Minutes of Howick Local Board - Thursday, 20 April 2023

Howick Local Board

20 April 2023

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number HW/2023/47

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) accept the apologies from Members Mike Turinsky and Peter Young for absence.

b) accept the apology from Member David Collings for lateness.

CARRIED

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

Resolution number HW/2023/48

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member K Bungard:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 16 March 2023, , including the confidential section, and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 30 March 2023 as true and correct records.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

Secretarial note: The Chair deferred item 6 – Acknowledgements until after item 8 – Deputations

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

Member D Collings entered the room at 12.08pm

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1	Deputation - Sam Bhattacharya and Mike Elliott of Sport Auckland
	Sam Bhattacharya and Mike Elliott of Sport Auckland were in attendance to discuss their current activities in the Howick Local Board area.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given. A copy of the PowerPoint has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number HW/2023/49 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member J Spiller: That the Howick Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the presentation from Sport Auckland. b) whakamihi / thank Sam Bhattacharya and Mike Elliott for their deputation and attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Deputations - Sport Auckland's Presentation

8.2	Deputation - Julie Chambers of the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum
	Julie Chambers of the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum was in attendance to outline TEEF’s annual update & achievement report.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given, as well as physical handouts. A copy of the PowerPoint and photocopies of the handouts have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.
	Resolution number HW/2023/50 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White: That the Howick Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and handouts from the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum. b) whakamihi / thank Julie Chambers for her deputation and attendance. CARRIED
	Member B Kendall declared an interest in this item as they are the Co-Chair of the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum.
	Attachments a 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Deputations - TEEF's Presentation b 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Deputations - TEEF's Handouts

8.3	Deputation - Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust
	Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust were in attendance to give a final presentation on the event, and present the Howick 175th large aerial photo panel.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given. A copy of the PowerPoint has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	At the end of the presentation, they unveiled a large aerial photograph of Howick as a gift to the Board on behalf of the community.
	Resolution number HW/2023/51 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White: That the Howick Local Board: : a) whiwhi / receive the presentation from the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust. b) whakamihi / thank Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey for their deputation and attendance. c) whiwhi / receive the aerial photograph from the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Howick 175's Presentation

8.4	Deputation - Richard Waugh and Darryl Bretherton of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show
	Richard Waugh and Darryl Bretherton of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show were in attendance to provide an update on the 5 March 2023 event.
	A PowerPoint presentation was given. A copy of the PowerPoint has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number HW/2023/52 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member K Bungard: That the Howick Local Board: : a) whiwhi / receive the presentation from Richard Waugh and Darryl Bretherton. b) whakamihi / thank Richard Waugh and Darryl Bretherton for their deputation and attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Richard Waugh and Darryl Bretherton's Presentation

Secretarial note: The Chair deferred item 6 – Acknowledgements until after item 8 – Deputations

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgement - Richard Waugh

Resolution number HW/2023/53

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / acknowledge with gratitude the service of Dr Rev Richard Waugh QSM for his many years of service to the Howick Local Board area. His work over nearly three decades includes 25 years as a local church leader, six years on the Pakuranga Community Board, eight years as the organiser of the Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show and most recently as chair of the Howick 175 Charitable Trust. In 2007 Dr Waugh’s work was recognised by the New Zealand government when he received the Queens Service Medal for his services to aviation history and the community. He leaves a strong legacy in our community and will be long remembered for his many contributions.

CARRIED

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum - Janet Dickson

Janet Dickson was in attendance to speak to the Board on the upcoming Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023/24.

Resolution number HW/2023/54

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Janet Dickson for her presentation and attendance.

CARRIED

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Governing Body Members' Update

Resolution number HW/2023/55

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member D Collings:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the written report from Cr Sharon Stewart QSM and Cr Maurice Williamson.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Governing Body Members' Written Report

12	Chairperson's Report
	Resolution number HW/2023/56 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson B Burns, seconded by Member A White: That the Howick Local Board: a) wiwhi / receive the chairperson’s verbal update and written report. CARRIED
	Resolution number HW/2023/57 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns: That the Howick Local Board: b) pursuant to the Chairperson’s Report: i) acknowledge and thank Auckland Emergency Management and other emergency responders for their efforts during the recent tornado in Botany. ii) note that the recent tornado in Botany is a reminder that severe weather events may occur at any time and action to improve preparedness and resiliency requires urgent action. iii) request that staff provide advice on options to establish a local community resilience programme and/or local response plan. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Chairperson's Written Report

Seeking Views on the Proposed Approach for Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024-2027

Resolution number HW/2023/58

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) regarding Approach One (Easy to understand approach):

i) note that the easy-to-understand approach would benefit the community as proposed.

b) regarding Approach Two (High benefit cost ratio approach):

i) note the high benefit cost ratio approach would benefit the community as proposed.

c) regarding Approach Three (Responsive to community and partner requests approach)

i) request that partner and community requests are prioritized - in consultation with the Howick Local Board.

d) regarding Approach Four (High percentage of roads approach)

i) request that a low total percentage cover should be consulted on in this phase of the programme (with roads being revisited in a future phase) – using a needs-based approach.

e) regarding Approach Five (Early implementation approach following consultation and Auckland Transport Board approval)

i) request that approved changes are implemented at a later stage in the 2024-2027 plan.

f) request that Auckland Transport consult with and respond to local board and community feedback on all speed management changes, and provide justification for changes as they occur.

g) request that Te Irirangi Drive is returned to the previous speed limit, as there has been no satisfactory justification provided for the reduction.

h) request that Pakuranga Road is returned to the previous speed limit, as there has been no satisfactory justification provided for the reduction.

i) request that Ti Rakau Drive is returned to the previous speed limit, as there has been no satisfactory justification provided for the reduction.

CARRIED

Deputy Chairperson B Burns left the room at 1.21pm

Deputy Chairperson B Burns returned to the room at 1.22pm

Classification of Kaniere Park

Resolution number HW/2023/59

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) resolve to classify, pursuant to Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, Lot 103 Deposited Plan 100304 comprised in Record of Title NA112/149 (cancelled), as recreation reserve; and

b) resolve to classify, pursuant to Section 16 (1) of the Reserves Act 1977, Allotment 406 Parish of Pakuranga comprised in Record of Title NA50B/71, as local purpose (accessway) reserve.

CARRIED

Watercare - Wastewater Network Strategy

Resolution number HW/2023/60

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) endorse Watercare’s Wastewater Network Strategy.

CARRIED

Council-controlled organisation forward work programme and engagement approach for Quarter Four (April-June 2023)

Resolution number HW/2023/61

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) receive the council-controlled organisations forward work programme and engagement approach for Quarter Four (April-June 2023).

CARRIED

Addition to the 2022-2025 Howick Local Board meeting schedule

Resolution number HW/2023/62

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) approve the addition of three meeting dates to the 2022-2025 Howick Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 timeframes as follows:

i) Thursday, 11 May 2023, at 2.15pm.

ii) Thursday, 14 September 2023, at 1.30pm.

iii) Thursday, 26 October 2023, at 1.30pm.

CARRIED

Howick Local Board Workshop Records

Resolution number HW/2023/63

MOVED by Member J Spiller, seconded by Member B Kendall:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) note the workshop records for workshops held on 16, 23, 30 March and 6, 13 April.

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa | Governance Forward Work Calendar

Resolution number HW/2023/64

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) note the Hōtaka Kaupapa included as Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

20 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

1.51 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 Howick Local Board HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Damian Light
Deputy Chairperson	Bo Burns
Members	Katrina Bungard
	David Collings	From 12.08pm
	Bruce Kendall
	John Spiller
	Adele White