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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board
19 April 2023
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Member Togiamua
led the meeting in prayer.
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
5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
Chair
Tauanu’u Nanai Nick Bakulich:
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The Board wish to acknowledge the recent passing
of Graeme Hansen – head of Auckland Teaching Gardens after prolonged
illness. Graeme’s wife Donna will take over the reins of ATG for now. We
send our condolences to Graeme’s friends and whanau.
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I acknowledge the passing of long-time
Māngere resident Peka Lagi Manase who passed away surrounded by her loving
family on 6 April. Peka is an alumnus of Robertson Rd Primary, Mangere
Intermediate, Nga Tapuwae College and has always been proud of her Māngere
connections. In recent times Peka was a familiar face with the Kainga Ora team
who assisted flood affected families both at the Māngere Civil Defence
Centre and with residential welfare checks. Peka held many roles in the local
community including as treasurer of the Time to Thrive Trust. Her efforts will
be long remembered in tackling Pasifika health related issues for Women where
she was a founding member of the 'Aunties' program. Peka had a heart for
helping others with an incredible resume of public service which saw her make
impactful contributions at IRD, Quality Education Services, CLM Community
Sport, Kainga Ora just to name a few. A committed family member who was
actively involved with her faith community where her final services were held
at the PIC, Edinburgh St, Newton. Peka is survived by her mother, five siblings
and a large extended aiga.
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Community individuals, groups and businesses who
participated in the Pasifika Festival held at Western Springs lakeside.
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Launch of the Ma Te Huruhuru Housing initiative
for Rangatahi in Otahuhu
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Mangere East Community Centre for hosting a
‘Have your say’ event in relation to the Annual Budget.
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Molly Pihigia (QSM) and the Falepipi he mafola
Niuean Handcraft group for it’s exhibition and book launch held at the
Mangere Arts Centre
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Congratulations to the recipients, nominees and
supporters for the Mangere-Otahuhu Junior Sports Awards held at the Otahuhu
Rugby League Club. Thank you to Angela Moon, Barry George and the team of
organisers from Counties-Manukau Sport.
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Opening of the Mangere Mountain playground
– Whanau atea, Te Pane o Mataoho
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Congratulations to Director Troy Tu’u, Sau
e Siva creatives, cast and crew for an exhilarating opening night performance
of ‘ALATINI’.
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Toituu Festival held at Ihumatao which shared
collective consciousness for Biodiversity and Conservation, nga mihi to whaea
Kowhai Olsen and everyone who was part of this valuable kaupapa
Member Christine O’Brien:
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condolences to the aiga and many, many friends
of Peka Manase, a community stalwart and most recently a pillar of the
Māngere Community Hub CDC
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congratulations to the Māngere Centre Park
partnership team and all the council staff who helped prepare the clubrooms and
grounds for the FIFA Women’s Football World Cup – Portugal has
chosen these grounds as their training ground and base
· congratulations to Amo Leriko and team on a marvellous Siva Afi
Festival 2023
· acknowledge and thank the US Embassy for its support bringing
world-class performers to Māngere for the Siva Afi Festival
· congratulations to Mā te Huruhuru on launching their new youth
housing initiative
· congratulations to Molima Molly Pihigia and Falepipi He Mafola on
their 30 year anniversary and their marvellous exhibition at the Māngere
Arts Centre – on until mid-May
· congratulations to Troy Tu’ua, Leki Jackson Burke, Ida Ati and
all the Sau e Siva Creatives founders, cast & crew for bringing their
magical Alatini to the Māngere Arts Centre, after Covid
interruptions. With special acknowledgement of Alison Quigan for her unwavering
support
· congratulations to Wally Dumper of Ōtāhuhu Rovers Rugby
League Club who has been made a
Life Member of Auckland Rugby League for his services to League
· congratulations to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu resident Shaneel
Lal for being named Kiwibank Young New Zealander of the Year
· congratulations to Eh Myo Oo and team for a successful Sepak Takraw
Nationals tournament, held in Māngere
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congratulations to all the
entrants and the winners of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Junior Sports
Awards 2022:
· Sienna
French, Administrator of the year, U19 Sportwoman of
the year, Rising
Star Award
· Isaac Sulu-Kiripati, U16 Sportman of the year
· Ava-Grace Lemalu-Lefao, U16 Sportwoman of the year
· Folauhola
Haukau, Junior Coach of the year
· James Ford, U19 Sportsman of the year
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thanks to CM Sport for the organisation and to
all the other sponsors for supporting the Awards.
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huge thanks to the committed teams from the
community that organised the Ōtāhuhu Family Fun Day, Māngere
East Cultural Festival and the Football Fest – great to see these very
successful festivals back up and running after Covid.
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no
petitions.
Note: with the agreement of the meeting,
item 11 Governing Body member Update, item 12 Board Members’ Report and
item 13 Chairperson’s Report were taken after item 7 Petitions.
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Board Members' Report
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Member
Christine O’Brien, Member Togiatolu Walter Togiamua and Member Harry Fatu Toleafoa’s reports were
tabled at the meeting.
A copy has
been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council
website as a minute attachment.
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Resolution
number MO/2023/28
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C
O'Brien:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whiwhi
/ receive the board members’ written and verbal reports.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 19 April 2023: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 Board Members' Reports -
Christine O'Brien report
b 19 April 2023: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 Board Members' Reports -
Togiatulu Walter Togiamua report
c 19 April 2023: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 Board Members' Reports -
Harry Fatu Toleafoa report
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8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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8.1
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Deputation - Jenna Toeono, resident of
Māngere
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Jenna Toeono’s
presentation was tabled at the meeting.
A copy has been placed on the
official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute
attachment.
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Resolution
number MO/2023/30
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson H Toleafoa:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakamihi / thank Jenna Toeono and
mum Sifaata Tagavaitau for their
attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 19 April 2023: Māngere Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 8.1 Deputation -
Jenna Toeono
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8.3
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Deputation - Fungataua Trust
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Fungataua Trusts presentation
will be tabled at the meeting.
A copy will be placed on the
official minutes and will be available on the Auckland Council website as a minute
attachment.
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Resolution
number MO/2023/32
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson H Toleafoa:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakamihi / thank Sekisipia Tangi, Executive
Officer of the Fungataua Trust and Olaiha
Tu’ifua, Board Member for their attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 19 April 2023: Māngere Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 8.3 Deputation -
Fungataua Trust
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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9.1
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Public Forum - Mangroves and pontoon at
Māngere Bridge
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Resolution
number MO/2023/33
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson H Toleafoa:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
whakamihi / thank Poutoa Papali’i, Katherine Williams and James Papali'i for their attendance and public forum presentation
b) tono / request that staff from Parks & Community
Facilities department liaise with the above and provide further advice to the
board on addressing the matters raised in this public forum item.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 19 April 2023: Māngere Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 9.1 Public Forum -
Mangroves and pontoon at Māngere Bridge
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10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary
Business
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10.1
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A late report from
Connected Communities requesting feedback on options to be considered by the
Governing Body for the distribution of the $2m fund from central government
for crime prevention (referred to as Local Crime Fund) will be tabled at the
meeting.
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Resolution number MO/2023/34
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C
O'Brien:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
kohuki / consider
an extraordinary item requesting
feedback on options to be considered by the Governing Body for the
distribution of the $2m fund from central government for crime prevention at item 21.1 of this agenda:
i)
the reason the
matter was not on the agenda is that the report was not available when the
agenda was created, and
ii)
the reason for
urgency is that the boards feedback is required by 28 April 2023.
CARRIED
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Note: with the agreement of the meeting,
item 11 Governing Body member Update, item 12 Board Members’ Report and
item 13 Chairperson’s Report were taken before item 8 Deputations.
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Seeking views on the proposed approach for
Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
2024-2027
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Resolution
number MO/2023/35
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson H Toleafoa:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
tono / request that
the local board formal feedback on 18 May 2022 on Auckland Transport's
proposed speed limit changes as part of Phase Three of Auckland
Transport’s Safe Speeds Programme (Resolution number MO/2022/74) be
included as part of this feedback
b)
include all local
school zones investigated and considered in the Speed Management Plan
c)
tono / request
further information if speed reductions are warranted on our semi-rural roads
like Oruarangi Road, and Ihumatao Quarry Road, as these roads are less used,
and to date few to no accidents or fatalities have occurred there
d)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note the local board are supportive of preventative
measures to avoid accidents and fatalities and requires additional
investments in its road network including semi-rural areas;
e)
tono / request that
Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi Transport Agency extend their major
investments in the Auckland International Airport road network to the
surrounding semi-rural roads to make it fit for purpose for all users like a
recreational cyclists, local residents, freight and service vehicles
f)
tono / request
Auckland Transport engage with the Local Board once the public consultation
concludes and before the Speed Management Plan is reported to the Auckland
Transport Board for decision as public feedback including from mana whenua
will help the local board further shape its feedback to meet local needs and
potentially include additional roads, and areas significant to mana whenua
g)
tono / request the
Governing Body, Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi trial free public
transport in Auckland, and especially in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
area, urgently to reduce car use, reduce household transport costs, reduce
carbon emissions, reduce congestion and improve air quality.
CARRIED
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Watercare - Wastewater Network Strategy
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Resolution
number MO/2023/36
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W
Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
tautoko / support the major
programmes of infrastructure work planned for catchments within the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board area over the next ten years, including:
i)
Archboyd Avenue new
wastewater pipeline and pump station
ii)
Aorere Park and
Rehua Rehabilitation
iii)
Māngere
Housing Area reduction of overflows to support growth
iv)
Black Bridge Pump
Station and local network upgrade
b)
tono / request that
Watercare report back on prioritisation and proactive renewal of local
network infrastructure in and around Waterfront Road, Māngere Bridge
given recent wastewater to stormwater discharge issues
c)
tono / request
Watercare work more closely with Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters to
achieve a more consistent, higher impact and well-directed education and
communication programme to support behaviour change that will reduce
avoidable damage to the wastewater network and in turn our local waterways
d)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that, anecdotally, it appears
that many residents in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area
are not aware of the damage that their behaviour causes to the wastewater
network, for example by contributing to the discharge of fats, rags and wet
wipes
e)
tono / request
increased engagement with business owners on waste management and disposal
initiatives to enable sustainable business practices
f)
tono / request that
any education programmes are delivered in multiple languages to reflect the
makeup of both the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area
residential and business communities
g)
tautoko / support
the priorities that have been identified by communities in earlier feedback
as criteria for establishing sequencing of works, in particular: protecting
public health; improving local waterways/enhancing te Mana o te Wai;
preparing for climate change; and recreation values - swimmable streams,
creeks, rivers and the harbour
h)
tono / request maps
provided by Watercare show the impact of proposed works and whether the
infrastructure will support the projected growth in the area.
CARRIED
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Classification of a reserve at 15W Harvard
Place, Māngere as a recreation reserve
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Resolution
number MO/2023/37
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W
Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) resolves to classify, pursuant to Section
16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977, the reserve at 15W Harvard Place, Māngere, legally described as Lot 210 DP 59593 Record of
Title NA46C/30 as a recreation reserve, subject to further engagement with Te
Ākitai Waiohua and Te Ahiwaru Waiohua and receiving no objection.
CARRIED
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Addition to the 2022-2025
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board meeting schedule
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Resolution
number MO/2023/39
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W
Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
a) whakae
/ approve the addition of three meeting dates to the 2022-2025 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the Annual
Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 timeframes as follows:
i) Wednesday,
10 May 2023, at 5.00pm
ii) Wednesday,
13 September 2023, at 5.00pm
iii) Wednesday,
25 October 2023, at 5.00pm.
b) whakaae /
agree the extraordinary meetings to be held at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board meeting room, Shop 17, Māngere Town Centre, 93 Bader Drive,
Māngere.
CARRIED
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21 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e
Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
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21.1
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Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e
Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items – Local Crime Fund
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A late report from
Connected Communities requesting feedback on options to be considered by the
Governing Body for the distribution of the $2m fund from central government
for crime prevention (referred to as Local Crime Fund) will be tabled at the
meeting.
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Resolution number MO/2023/42
MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member W
Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /
note that local boards are better placed to understand the needs of their
communities and have connections with effective local organisations that can
deliver safety initiatives in their communities
b)
ohia / endorse option 1 – local
board allocation, as the preferred option for distributing the $2m Local
Crime Fund
c)
ensure that the distribution of the
fund to local boards does not simply follow a Local Board Funding policy
formula for allocation but consider additional criteria such as crime and
victimisation statistics, deprivation, perceptions of safety.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 19 April 2023: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
- Item 21.1 Local Crime Fund - report
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7.19 pm The
Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed in prayer from Deputy Chair Toleafoa.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local
Board HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................
