Te Komiti mō te Waeture me te Haumaru / Regulatory and Safety Committee
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Regulatory and Safety Committee held in the Room 1, Level 26, Te Wharau o Tāmaki - Auckland House, 135 Albert Street, Auckland on 08 Oct 2024 at 9.05am.
A recording of the meeting is available here: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/meetings-council-bodies/Pages/webcasts-council-meetings.aspx
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Cr Josephine Bartley |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Lotu Fuli |
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Members |
Houkura Member Edward Ashby |
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Cr Julie Fairey |
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Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM |
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Cr Mike Lee |
From 10am, Item 5.2 |
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Cr Kerrin Leoni |
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Ex-officio |
Mayor Wayne Brown |
From 9.26am, Item 5.2 |
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Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP |
Via electronic link from 9.11am, Item 5.1 until 11.30, Item 8. |
Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
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Houkura Member Ngarimu Blair |
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Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM |
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Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT
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Cr Daniel Newman |
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Cr Angela Dalton |
Via electronic link |
Regulatory and Safety Committee 08 October 2024 |
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1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
Resolution number RSCCC/2024/63 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whakaae / accept the apologies: Absence Cr S Stewart Member Ngarimu Blair Lateness Cr M Lee |
Electronic attendance |
Resolution number RSCCC/2024/64 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Cr K Leoni: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whakaae / approve electronic attendance under Standing Order 3.3.3 for: · Cr D Simpson (SO 3.3.3 b)) |
2 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number RSCCC/2024/65 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Cr K Leoni: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record. |
4 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
5 Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input
5.1 |
Public Input: Auckland Indian Retailers Association - Rising Crime on Retailers in the Indian Community |
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Note: changes were made to the original motion, adding new clauses c) and d), with the agreement of the meeting. |
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Deputy Mayor D Simpson joined the meeting at 9.11am. |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/66 MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli: That the Regulatory and Community Safety Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input address from Auckland Indian Retailers Association; and b) whakamihi / thank Rajesh Goel, Marshal Walia and Navtej Randhawa for attending the meeting. c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that council is expanding community safety initiatives across the region, with the intention of improving public safety and providing community reassurance. d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that staff will work with NZ Police to coordinate some additional presence from within existing patrol resources in the central area during the Diwali period. |
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Public Input: Josephine Sasa - Training and Education on Health and Hygiene Standards for Traditional Tāga Tatau / Traditional Tattooing |
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A PowerPoint presentation was given. 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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Mayor W Brown joined the meeting at 9.46am. Cr M Lee joined the meeting at 10.00am. |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/67 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli, seconded by Chairperson J Bartley: That the Regulatory and Community Safety Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input address from Josephine Sasa regarding training and education on health and hygiene standards for traditional tāga tatau / traditional tattooing b) whakamihi / thank Josephine Sasa for attending the meeting. |
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a 8 October 2024, Regulatory and Safety Committee, Item 5.2, Public Input: Josephine Sasa - Training and Education on Health and Hygiene Standards for Traditional Tāga Tatau / Traditional Tattooing, presentation |
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Public Input: Heart of the City and City Centre Residents Group - City Centre Safety |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/68 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Cr M Lee: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input address from Heart of the City and the City Centre Residents Group; and b) whakamihi / thank Viv Beck and Noelene Buckland for attending the meeting. |
6 Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input
There was no local board input.
7 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Police priorities, activities, and issues across Tāmaki Makaurau |
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A PowerPoint presentation was given. 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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Mayor W Brown left the meeting at 11.26am. Deputy Mayor D Simpson retired from the meeting at 11.30am. |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/69 MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Chairperson J Bartley: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whakamihi / thank NZ Police Superintendent Scott Gemmell and Inspector Grant Tetzlaff for their attendance. |
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a 8 October 2024, Regulatory and Safety Committee, Item 8: Police priorities, activities, and issues across Tāmaki Makaurau, presentation |
The meeting adjourned at 11.54am.
The meeting reconvened at 12.03pm.
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/70 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) ohia / endorse the findings in the ‘2024 Review Findings Report: Auckland Council Health and Hygiene Code 2014’ in Attachment A of this agenda report. b) whakatuu / approve the start of the statutory review of the Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe Whakamaru Hauora 2013 | Health and Hygiene Bylaw 2013 in accordance with the scope and timeframes outlined in the agenda report. c) tono / request that staff, as delegated by the Chief Executive, prepare a report to complete the statutory bylaw review and develop options in response to both findings and statutory review. |
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Retrospective approval of Auckland Council’s Smokefree Submission |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/71 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Cr K Leoni: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: |
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A PowerPoint presentation was given. 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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Note: changes were made to the original motion, adding new clauses c) and d), with the agreement of the meeting. |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/72 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Houkura Member E Ashby: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the Animal Management Annual Report 2023 – 2024 b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the Animal Management Annual Report is required under Section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996, and that the report will be published on the Auckland Council website, and a link to the report forwarded to the Department of Internal Affairs. c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that any final amendments to the Animal Management Annual Report 2023-2024 will be made by the General Manager Licensing and Compliance. d) whakaae / agree that the Regulatory and Safety Committee Chair alongside staff, communicate and request a meeting with relevant central government officials to discuss the scale of animal management challenges in Tāmaki Makaurau and seek financial, legislative and/or policy support to address the issues in partnership. |
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a 8 October 2024, Regulatory and Safety Committee, Item 11: Animal Management Annual Report 2023-2024, presentation |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/73 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the Resource Consents Appeals: Status Report 8 October 2024. |
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Summary of Regulatory and Safety Committee information memoranda, workshops, and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 8 October 2024 |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/74 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the Summary of Regulatory and Safety Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings – 8 October 2024 b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the Forward Work Programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report. |
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Determination of an Objection to a Nuisance Abatement Notice by Renee Wipiiti |
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The nuisance has been resolved and the hearing was cancelled. |
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Note: changes were made to the original recommendation amending clauses h) and i), with the agreement of the meeting. |
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Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting at 1.12pm. |
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Resolution number RSCCC/2024/75 MOVED by Chairperson J Bartley, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Fuli: That the Regulatory and Safety Committee: b) whakaae / agree that Option Four, to replace the current Auckland Council traffic-related bylaws with a new joint Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Traffic Bylaw and associated resolutions about vehicles on beaches, is the most appropriate option to respond to the review findings in relation to: i) one-way travel directions and turning restrictions ii) special vehicle lanes iii) unformed roads iv) vehicles on beaches v) cycle paths, shared paths and shared zones vi) cruising and light-weight vehicle restrictions vii) engine braking viii) parking in general, parking off a roadway, mobility parking and residents’ parking ix) special events x) unsuitable (including heavy) traffic. c) whakaae / agree that Option Five, to revoke the current Auckland Council traffic-related bylaws, is the most appropriate option to respond to the review findings in relation to: i) new speed limits (speed limits can now only be set using speed management plans) ii) broken down vehicles and leaving machinery or goods (subject to amendments to the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013) iii) parking for advertising or sale (subject to amendments to the Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw 2022). d) whakaae / agree that Option Three, to transfer the current Auckland Council traffic-related bylaws to the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013, is the most appropriate option to respond to the review findings in relation to vehicle repairs on a road. e) tūtohungia / recommend that the Governing Body whai / adopt the Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report for public consultation using the Local Government Act 2002 special consultative procedure, to the extent it applies to roads under council’s control: i) to replace the current Auckland Council Traffic Bylaw 2015 and Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 (for vehicles on parks and beaches only) with a new joint Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 and associated resolutions about vehicles on beaches ii) to amend to the Auckland Council Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 and Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw 2022. f) tūtohungia / recommend the Governing Body whakaū / confirm that the proposed new joint Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 and associated resolutions about vehicles on beaches, and amendments to the Auckland Council Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 and Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Signs Bylaw 2022: i) are the most appropriate form of bylaw ii) do not give rise to any implications under, and are not inconsistent with, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 iii) is not inconsistent with other Acts, regulations, rules or bylaws. g) tūtohungia / recommend that the Governing Body tautapa / delegate authority through the Chief Executive to a manager responsible for bylaws to make any amendments to the Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report for to correct errors or omissions or to reflect decisions made by the Regulatory and Community Safety Committee or the Governing Body. h) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the joint Hearings Panel will comprise of five members: two governing body members, one Houkura – Independent Māori Statutory Board member and two members appointed by Auckland Transport Board. i) kopou / appoint the following two Governing Body members: i) Cr Julie Fairey ii) Cr Josephine Bartley to a joint Hearings Panel to attend ‘Have Your Say’ events, hear local board views on public feedback and make recommendations to the Governing Body and the Board of Auckland Transport on public feedback to the Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report. j) tautapa / delegate authority to the Regulatory and Community Safety Committee chair to make replacement appointments to the Hearings Panel if a panel member is unavailable. k) tautapa / delegate authority through the Chief Executive to a manager responsible for bylaws to: i) appoint staff to receive public feedback at ‘Have Your Say’ events ii) make any amendments to the Statement of Proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report to correct errors, omissions or to reflect decisions made by the Regulatory and Community Safety Committee or the Governing Body. |
16 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
1.21 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 Regulatory and Safety Committee HELD ON
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