Minutes of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

20 November 2024

The Chairperson led the meeting in prayer and invited all in attendance to introduce themselves to the meeting.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number MO/2024/146

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whakaae / accept the apologies from Member Togiatolu Walter Togiamua and Member Papaliitele Lafulafu Peo, JP 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 MO/2024/147

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 16 October 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

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

· acknowledge the passing of Reverend Roy Christian, who passed away Tuesday 19 November 2024. The Board will pay its fullest respects at its 4 December 2024 business meeting

· on Saturday, 19th October, the Fijian community hosted their annual Fiji Day celebrations at Centre Park, a key highlight of our local event calendar. This event was well attended and showcased vibrant cultural performances, diverse food stalls, and significant economic activity within our Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area. The occasion was further elevated by the presence of Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who was on a two-day visit to New Zealand to discuss trade and other key matters. His attendance underscored the importance of the event and highlighted the strong ties between the Fijian community in Aotearoa and Fiji. Events like these reflect the dynamic multicultural identity of our local board and provide platforms for economic and cultural growth

· Niue 50 Years of Self-Government in Free Association with New Zealand. Fakaue lahi Sionepaea Kumitau and the Pulefakamotu Niue Okalana Group for the wonderful event

· Ōtāhuhu Food Festival saw our community come together to support our local food businesses. Well done to Caroline Tufuga-Paepae, Richette Rodger and all involved to making the event possible

· thanks to Pauline Anderson for a decade of sterling mahi as Chair of the Māngere Bridge BID. She has stepped down at the recent AGM

· welcome new Chair of the MB BID, Maria Mortimer

· welcome to the returning Committee of the Ōtāhuhu BID; Chair again Raj Lal

· congratulations Māngere College and CLM for winning the Outstanding Event 2024 at the Outdoors & Recreation Awards for “The Big Move”

· congratulations all our schools who took part in the CM Games 2024 – great play and many placings from Māngere Central, Jean Batten, Mountain View, Māngere East, Ngā Iwi, Sutton Park, Bader Int, St Mary McKillop, TKKM o Māngere, Southern Cross

· congratulations, Ōtāhuhu Intermediate on the formal opening of the bilingual Units Kalasi Tonga & Vasega Samoa

· congratulations Ōtāhuhu College – for making the Auckland Secondary Schools’ Junior Regatta finals in all four disciplines with results: 3 bronze medals and a silver medal for the girls 6

· congratulations Ōtāhuhu College whose Senior boy’s rugby 7s team were runners up in the Auckland Secondary Schools Championship

· congratulations Fairburn Intermediate for their Interschool Cross Country results – 2nd place overall; Zahra 1st in Y6 girls and Sebastian 3rd for Y6 boys

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

Note: with the agreement of the meeting, Item 11 – Governing Body member Update, was taken after Item 7 – Petitions.

Governing Body member Update

Resolution number MO/2024/148

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the verbal report from the Manukau Ward Councillor Alf Filipaina, MNZM.

CARRIED

Note: Cr Lotu Fuli’s apologies for absence were tabled.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1	Deputation - Turn Your Life Around (TYLA) Youth Group
	The Turn Your Life Around (TYLA) group were in attendance to talk about their organisation and what they can bring to the community if they were to occupy the youth space at High St. A copy of the presentation was tabled at the meeting and published to the Council website as a Minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MO/2024/149 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank the Turn Your Life Around (TYLA) group for their attendance and presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 November 2024 - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 8.1 - Deputations - Turn Your Life Around (TYLA) Youth Group B TYLA Trust - Who are We.MOV

8.2	Deputation - Beautification Trust
	Erin Bowers, Community Coordinator and Sterling Ruwhiu, Community Programmes Manager were in attendance to share the recent impacts the trust has had in our South Auckland communities. A copy of the presentation was tabled at the meeting and published to the Council website as a Minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MO/2024/150 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member H Fatu Toleafoa: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Erin Bowers and Sterling Ruwhiu from the Beautification Trust for their attendance and presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 November 2024 - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 8.1 - Deputations - Beautification Trust

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum - Ōtāhuhu Historical Society

Raewyn Goodger from the Ōtāhuhu Historical Society was in attendance to talk about the objects of the society, its activities, place at 12-16 High Street and why renewal of the lease is important to them.

Resolution number MO/2024/151

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Raewyn Goodger and supporters for their attendance and public forum presentation.

CARRIED

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Note: with the agreement of the meeting, Item 11 - Governing Body member Update was taken after Item 7 – Petitions.

12	Local Board Leads and Appointments Report
	Member Harry Fatu Toleafoa, Member Joe Glassie-Rasmussen, Member Makalita Kolo, Member Christine O’Brien and Deputy Chair Togiatolu Walter Togiamua’s Local Board Leads and Appointments Reports were tabled at the meeting. A copy of the reports were tabled at the meeting and published to the Council website as a Minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MO/2024/152 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the written reports from local board members. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 November 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Harry Fatu Toleafoa b 20 November 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Joe Glassie-Rasmussen c 20 November 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Makalita Kolo d 20 November 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Christine O'Brien e 20 November 2024: Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 12 - Local Board Leads and Appointments Report - Togiatolu Walter Togiamua

13	Chairperson's Report
	The Chairperson’s report was tabled at the meeting. A copy of the report is attached to the Minutes and published to the Council website as a Minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MO/2024/153 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the chairperson’s verbal and written report. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20 November 2024 - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board - Item 13 - Chairperson's Report – Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich

2024/2025 Māngere-Otāhuhu Local Grant Round One Grant Allocations

Resolution number MO/2024/154

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in the 2024/2025 Māngere-Otāhuhu Local Grant Round One:

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Approve/ Decline
LG2509-101	Peromona Laufiso	Community	Towards furniture, signage, appliances, entertainment equipment to start KEMBO initiative at Māngere Town Centre from 4 December 2024 to 4 December 2025	$13,196.00	Decline – ticket event is low priority
LG2509-102	The Miracle Church of Jesus Christ	Events	Towards venue, sound and lighting, marketing, hospitality, logistics, miscellaneous, contingency, and gifts cost to deliver Voices of Aroha event at the Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre on 13 December 2024	$10,000.00	Decline – event outside local area
LG2509-103	Māngere 275 Times	Community	Towards technical devices and printing costs to promote town centre businesses through monthly community magazine in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area from 1 February 2025 to 1 December 2025	$11,704.00	Decline – Grant round is oversubscribed
LG2509-104	Maliumai Community Trust	Community	Towards koha, advertisement, admin, facilitator wage, refreshment and gift vouchers to run Pacific Cadetship Career Pathways project in Māngere-Otāhuhu from 14 April 2025 to 25 April 2025	$6,000.00	Approve $3,000
LG2509-107	Fix Up, Look Sharp	Community	Towards a contribution to leasing cost of Fix Up, Look Sharp Hub on 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga from 3 December 2024 to 3 December 2025	$2,000.00	Approve $1,000
LG2509-108	Muslim Focus	Community	Towards food, transportation and social services to support Muslim in needs in South Auckland from 4 January 2025 to 31 May 2025	$5,000.00	Decline – Project is insufficiently developed
LG2509-109	Life Education Trust Counties Manukau	Community	Towards a contribution to Life Education Programme delivery cost at Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local schools from 27 January 2025 to 11 April 2025	$10,000.00	Approve $2,000
LG2509-110	Oceania Literacy Trust	Arts and culture	Towards gift boxes of culturally specific books for Māori and Pasifika families in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area from 2 December 2024 to 20 December 2024	$3,000.00	Approve $1,500
LG2509-111	Māngere Hawks Netball Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards netball goal posts to deliver Junior Programmes at Māngere Hawks Netball Club from 20 January 2025 to 31 January 2025	$3,513.25	Decline – refer to other funding source, e.g., Sports Facilities grants
LG2509-112	Katrina Iosia	Arts and culture	Towards project management, artist fees, promotion, meeting, curation, workshop facilitation, photography and videography and developer fees to deliver an exhibition at the Māngere Arts Centre from 4 December 2024 to 4 August 2025	$25,650.00	Decline - lower priority for funding
LG2509-116	The Cause Collective	Community	Towards training, activities, catering, art and sport supplies, advertising costs, merchandise, transport costs to deliver Do Good, Feel Good Changemakers Programme at The Cause Collective hub from 2 December 2024 to 31 July 2025	$26,500.00	Approve $2,000
LG2509-117	Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust	Community	Towards a contribution of annual costs to supervise and train volunteers at the Youthline House to support youth from 1 December 2024 to 1 December 2025	$2,000.00	Approve $2,000
LG2509-121	School Start First Impressions	Community	Towards School Starter Pack for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu students from 2 December 2024 to 3 February 2025	$3,008.10	Decline – connection with the local board is unclear
LG2509-124	Action Education Incorporated	Arts and culture	Towards facilitator cost to deliver twenty Spoken Word Poetry workshops at Ōtāhuhu College, McAuley High School, Zayed College for Girls from 1 January 2025 to 1 June 2025	$5,000.00	Approve $2,500
LG2509-125	Disability Sport Auckland Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards registration and accommodation for Halberg Games at Kings College, and facilitator cost for Mt Richmond Inclusive Afterschool programme from 10 February 2025 to 8 December 2025	$13,783.49	Approve $5,000
LG2509-127	Polynesian Entertainers Limited	Arts and culture	Towards venue hire, presentation, staff time and catering to deliver Ava Feiloai project at the Māngere Arts Centre from 7 December 2024 to 6 March 2025	$5,750.00	Approve $4,000
LG2509-130	Momentum Charitable Trust	Community	Towards cost to run six one-day life and financial skills programmes at Probation Centres in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu from 2 December 2024 to 28 February 2025	$10,170.00	Approve $1,695
LG2509-132	Road Safety Education Limited	Community	Towards venue hire and facilitator fee to deliver Road Safety programme for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local students at Life Church South Venue from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025	$5,000.00	Approve $2,000
LG2509-134	KidsCan Charitable Trust	Community	Towards food cost to deliver KidsCan programmes for disadvantaged children in forty local schools and ECEs in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025	$15,000.00	Decline – Insufficient information available
LG2509-135	Māngere Bridge Progressive Business Association	Community	Towards operation, activities, admin, promotion, maintenance, event management time for Town Centre Revitalisation at Māngere Bridge Village from 1 December 2024 to 30 August 2025	$50,000.00	Approve $10,000
LG2509-136	Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust	Community	Towards a contribution to operating cost to run Pet Refugee Shelter in North Auckland from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025	$10,000.00	Approve $1,000
LG2509-137	T.W.H Incorporated	Community	Towards marketing and venue hire cost to deliver Whakamana Hapu Services at Māngere East Community Centre from 4 December 2024 to 12 February 2025	$2,900.00	Approve $2,900
LG2509-139	Warriors Community Foundation	Community	Towards a contribution to programme delivery cost at Māngere Ōtāhuhu Schools from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025	$10,000.00	Approve $2,000
LG2509-140	The Brain Injury Association Auckland	Sport and recreation	Towards resource and ambassador cost to deliver Concussion Education Programme in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local schools from 27 January 2025 to 11 April 2025	$4,000.00	Approve $1,000
LG2509-141	Pregnancy Help Incorporated	Community	Towards rent to support Pregnancy Help Auckland operation at Pakuranga Plaza from 25 February 2025 to 30 June 2025	$6,640.00	Decline – refer to central government funding
LG2509-143	Ambury Park Centre Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards hay cost to deliver riding therapy for people living with disabilities at Ambury Park from 2 February 2025 to 30 May 2025	$10,000.00	Approve $10,000
LG2509-144	Youthtown Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards staff time, transportation, food, admin time and resources to deliver EmpowerHER project at Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local schools from 3 February 2025 to 11 April 2025	$10,000.00	Decline – low local visibility
LG2509-147	Sustain and Enable Limited	Community	Towards workshops delivery, marketing, venue hire and refreshment, travel, energy efficiency devices, accountability report time to deliver Community Energy Education Workshops at Otāhuhu Town Hall from 6 January 2024 to 2 February 2026	$3,068.00	Decline – lower priority for funding
LG2509-148	Brain Play Limited	Community	Towards usage of equipment to run travelling coding and robotics workshops in local libraries and community centres in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025	$3,036.00	Approve $3,036
LG2509-151	Great Potentials Foundation	Community	Towards Programme Manager salary to deliver MATES project at Māngere East Primary School, Māngere College and Ōtāhuhu College from 2 December 2024 to 28 February 2025	$8,000.00	Approve $2,000
LG2509-152	Home in Place (New Zealand) Limited	Community	Towards groceries, hamper boxes and toys to create Christmas Hamper Boxes for community housing residents from 2 December 2024 to 24 December 2024	$5,000.00	Decline – limited wider communityreach
LG2509-153	Manukau City Association Football Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards re-roofing, plumbing replacement, security upgrade and new bleachers for Manukau City Association Football Club clubroom from 2 December 2024 to 28 February 2025	$67,000.00	Decline – refer to other funding source. eg. Sports Facility fund
LG2509-154	The Helping Paws Charitable Trust	Environment	Towards a contribution to veterinary care including de-sexing cost for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Community Stray and Dumped Cat Management Programme from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025	$5,000.00	Decline – low local visibility
LG2509-155	New Zealand Blue Light Ventures Inc	Community	Towards Street Smart Magazine printing cost and App cost to support high school students in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area from 2 December 2024 to 31 March 2025	$5,208.00	Approve $3,000
LG2509-157	Pearl of the Islands Foundation	Arts and culture	Towards lamp cost to deliver a mosaic lamp-making workshop at Māngere Central Community Hall or Memorial Hall or Ōtāhuhu Town Hall from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025	$4,760.00	Decline – low local reach
LG2509-158	Mapura Studios Division of Panacea Arts Charitable Trust	Community	Towards venue hire, facilitator and admin wage to deliver Mapura Sings Ōtāhuhu project at Ōtāhuhu Town Hall from 3 February 2025 to 27 June 2025	$2,800.00	Approve $2,425
LG2509-163	The Operating Theatre Trust T/A Tim Bray Theatre Company	Arts and culture	Towards free theatre access for disadvantaged, disabled children to attend The Little Yellow Digger 2025 at the Māngere Art Centre from 5 May 2025 to 29 May 2025	$6,522.00	Approve $3,261
LG2509-164	Māngere Town Centre BID Incorporated	Community	Towards landscaping and plants, AV fixtures, infrastructure upgrades and event cost to Revitalise Māngere Town Centre from 1 December 2024 to 30 March 2025	$20,000.00	Approve $10,000
LG2509-166	Marist Brothers Old Pupils Association Samoa New Zealand Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards venue and tent hire, event launch, equipment hire, health and safety, portaloo, koha, catering and refreshment, security and marketing cost to run Marist Pacific Sevens at Manukau Rovers Rugby Club on 23 November 2024	$20,000.00	Event is taking place before grant round required starting date 1 December 2024
Total				$430,208.84	$77,317.00

CARRIED

Note: with the agreement of the meeting, the Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 6.18pm due to technology issues and reconvened at 6.31pm.

Local Board views on Proposed Plan Change 102 - Sites of Significance to Mana Whenua - Tranche 2a

Resolution number MO/2024/155

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member H Fatu Toleafoa:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whakarite / provide local board views on the Council-initiated Plan Change 102

b) kopou / appoint the Chairperson to speak to the local board views at a Council hearing on Plan Change 102

c) tautapa / delegate authority to the chairperson of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution b) is unable to attend the plan change hearing

d) provide the following feedback:

i) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback and supports transparent processes that honour our local Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua (SSMW). We also, acknowledge the need to carefully consider the proposed additions to the SSMW schedule and their impacts to Mana whenua, on the community and local development

ii) the following input is provided for the Te Wai o Ruarangi site:

A) generally, supports the addition of significant sites, such as Te Wai o Ruarangi, to the SSMW schedule, as this recognises and protects local cultural heritage

B) Note some landowners and leaseholders, particularly those on the southern bank of the creek (such as Auckland International Airport Limited and Foodstuffs), supported the cultural recognition of Te Wai o Ruarangi, but requested minor amendments to the mapping, wanting to ensure the scheduled area avoided private property and critical infrastructure, like stormwater facilities

C) recommend Auckland Council take steps to facilitate discussions between mana whenua, stakeholders, and infrastructure planners, focusing on collaborative solutions to address both cultural and community concerns

D) explore boundary adjustments that honour cultural heritage while accommodating practical needs. A mapping review and collaborative workshops could help reach a balanced solution, with guidelines for infrastructure planning near SSMW sites

iii) acknowledge Te Ahiwaru Waiohua as the nominating iwi authority for Te Wai o Ruarangi and recognise their central role in guiding site-related discussions

iv) note that council teams are actively engaging with Te Ahiwaru Waiohua to address the relief sought by submitters, while understanding that Te Ahiwaru Waiohua has not yet formalised its position on these matters

v) acknowledge the unique relationship of Te Ākitai Waiohua to Te Wai o Ruarangi and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area, noting their spiritual and cultural connection as Mana whenua, even though they are not the nominating iwi for this site

vi) recognise that Te Wai o Ruarangi is within Te Ākitai Waiohua’s Coastal Statutory Acknowledgement Area, providing formal recognition under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reinforcing the need for ongoing consultation is critical for this work

vii) acknowledgement of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei requesting clearer guidelines on which mana whenua groups should be consulted for SSMW site developments, including Te Wai o Ruarangi, for streamlined engagement

viii) commit to honouring and supporting this process as it unfolds, ensuring that iwi perspectives, histories, and statutory recognitions are fully considered and incorporated into any future outcomes in alignment with Treaty principles and cultural ties.

CARRIED

Update on Māngere East Village Business Improvement District (BID) Programme and targeted rate as of 30 June 2025

Resolution number MO/2024/156

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the update outlining next steps relating to the Māngere East Village Business Improvement District (BID) programme, and its associated BID targeted rate.

CARRIED

Local board views on Plan Change 105 (Private) Waitomokia Precinct

Resolution number MO/2024/157

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member H Fatu Toleafoa:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) recognises the undeveloped areas of Waitomokia as central to the plan change hearing and that these areas hold high cultural and geological value, standing as one of Auckland’s best-preserved examples of volcanic heritage within the Auckland Volcanic Field. Protecting this heritage remains a priority

b) has taken a balanced approach in two parts:

i) acknowledges the potential development benefits alongside critical cultural and environmental considerations as highlighted in this report and mana whenua feedback

ii) notes differing mana whenua views on private plan change 105. Te Ahiwaru – Waiohua and Te Kawerau ā Maki support it, while Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, and Ngāti Tamaoho oppose, citing insufficient recognition of Waitomokia's cultural significance

c) acknowledges these concerns and the importance of the hearing report’s Treaty of Waitangi analysis under Part 2 of the Resource Management Act in guiding the final decision

d) places high priority on incorporating mana whenua feedback, especially in areas that overlap with cultural, spiritual, and environmental values. Mana whenua, including Ngāti Te Ata, Te Akitai, and Ngāti Tamaoho, have raised specific concerns, particularly about the undeveloped sections near a historically significant pā site

e) aligns its position with mana whenua’s submissions advocating for:

i) scheduling Waitomokia as a site of significance

ii) preserving volcanic features within the precinct including the view shafts

iii) ensuring protections that honour cultural values

f) kopou / appoint the local board Chair to speak to the local board views at a hearing on private plan change 105

g) tautapa / delegate authority to the chairperson of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution b) is unable to attend the private plan change hearing.

CARRIED

Local board views on draft changes to cemetery bylaw / code

Resolution number MO/2024/158

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member H Fatu Toleafoa:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whakarite / provide feedback on draft proposed changes to the Auckland Council Ture ā-Rohe mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku | Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 and Arataki Tikanga mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku | Cemeteries and Crematoria Code of Practice 2014, in the draft statement of proposal in Attachment A of the agenda report

b) generally endorses the draft options and statement of proposal for the Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 and provides the following input:

i) tautoko / supports using a single bylaw to set cemetery management rules, removing the need for a separate Code of Practice as having both is confusing; but conveying the rules/code in a simple and in relevant languages is key to implementing this proposal

ii) the proposal is tracking in the right direction by making the approval framework more user friendly such as:

A) authorises rules to be outlined in operational guidance

B) clearly states when Council approval is required and how decisions will be made

C) simplifies the regulatory framework while maintaining flexibility for Council cemetery services

i) include in the rules/code that an effort by all professional in this sector are required to communicate clearly, using multi-language communication to ensure all cemetery users, particularly Pacific and Arabic-speaking families, understand the rules and processes

ii) tono / requests clarity on approval processes for headstone designs, particularly regarding gang insignia and on disinterment attendance requirements

iii) investigate how authorities can support users to remove adornments and to address environmental and access concerns i.e. plastic flowers/crosses

iv) tuhi ā-taipitopito / notes the importance of preserving and protecting heritage graves and ensuring these sites are managed respectfully under the bylaw

v) recommend consulting frequent users, including funeral directors, churches, celebrants, RSA's and catering companies to gather feedback.

CARRIED

19	Annual Plan 2025/2026 - Input on Regional Consultation Content
	The local board feedback on the draft Mayoral Proposal was tabled at the meeting. A copy is attached to the Minutes and published to the Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MO/2024/159 MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member H Fatu Toleafoa: That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board: a) whakarite / provide feedback on the draft Mayoral Proposal tabled at the meeting as Attachment A including potential regional consultation topics and local board advocacy for the Annual Plan 2025/2026. CARRIED
	Attachments a Draft Mayoral Proposal - local board feedback

Draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy – Part 1

Resolution number MO/2024/160

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) does not support the Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy going to public consultation at this stage

b) tono / request that, prior to going to public consultation, the local boards’ increased decision-making lens be applied across the review of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy

c) recommends that 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 coastal lens in the strategy, which focuses on urban issues

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 should be drafted to give clearer direction to staff, ensuring that local boards, as governors, are provided with the necessary advice for decision-making

vi) the strategy does not adequately allocate decision-making authority

vii) the strategy’s prescriptiveness should be at the local level

d) tono / requests that planning for good community outcomes be the focus of the Open Space, Sport, and Recreation Strategy—saving money should not be an outcome in an open space policy

e) tautoko / supports the level of detail in the provision metrics, but recommends that the metrics be agreed upon by local boards, with one set for each local board area

f) provides 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) 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) support in principle the vision of “making manaakitanga our legacy of a healthy Auckland”

iii) support the five strategic directions for future provision:

A) Make all of Tāmaki Makaurau our backyard

B) Deliver innovative open spaces in high-density areas

C) Enhance our response to climate disruption

D) Protect and enhance our environment, biodiversity, and heritage

E) Support Aucklanders to live healthy, active lives.

iv) support in principle the four investment principles:

A) Take a benefits-led approach to improve the holistic wellbeing of people, places, and the environment

B) Invest based on evidence of need and the voices of Aucklanders

C) Honour our Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations

D) Work together towards a healthy future, using all our resources.

CARRIED

Draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy – Part 2

Resolution number MO/2024/161

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) does not support the Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy going to public consultation at this stage

b) tono / request that, prior to going to public consultation, the local boards’ increased decision-making lens be applied across the review of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy

c) recommends that 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 coastal lens in this strategy, which is primarily focused on urban issues

iv) the current operational approach is dysfunctional for local boards; it may work regionally but does not suit local boards

v) the new policy should be drafted to give clearer direction to staff when implementing it, ensuring that local boards, as governors, are provided with the necessary advice for decision-making

vi) the strategy does not adequately allocate decision-making authority

vii) the strategy’s prescriptiveness should be at the local level

d) tono / requests that the planning for good community outcomes be the primary focus of the Open Space, Sport, and Recreation Strategy—saving money should not be a goal in an open space policy

e) tautoko / support the level of detail in the provision metrics but recommends that the metrics be agreed upon by local boards, with one set for each local board area

f) tautoko / supports the overall strategic direction, investment principles, and Policies 1 and 3

g) raises concerns about Policy 2 relating to provision and acquisition, which only slightly adjusts the current metrics. The Local Board considers this aspect fundamental to the policy as a whole and recommends that it be revisited, starting with international best practices for provision:

i) requests further work on Policy 2 before it proceeds to consultation

h) ensure all Auckland Council policies should be easy to understand. Highlighting the need to clearly explain and discuss this policy so Aucklanders can have meaningful input on the future of open spaces and what “enough” open space really means.

CARRIED

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Electoral Reform Working Group - Issues Paper

Resolution number MO/2024/162

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member C O'Brien:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) whakarite / provide its feedback on the questions asked in the Electoral Reform Working Group’s Issues Paper

b) agree that, addressing the barriers to voting and implementing tailored outreach strategies, Auckland Council can foster greater inclusivity and voter engagement turnout. This will ensure that all voices, especially those from underrepresented communities like Pasifika and Māori, are reflected in local governance. The local board’s input as follows:

i) acknowledges the concerns of voter participation, and highlights that improving participation will not come from any single intervention. Improvement will come from authorities committing to a combination of initiatives, applying adequate resources, and community buy-in to increase motivation for voting

ii) strongly support consistency by using the Electoral Commission in administering local elections. This will help reduce resource constraints and ensure nationwide coherence in promoting and conducting elections, freeing council resources for other community-focused initiatives

iii) support moving from a solely postal voting method to a combination of postal and booth voting, with staffed booths open on election day until 7 pm. This system could better engage voters through in-person voting options, supplemented by exploring secure online voting

iv) key considerations and barriers for improving voter engagement through postal voting reforms include:

A) many South Auckland residents frequently move homes, making postal voting unreliable due to outdated addresses on the electoral roll

B) fewer post boxes, reduced mail deliveries, and unfamiliarity with the postal system among youth further diminish participation

C) special voting locations and hours are impractical for many due to distance, limited availability, and conflicts with work or family commitments. More accessible and geographically dispersed special voting centres are essential

v) tautoko / supports the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) voting system, for its simplicity, clear choices, and strong voter-representative connection as key factors for increased participation and fair representation in our community. While the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system offers proportionality, its complexity may confuse voters and reduce engagement, making FPTP a more effective choice for our diverse electorate

vi) tautoko / supports dedicated Māori wards to reflect Māori values, priorities, and aspirations in Auckland’s governance. This would honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and enable genuine partnership between Auckland Council and Māori communities:

A) developing a legislative framework in the Local Government Act that explicitly incorporates Te Tiriti obligations

B) recognising Te Ao Māori values and well-being in governance decisions.

vii) whakaae / agree that improving local voter turnout requires localised outreach through different platforms like ethnic radio, faith groups, and translated materials in Pasifika, Māori, and ethnic languages like Hindi:

A) partnering with trusted community organisations can address unique barriers, while introducing civics education in schools and community settings fosters lifelong voting habits through initiatives like mock elections

B) increased investment in culturally relevant promotion, such as church events, is essential to emphasize the importance of voting and engage underrepresented communities effectively

viii) whakaae / agree that improving candidate understanding of their roles and responsibilities will help bridge the gap between candidates and voters. Strategies include:

A) as noted, the Queensland model, candidates could complete training on the responsibilities of elected members

B) support using VoteLocal.co.nz, ensuring voters can easily compare candidates and their policies

ix) tautoko / supports the introduction of civics education as a compulsory part of the school curriculum.

CARRIED

Response to Ombudsman's recommendation to open workshops by default

Resolution number MO/2024/163

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that to meet transparency, the Ombudsman expects workshops to be open by default

b) whakaae / agree that workshops will be open to the public by default, unless the chairperson deems it reasonable to close a specific workshop or for a specific item at a workshop

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that staff are preparing guidance to support an open by default approach into the Best Practice Guidance for the 2025 term

d) whakaae / agree that the local board will implement an open by default with recordings to be made and published later approach from 1 January 2025.

CARRIED

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

Resolution number MO/2024/164

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) kopou / appoint the Chairperson as lead, and the Deputy Chairperson as 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.

CARRIED

URGENT DECISION: Local Board input to Auckland Council submission on the Proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act

Resolution number MO/2024/165

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member H Fatu Toleafoa:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the urgent decision made on 24 October 2024 to provide feedback on the Proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act, as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendars

Resolution number MO/2024/166

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member M Kolo:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa.

CARRIED

Record of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Workshop Notes

Resolution number MO/2024/167

MOVED by Chairperson N Bakulich, seconded by Member J Glassie-Rasmussen:

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / receive the workshop notes from the workshops held on 2 October 2024, 9 October 2024 and 23 October 2024.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

7.05 pm The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed in prayer.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich
Members	Harry Fatu Toleafoa
	Joe Glassie-Rasmussen
	Makalita Kolo
	Christine O'Brien

Deputy Chair	Togiatolu Walter Togiamua
Member	Papaliitele Lafulafu Peo, JP

Councillor	Alf Filipaina, MNZM	Via electronic attendance to 5.23pm