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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 on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 at 10:00am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
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Chairperson |
Toni van Tonder |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Terence Harpur |
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Members |
Gavin Busch |
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Melissa Powell |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
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Peter Allen |
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The meeting was opened with a karakia.
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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. |
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
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Resolution number DT/2023/32 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae/accept the apology from Member P Allen for absence.
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3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
Chairperson T van Tonder declared a conflict of interest in Item 14 Local Board feedback on the Tūpuna Maunga Operational Plan 2023/2024, as she is the Deputy Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority.
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
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Resolution number DT/2023/33 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaū/confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 February 2023, as true and correct.
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5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
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6.1 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/34 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Ivan Dunn and offer condolences to his family and friends.
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Resolution number DT/2023/35 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Bruce Lilly and offer condolences to his family and friends.
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Resolution number DT/2023/36 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Connie Trewern and offer condolences to her family and friends. |
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Resolution number DT/2023/37 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Ralph Roberts and offer condolences to his family and friends.
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7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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8.1 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/38 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi/receive the presentation from Kimberly Graham and thank them for their attendance. b) refer the presentation to Parks and Community Facilities and Auckland Transport for future consideration in work programme discussion.
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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9.1 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/39 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi/receive the presentation from Peter McNab and thank them for their attendance. |
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Documents were tabled. Copies have been place on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2023/40 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi/receive the presentation from Bruce Ward and thank them for their attendance. |
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a 21 March 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 9.2: Public Forum - Bruce Ward b 21 March 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 9.2: Public Forum - Bruce Ward |
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Documents were tabled. Copies have been place on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2023/41 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi/receive the presentation from Mike Single and thank them for their attendance. |
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a 21 March 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 9.3: Public Forum - Mike Single |
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number DT/2023/42 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae/approve the application to install a memorial park bench and plaque on Devonport Domain in memory of Mr. Barry Whitley Sinclair, MNZM.
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Proposed lease for additional premises at Devonport Domain/Vauxhall Sports Fields to North Shore Rugby Football Club Incorporated and North Shore Cricket Club Incorporated (joint entity) |
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Resolution number DT/2023/43 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tuku/grant, subject to section 54 (1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977, a lease for additional premises to North Shore Rugby Football Club Incorporated and North Shore Cricket Club Incorporated (joint entity) for the premises identified as building B comprising 76 square metres (more or less) located at Devonport Domain/Vauxhall Sports Fields, 28 Vauxhall Road, Devonport on the land legally described as Allotment 39 Section 2 Parish of Takapuna (refer to Attachment A), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) existing community lease term - commenced 21 October 2021, with two (2) 10 year right of renewals commencing 21 October 2031 and 21 October 2041, effecting final expiry on 20 October 2051. b) whakaae/approve, all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the provisions contained in the existing community lease term to the joint entity, that commenced 21 October 2021, the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012. c) tuku/grant, landlord approval to the joint entity to remove, deconstruct or demolish the shed described as building B in accordance with the joint entity’s development plans for the site. The granting of landlord approval is under council’s non-regulatory capacity and the joint entity will ensure that all relevant resource and building consents are obtained.
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Resolution number DT/2023/44 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito/note the Boards feedback provided at the 7 February 2023 business meeting on the Auckland Council’s submission in the Inquiry into the 2022 Local Elections (DT/2023/9) b) ohia/endorse the evaluation of the Auckland Council local elections 2022. c) ohia/endorse the option of moving from postal voting to a combination of postal and booth voting |
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Local Board feedback on the Tūpuna Maunga Operational Plan 2023/2024. |
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Chairperson T van Tonder declared a conflict of interest in Item 14 Local Board feedback on the Tūpuna Maunga Operational Plan 2023/2024, as she is the Deputy Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority.
Chairperson T van Tonder vacated the chair in favour of Deputy Chairperson T Harpur and left the meeting at 11:43am.
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Resolution number DT/2023/45 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae/approve the local board draft feedback on the Draft Tūpuna Maunga Operational Plan 2023/2024 b) ohia/endorse Tūpuna Maunga Authorities aspiration for World Heritage status to be granted to Auckland’s Tūpuna Maunga by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) noting their significance as sites of first Māori occupation c) recommend prioritisation of the work to achieve World Heritage Status due to the economic and cultural benefits to Auckland. d) encourage the Tūpuna Maunga Authority to seek additional operational savings to contribute to Auckland Councils budget savings targets e) encourage the Tūpuna Maunga Authority to seek new revenue streams, especially from non-Auckland residents to allow it to be more self-funded in its operations f) tono/request staff to liase with the Tupuna Maunga Authority to arrange a discussion to further understand the operational actions for the two Maunga in the local board area. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Member G Wood requested that their dissenting vote against clause b) be recorded. |
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Deputy Chairperson T Harpur vacated the chair. Chairperson T van Tonder returned to the meeting and resumed the chair at 12:03pm |
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Resolution number DT/2023/46 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) gratefully receive the $4760.76 offered by SeniorNet Bayswater Incorporated, following its decision to wind up the organisation at its meeting on 19 October 2022 b) approve the allocation of the $4760.76 to the local board’s contestable grants budget for disbursement in the 2022/2023 financial year. c) give thanks to SeniorNet Bayswater for assisting the Local Board in meeting community need.
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Resolution number DT/2023/47 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank Chairperson van Tonder for her report.
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Resolution number DT/2023/48 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank Member Peter Allen for their written report. b) receive and thank member Melissa Powell for their written report. c) receive and thank member George Wood for their written report. d) receive and thank Deputy Chairperson Terence Harpur for their written report. e) receive and thank member Gavin Busch for their written report.
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Resolution number DT/2023/49 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board resolutions pending action report as at 21 March 2023.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Record of Workshops February 2023 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/50 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the records of the workshops held in February 2023
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Resolution number DT/2023/51 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for March 2023 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report.
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Summary of Confidential Decisions and related information released into Open |
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Resolution number DT/2023/52 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the confidential decisions made by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, and related information that are now publicly available.
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22 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
12.20 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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