Manurewa Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board held in the Manurewa Local Board Office, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa and via video conference (Microsoft Teams) on Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 1.30pm.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Glenn Murphy |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Matt Winiata |
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Members |
Joseph Allan |
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Heather Andrew |
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Anne Candy |
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Angela Cunningham-Marino |
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Andrew Lesa |
From 1.32pm |
Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
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Rangi McLean |
Manurewa Local Board 20 July 2023 |
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Board member Anne Candy led the meeting in prayer.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
Resolution number MR/2023/104 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Winiata: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) accept the apology from Member Rangi McLean for absence. |
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 MR/2023/105 MOVED by Member A Cunningham-Marino, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 22 June 2023, as true and correct. |
5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
Note: Member Andrew Lesa joined the meeting at 1.32pm.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
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Resolution number MR/2023/106 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) acknowledge and congratulate Manurewa Rugby Football Club for successfully defending the McNamara Cup. Well done to the club, coaches, managers, supporters and teams on another successful season. You have all done us proud. |
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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Nikki de la Rosa and Jane Thomas from School Start First Impressions were in attendance to speak to the board about the charity and how they are seeking new premises. |
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Resolution number MR/2023/107 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Nikki de la Rosa and Jane Thomas from School Start First Impressions for their attendance and presentation. |
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Bernie Tovio and Craig Carter from CLM Community Sport were in attendance to provide the board with an update on their activities over the past year. A presentation was provided. 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 MR/2023/108 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Bernie Tovio and Craig Carter from CLM Community Sport for their attendance and presentation. |
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a 20 July 2023: Manurewa Local Board - Item 8.2 Deputation - CLM Community Sport presentation |
9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
9.1 |
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Jessica McLean read a letter on behalf of Amanda Tupaea regarding Kauri Kids Clendon ECE. |
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Resolution number MR/2023/109 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Amanda Tupaea for her public forum. |
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Jessica McLean was in attendance to speak to the board about Kauri Kids ECE. |
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Resolution number MR/2023/110 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Jessica McLean for her attendance. |
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Councillor Angela Dalton’s written update was tabled at the meeting. 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 MR/2023/111 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the written update from Councillor Angela Dalton. |
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a 20 July 2023: Manurewa Local Board - Item 11 Governing Body Members' Update - Councillor Angela Dalton |
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The Chairperson’s written report was tabled at the meeting. 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 MR/2023/112 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member H Andrew: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the written report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson. |
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a 20 July 2023: Manurewa Local Board - Item 12 Chairperson's written report |
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Resolution number MR/2023/113 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) note a cost saving of $267,328 from the Te Mahia Amenity Upgrade project, resulting in a total of $1,193,176 remaining for the board to allocate from Auckland Transport Local Board Transport Capital Fund b) allocate the Local Board Transport Capital Fund 2022-2025 in part as follows: i) Riverton/Porchester improvements $200,000 ii) Driver Feedback Signs $16,000 iii) Real Time Display Board $40,000 iv) Manurewa Station Awning $630,000 v) Dennis Avenue Speed Calming $315,000. |
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Resolution number MR/2023/114 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Winiata: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaae / approve to classify pursuant to section 16 (1) Reserves Act 1977, Lot 1 DP 50124 comprised in Record of Title NA 4C/991 and Sec 14 Block XI Otahuhu Survey District comprised in Record of Title 33A/597 as Recreation Reserve. |
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The Informal votes % column for the table on page 25 of the agenda report was incorrect. The updated table was tabled at the meeting. 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 MR/2023/115 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note and affirms its position of 20 April 2023 on the electoral system of the Auckland Council, as follows: That the Manurewa Local Board provide the following (MR/2023/52) feedback on the evaluation of the Auckland Council local elections 2022: Electoral system v) the board does not support adopting the Single Transferrable Vote (STV) voting method for Auckland Council elections. STV complicates the voter experience and will not encourage higher turnout. It requires voters to take more time to fill out their ballots, and to have a high level of knowledge of the candidate in order to be able to rank them. |
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a 20 July 2023: Manurewa Local Board - Item 15 2025 Auckland Council elections - electoral system updated table |
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Council-controlled organisation update on work programme items (Apr-Jun 2023) and expected milestones (Jul-Sep 2023) |
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Resolution number MR/2023/116 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the council-controlled organisation update on the work programme (Apr-Jun 2023) and anticipated milestones and engagement approaches for Quarter One (Jul-Sep 2023) b) acknowledge Jared Ifwersen who advocated for the Wattle Farm raised crossing for many years which is now under construction and soon to be completed. His contribution over many years will mean it will be safer for school students to cross the road to school every day. The improved safety will benefit generations of tamariki into the future. Well done Jared and thank you. |
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Resolution number MR/2023/117 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member H Andrew: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) ohia / endorse resolutions a) – g) from the Waiheke Local Board dated 26 July 2023 regarding Caulerpa as follows: That the Waiheke Local Board: a) note extreme concern regarding the current status of Caulerpa and its threat to the biodiversity and health of our ocean and supports the decision of the Hauraki Gulf Forum on this matter (resolution number HGF/2023/8). b) back the calls from the Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust and other iwi and hapū, the Hauraki Gulf Forum, and community organisations, for a step change in New Zealand’s approach from containment to containment and eradication, with whole system engagement, and trials of hydraulic removal methods. c) urge the provision of Crown funding to mana whenua and community organisations for proactive underwater surveillance. d) support an urgent and thorough assessment of the likely economic, social, cultural and ecological impacts of the spread of Caulerpa. e) call for reconsideration of the current prohibition on impacted communities engaging in the active removal of Caulerpa. f) request publicly available mapping of known Caulerpa sites which is accurate and updated in a timely fashion. g) write to the Minister of Biosecurity, Biosecurity NZ and other relevant Ministers on the above. c) tono / request that the Manukau Harbour Forum consider giving support to the above resolutions and making recommendations regarding similar measures for the Manukau Harbour, if appropriate d) tuku ki tangata kē / forward these resolutions to all other local boards that are members of the Manukau Harbour Forum. |
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For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board |
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Resolution number MR/2023/118 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the following information from other local board and council meetings:
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Manurewa Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - July 2023 |
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Resolution number MR/2023/119 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member H Andrew: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Governance Forward Work Calendar. |
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Resolution number MR/2023/120 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Manurewa Local Board workshop records from: i) 1 June 2023 ii) 8 June 2023 iii) 15 June 2023 iv) 22 June 2023. |
Note: With the agreement of the meeting item 25 was taken before items 21, 22 and 23.
25 Te Mōtini ā-Tukanga hei Kaupare i te Marea | Procedural motion to exclude the public |
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Resolution number MR/2023/121 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. b) whakaae / agree that Faithe Smith, Lead Financial Advisor; Shyrel Burt, Principal Integration Specialist and Manoj Rathod, Integration Specialist be permitted to remain for Confidential Item C1 Confidential information to support local board decision making on the local provision of ECE after the public has been excluded, because of their knowledge of the topic, which will help the Manurewa Local Board in its decision-making. 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 Confidential information to support local board decision making on the local provision of ECE
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. |
2.31pm 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.
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It was resolved while the public was excluded:
Confidential information to support local board decision making on the local provision of ECE |
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Resolution number MR/2023/122 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Candy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the updated financial information b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that council staff remain available to respond to any local board queries c) exit the direct delivery of ECE services at these locations. When these services were first established, there was a lack of available ECE services for families. Private provision of these services is now widespread, and Government funding of 20 free hours of ECE means that it is no longer necessary for the council to provide them i) note that the local board is able to later determine how to activate its assets d) whakaae / agree that the decisions be released in the open minutes, but the report and its attachments remain confidential. |
Resolution number MR/2023/123 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member H Andrew: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to adjourn the meeting for 15 minutes. |
The meeting reconvened at 3.06pm and the public was readmitted.
Note: The open agenda resumed.
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Approval of the 2023/2024 Manurewa Local Board Infrastructure and Environmental Services Work Programme |
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Resolution number MR/2023/124 MOVED by Member J Allan, seconded by Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaae / approve its 2023/2024 Infrastructure and Environmental Services work programme and associated budgets, as summarised in the table below (Attachment A to the agenda report):
b) tuhi-ā-taitopito / note the allocation of $50,000 asset-based services capital expenditure budget towards the Kaimoana Street Esplanade - renew wharf programme in the 2023/2024 financial year. |
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Approval of the 2023/2024 Manurewa Local Board Governance Work Programme |
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Resolution number MR/2023/125 MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaae / approve its 2023/2024 Governance work programme and associated budgets, as summarised in the table below (Attachment A to the agenda report):
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Approval of the 2023/2024 Manurewa Local Board Customer and Community Services work programme |
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Resolution number MR/2023/126 MOVED by Member J Allan, seconded by Member A Cunningham-Marino: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) approve the 2023/2024 Customer and Community Services work programme and its associated budget (Attachment A to the agenda report). b) approve in principle the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Customer and Community Services – Parks and Community Facilities only work programme (Attachment A to the agenda report). c) approve the Risk Adjusted Programme projects identified in the 2023/2024 Customer and Community Services work programme (Attachment A to the agenda report). d) support the projects funded from the Slips Prevention, Local Parks and Sports Field Development budgets (Attachment C to the agenda report) be considered by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee. e) note that funding for the Coastal Renewals, Slips Prevention, Local Parks and Sports Field Development budgets is subject to approval by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee. |
24 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Board member Andrew Lesa closed the meeting with a prayer.
3.11pm 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON
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