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, 20 June 2023 at 10.00am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Toni van Tonder |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Terence Harpur |
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Members |
Peter Allen (online) |
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Gavin Busch |
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Melissa Powell |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT
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Councillor Chris Darby |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 20 June 2023 |
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The meeting was opened with a karakia.
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
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 DT/2023/94 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 9 May 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
6.1 |
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Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2023/95 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Kevin Ireland and offer condolences to his friends and family.
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 6.1: Kevin Ireland - Kevin Ireland Obituary b 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 6.1: Kevin Ireland - Kevin Ireland Obituary 2 |
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A document was tabled. A copy 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 DT/2023/96 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Murray Inglis and offer condolences to his friends and family.
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 6.2: Murray 'Muzza' Inglis - Murray Inglis Obituary |
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A document was tabled. A copy 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 DT/2023/97 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) acknowledge the passing of Joan Lardner-Rivlin and offer condolences to her friends and family. |
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 6.3: Joan Lardner-Rivlin - Joan Lardner-Rivlin Obituary |
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Resolution number DT/2023/98 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) congratulate all recipients of the King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours 2023 |
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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Resolution number DT/2023/99 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from North Shore United AFC and thank Mike Fox and Phillip McGivern for their attendance.
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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Resolution number DT/2023/100 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from Chris Mullane and thank him for his attendance.
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A document was tabled. A copy 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 DT/2023/101 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from Ruth Ell and thank her for her attendance.
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 9.2: Ruth Ell - Takapuna Library - Ruth Ell Presentation |
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A document was tabled. A copy 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 DT/2023/102 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the presentation from Graeme Little and Rick Garnham and thank them for their attendance. b) refer the presentation to Auckland Transport for a response. |
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 9.3: Graeme Little, Rick Garnham - Killarney Street Parking - Graeme Little and Rick Garnham Killarney St elevated view |
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Resolution number DT/2023/103 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) receive the presentation from Gary Walker and thank him for his attendance. |
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Ian Revell - Rahopara Pa Storyboards and Kennedy Park Stairs |
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A document was tabled. A copy 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 DT/2023/104 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) receive the presentation from Ian Revell and thank him for his attendance. |
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 9.5: Ian Revell - Rahopara Pa Storyboards and Kennedy Park Stairs - Ian Revell tabled images |
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Resolution number DT/2023/105 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) receive the presentation from Neil Zent and thank him for his attendance.
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10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number DT/2023/106 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a)
agree to partially revoke resolution
DT/2021/129
at the 17 August 2021 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board business meeting. a) allocate $1,331,177 from the following budget sources to the Francis Street to Esmonde Road connection project: i. $16,411 which was carried forward from the 2020/2021 Local Board Transport Capital Fund. ii. $1,315,300 from the 2021-2023 Local Board Transport Capital Fund. b) notes the local board had originally allocated $1,100,000 in August 2018 towards the Francis Street to Esmonde Road link, and this money was subsequently lost through the Emergency Budget. c) notes that the local board allocated $1,331,711 from their 2019-2022 triennium allocation of Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the Francis Street to Esmonde Road link. d) notes that the local board provided direction to Auckland Transport at a February 2023 workshop that they no longer wished to pursue the Francis-Esmonde Link in light of the obstacles to deliver. e) notes that approximately $1.2million remains of the current Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Transport Fund allocation. f) strongly advocates to the Governing Body and Auckland Transport the retention of the current allocation of Local Board Transport Capital Fund. g) do not support the second loss of Local Board Transport Capital Fund triennium funding through savings noting that the local board signaled their intention to cease work on this project in February and asked that Auckland Transport consider projects outlined in the local boards centre plans for the reallocation of those funds. h) note that the Wairau Estuary Boardwalk project will help deliver against the adopted 2015-2044 Milford Town Centre Plan and improve the connectivity of Milford Town Centre to Lake Pupuke and the coast. i) requests that Auckland Transport allocate the remaining amount $1.2million from 2021-2023 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Local Board Transport Capital Fund to advance the Wairau Estuary Boardwalk Project, subject to the feasibility investigation, noting considerable work has already been completed on the Wairau Estuary Boardwalk. j) restates their support for the Francis-Esmonde link and the significant community benefits and strategic connections it provides for future active modes. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Member G Wood requested that their dissenting vote be recorded. |
Note: Member P Allen left the meeting at 11:26am.
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Takapuna Market License at Waiwharariki Anzac Square, Takapuna |
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A document was tabled. A copy 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 DT/2023/107 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve Eke Panuku to manage the expression of interest process seeking a new market operator at the new public space of Waiwharariki Anzac Square at part 40 Anzac Street and 38 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. b) approve a new commercial license for an open-air market between the selected new market operator and Auckland Council, subject to Eke Panuku completing the required statutory processes and subject to a term of five years. c) request Eke Panuku to consider a 6 month termination clause. d) acknowledges and thanks the current market operator for their contribution to Takapuna, having provided an opportunity for community cohesion and connection for the last 30+ years. e) requests the new market operator operate a weekly market. f) requests current market stalls have booking priority within the new market, subsequent to market conditions being met. g) request the new operator produces a market that: i. contributes to the identity of Takapuna as a vibrant shopping and recreational destination. ii. makes good use of the whole of Waiwharariki ANZAC Square iii. contributes to a positive atmosphere that offers reasons for visitors to linger, connect and enjoy the wider area. iv. encourages live music and performance v. is accessible and inclusive for all members of the community vi. compliments the current commercial offer h) requests the new operator curate market stalls that: i. sell good quality goods and services ii. has a range of market stall categories every week including fruit and vegetables, artisan food products, clothing, crafts, services and art iii. encourages sustainable products and practices iv. aims for zero waste v. gives priority access to local Auckland stall holders. i) requests Eke Panuku install traffic management measures at the entrance to Hurstmere Road, to allow the low cost closing of the street between #1 to #110 to host the market and other events in the future as needed. j) requests that market operator conditions are not prohibitive in operating a low cost community market. |
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 12: Takapuna Market License at Waiwharariki Anzac Square, Takapuna - Eke Panuku Takapuna Market presentation |
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Art Partners Interim Service and Funding Approach for 2023/2024 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/108 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve interim payments covering the first quarter of 2023/2024 be made to the following arts partners: · $23,256.11 to The PumpHouse Theatre · $21,945.62 to The Depot · $18,465.34 to Lake House Arts · $15,504.07 to The Rose Centre · $9,826.41 to Michael King Writers Centre.
b) notes that the Local Board will not make a final decision on funding allocation to these groups for the 2023/2024 financial year until 18 July 2023.
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Devonport-Takapuna Quick Response Round One 2022/2023, grant allocations |
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Resolution number DT/2023/109 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Quick Response Round One 2022/2023 listed in the table below:
Table One: Devonport-Takapuna Quick Response Round One 2022/2023 grant applications.
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Resolution number DT/2023/110 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Grants Programme 2023/2024 (Attachment A to the agenda report) subject to the following changes: i. Addition of a lower priority that says “Applicants who have already had one successful Devonport-Takapuna Local Board contestable grant application.” ii. Reference to “Groups with no formal legal structure” be changed to “Applicants with no formal legal structure”. iii. The maximum amount per grant is increased to $8,000.00
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Resolution number DT/2023/111 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) receive the address from Councillor Chris Darby and thank him for his attendance. |
The meeting was adjourned 12:52pm and reconvened at 1:27pm.
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Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2023/112 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve the following for public consultation using the special consultative procedure: i) draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023 as tabled for inclusion in the statement of proposal ii) Statement of proposal in Attachment B of the agenda report. iii) draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023 summary document as tabled to be included as supporting consultation material. iv) Devonport-Takapuna Draft Local Board Plan 2023 consultation questions as tabled. b) delegate authority to the Chairperson to approve final changes to the draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023, the draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023 summary document, the statement of proposal and the Devonport-Takapuna Draft Local Board Plan 2023 consultation questions, prior to consultation. c) approve the following Have Your Say event during the special consultative period: i. Hearing – Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 4pm at the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office d) delegate to the following elected members and staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public through ‘spoken’ (or New Zealand sign language) interaction, at the council’s public engagement events, during the consultation period for the local board plan: i) chairperson and local board members ii) General Manager Local Board Services, Local Area Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor, Local Board Engagement Advisor and Community Broker iii) any additional staff approved by the General Manager Local Board Services or the Group Chief Financial Officer.
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 17: Draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023 - Draft DT LBP 2023 b 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 17: Draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023 - Draft DT LBP 2023 Summary c 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 17: Draft Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2023 - DTLB Draft SCP Questions LBP 2023 |
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Adoption of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Agreement 2023/2024 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/113 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whai / adopt the local content for the Annual Budget, which includes the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Agreement 2023/2024, the message from the chair, and approved local board advocacy, Attachment A b) whai / adopt a local fees and charges schedule for 2023/2024 provided as Attachment B c) tautapa / delegate authority to the Chair to make any final changes to the local content for the Annual Budget 2023/2024 (the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Agreement 2023/2024, message from the chair, and local board advocacy) d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the resolutions of this meeting will be reported back to the Governing Body when it meets to adopt the Annual Budget 2023/2024, including each Local Board Agreement, on 29 June 2023. e) request the Lead Financial Advisor to come back to the Local Board with further information on the Financial Impact Statement to better understand the variances in budgets between the two years.
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Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for quarter three 2022/2023 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/114 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the performance report for quarter three ending 31 March 2023.
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Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number DT/2023/115 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: 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 Chair Toni van Tonder for their written report. d) receive and thank Members Gavin Busch, Terence Harpur and George Wood for their tabled reports.
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a 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 20: Elected Members Reports - Gavin Busch Member Report June 2023 b 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 20: Elected Members Reports - Terence Harpur Member Report June 2023 c 20 June 2023 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Business Meeting - Item 20: Elected Members Reports - George Wood Member Report June 2023 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/116 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board resolutions pending action report as at 13 June 2023.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Record of Workshops May 2023 |
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Resolution number DT/2023/117 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the records of the workshops held in May 2023.
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Resolution number DT/2023/118 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 Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for June 2023 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report.
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24 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Resolution number DT/2023/119 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
C1 Community and library service provision in Takapuna
The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting. |
2.42pm The public was excluded.
Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.
4.15pm The public was re-admitted.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
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Resolution number DT/2023/120 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
l) the resolutions will become publicly available once impacted parties have been notified and the report will be publicly available should any agreement become unconditional. |
4.16 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed with a karakia.
Unuhia, unuhia Unuhia mai te urutapu nui Kia wātea, kia māmā, te ngākau te tinana, te hinengaro i te ara takatū Koia rā e Rongo e whakairia ake ki runga Kia tina! Haumi e! Hui e! Tāiki e! |
Draw on, draw on Draw on the supreme sacredness To clear and to set free the heart, the body and the inner essence In preparation for our pathways Let peace and humility be raised above all Manifest this! Realise this! Bind together! Affirm! |
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON
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