Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board held in the Manukau Chambers, Level 1, Manukau Civic Building, 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Apulu Reece Autagavaia |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Vi Hausia |
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Members |
Dr Ashraf Choudhary, QSO, JP |
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Dr Ofa Dewes, MNZM |
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Topou Folau |
Joined at 5:12pm |
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Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara |
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Albert Lim |
Via online electronic link |
Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
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Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT
Councillor |
Lotu Fuli |
Left the meeting at 5.36pm |
Councillor |
Alf Filipaina, MNZM |
Via online electronic link to 5.36pm |
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He Hunga atu anō i Tae mai | IN ATTENDANCE
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 19 November 2024 |
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The Chairperson led the meeting in prayer.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
Resolution number OP/2024/161 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaae / accept the apology from Member Tupou for lateness b) whakaae / approve the request for electronic attendance from Member Lim to accommodate the member being at a place that makes their physical presence at the meeting impossible or impracticable. |
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 OP/2024/162 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, as a true and correct record. |
5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements |
Precedence of Business |
Resolution number OP/2024/163 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaae / agree that items 11 – Governing Body member, 12 – Board Members’ Report and 13 – Chairperson’s Announcements be accorded precedence at this time.
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Note: Member Tupou Folau arrived to the meeting at 5.12pm.
Governing Body member Update |
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Councillor Alf Filipaina MNZM provided updates on the proposed 2-weekly rubbish bin collection and the Mayoral proposal. Councillor Lotu Fuli provided updates on dog safety, the Fix and Finish Fund and highlighted the success of local events. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/164 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / will receive the verbal reports from the Manukau Ward Councillors. |
Board Members' Report |
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Deputy Chair Vi Hausia’s report was tabled at the meeting. Deputy Chair gave a verbal report of his support of the hikoi. A copy of the report was placed on the official Minutes and is available on the Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/165 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / will receive the board members’ written and verbal reports. |
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a 19 November 2024: Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board - Item 12 Board Members' Reports - Member Vi Hausia |
Chairperson's Announcements |
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The correspondence requesting the raising of the Palestinian flag was tabled at the meeting. A copy of this was placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/166 MOVED by Member A Choudhary, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / will receive the chairperson’s verbal update b) call on communities in our local board to come together in the spirit of peace and harmony, recognising that this conflict is causing division in many cities across the world. We urge all members of our community to support one another, regardless of differing views, and to engage in dialogue that promotes understanding, compassion and unity c) acknowledge the upcoming International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinians in their pursuit of peace and self-determination, consistent with the principles and resolutions of the United Nations d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note and tautoko / support the New Zealand government’s position in supporting United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/ES-10/24, which calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and respect for international humanitarian law e) extend its heartfelt support to all those affected by the ongoing conflict and stand in solidarity with our Palestinian, Israeli and broader Middle Eastern communities who are calling for peace, unity and a just resolution to the conflict f) propose to fly the United Nations flag and the Palestinian flag on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November 2024, at two local facilities – Papatoetoe Library and Ōtara Pool and Leisure Centre. |
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a Request to raise Palestinian flag on International Day of Solidarity |
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
8.1 |
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Sarah Durham, director at PACT.Org and Mary Tukuafu were in attendance to give information and updates on Te Kupenga, a new alternative education school they are starting from the PACT Community Building (as a PACT programme) in 2025 and discuss a potential partnership with Council. A copy of the presentation was placed on the official Minutes and is available on the Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/167 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakamihi / will thank Sarah Durham, director at PACT.Org and Mary Tukuafu for their deputation and attendance. |
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a 19 November 2024: Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board - Item 8.1 Deputation - PACT.Org - presentation |
8.2 |
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8.3 |
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Shiu Singh, Chair of the Rongomai Sports and Community Trust and Danny Amosa were in attendance to update the Board on the current position of the Trust and where it hopes to go to in future. A copy of the presentation was placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/168 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakamihi / will thank Shiu Singh, Chair of the Rongomai Sports and Community Trust and Danny Amosa for their deputation and attendance. |
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a 19 November 2024: Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board - Item 8.3 Deputation - Rongomai Sports and Community Trust - presentation |
9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
There was no public forum.
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant round one 2024/2025 grant allocations |
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Member Dr Ashraf Choudhary, QSO, JP abstained from voting on LG2513-128, The Community Builders NZ Trust and LG2513-130 The Community Builders NZ Trust. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/169 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received as follows:
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Resolution number OP/2024/170 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaropu / classify pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 as local purpose (esplanade) reserve those parts of Ōtara Creek Reserve legally described as: i) Lot 127 Deposited Plan 47829 ii) Lot 220 Deposited Plan 47829 iii) Lot 221 Deposited Plan 47829 iv) Lot 114 Deposited Plan 51026 v) Lot 1 Deposited Plan 74536 vi) Lot 218 Deposited Plan 49989.
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Resolution number OP/2024/171 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) ohia / endorse the concept design of the Karina Williams Streetscape upgrade as per attachment A. |
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Kōkiri Decision Report for Othello Drive and Boundary Road intersection |
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Resolution number OP/2024/172 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakarite / provide feedback on the Othello Drive and Boundary Road intersection upgrade outlined in Attachments A and B of the agenda report as follows: i) does not support Auckland Transport’s current plan for the Othello Drive and Boundary Road intersection upgrade due to lesser safety benefits ii) tono / request that Auckland Transport modify the current design plan for the Othello Drive and Boundary Road intersection upgrade and include a roundabout, raised crossings on Boundary Road and at-grade crossings on Othello Drive with speed cushions cycle crossings and cycle paths around the roundabout, noting that speed cushions was the original plan presented to the local board in a workshop September 2023.
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Annual Plan 2025/2026 - Input on Regional Consultation Content |
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The local board feedback on the draft Mayoral Proposal was tabled at the meeting. A copy was placed on the official Minutes and is available on the Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/173 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakarite / provide feedback, on the draft Mayoral Proposal including potential regional consultation topics and local board advocacy for the Annual Plan 2025/2026, tabled at the meeting – Attachment A.
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a Draft Mayoral Proposal - local board feedback |
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Eke Panuku Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board updates October 2024/March 2025 |
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Resolution number OP/2024/174 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tūtohi / receive Eke Panuku October 2024 / March 2025 updates b) acknowledge and thank Eke Panuku staff team for their clear, regular advice and dialogue with the board on Transform Manukau and Unlock Papatoetoe programmes. |
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Draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy – Part 1 |
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The local board feedback on the strategic directions and investment principles in Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy was tabled at the meeting. A copy was placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/175 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tono / request that prior to going to public consultation the local boards’ increased decision-making lens is applied across the review of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy b) recommend staff engage with the ‘More Empowered Local Boards programme’ for the following reasons: i) the current strategy assumes acquisitions are a growth response only ii) no advice has been provided to local boards on the local impacts of the strategy iii) there is no rural or coastal lens across this strategy, it is focused on urban problems iv) the current operational approach is dysfunctional for local boards, it may work regionally but does not work for local boards v) the new policy needs to be drafted in such a way to give clearer direction to staff when implementing, to ensure local boards, as governors, are provided with the necessary advice for decision-making vi) the plan must give adequate effect to the allocation of decision-making table vii) the strategy prescriptiveness should be at the local level c) tono / request that planning for good community outcomes be the main focus of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy, i.e. saving money should not be an outcome in an open space policy d) tautoko / support the level of detail in the provision metrics, however the metrics should be agreed by local boards, ie: there should be one for each local board area e) whakarite / provide the following feedback on the strategic directions and investment principles in Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy, for consideration by the Policy and Planning Committee: i) tautoko / support the ‘principle-based’ approach to consolidating and simplifying five strategies, policies and plans that previously guided investment in open space, sport and recreation in Tāmaki Makaurau ii) tautoko / support in principle “making manaakitanga our legacy of a healthy Auckland”. iii) tautoko / support, in principle, the five strategic directions for the future provision of open spaces and sport and recreation opportunities, ie: · Make all of Tāmaki Makaurau our backyard · Deliver innovative open spaces in high-density areas · Enhance our response to climate disruption · Protect and enhance our environment, biodiversity and heritage · Support Aucklanders to live healthy, active lives. iv) tautoko/support, in principle, the four investment principles, ie: · Take a benefits-led approach to improve the holistic wellbeing of people, places and the environment · Invest based on evidence of need and the voices of Aucklanders · Honour our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations · Work together towards a healthy future, using all our resources. f) ohia / endorse Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy, going for public consultation g) tono / request that the local board resolutions are circulated in full to the councillors and mayor and attached to the report that goes to the relevant committee.
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Draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy – Part 2 |
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The local board feedback on the strategic directions and investment principles in Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy was tabled at the meeting. A copy was placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/176 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tono / request that prior to going to public consultation the local boards’ increased decision-making lens is applied across the review of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy. b) recommend staff engage with the ‘More Empowered Local Boards programme’ for the following reasons: i) the current strategy assumes acquisitions are a growth response only ii) no advice has been provided to local boards on the local impacts of the strategy iii) there is no rural or coastal lens across this strategy, it is focused on urban problems iv) the current operational approach is dysfunctional for local boards, it may work regionally but does not work for local boards v) the new policy needs to be drafted in such a way to give clearer direction to staff when implementing to ensure local boards, as governors, are provided with the necessary advice for decision making vi) the plan must give adequate effect to the allocation of decision-making table vii) the strategy prescriptiveness should be at the local level. c) tono / request that planning for good community outcomes be the main focus of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy ie. saving money should not be an outcome in an open space policy d) tautoko / support the level of detail in the provision metrics, however the metrics should be agreed by local boards ie: there should be one for each local board area e) ohia / endorse Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy, going for public consultation f) tono / request that the local board resolutions are circulated in full to the councillors and mayor and attached to the report that goes to the relevant committee.
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Appointment of delegated local board member to provide feedback on stormwater activities |
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Resolution number OP/2024/177 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) kopou / appoint Deputy Chair Vi Hausia as lead and Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia as an alternate, for stormwater activities feedback and delegate authority to these members to: (i) identify and communicate 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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Auckland Council’s Performance Report: Local Board for quarter one 2024/2025 |
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Resolution number OP/2024/178 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the performance report for quarter one ending 30 September 2024 b) whakaae / approve Young Enterprise Scheme (OPLB) (Activity ID 1267) and associated reallocation budget of $3,000 into the 2024/2025 work programme from the Local Community Grants budget (Activity ID 340) c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note concern about the delay in work for Investigate community need in Old Papatoetoe recognising current provision and anticipated growth (#1318) d) tono / request officers prioritise, with urgency, the service portfolio review for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. The urgency for the service portfolio review stems from the implications on major planning and investment through Eke Panuku’s work – “Unlock Papatoetoe” and “Transform Manukau”, the board’s aspiration to implement the Manukau Sports Bowl masterplan as well as for urban regeneration planning around Ōtara town centre. |
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Local board resolution responses, feedback and information report |
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Resolution number OP/2024/179 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the boards formal feedback to the Proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act, in Attachment A b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the revised memo on the Pursuit of Excellence panel decision made on 12 November 2024, tabled at the 19 November 2024 business meeting:
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Resolution number OP/2024/180 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa. |
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Resolution number OP/2024/181 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the workshop records for: 22 October, 29 October and 5 November 2024 workshops. |
27 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
7.50 pm The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed with karakia.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board HELD ON
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