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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, 1-7 The Strand, Takapuna on Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 10:00 am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
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Chairperson |
Toni van Tonder |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Terence Harpur |
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Members |
Peter Allen |
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Gavin Busch |
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Melissa Powell |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 16 April 2024 |
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The meeting was opened with a karakia.
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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
Member P Allen declared an interest in Item 11 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2023/2024 grant allocations, as he is the Owner/Director of applicant Seven Events Ltd. He left the room during this item, taking no part in the discussion or voting on this item.
Deputy Chairperson T Harpur declared an interest in Item 11 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2023/2024 grant allocations, as he is the manager of the Takapuna Beach Business Association, and Deputy Chair of Eventfinda Stadium. He sat away from the table during this item, taking no part in the discussion or voting on resolutions c), d) and e).
Member M Powell declared an interest in Item 11 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2023/2024 grant allocations, as she is a relative of an applicant. She sat away from the table during this item, taking no part in the discussion or voting on resolution a).
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
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Resolution number DT/2024/38 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, including the confidential section, 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
There were no acknowledgements.
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
There were no deputations.
9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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Resolution number DT/2024/39 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) receive the presentation from Jan O’Connor and thank them for their attendance. |
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2023/2024 grant allocations |
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Member P Allen declared an interest in this item as he is the Owner/Director of applicant Seven Events Ltd. He left the room during this item, taking no part in the discussion or voting on this item.
Deputy Chairperson T Harpur declared an interest in Item 11 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2023/2024 grant allocations, as he is the manager of the Takapuna Beach Business Association, and Deputy Chair of Eventfinda Stadium. He sat away from the table during this item, taking no part in the discussion or voting on clauses c), d) and e).
Member M Powell declared an interest in Item 11 - Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two and Multi-Board Round Two 2023/2024 grant allocations, as she is a relative of an applicant. She sat away from the table during this item, taking no part in the discussion or voting on clause a).
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Resolution number DT/2024/40 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 listed in the following table: Table One: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications.
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Member M Powell sat away from the table, taking no part in the discussion or voting on clause a). |
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That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: b) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 listed in the following table: Table Two: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member G Busch and Member G Wood requested that their dissenting votes be recorded against clause b).
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Resolution number DT/2024/41 MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Chairperson T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: c) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 listed in the following table: Table Three: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications.
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Deputy Chairperson T Harpur sat away from the table, taking no part in the discussion or voting on clause c). |
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Resolution number DT/2024/42 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: d) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 listed in the following table: Table Four: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications.
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Deputy Chairperson T Harpur sat away from the table, taking no part in the discussion or voting on clause d).
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Resolution number DT/2024/43 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: e) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 listed in the following table: Table Five: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications.
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Deputy Chairperson T Harpur sat away from the table, taking no part in the discussion or voting on clause e). |
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Resolution number DT/2024/44 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: f) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 listed in the following table: Table Six: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications.
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Resolution number DT/2024/45 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: g) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Multi-board Round Two 2023/2024, listed in Table Two: Table Seven: Devonport-Takapuna Multi-board Round Two 2023/2024 grant applications
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Resolution number DT/2024/46 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: h) note that $7,060 remains unallocated and request that staff provide advice on options for supporting the Winter Lights and/or activation of Waiwharariki Anzac Square.
The motion was put to the vote by a show of hands and was declared EQUAL by 2 votes to 2.
The Chairperson exercised their casting vote for, so the motion was CARRIED. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.3, Deputy Chairperson T Harpur abstained from voting.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member G Busch and Member G Wood requested that their dissenting votes be recorded against clause h).
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Devonport Community Noticeboards Memorandum of Understanding - 2024 |
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Member P Allen returned to the meeting. |
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Resolution number DT/2024/47 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) delegate to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board chair to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Rotary Club of Devonport Incorporated on behalf of the local board. b) approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Rotary Club of Devonport Incorporated to manage bookings and maintain the two community noticeboards on Lake Road between Ariho Terrace and Allenby Avenue (Attachment A to the agenda report) subject to the addition of the below in the Devonport Community Noticeboard Guidelines: i) 2. No commercial advertising is allowed, unless it’s to promote the town centre as a shopping destination, or is in association with a sponsored event. ii) 8. Precedence of bookings go to organisations advertising community events. A community group may use the noticeboards to advertise their organisation for a period agreed to by Devonport Rotary where it does not impede upon scheduled bookings formalized through these guidelines. c) approve new Community Noticeboard Guidelines 2024 (Attachment B to the agenda report) for use of the two community noticeboards. d) give thanks to Devonport Peninsula Trust for managing the two sign sites in previous years, and extend our gratitude to Rotary for taking this responsibility over.
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Kōkiri - Report on Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project - Pedestrian crossings 2A Old Lake Road and Forrest Hill Road |
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Resolution number DT/2024/48 MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) approve to proceed with upgrading the flush crossing into a raised table at 2A Old Lake Road, including drainage, tactiles, central islands, pram crossing, footpath upgrades and cycle bollards, and request that the Local Board is provided further information on how this upgrade will improve stormwater function and provide adequate space for beachgoers to move with small water craft such as paddle boards, kayaks and optimists from the carpark to the beach with an estimated cost of $320,000. b) approve the project to improve pedestrian safety at the Seabreeze/Old Lake Road intersection by adding a pram crossing, speed cushion and tactile pavers with an estimated cost of $25,000. c) request that AT looks at low-cost interventions such as bollards or rocks that prevent illegal parking on the traffic island at the end of Seabreeze along Old Lake Road. d) request that Auckland Transport consult with the owner of the Narrow Neck Beach Café to ensure that this project does not result in any unintended consequences for their business or customer parking. e) approve to advance option 1 at 224 Forrest Hill Road, being a signalized mid-block crossing, tactile pavers, pram crossing, removal of existing refuge islands and footpath reinstatement with an estimated cost of $425,000. f) support the upgrade to the Blakeborough intersection footpaths as part of the Forrest Hill Road safety improvements. g) note that the allocation from the LBTCF has already been made to these projects. However as the costs provided for these projects are only estimates and subject to change, once more accurate costs are calculated, request that a workshop be held to reallocate any unspent funds to other projects. |
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Project Kōkiri - Setting priorities for Auckland Transport project and programme engagement |
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Resolution number DT/2024/49 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) support the allocation of projects in the consultation tables presented in this report subject to the following: i) that the Vauxhall and Tainui Road pedestrian safety improvements be brought back to the local board for their input, noting the long gap between the last consultation with the Board on this project and today. ii) raise the Forrest Hill/Tristram Ave signalized intersection and raised platforms from ‘Inform’ to ‘Consult’ iii) add the Bayswater Ferry Terminal and marina transport upgrades into ‘Advocate’ b) request the inclusion of the Lake Road / Old Lake Road intersection to be investigated by Auckland Transport under consult. c) request that Auckland Transport keeps a running record of approved TMPs in the Local Board area that the Local Board can access at any time, and that the Local Board is notified of any additions prior to work commencing. d) request that Auckland Transport investigate parking restrictions or clearway outside Belmont Shops during morning peak to support flow of traffic.
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Resolution number DT/2024/50 MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive and thank member Peter Allen for their written report. b) receive and thank member Gavin Busch for their written report. c) receive and thank member Melissa Powell for their written report. d) receive and thank member George Wood for their written report.
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Resolution number DT/2024/51 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Chairperson T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for April 2024 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Record of Workshops March 2024 |
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Resolution number DT/2024/52 MOVED by Member P Allen, seconded by Chairperson T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) receive the records of the workshops held in March 2024.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Resource Consent Applications - February 2024 |
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Resolution number DT/2024/53 MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Chairperson T van Tonder: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) note the list of resource consents applications (Attachment A) related to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area received from 2 March 2024 to 30 March 2024.
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Resolution number DT/2024/54 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 resolutions pending action report as at 10 April 2024.
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20 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
The Chairperson closed the meeting with a karakia
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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! |
1.08pm 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 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON
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