Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board held in the Local Board Office, 560 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 1:01 pm.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Maria Meredith |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Debbie Burrows |
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Members |
Don Allan |
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Nerissa Henry |
excited the meeting at 2.37pm Item 14. |
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Chris Makoare |
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Peter McGlashan |
via electronic link |
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Tony Woodcock |
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Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Josephine Bartley |
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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board 22 October 2024 |
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The Chair welcomed every one present.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
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3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
Member McGlashan declared his employment at Waka Kotahi. He also declared an interest for Item 8.1 Uni-Mount Bohemian AFC for his membership with the club.
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number MT/2024/157 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, including the confidential section, as true and correct. |
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
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Deputation: Altan Ramadan and David Gilmour - Uni-Mount Bohemian AFC |
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Resolution number MT/2024/158 MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member T Woodcock: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Altan Ramadan and David Gilmour for their presentation and attendance. |
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Deputation: Jim Jackson and Jeanette Mc Donald - Manukau Harbour Advocacy Groups, presentation |
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An additional presentation was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Note the Chair with the agreement of the board extended the presentation time. |
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Resolution number MT/2024/159 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Jim Jackson and Jeanette MacDonald for their presentation and attendance. |
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a Deputation: Jim Jackson - Manukau Harbour Advocacy Groups, document (TABLED) |
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Resolution number MT/2024/160 MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Michael Smythe and Mike Daley for their presentation and attendance. |
9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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Resolution number MT/2024/161 MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member T Woodcock: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Rhona Robertson for her attendance and presentation. |
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Hine Graham presented on reinstating the trees into the tree pit/traffic calming devices in the middle of the road. The street areas of concern are: Anderson Ave, Waddle Ave and Point England. A presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attach |
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Resolution number MT/2024/162 MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member N Henry: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Hine Graham for her attendance and presentation.
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a 9.1 Public Forum - Hine Graham presentation |
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number MT/2024/163 MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whiwhi /receive Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley’s 14 September - 11 October 2024 report.
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Note: With the agreement of the meeting the Chair moved Item 17: Waikaraka Park: Regional speedway consolidation and detailed design of critical works ahead of Item 12: Chairperson’s Report.
Waikaraka Park: Regional speedway consolidation and detailed design of critical works |
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Resolution number MT/2024/164 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member T Woodcock: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to the consolidation of open wheel speedway activity into a single speedway track for Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland at Waikaraka Park. b) whakaae / approve in principle the detailed design set out in Attachment D for the critical works at Waikaraka Park to enable the consolidation of open wheel speedway activity, subject to Governing Body agreement to transfer the required budget from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board. c) kopou / appoint, subject to recommendation B, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to manage and deliver the critical works at Waikaraka Park. d) tono / request that the Governing Body transfer $11 million of existing Long-term Plan 2024-2034 funding from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board to fund the delivery of the critical works at Waikaraka Park.
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Note: With the agreement of the meeting the Chair moved Item 14: Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations ahead of Item 13: Board Member Reports.
Note: Member Henry left the meeting at 2.37pm.
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations |
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Resolution number MT/2024/165 MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Chairperson M Meredith: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to fund or part-fund each application in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 listed in the following table:
b) whakaae / agree to decline each application in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 listed in the following table:
c) whakaae / agree to decline each application in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 listed in the following table:
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Resolution number MT/2024/166 MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the Chairperson’s report.
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Note: Item 14: Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations was taken ahead of Item 12: Chairperson’s Report.
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Glen Innes Library: interim services provision during closure |
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Resolution number MT/2024/167 MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member T Woodcock: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakaae / approve option three – provide full interim library services by relocating to the Glen Innes Community Hall during the construction period and closure of the Glenn Innes Library roof renewal project, estimated to be from January 2025 to December 2025. b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note staff will work with venue hire customers and programme partners of the Glen Innes Community Hall to give appropriate notice and support to find suitable alternative locations where possible for their activities during the period of relocation. |
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Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.3, member D Burrows requested that her abstention be recorded. |
Note: Item 16: Appointment of delegated local board member to provide feedback on stormwater activities was taken after Item 21: Amendment to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board 2024 meeting schedule.
Note: Item 17: Waikaraka Park: Regional speedway consolidation and detailed design of critical works was taken ahead of Item 13: Board Member’s Reports.
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Resolution number MT/2024/168 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakarite / provide feedback on draft proposed changes to the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kurī | Policy on Dogs 2019 and Ture a Rohe Tiakina Kurī | Dog Management Bylaw 2019 summarised in Attachment A of the agenda report. b) support the proposal to clarify and streamline aspects of the bylaw, such as the definition of public places, region-wide access rules, and the removal of outdated information, to improve clarity and compliance. c) do not support the proposed limitations or the set limit on the number of dogs that may be walked at one time, for the following reasons; i) the focus should be on irresponsible dog owner and dangerous dogs, rather than on commercial dog walking organisations, who already provide a valuable community service. ii) commercial dog walking organisations should be exempt from these limitations, provided the dogs are safe, trained, and managed responsibly. iii) data from the August 2024 Investigation shows that walking multiple dogs is not a disproportionate issue, and the proposal seems to target one specific group (commercial dog walkers) without solving any clear problem. iv) the difficulty in enforcing the limitations on how many dogs could be walked at one time on a leash, v) dog walking organisations in the market already enforce good practices and responsible behaviour, reducing the need for strict limits vi) the socialisation benefits of dog walking for both dogs and people must be recognised, and these activities should not be unnecessarily restricted. vii) the Animal Management unit received 15,146 requests related to roaming dogs last year, a problem exacerbated by inadequate fencing and property containment practices among dog owners. Limiting the number of dog walkers on leashes does not address this more pressing concern. d) request a more targeted approach that addresses irresponsible dog ownership and roaming dogs, rather than penalising responsible dog walkers. e) recommends investigating a licensing system , if the issue of walking multiple dogs cannot be resolved that; i) exempts commercial dog walking organisations from restrictions on the number of dogs walked on leashes, provided the dogs are well-trained and safely managed. ii) introduces a dog competency course for dog owners, ensuring that registration for such courses is easy and accessible. f) recommend an investigation into the increased focus on enforcement for irresponsible dog owners by; i) introducing higher penalties for owners of roaming or dangerous dogs. ii) ensuring that dog registration fees contribute to enforcement activities, providing the necessary resources to improve public safety g) recommend an investigation into establishing rules that require proper containment of dogs on their properties, including minimum standards for fencing, property size, or housing facilities, to prevent roaming dogs and improve public safety h) recommend an investigation into the limited capacity of animal shelters and the volume of stray dogs, which makes proactive enforcement difficult. Prioritising solutions to address containment issues and expanding shelter space should take precedence over leash limits, as this would more effectively address the root causes of roaming and stray dogs.
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Resolution number MT/2024/169 MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Chairperson M Meredith: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakarite/provide the following feedback, to be considered for incorporation into Auckland Council’s submission to the Ministry for Primary industries on amendments to the Biosecurity Act b) acknowledge the importance of modernizing the Biosecurity Act to address emerging biosecurity risks. The Board supports the development of an effective biosecurity system that protects healthy ecosystems, particularly in significant ecological areas within the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area c) support efforts to manage access to indigenous and culturally valued biodiversity in ways that promote enjoyment while safeguarding vulnerable ecosystems. d) support strengthened pest management strategies at the local level, including proactive measures to mitigate incursions and improved inter-agency coordination, while emphasizing the need to empower our community to be kaitiaki (guardians) of the environment, ensuring active involvement in protecting and sustaining the natural ecosystems in our rohe; i) note concerns about the insufficient resources and funding available to local boards for responding to biosecurity threats. In the event of an incursion such as Caulerpa in the Tāmaki Estuary, local boards must have timely access to the necessary funding and resources to initiate a response. ii) acknowledge limitations in the current biosecurity framework, which lacks the flexibility to swiftly mobilize resources and take action at the local level. A more responsive system is needed to allow local boards to effectively engage in biosecurity responses as threats arise. iii) note the Local Board Plan’s focus on community-led pest animal and plant control, especially in significant ecological areas like Wai-O-Taiki Nature Reserve and Cornwall Park, in alignment with the Pest Free Auckland Initiative. iv) note the Local Board support for community-led initiatives that protect vulnerable native species and manage the impacts of pest animals and plants within the rohe. e) recommends enhanced collaboration and strengthening relationships between Local Boards and the Department of Conservation to improve biosecurity management and ensure regional and local needs are aligned. f) advocate for enhanced monitoring of biosecurity risks, particularly for diseases such as Caulerpa, myrtle rust, and HPAI avian flu. There is a need for improved real-time tracking mechanisms to detect and respond to biosecurity threats, particularly in sensitive ecosystems like the Tāmaki Estuary. g) support ongoing surveillance of key waterways, particularly the Manukau Harbour and Tāmaki Estuary. Increased monitoring of these valuable aquatic environments is critical to prevent the spread of biosecurity risks. h) advocate for increased investment into biosecurity education and community outreach, as many community members are unaware of biosecurity risks such as myrtle rust and Caulerpa. Public education initiatives should be expanded to raise awareness and improve voluntary compliance with biosecurity measures. |
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A document was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number MT/2024/170 MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member T Woodcock: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakarite / provide the attached feedback and insights on issues related to Time of Use Charging policy development, based on discussions held at local board workshops during August / September 2024. |
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a Time of Use Charging - Local Board Feedback (TABLED document) |
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Amendment to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board 2024 meeting schedule |
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Resolution number MT/2024/171 MOVED by Member P McGlashan, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) tapi / amend the business meeting scheduled for 19 November 2024 from an extraordinary meeting to an additional meeting to allow for the consideration of other items on the agenda. |
Appointment of delegated local board member to provide feedback on stormwater activities |
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Resolution number MT/2024/172 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) kopou / appoint Member Makoare lead, and Chair Meredith as alternate, for stormwater activities feedback and delegate authority to these members to: (i) identify and convey the local board views and preferences on proposed council stormwater management activities in local parks (ii) represent the local board at the Policy and Planning Committee, if required, to discuss any objections to proposed council stormwater management activities in local parks.
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Resolution number MT/2024/173 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) note the attached Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar. |
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Resolution number MT/2024/174 MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board workshop records for: 10 September, 17 September, 24 September, and 8 October 2024. |
24 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
2.56 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 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board HELD ON
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