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Waitematā
Local Board
21 February
2023
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1 Nau mai | Welcome
Chairperson G Sage welcomed those present and opened the
meeting with a karakia.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
There were no
declarations of interest.
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation
of Minutes
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/5
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson G Moyle, seconded by Member A Matson:
That the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
confirm the
ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 6 December 2022, the extraordinary minutes of
its meeting, held on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 and the ordinary minutes of
its meeting, held on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, including the confidential
section, as a true and correct record.
b)
note the correction
made to the extraordinary minutes for the meeting held on 13 December 2022,
where point b) xvi stated;
“note the
opinion about the SCA assessment methodology tabled at the board’s
meeting on 28 Nov 2022, and support the retention of Special Character Areas
as identified in AUP prior to notification of PC78”
was corrected to
“note the
opinion about the SCA assessment methodology included as Attachment B on the
agenda report for item 12 Notice of Motion - Member A Matson - Plan Change
78, at the meeting on 6 December 2022, and support the retention of Special
Character Areas as identified in the AUP prior to notification of PC78”
CARRIED
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5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no requests
for leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
The Waitematā Local Board acknowledges the recent weather events, and
sends its thoughts to all members of the community who have been impacted by
the floodings and the cyclone. In particular those in Muriwai and
Auckland’s west coast area well as Tairāwhiti
and the Hawkes Bay.
The Waitematā Local Board also acknowledge Aucklander’s, community
organisations, the Auckland Council staff for their immense well-coordinated
and support to Aucklanders during the recent weather events.
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no
petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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8.1
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Deputation - Western Springs College
students - perspectives on health and safety measures on Meola Road.
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Radha Patel, Carol Gunn and Jared
Hockly were in attendance to present to the board on behalf of the Western
Springs College regarding the health and safety measures on Meola Road.
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A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy
of the tabled document 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 WTM/2023/6
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That the Waitematā Local
Board:
a) receive the presentation and thank Western Springs College representatives for
their attendance.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 February 2023, Waitemata Local Board, Item 8.1
Deputation - Western Springs College
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8.2
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Deputation - Chris Bailey (Jennifer Ward)
– community-led design, urban space at 254 Ponsonby Road
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Chris Bailey was in attendance to present to the board
on behalf of Jennifer Ward regarding the work of a volunteer Community-led
design group for the urban space at 254 Ponsonby Road.
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A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy
of the tabled document 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 WTM/2023/7
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson G Moyle, seconded by Member S
Trotman:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
receive the presentation and thank
Chris Bailey for their attendance
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 February 2023, Waitemata Local Board, Item 8.2
Deputation - Chris Bailey - community-led design urban space at 254 Ponsonby
Road
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8.3
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Deputation - Jo Malcolm – flooding
issues at Dove Myer Park
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Jo Malcolm was in attendance to present to the board
on the flooding issues at Dove Myer Park.
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A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy
of the tabled document 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 WTM/2023/8
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson G Moyle:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a) receive the presentation and thank Jo Malcolm for their attendance.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 February 2023, Waitemata Local Board, Item 8.3
Deputation - Jo Malcolm - flooding issues at Dove Myer Park
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8.4
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Deputation - John Constable, Bike Grey Lynn –
Inner West (Cycling and Walking) Projects
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John Constable and Joanna Hurst were in attendance to
present to the board on behalf of Bike Grey Lynn regarding the Inner West
Cycling and Walking projects.
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A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy
of the tabled document 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 WTM/2023/9
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
receive the presentation thank John Constable for their attendance.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 February 2023, Waitemata Local Board, Item 8.4
Deputation - John Constable - Inner West Cycling and Walking Projects
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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9.1
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Public Forum - David Batten
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David Batten and Brandon Wilcox were in attendance to
present to the board in association with Grey Lynn Business Association regarding
the Great North Road Improvements project.
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A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy
of the tabled document 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 WTM/2023/10
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson G Moyle:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a) thank David Batten and Brandon Wilcox for their
presentation and attendance at the meeting.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 February 2023, Waitemata Local Board, Item 9.1 Public
Forum - David Batten
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9.2
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Public Forum - Boopsie Maran
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Boopsie Maran was in attendance to
present to the board regarding the Inner West Cycling and Walking projects.
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A document was tabled in support of this item. A copy
of the tabled document 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 WTM/2023/11
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a) thank Boopsie
Maran for their presentation and
attendance at the meeting.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 February 2023, Waitemata Local Board, Item 9.2 Public
Forum - Boopsie Maran
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9.3
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Public Forum - Romelli Rodriguez Jolly
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Romelli Rodriguez Jolly was in attendance to present
to the board on behalf of OraTaiao: NZ Climate and Health Council regarding
the Inner West Cycling and Walking projects.
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/12
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Rawiri:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a) thank Romelli
Rodriguez Jolly for their
presentation and attendance online at the meeting.
CARRIED
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The board voted to extend public forum
time past 30 minutes to include the remaining public forum
The meeting
adjourned at 3.50pm
The meeting reconvened at 4.01pm
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary
Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
Member A Rawiri left the meeting at 4.34pm.
Member A Matson left the meeting at
4.39pm.
Member A Matson returned to the meeting
at 4.41pm.
Member A Rawiri returned to the meeting
at 4.41pm.
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Inner West Cycling and Walking Projects
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MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
endorse the construction of the
cycling, walking and bus improvements along Point Chevalier Road, Meola Road
and Garnet Rd (between Meola Rd and West End Rd)
b)
endorse the construction of road
safety, cycling, walking and bus lane and bus stop improvements along Great North
Road (between Crummer Road and Karangahape Road)
c)
accept the pause in construction of
the Waitematā Safer Routes scheme which includes cycle facilities and
pedestrian crossing improvements along Richmond Road (between Cox’s Bay
Reserve entrance and Surrey Crescent) and Surrey Crescent, Old Mill Road and
Garnet Road (south of Meola Rd)
d)
note that any safety critical
elements of the Waitematā Safer Routes scheme will be prioritised
through the road safety programme
e)
whilst acknowledging the current
fiscal constraints, recommend that Auckland Transport apply to Waka Kotahi
for appropriate funding to facilitate the Waitematā Safer Routes scheme
being advanced as soon as practicable and financially feasible
f)
note the two endorsed for
construction Inner West Improvement projects are ready for construction
procurement and need to start in 2023 for:
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alignment with scheduled
stormwater and sewer separation work
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alignment of delivery with
planned renewals work
iii.
undergrounding of power
cables
g) recommend Auckland Transport ensure appropriate
infrastructure upgrades to all utilities takes place simultaneously - dig
once.
h)
note the importance of the network of
routes providing safe, connected infrastructure to help alleviate pressure on
parking and local roads and;
i.
request AT continue to work with the GLBA and resident association
and community on concerns raised regarding on street parking, tree placement,
and the urban design
ii.
request AT provide business
development response during the construction
iii.
support retaining trees where
possible and recommend new trees give shade.
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Deputy Chair G Moyle moved
an amendment, seconded by Member S Trotman, by way of addition to point a).
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That the
Waitematā Local Board:
a)
endorse the construction of the cycling, walking and bus improvements
along Point Chevalier Road and Meola Road, with the provision that the bus
stops are off road.
A division was called for, voting on which was as
follows:
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For
Member A Matson
Deputy Chairperson G Moyle
Member S Trotman
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Against
Member A Bonham
Member R Northey
Member A Rawiri
Chairperson G Sage
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Abstained
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The motion was declared lost by 3 votes to 4.
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The substantive motion was put:
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/16
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That the Waitematā
Local Board:
a)
endorse the construction of the
cycling, walking and bus improvements along Point Chevalier Road, Meola Road
and Garnet Rd (between Meola Rd and West End Rd)
A division was called for,
voting on which was as follows:
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For
Member A Bonham
Member R Northey
Member A Rawiri
Chairperson G Sage
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Against
Member A Matson
Deputy Chairperson G Moyle
Member S Trotman
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Abstained
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The motion was declared carried by 4 votes to 3.
CARRIED
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/17
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
b)
endorse the construction of road safety,
cycling, walking and bus lane and bus stop improvements along Great North
Road (between Crummer Road and Karangahape Road)
A
division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For
Member A Bonham
Member R Northey
Member A Rawiri
Chairperson G Sage
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Against
Member A Matson
Deputy Chairperson G Moyle
Member S Trotman
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Abstained
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The
motion was declared carried
by 4 votes to 3.
CARRIED
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/18
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
c)
accept the pause in
construction of the Waitematā Safer Routes scheme which includes cycle
facilities and pedestrian crossing improvements along Richmond Road (between
Cox’s Bay Reserve entrance and Surrey Crescent) and Surrey Crescent,
Old Mill Road and Garnet Road (south of Meola Rd)
d)
note that any safety critical
elements of the Waitematā Safer Routes scheme will be prioritised
through the road safety programme
e)
whilst acknowledging the
current fiscal constraints, recommend that Auckland Transport apply to Waka
Kotahi for appropriate funding to facilitate the Waitematā Safer Routes
scheme being advanced as soon as practicable and financially feasible
f)
note the two endorsed
for construction Inner West Improvement projects are ready for construction
procurement and need to start in 2023 for:
i.
alignment with
scheduled stormwater and sewer separation work
ii.
alignment of
delivery with planned renewals work
iii.
undergrounding of
power cables
g) recommend Auckland Transport ensure appropriate
infrastructure upgrades to all utilities takes place simultaneously - dig
once.
h)
note the importance of the
network of routes providing safe, connected infrastructure to help alleviate
pressure on parking and local roads and request AT
continue to work with the GLBA and resident association and community on
concerns raised regarding on street parking, tree placement, and the urban
design
A division was called for, voting on which was
as follows:
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For
Member A Bonham
Member A Matson
Deputy Chairperson G Moyle
Member R Northey
Member A Rawiri
Chairperson G Sage
Member S Trotman
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Against
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Abstained
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The
motion was declared carried
by 7 votes to 0.
CARRIED
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/19
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
i) request AT provide business development response during
the construction
j)
support retaining trees where possible
and recommend new trees give shade.
A division was called for, voting on which was as
follows:
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For
Member A Bonham
Member A Matson
Deputy Chairperson G Moyle
Member R Northey
Member A Rawiri
Chairperson G Sage
Member S Trotman
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Against
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Abstained
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The motion was declared carried by 7 votes to 0.
CARRIED
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The meeting
adjourned at 5.20pm
The meeting
reconvened at 5.25pm
Member S Trotman left the meeting at 5.25pm.
Member A Rawiri left the meeting at 5.25pm.
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Auckland Council’s Performance Report:
Waitematā Local Board for quarter two 2022/2023
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Nick Palmisano, Local Board Advisor, was
in attendance to speak to this report
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/20
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson G Moyle:
That
the Waitematā
Local Board:
a)
receive the performance report for
quarter two ending 31 December 2022.
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 2022/2023 are released to the
New Zealand Exchange (NZX), which are expected to be made public on or about 28 February 2023.
c)
note that the Waitematā Local
Board has approximately $14,000 which was revenue collected from film revenue
on local parks in 2021/2022, and this can be allocated to local projects
during the financial year.
d)
note that staff recommend the $23,000 from WTM: Te Kete Rukuruku (Māori naming
of parks and places) Tranche One be investigated for re-allocation at a future meeting to other projects
due to delays in progressing this programme.
e)
request staff give advice on
redistributing these funds to community organisations in acknowledgement of
their work
CARRIED
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Draft Contributions Policy 2022, Variation A
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Mark Purdie, Lead Financial
Advisor, was in attendance to speak to the report.
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/21
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson G Moyle:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
support the draft Contributions
Policy 2022, Variation A proposal
(draft Contributions Policy 2022, Variation A) to add to the Contributions
Policy 2022 projects planned to be delivered beyond 2031 to support growth in
Drury, noting that there is still an opportunity for further feedback from
affected parties, including developers.
b)
recommend that within the Contributions
Policy there be a stronger requirement that Development Contributions are
utilised in the town or suburb of that development.
CARRIED
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Annual Auckland Council Group Māori
Outcomes Report: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
Ngā Huanga Māori 2021-2022.
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/22
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Matson:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
receive the annual Auckland Council
Group Māori Outcomes Report: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o
Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2021-2022.
CARRIED
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Resource management reform: Natural and
Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/23
MOVED by Member A Bonham, seconded by Member A Matson:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a)
note the urgent decision to approve
the Waitematā Local Board feedback (Attachments C and D to the Agenda
Report) on the Government’s proposals to reform the resource management
system.
CARRIED
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Chairperson's report
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Resolution
number WTM/2023/27
MOVED by Chairperson G Sage, seconded by Member A Bonham:
That
the Waitematā Local Board:
a) receive the Chairperson’s report for November 2022
to 10 February 2023
b)
note that the Waitematā Local Board 21 March 2023
meeting, commencing at 1.00pm, will now be held in the Council Chambers,
Auckland Town Hall, 305 Queen Street.
CARRIED
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22 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e
Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There were no
extraordinary items.
Chairperson
Genevieve Sage closed
the meeting with a karakia.
5.40 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 Waitematā Local Board
HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
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