Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

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

 

Deputy Chairperson

Debbie Burrows

 

Members

Don Allan

 

 

Nerissa Henry

excited the meeting at 2.37pm Item 14.

 

Chris Makoare

 

 

Peter McGlashan

via electronic link

 

Tony Woodcock

 

 

 

Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Josephine Bartley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

22 October 2024

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

 

            The Chair welcomed every one present.

 

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

 

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.

CARRIED

 

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

 

8.1

Deputation: Altan Ramadan and David Gilmour - Uni-Mount Bohemian AFC

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

8.2

Deputation: Jim Jackson and Jeanette Mc Donald - Manukau Harbour Advocacy Groups, presentation

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Deputation: Jim Jackson - Manukau Harbour Advocacy Groups, document (TABLED)

 

 

 

 

8.3

Deputation:Michael Smythe and Mike Daley - Dolphin Theatre

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum: Rhona Robertson - Raise Up, Youth Development

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

 


 

 

9.2

Public Forum: Hine Graham

 

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

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     9.1 Public Forum - Hine Graham presentation

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Governing Body Member's Update

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

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.

 

 

17

Waikaraka Park: Regional speedway consolidation and detailed design of critical works

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

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.

 

 

14

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations

 

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:

Application ID

Organisation

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Amount Approved / Declined

LG2511-101

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust

Towards the clinical supervision and training of volunteer counsellors from 1 November 2024 to 1 November 2025

$10,000.00

$2,500.00

LG2511-102

Fix Up, Look Sharp

Towards the annual rental cost including the utility cost of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Fix Up branch in Onehunga from 3 November 2024 to 3 November 2025

$5,000.00

$3,500.00

LG2511-108

Onehunga Business Association (Incorporated)

Towards the costs of a pipe band, professional entertainment, unicyclist, master of ceremonies fee, sound equipment hires, face painters, eco balloons entertainment, graphic design, and event photography for the "Onehunga Christmas Parade" on 23 November 2024.

$9,997.00

$4,000.00

LG2511-111

The Auckland Table Tennis Association Incorporated

Towards the purchase of three table tennis tables, coaches' salaries, affiliation fees, and insurance costs for the 'Tables in Communities” project.

$5,000.00

$1,500.00 excluding salaries and wages.

LG2511-117

Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust

Towards the purchase of child car seats and booster seat resources for whanau in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Bord area.

$5,000.00

$2,500.00

LG2511-126

Maungarei Community Christian Trust

Towards a free annual community event "Glow in the Park", on 15 December 2024, including the big screen hire, artist liaison, production manager, waste management, and mobile adventure activities costs.

$10,000.00

$5,000.00

LG2511-127

Glen Innes Chinese Groups Incorporated

Towards hall hire (Te Huruhi Trust), purchase of a laptop, mobile phones, MS Office software, purchase of traditional Taiji clothing, and operational and administration costs for multiple community events, including "the 2024 Christmas event, the 2025 Chinese New Year celebration, the 2025 Lantern Festival, and a Dragon Boat" from 25 December 2024 to 31 May 2025.

$8,539.00

$1,000.00 excluding the purchase of the electronic items.

LG2511-134

Recreate NZ

Towards delivering four Life Skills courses for youths with disabilities over terms 1 and 2, including the activity provision, transport, volunteer, and programme facilitation costs at the Recreate base in Ellerslie from 4 November 2024 to 11 April 2025.

$10,000.00

$3,000.00 excluding salaries and wages and transport.

LG2511-136

The LIFE Centre Trust Auckland

Towards the Panmure Community Kitchen Christmas Celebration on 9 December 2024, including the costs of meals, equipment hires and gifts for children.

$1,999.00

$1,300.00 excluding gifts and prizes.

LG2511-137

EcoMatters Environment Trust

Towards the cost of delivering "Eco Festival 2025" in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki local board area from 22 March to 22 April 2025, specifically the cost of the coordinator's wages, the Festival Marketing and Communications Manager's wages, administration, advertising, and promotional materials.

$4,765.94

$2,484.69 excluding salaries and wages.

LG2511-140

Art for All Trust

Towards an art exhibition showcasing the works of autistic artists, in Glenn Innes and Panmure, from 31 March to 13 April 2025, including the costs of venue hire, equipment hires, catering, framing, stationery, printing and decorations.

$8,000.00

$2,500.00 excluding catering.

LG2511-141

Oceania Literacy Trust - David Riley

Towards the costs of providing gift boxes of culturally relevant books to 30 Māori and Pasifika families within the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki for the "Kainga Pukapuka - Home Libraries" project.

$3,000.00

$2,000.00

LG2511-143

Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust

Towards the administration costs for the Pet Refuge shelter from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025.

$10,000.00

$1,500.00

LG2511-150

Road Safety Education Limited

Towards the venue hire, and facilitators' costs to deliver the “Road Safety” programme for 150 youth at Tāmaki College, One Tree Hill College, and Onehunga High School, from 1 January to 30 June 2025.

$4,000.00

$2,000.00

LG2511-151

Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust

Towards the delivery of 30 weeks of subsidised music therapy sessions for children with disabilities in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community.

$9,216.50

$2,000.00

LG2511-152

Life Education Trust Counties Manukau

Towards the overall costs to deliver a health and well-being programme to 200 students at St Joseph’s School, Onehunga, including the costs of educational resources, insurance, and teachers' salaries.

$7,595.10

$3,500.00 excluding salaries and wages.

LG2511-154

Everybody Eats Charitable Trust

Towards the website and signage (on the vehicle) design costs.

$6,000.00

$1,500.00 towards the website design.

 

LG2511-156

Rockit Design Limited

Towards the Community Art Battle from 6 February to 25 April 2025, including marketing, design, copywriting, artist callouts, artist liaison, art supplies and equipment, event production, event staffing management, master of ceremonies, Disco J, spotlight artist support, entertainment and local business coordination, ticketing, audio-visual services, event tech/support, and administrative costs.

$10,000.00

$1,500.00

LG2511-158

Point England School

Towards the cost of weaving 13 new piupiu using traditional methods.

$10,000.00

$2,500.00

LG2511-161

Petal Foundation

Towards carers wages for taking care of vulnerable babies from 11 November to 9 December 2024.

$10,000.00

$3,500.00

LG2511-163

The Kidscan Collective Limited

Towards the food costs to deliver the KidsCan programme in 20 low decile schools in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area.

$10,000.00

$4,000.00

Total

 

 

$53,284.69

 

b)        whakaae / agree to decline each application in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 listed in the following table:

 

Application ID

Organisation

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Amount Approved / Declined

LG2511-103

He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust

Towards MacBook Air for trust facilitates, The Factory Theatre at Onehunga from 4 November 2024 to 3 February 2025

$2,172.17

Declined noting lower priority application in an oversubscribed grants round and limited community benefit.

 

LG2511-104

Path Finders Service Limited

Towards wages, activities and food to provide mentorship for at-risk youth from 30 August to 31 December 2024.

$10,000.00

Declined noting an insufficiently developed application.

LG2511-105

East Skate Club Incorporated

Towards the costs of delivering inclusive skateboarding lessons for individuals with disabilities at Sonsk8 Indoor Skatepark from 3 November 2024 to 8 June 2025, including the coaching fees, transport for coaches, marketing, photographer, equipment, first-aid kit, post-programme evaluation, venue hire, food, gifts and prizes costs.

$10,000.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-106

Dishari NZ Incorporated

Towards an annual storage hire from 15 November 2024 to 14 November 2025.

$2,421.00

Declined noting an insufficiently developed application and benefit to the local board area is not clear.

 

LG2511-107

Kiwiora Community Trust

Towards the celebration of the Thai New Year in April 2025 at the Onehunga Library, including the costs of instructor fees, materials and hire of Thai Traditional costumes.

$2,125.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-109

Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust

Towards venue hire, transport, koha for volunteers, counselling, decorations, sound, photography, videography, events and festival celebration associated costs from 1 November 2024 to 30 October 2025.

$10,000.00

Declined noting activity takes place outside the local board area.

LG2511-112

Re-Creators Charitable Trust

Towards the cost of tutors, project management, travel, materials, administration and marketing to deliver Community DIY skills-based upcycling workshops.

$5,060.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-114

CNSST Foundation

Towards marketing, tutor fee, venue hire, Programme Coordination and Educational Support, operating and admin costs to run the Chinese Cultural Competency Training Programme from 1 January to 31 October 2025.

$6,000.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-115

Womens Refuge Tamaki Makaurau Incorporated

Towards rental cost for the Women's Refuge safehouse from November to 31 December 2024.

$10,000.00

Declined and suggest reapply including additional details on local delivery.

 

LG2511-118

Anita Giebels

Towards an annual multiple-stage bicycle race for inviting the Giro d'Italia at the location from 1 May to 3 May 2026.

$3,000,000.00

Declined noting ineligibility as the requested amount is above the maximum application threshold.

LG2511-119

Maths for Juniors

Towards stationery for free math classes in Panmure from 2 November 2024 to 1 November 2025.

$1,000.00

Declined noting ineligibility as the requested amount falls below the minimum application threshold.

LG2511-120

The Dust Palace Charitable Trust

Towards tutors’ fees, and venue hire for the Te Kura Maninirau Classes.

$8,400.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-124

The Auckland Rowing Club Incorporated

Towards the purchase and installation of security cameras.

$7,800.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-125

Panmure Chinese Association Incorporated

Towards venue hire cost from 1 November 2024 to 25 April 2025.

$4,747.68

Declined noting an overdue accountability report for LG1611-108 and low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

 

LG2511-128

Onehunga Chinese Association Incorporated

Towards the operating costs and events expenses including the costs of venue hire, website design and maintenance, social media advertising, accountant fee, telecommunication, volunteer expenses, administration, Christmas celebration, balloon volleyball, excursions (transport - coach hire), and other activities.

$9,985.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-129

Auckland Basketball Services Limited

Towards the coaching fees, Community Basketball Officer's wages, affiliation fees, travel and vehicle lease costs for the "Junior Development Program" in the local board area from 1 November 2024 to 31 August 2025.

$7,500.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round and suggest work with the Community Broker for possible collaboration.

LG2511-130

Warriors Community Foundation

Towards the staffing costs for the programme delivery in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki schools from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

$10,000.00

Declined noting benefit to the local board area is not clear and low priority items requested.

LG2511-131

Youthtown Incorporated

Towards staff wages to deliver the "EmpowerHER" programme for female students in Panmure schools from 3 February to 11 April 2025.

$10,000.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-138

Auckland Seniors Support And Caring Group Incorporated

Towards the costs of the Lagoon Stadium Dance Studio hire and tutor fees from 5 November 2024 to 24 June 2025.

$2,000.00

Declined noting insufficiently developed application and unsatisfactory accountabilities.

 

LG2511-139

Ellerslie School

Towards the purchase and installation of four compost bins at Ellerslie School.

$7,396.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

 

LG2511-142

Aotearoa Latin American Community Incorporated

Towards the production of a short film, including the costs of the permit fee, venue hire, performers fees, catering, crew, titles and graphics.

$5,000.00

Declined noting insufficiently developed application.

LG2511-144

Momentum Charitable Trust

Towards the cost of delivering four one-day life and financial skills programmes to 80 at-risk individuals at the Onehunga and Panmure Probation Centre.

$6,780.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-146

Roskill Together Trust

Towards the cost of running five workshops, marketing, and reporting of the "EcoConscious Accelerator", a sustainable living coaching program from 11 November 2024 to 24 November 2025.

$10,000.00

Declined noting duplication of services.

LG2511-148

Mapura Studios Division of Panacea Arts Charitable Trust

Towards the delivery of a dance and movement-based programme for people with intellectual disability and/or physical disability from 1 January to 22 July 2025, specifically towards the art therapist's wages.

$2,450.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-149

Bellyful New Zealand Trust

Towards operational costs of providing meals for families with babies or young children in need of support within the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025.

$3,000.00

Declined noting benefit to the local board area is unclear and low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-155

The Helping Paws Charitable Trust

Towards the veterinary costs from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025 for the "Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Community Desexing Programme".

$5,000.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-159

New Zealand Blue Light Ventures Inc

Towards the printing and production costs of the "Street Smart" life skills resource Magazine and App for 537 Year-13 secondary school students in Maungakiekie-Tamaki schools, Tāmaki College, One Tree Hill College and Onehunga High School.

$3,222.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-160

Action Education Incorporated

Towards the facilitator fees, travel, administration, equipment, and resources to deliver 20 spoken word poetry workshops at the Onehunga High School.

$5,000.00

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

LG2511-162

Tongan Health Society

Towards delivering the 7-week Pacific Youth Climate Change programme, including the costs of lunch, dinner, food for the healthy eating workshop, plants, tools, stationery, workshop facilitation, and mileage.

$7,088.13

Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.

 

 

c)         whakaae / agree to decline each application in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 listed in the following table:

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

Chairperson's Report

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

13

Board Member's Reports

 

No reports for this item.

 

 

Note:     Item 14: Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grants Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations was taken ahead of Item 12: Chairperson’s Report.

 

 

15

Glen Innes Library: interim services provision during closure

 

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.

CARRIED

 

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.

 

 

18

Local board views on draft changes to dog policy and bylaw

 

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. 

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Time of Use Charging - Local Board Feedback

 

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.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Time of Use Charging - Local Board Feedback (TABLED document)

 

 


 

 

21

Amendment to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board 2024 meeting schedule

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Appointment of delegated local board member to provide feedback on stormwater activities

 

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.

 

CARRIED

 

 

22

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

23

Record of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Workshops

 

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.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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