Minutes of Howick Local Board - Thursday, 19 September 2024

Howick Local Board

19 September 2024

The Chair opened the meeting in te reo Māori and welcomed everyone present, acknowledging Te Wiki o te Reo Māori language week.

Note: The Chair gave permission to Chris Harrowell of The Times to record the meeting for journalistic purposes.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number HW/2024/145

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member K Bungard:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / accept the apology from member Mike Turinsky for absence.

CARRIED

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 HW/2024/146

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member K Bungard:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday 15 August 2024, and Thursday 22 August 2024, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgement – On the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia

Resolution number HW/2024/147

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B Kendall:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) He mihi tuatahi ki a Kīngi Tūheitia kua ngaro nei

Haere rā e te Āriki. Haere ki te kāhui āriki ki te rangi.

E tangi mamae ana te ngākau, haere, haere, haere atu rā.

He mihi tuarua ki a tatou e hui nei. Tēnā tatou katoa.

The first greeting to Kīngi Tūheitia who has passed.

Depart dearest Āriki. And go to the Āriki in the heavens

The heart is afflicted with pain at your loss. Depart, beyond.

A 2nd greeting to everyone who has gathered today (Welcome)

b) acknowledge with sadness the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia on 30 August 2024. Born in 1955, he succeeded his mother following her death in 2006. Following the traditions of Kiingitanga, he was succeeded by his daughter Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō on the day of his funeral.

CARRIED

6.2

Acknowledgement – Howick Sports Awards

Resolution number HW/2024/148

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) congratulate all the nominees, finalists, and winners of the Howick Sports Awards 2024. In its 11^th year, these annual awards celebrate the region’s local talents and their efforts over the past year on and off the field. They also acknowledge the people behind these sports stars – the coaches, staff, officials and volunteers who make their success possible. The Howick Local Board thanks the Pakuranga United Rugby Club for organising and running the awards.

- Supreme Winner: Ethan Olivier (Pakuranga Athletic Club)

- Administrator of the Year: Nicole Berry

- Club of the Year: Howick Pakuranga Baseball Club

Finalists: Howick Hornets, Howick Pakuranga Baseball Club, Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, and Revills Boxing Gym

- Coach of the Year: Clive Daniels (Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club)

Finalists: Neil Finnigan & Warwick McCarthy (Bucklands Beach Association Football Club), Clive Daniels (Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club), Allan Vester (Macleans College), and Gabriel Hernandez (Sunnyhills Tennis Club)

- Internationalist of the Year: Ethan Olivier (Pakuranga Athletic Club)

Finalists: Ethan Olivier (Pakuranga Athletic Club), Natasha Chang (Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga)

- Junior Sportsman of the Year: Caleb Wagener, (Pakuranga Athletic Club Cross Country)

Finalists: Alex Botha (Botany Downs School - Cycling), Ashton Phipps (Botany Downs School - Karting), Callum Hyde (Botany Downs School - Sailing), James Dimock (Macleans College – Rowing), Caleb Wagener, (Pakuranga Athletic Club - Cross Country)

- Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Imogen Barlow (Pakuranga Athletic Club)

Finalists: Katie Oliver (Cockle Bay Tennis Club), Luci Unkovich-Smith (Howick College - Trampoline & Tumbling), Danielle Asiata (HPK Swim Club), Imogen Barlow (Pakuranga Athletic Club)

- Junior Team of the Year : U16A Team (Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre)

Finalists: Men’s Caro Reserve Team (Cockle Bay Tennis Club), U16A Team (Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre)

- Masters Athlete of the Year: Sander Waterland (Bucklands Beach Association Football Club)

- Official of the Year: Tim Bond (Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club)

Finalists: Tim Bond (Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club), Alison Tranter (Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre)

- Service to Sport: Larry Banks (Bucklands Beach Association Football Club), Neil Finnigan (Bucklands Beach Association Football Club), Amanda Dyason (Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre), Mike Trathen (Pakuranga Athletic Club), Paula Smith (Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga), Jenny Harkins (Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga), and Shirley Ma (Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga).

- Sportsman of the Year: Kheva Potatau (Revills Boxing Gym)

Finalists: Ryan Gass (Auckland Rowing Club), Logan Assink (Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre), Jordan Jones (Pakuranga Golf Club), Kheva Potatau (Revills Boxing Gym)

- Sportswoman of the Year: Danielle Asiata (HPK Swim Club)

Finalists: Lili Tokaduadua (Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre), Danielle Asiata (HPK Swim Club), Imogen Barlow (Pakuranga Athletic Club)

- Team of the Year: Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club

Finalists: Auckland Ice Figure Skating Club, Men’s Premier Team (Howick Pakuranga Baseball Club), Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, Div 2A Women (Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club)

- Volunteer of the Year: Rowan Cicero (Bucklands Beach Association Football Club), Jason Mitchell (Howick Pakuranga Baseball Club), Michael Good (Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club) Adele Adams (Special Olympics Howick Pakuranga).

CARRIED

6.3

Acknowledgement – Bucklands Beach Yacht Club 75th Anniversary

Resolution number HW/2024/149

MOVED by Member B Kendall, seconded by Member P Young:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) congratulate the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club on their 75th anniversary. Formed in 1949 in a small shed stored behind the post office, the club is recognised as one of the most respected and successful yacht clubs. Their members include a number of famous international sports stars who have represented New Zealand at the highest levels of sailing.

CARRIED

6.4

Acknowledgement – Howick College 50th Anniversary

Resolution number HW/2024/150

MOVED by Member A White, seconded by Member B Kendall:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) congratulate Howick College on their 50^th anniversary. Established in Cockle Bay in February 1974 with Mr. Don Ingham as the founding Principal, they had 16 teaching staff and its first intake of 216 students. The college has grown and successfully educated 20,000 students over the past five decades.

CARRIED

6.5

Acknowledgement – Botany Citizens Advice Bureau 15th Anniversary

Resolution number HW/2024/151

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member K Bungard:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) congratulate the Botany Citizens Advice Bureau on their 15th anniversary. The agency began in 2009 in the Botany Town Centre and has gone on to serve thousands of local residents, providing independent advice on a wide range of issues thanks to the tireless efforts of their volunteers.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1

Deputation - Lyall Carter CEO - Young Life New Zealand Trust

Lyall Carter CEO of the Young Life New Zealand Trust was in attendance to discuss the ongoing activities of the trust and thank the Board for supporting their endeavors.

Resolution number HW/2024/152

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member K Bungard:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Lyall Carter for his deputation and attendance.

CARRIED

8.2	Deputation - Aaron Martin - Chairperson East Skate Club Inc
	Note: This item was withdrawn.

Deputy Chairperson B Burns left the room at 12.52pm

Deputy Chairperson B Burns returned to the room at 12.53pm

8.3	Deputation - Chris O’Loughlin – Resident of Bucklands Beach
	Chris O’Loughlin, resident of Bucklands Beach was in attendance to convey views on the Bucklands Beach safety improvements (Stage 1).
	A presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the open minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B Kendall: That the Howick Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Chris O’Loughlin for his deputation and attendance.
	Member D Collings moved an amendment to the original motion, as follows:
	Resolution number HW/2024/153 MOVED by Member D Collings, seconded by Member K Bungard: That the Howick Local Board: b) tono / request that staff provide advice on consultation and whether our duties under the, (LGA) Local Government Act 2002 were met in regard to this matter. CARRIED
	The substantive motion was put.
	Resolution number HW/2024/154 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B Kendall: That the Howick Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Chris O’Loughlin for his deputation and attendance. b) tono / request that staff provide advice on consultation and whether our duties under the, (LGA) Local Government Act 2002 were met in regard to this matter. CARRIED
	Attachments a 19 September 2024, Howick Local Board: Item 8.3 - Deputation - Chris O’Loughlin resident of Bucklands Beach presentation

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Note: Item 21: Kōkiri Report – LBTCF, Item 22: Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - September 2024 and Item 23: Joint traffic bylaw review feedback report was considered prior to item 11: Governing Body Members' Update

Kōkiri Report - LBTCF

Lorna Stewart – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to this item.

Resolution number HW/2024/155

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamana / authorise Auckland Transport to upgrade the current pedestrian crossing at # 6 Valderama Drive to a raised crossing as per the plan presented to the Howick Local Board at workshops on 29 August 2024 and recorded in this report.

i) acknowledge the strong support from local community with all four respondents supporting the proposal. The project has support from local schools Mission Heights Primary School and Mission Heights Junior College.

b) whakamana / authorise Auckland Transport to upgrade the current pedestrian crossing at # 47 Paparoa Road to a raised crossing as per the plan presented to the Howick Local Board at workshops on 29 August 2024 and recorded in this report.

i) acknowledge the strong support from the local community, with 69% of respondents supporting the proposal.

c) whakamana / authorise Auckland Transport to install seven speed humps along the length of Michael Jones Drive, as per the plan presented to the Howick Local Board at workshops on 29 August 2024 and recorded in this report.

i) acknowledge the support from the local community, with 53% of respondents supporting the proposal.

d) whakarite / provide formal feedback to the proposal to upgrade the crossing on Gills Road, Bucklands Beach as follows:

i) acknowledge the support from the local community, with 18 of 21 respondents supporting the proposal, including Macleans Primary School.

ii) tautoko / support the delivery of this project. Acknowledge the concerns noted in the feedback around the costs and encourage Auckland Transport to continue to explore more innovative and cost-effective solutions for future projects.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - September 2024

Lorna Stewart – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager was in attendance to speak to this item.

Resolution number HW/2024/156

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B Kendall:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the September 2024 quarterly update on the Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement 2024-2025.

CARRIED

Joint traffic bylaw review feedback report

Resolution number HW/2024/157

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick 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 some require changes to central government legislation and regulations.

ii) acknowledge the need to have sufficient resources to enforce compliance and encourage Auckland Transport and Auckland Council to budget sufficient resources to deliver effective enforcement across the region.

iii) encourage Auckland Transport and Auckland Council to ensure that public consultation is undertaken with due consideration of the diverse nature of our communities, including the challenges of language, understanding of the systems, and ease of engagement.

iv) in principle (subject to public consultation) support the proposed combination of rules under less bylaws to address problems, improve public understanding and provide a simpler regulatory framework to implement and enforce.

v) in principle support the replacement by a single AT/AC bylaw for the following:

A) one-way travel directions and turning restrictions (topic 1);

B) unformed roads (topic 3);

C) cruising and light-weight vehicle restrictions (topic 6);

D) engine breaking (topic 7);

E) mobility parking (topic 10).

vi) in principle support the replacement by a single AT/AC bylaw and modified as described in the agenda report for the following:

A) special vehicle lanes (topic 2);

B) cycle paths, shared paths, and shared zones (topic 5);

C) parking (topic 8);

D) residents parking (topic 11);

E) special events (topic 12);

F) parking vehicles off a roadway (e.g. berms) (topic 9)

1) encourage central government to enable local authorities to better apply and enforce parking on berms with greater fines and no need for signage.

2) tautoko / support improved process for restricting parking on berms where appropriate, acknowledging this is a significant issue for many local residents.

3) acknowledge that intensification of housing is putting pressure on existing parking capacity, resulting in more parking off the roadway and more needs to be done to address the issues that cause and result from this.

vii) in principle support revocation of the following with the understanding that these can be enforced using other bylaws or legislation:

A) leaving machinery or goods on a road or public place (topic 14);

B) parking for display or sale (topic 15);

C) broken down vehicles on a road or public place (topic 16);

D) speed limits on council-controlled land (topic 17).

viii) in principle support replacement of moving vehicles on beaches (topic 4) with a new traffic bylaw under Land Transport Act to enable faster and more effective compliance.

ix) in principle support transfer of vehicle repairs on a road (topic 18) to the Auckland Transport Activities in the Road Corridor Bylaw 2022 and Auckland Council Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013.

CARRIED

Member P Young left the room at 1.15pm, and was not in attendance to vote on this item.

Member P Young returned to the room at 1.21pm.

11	Governing Body Members' Update
	There was no Governing Body member’s update.

Secretarial Note: At the start of the term, it was agreed that reports will be provided when there are board-specific updates to share. No report was received for this meeting.

Chairperson's Report

Resolution number HW/2024/158

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Chairperson’s verbal update and amended written report.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 19 September 2024, Howick Local Board: Chairperson's Report - Chair Light's amended written report

Response to Ombudsman's recommendation to open workshops by default

Resolution number HW/2024/159

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member D Collings:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that to meet transparency, the Ombudsman expects workshops to be open by default.

b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that staff are preparing guidance to support an open by default approach into the Best Practice Guidance for the 2025 term.

c) whakaae / agree that workshops will be open to the public by default, unless the chairperson deems it reasonable to close a specific workshop item, as deemed under f). Any such decision will be notified on the council’s website (or another appropriate channel) to the public as soon as practicable.

d) whakaae / agree that the manner in which the public can access the workshop is through attendance at the venue where the workshop takes place in the first instance, with the chair having the discretion to allow remote attendance where direct attendance is impractical.

e) whakaae / agree that materials provided to local board members and considered at any workshop will be publicly published in a reasonable timeframe after the workshop unless there is a good reason to withhold them under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

f) whakaae / agree that until further advice and guidance is developed by staff, the decision to close workshops will be considered under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the need to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions by or between or to members or officers or employees of Auckland Council in the course of their duty (LGOIMA 7(2)(f)(i)).

g) whakaae / agree that the local board will implement an open by default approach and materials considered by the board at workshops be published, from 1 January 2025.

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Member K Bungard

Member D Collings

Member B Kendall

Chairperson D Light

Against

Deputy Chairperson B Burns

Member J Spiller

Member A White

Member P Young

Abstained

The motion was declared EQUAL.

The chair exercised their casting vote for, so the motion was Carried.

CARRIED

Landowner approval and variation to agreement to lease for Highbrook Watersports Centre Charitable Trust

Glenn Riddell – Senior Land Use Advisor was in attendance virtually to speak to this item.

Resolution number HW/2024/160

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member D Collings:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve landowner approval for the Highbrook Regional Watersports Centre Charitable Trust to install a temporary shed at Highbrook Esplanade Reserve, 100R Highbrook Drive, East Tāmaki and legally described as Lot 523 DP 416793.

b) whakaae / approve under the Reserves Act 1977 a variation to the agreement to lease to enable the installation of a storage shed as shown by the map in Attachment B, and its removal following the completion of the Highbrook Regional Watersports Centre.

CARRIED

15	Mangemangeroa Reserve landowner approval application from the Friends of Mangemangeroa
	Darren Cunningham – Land Use Manager Property & Commercial was in attendance virtually to speak to this item.
	Resolution number HW/2024/161 MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member J Spiller: That the Howick Local Board: c) whakaae / approve the retrospective landowner approval application from the Friends of Mangemangeroa for a small water tank and planter units located on Mangemangeroa Reserve. CARRIED

Note: Member P Young left the room at 2.22pm, and was not in attendance to vote on this item.

Note Member P Young return to the room at 2.23pm.

Note: Item 17: Barry Curtis Park - renewal of play facilities and Item 18: Howick Local Board Annual Report 2023/2024 was considered prior to item 16: Approval for new road names at Highbrook Business Park, East Tamaki

Barry Curtis Park - renewal of play facilities

Vandna Kirmani – Programme Manager (FF Contracts) and Marcel Morgan - Manager Area Operations was in attendance virtually to speak to this item.

Resolution number HW/2024/162

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the concept design for the playground at Barry Curtis Park located at 163 Chapel Road, Flat Bush as per Attachment A of the agenda report and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction.

CARRIED

Howick Local Board Annual Report 2023/2024

Audrey Gan - Lead Financial Advisor was in attendance to speak to this item.

Resolution number HW/2024/163

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whai / adopt the draft 2023/2024 Howick Local Board Annual Report as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that any proposed changes after the adoption will be clearly communicated and agreed with the chairperson before the report is submitted for adoption by the Governing Body on 26 September 2024.

CARRIED

Approval for new road names at Highbrook Business Park, East Tamaki

Resolution number HW/2024/164

MOVED by Member D Collings, seconded by Member B Kendall:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the following names for two new roads created by way of development undertaken by Highbrook Development Limited at the Highbrook Business Park, East Tamaki, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (Road naming reference RDN90117195, resource consent reference RC53064).

i. Tūhana Lane (Road 1)

ii. Sir Noel Robinson Place (Road 2)

CARRIED

Adoption of Eke Panuku Howick Local Board Engagement Plan 2024-2025

Resolution number HW/2024/165

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whai / adopt the Eke Panuku Howick Local Board Engagement Plan 2024/2025 (Attachment A).

b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that Eke Panuku will provide six-monthly memorandum updates on the following items:

i. 65 Haddington Drive, Ormiston

ii. Eastern Busway Urban Regeneration Programme

iii. Ormiston Development sites

iv. 56 Brookview Drive

c) whakamana / authorise the local board chair to sign this engagement plan on behalf of the local board.

CARRIED

Thriving Rangatahi

Resolution number HW/2024/166

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B Kendall:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) ohia / endorse Thriving Rangatahi.

CARRIED

Amendment to the 2022-2025 Howick Local Board meeting schedule

Resolution number HW/2024/167

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member P Young:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the addition of two meeting dates to the 2022-2025 Howick Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the Annual Budget 2025-2026 timeframes as follows:

i) Thursday, 1 May 2025 at 1.30pm

ii) Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 1.30pm.

CARRIED

Howick Local Board Workshop Records

Resolution number HW/2024/168

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the workshop records for the workshops held on 15, 22, 29 August, and 5 September.

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa | Governance Forward Work Calendar

Resolution number HW/2024/169

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:

That the Howick Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa included as Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

27 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

2.42 pm 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 Howick Local Board HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Damian Light
Deputy Chairperson	Bo Burns
Members	Katrina Bungard
	David Collings
	Bruce Kendall
	John Spiller	Via electronic link
	Adele White
	Peter Young, JP