Te Rōpū Kaitohutohu Take Kaumātua /

Seniors Advisory Panel

OPEN MINUTES

Minutes of an extraordinary meeting of the Seniors Advisory Panel held in the Room 1, Level 26, 135 Albert Street on Monday, 28 August 2023 at 2.31pm.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Interim Chairperson	Claire Dale
Members	Bruce Davies, JP
	Zari Fazelnia
	Leigh Featherstone
	Gavin Jones, MNZM
	Gayle Marshall, QSM
	Janis McArdle	Via electronic link
	Edwina Pio, ONZM
	Susanne Tapsell
	Fia Turner
	Lindsay Waugh
Chief Liaison Councillor	Julie Fairey

Seniors Advisory Panel 28 August 2023

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

There were no declarations of interest.

3          Other Business

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Meeting dates for the reminder of the 2022 - 2025 term

Ngā tūtohunga Recommendation/s The Seniors Advisory Panel: a) noted the meeting dates for the remainder of the 2022 – 2025 term: · Monday, 11 March 2024, 12.00pm · Monday, 22 April 2024, 12.00pm · Monday, 24 June 2024, 12.00pm · Monday, 12 August 2024, 12.00pm · Monday, 7 October 2024, 12.00pm · Monday, 2 December 2024, 12.00pm · Monday, 10 March 2025, 12.00pm · Monday, 5 May 2025, 12.00pm · Monday, 30 June 2025, 12.00pm · Monday, 11 August 2025, 12.00pm

5	Election of Seniors Advisory Panel co-chairs for the 2022 - 2025 term
	Nominations for Seniors Advisory Panel co-chairs Claire Dale I would like to nominate Claire Dale and Susanne Tapsell as co-chairs for the seniors advisory panel for this term. I believe Susanne and Claire would work well together as Claire has the knowledge of the panel’s last three years and Susanne brings years of  experience of Council processes to the table. As we are all limited to two terms, it makes sense to share the role between a previous member and a new member to provide the opportunity for continuity for the panel in the future. Regards Lindsay Waugh Susanne Tapsell I would like to nominate Claire Dale and Susanne Tapsell as co-chairs for the seniors advisory panel for this term. I believe Susanne and Claire would work well together as Claire has the knowledge of the panel’s last three years and Susanne brings years of  experience of Council processes to the table. As we are all limited to two terms, it makes sense to share the role between a previous member and a new member to provide the opportunity for continuity for the panel in the future. Regards Lindsay Waugh Edwina Pio I wish to nominate Edwina Pio ONZM. Having carefully considered the role specifications, responsibilities, and relationship requirements. Edwina has the requisite skills and qualities to undertake (either/or) the Chair or Co-chair role. She is widely travelled and has lived in and has interacted with organisations pertaining to changing demography in many countries throughout the world and this base of experience and knowledge can further enhance her stewardship of our panel and the work we undertake on behalf of the Mayor, the wider Council, and citizens of Auckland Thanks Gavin Jones  Leigh Featherstone I support Gavin's nomination of Edwina Pio as Chair based on her accomplishments and my observations of her contributions at our meetings. At the same time I wish to put myself forward as Co-Chair and/or Chair. My skill set as a Certified Advisory Board Chair equips me for the role.  The chief advantage I would bring to the Panel's business is to complement Edwina's understanding of culture, diversity and sheer mana with with an appreciation of operational realities, and a desire to help my fellow Panel members achieve their goals for this Term and through advice on policy and practicalities deliver a demonstrable beneficial impact on the daily lives of all us Seniors.   Ngā mihi Leigh
	Ngā tūtohunga Recommendation/s The Seniors Advisory Panel: a)      elected the Clair Dale and Edwina Pio as co-chairs of the Seniors Advisory Panel for the 2022 – 2025 term.

6	Te Rōpū Whakamana ki te Ao the Age Friendly Auckland implementation group
	Ngā tūtohunga Recommendation/s The Seniors Advisory Panel: a)      nominated Edwina Pio and Leigh Featherstoneof the Seniors Advisory Panel to join Te Rōpū Whakamana ki te Ao the Age Friendly Auckland implementation group.

2.49 pm                                              The interim 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 Seniors Advisory Panel HELD ON

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