) note the general explanation of the laws affecting elected members. The motion was put to the vote was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 0.
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Resolution number OP/2022/168 MOVED by Member AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member S Nelson: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) confirm Tuesday, 6 December 2022 at 5pm in the Woodside Room, Level 1, Manukau Civic Building, 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau as the date and time for its first business meeting. The motion was put to the vote was declared CARRIED by 7 votes to 0.
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The Chair invited Te Roopu Kapahaka o Te Puke o Taramainuku to perform.
Kaumātua Jeff Tukua closed the meeting with a karakia.
9.03 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board HELD ON
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