Minutes of Waiheke Local Board - Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Waiheke Local Board

26 April 2023

1 Nau mai | Welcome

Deputy Chair Ranson opened with a karakia.

Tuia ki Runga

Tuia ki Raro

Tuia ki Roto

Tuia ki Waho

Ka rongo te Ao

Ka rongo te Pō

Haumi e, Hui e

Tāiki e

Unite above

Unite below

Unite within

Unite without

Listen to the world

Listen to the night

Now we can come together as one

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number WHK/2023/35

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) accept the apology from Robin Tucker due to work conflict.

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 WHK/2023/36

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

The Waiheke Local Board acknowledge the passing of Gregory Fulton Fowlds, a much-liked member of the Waiheke community. Through his role with the Waiheke Amateur Radio Club, Gregory added great value to the civil defence and emergency management capability of Waiheke.

It is a fitting tribute to Gregory’s enduring work on behalf of our community that the board recently approved some funding to support the relocation of the civil defence capacity of the Waiheke Amateur Radio Club to share the Waiheke Radio facilities in the Artworks precinct.

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

There were no deputations.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1	Public Forum - Yvonne O'Brien - Pierre De Norre gravesite plaque
	Resolution number WHK/2023/37 MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) thank Yvonne O’Brien for presenting regarding the installation of a plaque at the gravesite of Pierre De Norre in Te Whau Reserve. b) approve Land Owner Approval in principle for the placement of the plaque, subject to advice to the contrary from council staff within five working days. CARRIED

9.2

Public Forum - Mike Hall - Quick Response Grant Application

Resolution number WHK/2023/38

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) thank Mike Hall for presenting regarding their application to the Quick Response Grants round.

CARRIED

9.3

Public Forum - Christian Hoff-Nielsen - Mātiatia lease tender process

Resolution number WHK/2023/39

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member P Walden:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

b) thank Christian Hoff-Nielsen for presenting on behalf of E-Cycles NZ regarding the lease tender process at Mātiatia.

c) request Auckland Transport to take no further action to execute the e-bike Mātiatia license to occupy or lease.

d) request Auckland Transport provide all documents relating to current leasing history and agreement to lease/license the space.

CARRIED

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Chairperson's report

Resolution number WHK/2023/40

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson, seconded by Member K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive Chairperson, Cath Handley’s report.

b) acknowledge the extensive work and favourable results of the efforts by members towards the inclusion of NSP15 Noise & Vibration in the HGIDP and AUP.

c) request Eke Panuku provide leasing and land owner approvals for the Sealink terminal at Hamer Street.

d) request Auckland Transport report on the relationship between the Sealink arrangement at Hamer Street with relation to the ferry strategy.

CARRIED

Seeking views on the proposed approach for Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024-2027

Resolution number WHK/2023/41

MOVED by Member K Matthews, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) provide the following feedback on how the Waiheke Island speed management changes made in December 2022 are progressing, and any further areas that could be improved:

i) variable speed limits of 30km/h around Waiheke Primary School and lower speeds near Fossil Bay School,

ii) speed management along Sea View Road,

iii) speed management along Cory Road,

iv) speed management along Mako Street,

v) Ocean View Road eastern end, extending speed limit to Moa Road,

vi) further speed treatments in Belgium Street, Ostend, to slow traffic,

vii) speed management near the Placemakers corner, Ostend,

viii) further Surfdale safety measures,

ix) additional red pavement markings close to townships,

x) importance of messaging to support the changes and help encourage people to comply with the speed limits,

xi) note compliance and enforcement is necessary and this will require police liaison,

xii) note safety impacts of car speed for cycling safety across the island and the need for safe off-road cycleways, and;

xiii) integration of all speed initiatives within the approved Waiheke Transport Design Guide.

CARRIED

Feedback on Watercare's Waiheke Servicing Strategy

Resolution number WHK/2023/42

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the report on Watercare’s Waiheke Servicing Strategy.

b) request Watercare to re-present the strategy after the draft Waiheke Area Plan is formalised and adopted.

c) suggest to Watercare that any proposal for a commercial reticulation anywhere on Waiheke should be proceeded by full public consultation specific to the proposal.

CARRIED

14	Waiheke Local Board feedback on Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Amendment Bill
	Resolution number WHK/2023/43 MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) receive the attached Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Amendment Bill report. d) provide feedback on the Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Amendment Bill as attached. CARRIED
	Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6 (LBS 3.15.5) Member Walden requested their dissenting vote be recorded.
	Attachments a Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Amendment Bill report b Waiheke Local Board feedback on Land Transport Management (Regulation of Public Transport) Amendment Bill

Local Board feedback on distribution method of the Local Crime Fund

Resolution number WHK/2023/44

MOVED by Member K Matthews, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) support option 1 Local Board allocation – spend of local safety and youth initiatives.

CARRIED

Addition to the 2022-2025 Waiheke Local Board meeting schedule

Resolution number WHK/2023/45

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) approve the addition of three meeting dates to the 2022-2025 Waiheke 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 3:30 pm

ii) Wednesday, 21 June 2023, at 3:30 pm

iii) Wednesday, 13 September 2023, at 3:30 pm

CARRIED

List of resource consent applications - 13 March to 14 April 2023

Resolution number WHK/2023/46

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the list of resource consents applications (Attachment A) related to Waiheke Island 13 March to 14 April 2023.

CARRIED

Waiheke Local Board Workshop record of proceedings

Resolution number WHK/2023/47

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Ranson:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the record of proceedings for the local board workshops held on 29 March and 5, 12, and 19 April 2023.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

Member Matthews closed the meeting with a karakia.

Nā Huirangi Waikerepuru

Kua mutu a mātoa mahi

Mō tēnei wā

Manaakitia mai mātou katoa

O mātou hoa

O mātou whānau

Āio ki te Aorangi

Our work has finished

For the moment

Bless us all

Our colleagues

Our families

Peace to the universe

2:43 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 Waiheke Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Cath Handley
Deputy Chairperson	Bianca Ranson
Members	Kylee Matthews
	Paul Walden