Upper Harbour Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Upper Harbour Local Board held in the Upper Harbour Local Board Office, 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany, Auckland 0632 and Via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 9:30am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Anna Atkinson

 

Deputy Chairperson

Uzra Casuri Balouch, JP

 

Members

Kyle Parker

 

 

Sylvia Yang

 

 

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

 

Members

Callum Blair

 

 

John Mclean

 

 


Upper Harbour Local Board

24 October 2024

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

 

The Chairperson, A Atkinson, opened the meeting with a Karakia.

 

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

Resolution number UH/2024/143

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Member S Yang:   

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)          whakaae / accept the apologies from Member Callum Blair and Member John Mclean 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 UH/2024/144

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Member S Yang:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)          whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 26 September 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

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

 

7          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

 

8.1

Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust - Te Haa Kaiaraara

 

This item was withdrawn.

 

 

 

 

 

8.2

Kaipātiki Project – Onekiritea Hobsonville Point site management

 

Resolution number UH/2024/145

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the deputation from Janet Cole – Kaihautū Chief Executive and Charmaine Bailie - Chairperson, Kaipātiki Project, representing the Kaipātiki Project and thank them for their attendance and presentation

b)         tono / request officer advice on how the local board could support the Kaipātiki Project  to deliver sustainable living outcomes at the Engine Testing Bay, eco-hub site in Hobsonville as part of the 2025/2026 work programme development process.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.3

Upper Waitemata Ecology Network - Proposal for Engine Bay Nursery Site, Hobsonville Point

 

Resolution number UH/2024/146

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Member S Yang:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the deputation from Rachael Pates, Network Manager - Upper Waitemata Ecology Network and Annette Mitchell, Upper Waitemata Ecology Network, representing Upper Waitemata Ecology Network and thank them for their attendance and presentation.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.4

Forest and Bird North Shore Branch - Auckland Council review of dog management bylaw and policy

 

Resolution number UH/2024/147

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member S Yang:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the deputation from Nicholas Mayne, Committee Member, Forest and Bird North Shore Branch, representing Forest and Bird North Shore Branch and thank him for his attendance and presentation.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.5

Professional Dog Walkers Association - Proposed Dog Management Bylaw

 

Resolution number UH/2024/148

MOVED by Member S Yang, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the deputation from Ben Spick, Chairperson, Professional Dog Walkers Association, representing the Professional Dog Walkers Association and thank him for his attendance.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10.27am

 

The meeting was reconvened at 11.41am 

 

11

Local board views on draft changes to dog policy and bylaw

 

Resolution number UH/2024/149

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member S Yang:  

That the Upper Harbour 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 to the agenda report as follows:

Topic 1: Approach to dog management in Auckland 

i)           support option 2 to amend the policy and bylaw as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report noting that specific wording hasn’t been provided to the local board

ii)         support proposed changes to the policy that clarifies requirements to neuter menacing dogs and request this requirement also applies to dogs certified as dangerous

iii)        recommend that the matter of control is considered regardless of whether this is on or off leash and that a clear definition is provided in both the Policy on Dogs and the Dog Management Bylaw

 

 

Topic 2: Approach to managing dog access rules in shared spaces

iv)        support option 2 to amend the policy and bylaw as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report noting that specific wording hasn’t been provided to the local board

v)         request that in addition to proposed changes to recognise wildlife in access principles, that dogs are not permitted off-leash in:

A)         special ecological areas

B)         native bushland areas that are susceptible to Kauri Dieback

C)         near streams and estuaries where there is a risk of embankment erosion and damage to restoration planting

Topic 3: Region wide dog access rules

vi)        support option 2 to amend the policy and bylaw as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report noting that specific wording hasn’t been provided to the local board

Topic 4: Regional Park dog access rules

vii)      support option 2 to amend the policy and bylaw as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report noting that specific wording hasn’t been provided to the local board

viii)     request investigation of opportunities and spaces for families to go camping with their dogs that do not create environmental damage, recognising that opportunities for camping in nature with dogs are currently limited in the Auckland Council area

Topic 5: Walking multiple dogs

ix)        request that the proposal for consultation does not recommend a specific set limit in the number of dogs a person may walk / exercise at one time but rather allow for the opportunity for public feedback on what the limits could be, noting that at this point of time there is a lack of evidence of issues created by dog walkers

x)         acknowledge the essential role of dog walkers in providing exercise, socialisation and stimulation for dogs

xi)        request investigation of a certificate or licensing scheme for commercial dog walkers that would focus on dog behaviour as well as compliance with the bylaws and policy, noting that Wellington has a system that could inform a similar approach in Auckland

xii)      request that the ability of dog-walkers to remove dog waste be considered when deciding on the number of dogs permitted on or off leash

Bylaw / Policy changes principles

b)         acknowledge the importance of dogs to many people in Auckland with a significant proportion of residents owning dogs

c)          tono / request that any changes to the bylaw and policy balances the needs of different users, minimising issues caused by dogs while also protecting dogs from harm and ensuring their welfare

d)         tono / request an improved process where the local board can initiate changes to local dog access rules in their area noting that the current process does not provide adequate flexibility to respond to needs in the area

 

 

Registrations, Compliance and Enforcement

e)          tono / request appropriate funding and resources are allocated to ensure enforcement of the dog bylaw and policy

f)           tono / request that more emphasis be put on reducing the number of unregistered dogs through programmes such as reducing dog registration costs and increasing fines for unregistered and un microchipped dogs

g)         tono / request additional council resources to increase the number of animal control officers and increasing fines for irresponsible dog owners noting that a significant proportion of complaints are for roaming dogs

h)         tono / request that all dogs in animal shelters are microchipped prior to release

Education and Awareness

i)           tono / request a proactive education campaign to educate dog owners of the issues dogs can cause to streams, ecology and the community

j)           tono / request a proactive education programme in schools to educate children on appropriate ways to behave around dogs

k)          tono / request that the consultation material for the proposed changes to the dog policy and bylaw is clearly communicated and accessible in multiple languages

General

l)           tono / request investigation of a process to train dog control volunteers

m)        reserves the right to provide further local board views on the proposal once public consultation feedback is received.

 

 

CARRIED

Note : Under Standing Order 1.9.7 Member U Casuri Balouch, JP requested that their dissenting vote for Topic 5: Walking multiple dogs, clause a) ix) be recorded.

 

12

Variations to the Upper Harbour Local Board work programmes 2024/2025 - October 2024

 

The Senior Local Board Advisor, Heather Skinner, and the Senior Finance and Performance Advisor, Nan Hu (Via Microsoft Teams), were in attendance to support the item.

 

Resolution number UH/2024/150

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve variations to increase funding in the Environmental Services Work Programme 2024/2025 and the Customer and Community Services Work Programme 2024/2025 as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report  

b)      whakaae / approve variations to include new projects and associated funding the Customer and Community Services Work Programme 2024/2025 as outlined in Attachment B of the agenda report  

c)      whakaae / approve the Upper Harbour Local Board Facilities Grants Programme 2024/2025 as outlined in Attachment C of the agenda report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

13

New private road name at 404 Upper Harbour Drive, Greenhithe (Stage 1)

 

Resolution number UH/2024/151

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Member S Yang:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the name ‘Kororā Lane’ for the new private road created by way of subdivision undertaken by Albany Investment and Development Limited at 404 Upper Harbour Drive, Greenhithe, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references SA-3023653, REG-2140817, road naming reference RDN90118329).

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

14

Time of Use Charging - Local Board Feedback

 

The Chairperson A Atkinson tabled a Time of Use Charging local board feedback form. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute’s attachment.

 

Resolution number UH/2024/152

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)      whakarite / provide feedback and insights on issues related to Time of Use Charging policy development as outlined in the local board feedback form tabled to the minutes.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     24 October 2024, Upper Harbour Local Board: Item 14 Time of Use Charging - Local Board feedback - Time of Use Charging feedback - October 2024.

 

 

 

 

15

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance forward work calendar

 

Resolution number UH/2024/153

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member K Parker:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the Upper Harbour Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa / governance forward work calendar for October 2024 – December 2024 (refer to attachment A to the agenda report).

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

16

Workshop records

 

Resolution number UH/2024/154

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Member S Yang:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the records of the Upper Harbour Local Board workshops held on Thursday 12,19 and 26 September 2024 (refer to attachments A, B and C to the agenda report).

 

CARRIED

 

 

17

Local Board Members' Reports - October 2024

 

A report was tabled by the Chairperson A Atkinson. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute’s attachment.

 

Resolution number UH/2024/155

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:  

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the written local board members report tabled by Chairperson A Atkinson and verbal local board members reports from Member K Parker, Member S Yang and Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch JP.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     24 October 2024, Upper Harbour Local Board: Item 17 Local Board Member's Reports - October 2024 - Chairperson A  Atkinson report.

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

 

12.12 pm                                            The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and closed the meeting with a Karakia.

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Upper Harbour Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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