Waitematā Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Waitematā Local Board held in the Reception Lounge, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 at 4.00pm.
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Chairperson |
Genevieve Sage |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Greg Moyle (JP, ED) |
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Members |
Alexandra Bonham |
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Allan Matson |
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Richard Northey, (ONZM) |
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Sarah Trotman, (ONZM) |
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ABSENT
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Anahera Rawiri |
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ALSO PRESENT
Deputy Mayor |
Desley Simpson |
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Councillors |
Christine Fletcher |
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Julie Fairey |
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Kerrin Leoni |
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Mike Lee |
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Wayne Walker |
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John Watson |
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IN ATTENDANCE
Member of Parliament |
Chloe Swarbrick |
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Member of Parliament |
David Seymour |
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Group Chief Financial Officer |
Peter Gudsell |
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Chief Executive, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited |
Nick Hill |
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General Manager, Local Board Services |
Louise Mason |
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Kaumātua |
Tom Irvine |
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Kingi Makaore |
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Robbie Paora |
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Waitematā Local Board 02 November 2022 |
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Note: A pōwhiri was held before the formal proceedings.
Before the meeting began the Democracy Advisor advised the locations of the emergency exits and conveniences.
The Local Area Manager, Trina Thompson, chaired the meeting for items 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 4. For item 5 and 6, the newly elected chair chaired the meeting.
Peter Gudsell, Group Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of the Chief Executive, addressed the meeting.
Resolution number WTM/2022/175 MOVED by Member R Northey, seconded by Member A Bonham: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) accept the apology from Anahera Rawiri for absence. |
Resolution number WTM/2022/176 MOVED by Member R Northey, seconded by Member G Sage: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) agree that Item 8 – Mayor’s Address; Item 9 – Explanation of the laws that affect elected members; and Item 10 – First Business Meetings of the Waitematā Local Board be accorded precedence at this time. |
Mayor's Address |
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Trina Thompson, Local Area Manager, noted the sincere apologies of the Mayor and invited the Deputy Mayor to address the meeting. |
Explanation of the laws that affect elected members |
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The Local Area Manager gave a brief explanation of the Local Government Legislation. |
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Resolution number WTM/2022/177 MOVED by Member G Moyle, seconded by Member A Matson: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) note the general explanation of the laws affecting elected members. |
First Business Meetings of the Waitematā Local Board |
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Resolution number WTM/2022/178 MOVED by Member G Sage, seconded by Member G Moyle: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) confirm 22 November 2022 commencing at 1.00pm at the Waitematā Local Board Office meeting room as the date and time for its first business meeting. b) confirm 6 December 2022 commencing at 1.00pm at the Waitematā Local Board Office meeting room as the date and time for its second business meeting. |
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The Local Area Manager gave an overview of the voting systems. |
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Resolution number WTM/2022/179 MOVED by Member S Trotman, seconded by Member G Moyle: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) agree to use System A of Clause 25, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its chairperson. |
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The Local Area Manager called for nominations for the position of chairperson. |
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Member S Trotman nominated Member G Moyle as Chairperson. Member A Matson seconded the nomination. |
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Member R Northey nominated Member G Sage as Chairperson. Member A Bonham seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. |
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Voting was done via voice and show of hands for the nomination of Member G Moyle. Members A Matson; G Moyle, and S Trotman voted in favour. |
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Voting was done via voice and show of hands for the nomination of Member G Sage. Members A Bonham, R Northey, and G Sage voted in favour. |
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Note: Voting was TIED and a tie breaker in the form of a coin toss was facilitated by the Local Area Manager, who indicated the member listed first on the agenda would be given the choice of HEADS or TAILS. Member G Moyle selected HEADS. The result of the coin toss was announced by Peter Gudsell – Group Chief Financial Officer and was TAILS. Member G Sage was elected chairperson of the Waitematā Local Board for the 2022-2025 electoral term following the results of the coin toss. |
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A copy of the Chairperson’s declaration is publicly available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment |
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The Chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term, Genevieve Sage, made her declaration pursuant to Schedule 7, clause 14 of the Local Government Act 2002. |
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a 20221102 Waitematā Local Board - Item 5: Declaration of Chairperson |
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Member S Trotman left the meeting at 4.59pm. |
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The Chairperson addressed the meeting. |
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Member S Trotman returned to the meeting at 5.03pm. |
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Chair G Sage requested a mover and seconder of the voting system. |
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Resolution number WTM/2022/180 MOVED by Member G Moyle, seconded by Member R Northey: That the Waitematā Local Board: a) agree to utilise System A of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its deputy chairperson. |
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Chair G Sage called for nominations for the position of deputy chairperson. Member S Trotman nominated Member G Moyle as deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. Member A Matson seconded the nomination. Member R Northey nominated Member A Bonham as deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. Chair G Sage seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations. |
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Voting was done via voice and show of hands for the nomination of Member G Moyle. Members A Matson; G Moyle; and S Trotman voted in favour. |
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Voting was done via voice and show of hands for the nomination of Member A Bonham. Members A Bonham and R Northey and Chair G Sage voted in favour. |
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Note: Voting was TIED and a tie breaker in the form of a coin toss was facilitated by the Chair, who indicated the member listed first on the agenda would be given the choice of HEADS or TAILS. Member A Bonham selected TAILS. The result of the coin toss was announced by Peter Gudsell – Group Chief Financial Officer and was HEADS. Member G Moyle was elected deputy chairperson of the Waitematā Local Board for the 2022-2025 electoral term following the results of the coin toss. |
Note: Item 8 - Mayor’s Address; Item 9 – Explanation of the laws that affect elected members; and Item 10 – First Business Meetings of the Waitematā Local Board were considered prior to Item 4 – Election of Chairperson.
The Kaumātua closed the meeting with a karakia and blessed the food.
5.16 pm The Chair 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 Waitematā Local Board HELD ON
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