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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
21 August 2024
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1 Nau mai | Welcome
Member Kolo led
the meeting in lotu (prayer).
The Chairperson
invited all in attendance to introduce themselves to the meeting.
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
5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
That the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
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acknowledge the passing of Reina Sutton former
Arts and Culture Programmer at Auckland Council
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acknowledge the passing of Papa Bill Teariki
(Community leader and former Consul General for the Cook Islands)
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acknowledge the passing of Nessie Thomson, Past
President of the Māngere Bridge Bowling Club. Nessie was 100 years old,
her final service was held at the Māngere Presbyterian Church
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acknowledge the passing of Judy Hanna, a long
serving former Principal of Māngere Bridge School
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acknowledge Nancy Palelei, awarded Life
Membership to Volleyball New Zealand, becoming the first Pasifika Women to do
so. Nancy, lives, works and worships in Māngere
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acknowledge Detective Inspector Tofilau
Fa’a Va’aelua, for 35 years in the NZ Police Force.
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acknowledge Ōtāhuhu College Girls
10-a-side Rugby team, beaten finalist in the Auckland Secondary competition
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acknowledge and congratulate Tongan national, Dr
Saia Ma’u Piukala. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the
appointment of Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala as the Regional Director for the Western
Pacific. Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala is the first Pacific islander to
become Regional Director. He is a politician, public health leader and surgeon
with nearly 30 years of experience working in Tonga and across the
Pacific. Prior to his election as Regional Director, Dr Piukala was a Member of
Parliament (since 2014) and the Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Tonga
(2014−2019, 2021−2024). He led the country’s response to the
undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami in 2022, as well as COVID-19 preparedness
and response, resulting in high vaccination coverage.
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acknowledge Tongan Language week – Tongan
language will be sustainable when used at home, church and in the wider
communities. ‘E TU’ULOA ‘AE LEA FAKATONGA ‘OKA
NGAUE’AKI ‘I ‘API, SIASI LOTU MOE NOFO ‘A KAINGA”
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give thanks to Waitangi Mika and the staff at
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa for their ongoing commitment to hosting and supporting our
community throughout both the summer and winter seasons. Their dedication has
been instrumental in fostering a strong, connected community
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congratulates Ōtāhuhu College’s
Devontaye Venasio who won gold for Samoa in his class at the Oceania Boxing
Confederation champs in Tahiti in July
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congratulates Ōtāhuhu College carvers
on your lovely works now exhibited at the Arts Centre: Benjamin Brown, Freddy
Tuakalau, Jacob Paul, Rivah-Shae Nohe and Savannah Wilson as well as curators
kaiako Matua Jay Mason and Anna Delany
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congratulates Fa’amele Etuale on her
exhibition “Calling Heaven” at the Arts Centre. Lovely to welcome
her back to Māngere; great thanks for extremely busy exhibition programme
during the school holidays
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congratulates ARL Premier Girls 2024 champions
Southern Cross Campus (v AGGs 24-20)
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acknowledge Bella Tamotu, incoming
Ōtāhuhu Rotary President and also her fundraising efforts at her
inauguration where raised several thousand dollars for Breast Cancer by shaving
her head
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congratulates Māngere East Hawks Grade Club
champions 2024 - U14 Girls and ARL grand final winners 2024: U14 Hawks Boys;
U16 Elite Bella Hawks; ARL U14 Girls
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acknowledge & special thanks to our
community for all the submissions made to the Mayor and Ward Councillors
against the privatisation of our Council operated leisure centres.
Acknowledgement also to Ward Councillors Fuli and Filipaina for your strong
advocacy on behalf of our community
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acknowledge Ōtāhuhu College Deputy
head girl Matalupe Teputepu for creating a video on Mental Health and its
importance. The video highlighted cultural identity, faith, and family. She
gives some advice on how student can overcome challenging times and reaching
goals.
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no
petitions.
Note: with the agreement of the meeting,
Item 11 – Governing Body member Update, was taken after Item 7 –
Petitions.
Note: Member Christine O’Brien joined
the meeting at 5.44pm.
Note: Councillor Lotu Fuli’s
apologies for absence were tabled at the meeting.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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8.1
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Deputation
- Ambury Park Centre
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Patricia
Simeon (Director / Principal) and Darrin Brinsden (Executive Chair) from the
Ambury Park Centre were in attendance to talk about how funding provided by
the Board assists them to deliver riding therapy programmes to tamariki and
rangatahi living with disability through the power of the horse at a
reasonable cost.
A copy of the
presentation was tabled at the meeting and published to the Council website
as a Minutes Attachment.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/93
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakamihi / thank Patricia
Simeon (Director / Principal) and Darrin Brinsden (Executive Chair) for their attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Item
8.1 - Ambury Park Centre - presentation
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8.2
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Deputation
- Moana Connect
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Jacinta
Fa’alili-Fidow, Director of Strategy and Mary Roberts of Moana Connect were
in attendance to talk about the organisations feasibility report into the
establishment of a new children’s centre.
A copy of the
presentation was tabled at the meeting and published to the Council website
as a Minutes Attachment.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/94
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakamihi / thank Jacinta
Fa’alili-Fidow and Mary Roberts for
their attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 August 2024 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Item 8.2
- Moana Childrens Centre
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8.3
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Deputation
- D65 Fitness
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John Mann of
the D65 Fitness group was in attendance to talk about the need for a free
health and wellbeing initiative for Māngere and surrounding suburbs.
A copy of the
presentation was tabled at the meeting and published to the Council website
as a Minutes Attachment. Names and some images have been redacted to protect
identity’s.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/95
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakamihi / thank John Mann for his attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board Item 8.3 - D65 Fitness - presentation
b 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board Item 8.3 - D65 Fitness - proposal (redacted)
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8.4
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Deputation
- Waka Pacific Trust
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Morgan Darkwa
(GM Community & Marketing) and David Comery (CEO) from the Waka Pacific
Trust were in attendance to talk about recent activities delivered at the Due
Drop Events Centre and Vector Wero Whitewater Park.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/96
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakamihi / thank Morgan
Darkwa (GM Community & Marketing) and David Comery (CEO) for their attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
There was no
public forum.
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary
Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
Note: with the agreement of the meeting,
Item 11 - Governing Body member Update was taken after Item 7 – Petitions.
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Local
Board Leads and Appointments Report
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Deputy Chair
Togiatolu Walter Togiamua, Member Makalita Kolo, Member Harry Fatu Toleafoa, Member
Christine O’Brien and Member Joe Glassie-Rasmussen Local Board Leads
and Appointments reports were tabled at the meeting.
A copy of the
reports are attached to the Minutes and published to the Council website as a
Minutes Attachment.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/97
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whiwhi
/ receive the written reports from local board members.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Togiatolu
Walter Togiamua
b 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Makalita
Kolo
c 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Harry
Fatu Toleafoa
d 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Christine
O'Brien
e 21 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Joe
Glassie-Rasmussen
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Māngere
Mountain Education Trust: financial and administrative matters
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Alexander
Croft, Senior Advisor CCO/External Partnerships, was in attendance in-person to
speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/99
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy Chairperson W Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) ohia
/ endorse the renaming of the Māngere
Mountain Education Centre to ‘Te Wharekura o Te Pane o Mataaoho’
b) ohia / endorse the Manager, CCO Governance
& External Partnerships to approve the funding for the Māngere Mountain Education Trust for 2024/25 and
associated performance measures
c) whakamihi
/ thank and acknowledge the Māngere Mountain Education Trust for demonstrating
significant achievements in project completion and educational impact from
its inception in 2007. Through effective governance and strategic planning,
particularly noted in 2013 and 2019, MMET with the assistance of the local
board continues to be a vital contributor to the cultural and educational
landscape of the local area, fostering connection between the community and
its historical heritage. The restoration and integration of Kīngi Tāwhiao’s
Cottage further shows MMET’s commitment and the local board’s
goal of preserving and sharing the rich history of the area
d) tautoko
/ support and advocate for a lease extension and collaborate with the
Community Leasing team to support MMET. Securing a longer-term lease will
enhance MMET’s stability and make them more attractive to potential
funders. This support will also help MMET work towards financial
self-sustainability. Additionally, providing a lease letter of comfort will
bolster MMET’s credibility and strengthen their funding applications,
ensuring continued operation and growth of their educational programs
e) tautoko
/ support exploring the development of an integrated education strategy with
the Tūpuna Maunga Authority (TMA) to enhance educational program
effectiveness, streamline resource use, and strengthen community engagement.
Leveraging the strengths of both MMET and TMA will create a more impactful
and sustainable educational framework, benefiting both the local community
and the broader Auckland region. Auckland Council’s CCO Governance
& External Partnerships Team to continue facilitating discussions and
negotiations between MMET and TMA and provide guidance and support to align
the strategy with Council priorities
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advocate to the governing body to reestablish MMET’s previous budget
amounts to continue its work in our community.
CARRIED
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Note: with the agreement of the meeting,
Item 21 – Adoption of Eke Panuku Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local
Board Engagement Plan 2024/2025, was taken after Item 14 – Māngere
Mountain Education Trust: financial and administrative matters.
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Approval
for a new road name at 14 Nixon Road, Māngere
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Qiuan Wang, Planning
Consultant, was in attendance via electronic link to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/101
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy Chairperson W Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakaae / approves the alteration to the
extent of ‘Nixon Road’, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of
the Local Government Act 1974 (road naming reference RDN90116042)
b) whakaae / approves the extension of the road
names ‘Jimmy Ward Crescent’, ‘Te Ara Kōrako’,
and ‘Uenuku Way’ to three roads, in accordance with section
319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (road naming reference
RDN90116042)
c) whakaae / approves the name Mānawa Bay
Drive for a new private road created by way of development undertaken by
Auckland International Airport Limited at 14 Nixon Road, Māngere, in
accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974. (Road
naming reference (road naming reference RDN90116042, resource consent
reference LUC60402419).
CARRIED
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Classification
of Winthrop Way Reserve, Māngere East
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Daniel Poe, Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance
to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/102
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) whakaae /
approve the change of classification pursuant to Section 16(1) of the
Reserves Act 1977 Winthrop Way Reserve, Māngere East legally described
as Lot 142 DP 55382 comprised in record of title NA30A/773 and Lot 143 DP
55382 comprising record of title NA30A/774 as local purpose (community
buildings) reserve.
CARRIED
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Approval
of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Auckland Emergency
Management work programme 2024/2025
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Daniel Poe, Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance
to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/103
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
whakaae / approve the Auckland Emergency
Management work programme 2024/2025 (Attachment A to the agenda report)
b)
whiwhi / receive the report
“Approval of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Auckland
Emergency Management work programme 2024/2025.”
CARRIED
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Note: Member C O'Brien left the meeting
at 6.35pm.
Note: Member C O'Brien returned to the
meeting at 6.38pm.
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Shoreline
Adaptation Plan Programme: Manukau Harbour East Report
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Daniel Poe, Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance
to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/104
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
ohia / endorse the
Manukau Harbour East Shoreline Adaptation Plan (Attachment A)
b)
whakamihi / thank
all involved in the coastal protection and community engagement efforts. The
invaluable guidance, diverse expertise, and active
participation—especially from Mana Whenua, the Māngere Taio
Network, Watercare, and local communities—are crucial to our success.
We also appreciate the support from Council departments, which helped
navigate challenges and keep this plan on track
c)
tono / request
relevant council departments to engage with the local board on prioritising
adaptation projects for budget allocation. The local board emphasizes the
importance of focusing on managing, maintaining, and renewing coastal assets,
ensuring that future budgets are distributed using an equity lens, with
greater consideration given to communities most vulnerable to coastal erosion
and flooding, and with limited financial capacity to respond.
CARRIED
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Note: Member H F Toleafoa joined the
meeting via electronic link at 6.50pm.
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Kōkiri
Agreement 2024-2025 - A plan for Auckland Transport project and programme
engagement
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Daniel Poe, Senior
Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/105
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) ohia
/ endorse the levels of engagement established by Auckland Transport in the
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Kōkiri Agreement 2024-2025
with the following comments:
i)
note the Kokiri
project aims to create a more structured and effective process for local
boards to engage with and influence Auckland Transport projects and
programmes. The board expects regular reporting and communication to achieve
this goal. We request detailed quality reports at monthly business to ensure
transparency and accountability maintained. This will also improve
communication on local transport matters with the community
ii) look forward to receiving reports every three
months, as proposed through the Kokiri agreement. In anticipation, the board
will have the opportunity to experience how these serve local governance
influence on transport matters in the local area
iii) note the board’s advocacy for increased
bus services to Auckland Airport Area, including establishing a bus stop
outside the new Manawa retail complex, the local areas manufacturing and
logistic areas, at times that suit working hours. These will be significant
employment zones that are serviced by people living in
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and this include shift workers who also depend
on public transport
iv) deliver free bus service in the local area,
that may include places highlighted in this resolution including shopping
centres, and places of visitor interests. Its noted that the Regional Local
Transport Plan was released recently, and details if budgets were allocated
to this initiative was committed remains unclear. Request Auckland Transport
to pursue this, and provide the local board a strategy and plan to assist the
local board if the RLTP is uncommitted to this long standing initiative of
the local board.
CARRIED
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Joint
traffic bylaw review feedback report
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Daniel Poe, Senior
Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/106
MOVED by
Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien:
That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:
a)
whakarite / provide
the following feedback on the proposed changes on the review of Auckland
Transport (AT) and Auckland Council (AC) traffic-related bylaws outlined in
Attachment A of the agenda report:
i)
acknowledge that
combining the bylaws is beneficial as it simplifies understanding, ensures
consistency, and consolidates regulations. This will make enforcement more
efficient and transparent. Additionally, it will reduce administrative and
delivery costs, such as those for signage, and create a clearer regulatory
environment for residents and stakeholders
ii)
require that Auckland
Council and Auckland Transport consider the cost of living crisis when
implementing vehicle parking and towing policies. This includes reviewing
warning systems so families are personally notified before fines are applied
and providing clear communication in multiple languages. This aims to balance
enforcement with compassion, helping to ease the financial burden on
struggling families while maintaining road safety and order
iii)
request Auckland
Transport and Auckland Council ensure ongoing community engagement and
effective communication regarding the policy changes and implementation
processes
iv)
require Auckland
Transport seek the local board’s views and local knowledge in policy
development and decisions, including practical designs. Highlight that the
local board’s involvement is crucial for ensuring that policies are
tailored to local needs and conditions
v)
require Auckland
Council and Auckland Transport address safety concerns related to trucks
parked on roadsides within the policy framework
vi)
recognise that the
collaboration between Auckland Transport and Auckland Council is essential
for advancing this proposal. It ensures that bylaws are communicated to the
public and implemented effectively. This partnership is vital for achieving a
unified approach and efficiently addressing regulatory needs
vii) note the local board’s disappointment at
Auckland Council's absence from the workshop held at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board office Wednesday 14 August 2024. The board expected to discuss
Auckland Council's role in the change proposal and seek clarification on
managing and implementing the changes
viii) request clarity on when and how the Police
will be involved in enforcing these proposed law changes. Also seeking
information on budget implications, particularly regarding the consequential
costs of enforcing these laws, such as towing abandoned vehicles
ix)
request clarity on
policy differences between commercial and residential roads for abandoned
vehicles to ensure consistent enforcement and effective management.
Understanding these differences helps address safety concerns and maintain
road aesthetics.
CARRIED
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Note: with the
agreement of the meeting, Item 21 - Adoption of Eke Panuku
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Engagement Plan 2024/2025 was taken
after Item 14 – Māngere Mountain Education Trust: financial and
administrative matters.
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Feedback
on the representation review initial proposal
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Daniel Poe, Senior
Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/107
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a)
whiwhi / receive
the summary of feedback on the representation review initial proposal via
memo prior to the business meeting
b)
whakarite / provide
its formal submission on the proposal as follows:
i)
supports changes
that genuinely enhance local representation and address the specific needs of
our community. Recognizing the importance of ensuring that representation
accurately reflects our diverse population, Māori, and Pasifika and
their unique challenges
ii)
note the proposal
focuses on adjustments in other areas such as central Auckland, North Shore,
and Rodney Local Boards. For Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, the main concern
is that community’s representation might be diminished under the new
arrangements, affecting a local board’s ability to effectively advocate
for local needs
iii) support the current governance local board
structure. This helps avoid administrative burden and confusion from
restructuring. However, the local board is open to increasing members if the
population grows, ensuring proportional representation without compromising
stability
iv) oppose Councillors being elected at large.
Electing Councillors at large can lower some barriers, but it introduces new
challenges. Campaigning across the entire area can be costly and demanding,
which may disadvantage candidates with fewer resources. This system might
reinforce the existing imbalance between well-funded and less-funded
candidates, limiting opportunities for those who struggle to compete on a
larger scale. Therefore, opposing this approach ensures that the electoral
process remains fair and accessible to all candidates, regardless of their
financial means
v)
Requests a detailed
cost analysis to understand the financial implications of potential changes.
Note the local board’s concern on maintaining diverse representation
and ensuring effective governance to meet the community's different needs
vi) note that the Joint Governance Working Party
(JGWP) will review all submissions, including local board feedback, with the
final decision to be made by the Governing Body on 26 September 2024, where
the chair will present the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board or
nominated delegate will attend.
c)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note the amendments to the “Feedback on the
representation review initial proposal” report published to the Agenda.
The amended report will be tabled at the meeting.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 22 August 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board - Feedback on the representation review initial proposal - tabled
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Urgent
Decision - Making it easier to build granny flats
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Daniel Poe, Senior
Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/108
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Deputy Chairperson W Togiamua:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the urgent
decision and board feedback on the Governments proposals to making it easier
to build granny flats, provided in Attachment A of the agenda report.
CARRIED
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Urgent
Decision - Auckland Council submission on draft Land Transport Rule: Setting
of Speed Limits 2024.
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Daniel Poe, Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance
to speak to this item.
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Resolution
number MO/2024/109
MOVED by Chairperson
N Bakulich, seconded by Member P Peo:
That
the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Local Board:
a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the urgent
decision and feedback on the input to Auckland Council submission on draft
Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024.
CARRIED
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27 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e
Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no
consideration of extraordinary items.
7.13 pm The
chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed with tatalo from Boaz Moala, Community Broker
Auckland Council.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF
THE Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local
Board HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................
