Howick Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Howick Local Board held in the Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakuranga Library Complex, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga on Thursday, 12 December 2024 at 12.00pm.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Damian Light

 

Deputy Chairperson

Bo Burns

 

Members

David Collings

 

 

Bruce Kendall

 

 

John Spiller

 

 

Mike Turinsky

 

 

Adele White, JP

 

 

Peter Young, JP

 

 

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

 

Member

Katrina Bungard

 

 


Howick Local Board

12 December 2024

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

 

The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

 

Note: The Chair gave permission to Chris Harrowell of The Times to record the meeting for

journalistic purposes.

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

Resolution number HW/2024/212

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whakaae / accept the apology from member Katrina Bungard for absence.

CARRIED

 

 

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

Member P Young declared an interest in Item 13 - Howick Quick Response Round

One 2024/2025 grant allocations - QR2507-141- Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association Incorporated.

 

 

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number HW/2024/213

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

b)         whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 21 November 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.

 

Member P Young left the room at 12.40pm

Member P Young returned to the room at 12.41pm

 

 

 

8          Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation – Richard Wagener - Stakeholder Representative: Proposing a Multisport racing track, as a potential development at Ostrich Farm, Flat Bush

 

Richard Wagener - Stakeholder Representative and Tony Mitchell - UCI Management Committee (Board) Member was in attendance to present to the Board a proposal for Ostrich Farm, Flat Bush.

 

A presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/214

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)              whakamihi / thank Richard Wagener and Tony Mitchell for their deputation and attendance.

b)             tono / request that staff provide advice on the proposal and potential workshop.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     12 December 2024, Howick Local Board: Item 8.1 - Deputation - Richard Wagener - Stakeholder Representative: Proposing a Multisport racing track, as a potential development at Ostrich Farm, Flat Bush

 

 

Deputy Chairperson B Burns left the room at 1.03pm

Deputy Chairperon B Burns returned to the room at 1.04pm

 

 

8.2

Deputation - Pedestrian Crossing Proposal Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush

 

Matthew Johnson - Play Systems Advisor/Tamariki Lead for Sport Auckland and Heath McNeil - Principal of Ormiston Primary was in attendance to discuss the Pedestrian Crossing Proposal Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/215

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member M Turinsky:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whakamihi / thank Matthew Johnson and Heath McNeil for their deputation and attendance.

CARRIED

 

Member P Young left the room at 1.14pm

Member P Young returned to the room at 1.17pm

 

8.3

Deputation - Margaret Hawkeswood informally representing, (GCV's) Gold Card Volunteers and hirers of the Howick War Memorial Hall

 

A presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/216

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whakamihi / thank Margaret Hawkeswood and Jan Cook for their deputation and attendance.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     12 December 2024, Howick Local Board: Item 8.3 - Deputation - Margaret Hawkeswood informally representing, (GCV's) Gold Card Volunteers - presentation

 

 

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum: Lexie Palmer - General Manager Howick Historical Village

 

Lexie Palmer – General Manager Howick Historical Village was in attendance online to address the meeting regarding Item 20: Request for change to local dog access rule.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/217

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member J Spiller:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)            whakamihi / thank Lexie Palmer for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Governing Body Members' Update

 

There was no Governing Body member’s update.

 

 

Secretarial Note: At the start of the term, it was agreed that reports from the ward Councillors will

be provided when there are board-specific updates to share. No report was received for this

meeting.

 

 

12

Chairperson's Report

 

Resolution number HW/2024/218

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson B Burns, seconded by Member P Young:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the Chairperson’s verbal update and written report.

CARRIED

 

 

Item - 18. Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - December 2024 and Item – 19. Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects was considered prior to item 13: Howick Quick Response Round One 2024/2025

 

 

18

Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - December 2024

 

Lorna Stewart – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager was in

attendance virtually to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/219

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member J Spiller:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the December 2024 quarterly update on the Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement 2024-2025.

 

b)         request that Auckland Transport consult with the board on any future upcoming traffic related proposals in the Howick Local Board area prior to committing resources or funds to investigative studies or design proposals.

CARRIED

 

 

Member J Spiller left the room at 1.46pm

Member J Spiller returned to the room at 1.47pm

 

 

19

Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects

 

Lorna Stewart – Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Manager was in

attendance virtually to speak to this item.

 

Chairperson D Light tabled supporting documents at the meeting relating to b i). A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/220

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member M Turinsky:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      authorise Auckland Transport to upgrade the current pedestrian facility at the intersection of Picton Street and Ridge Roads as workshopped with the local board over 2024 and recorded in this report.

b)      allocate local board transport capital fund to the following projects:

i)    Flat Bush School Road, Flat Bush pedestrian safety improvements (Option 1) - $375,000

ii)   Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush pedestrian safety improvements - $430,000.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     12 December 2024, Howick Local Board – item 19: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects - Urgent Footpath/Crossing Facilities Need at Te Uho o te Nikau School

b     12 December 2024, Howick Local Board – item 19: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects - Urgent Footpath/Crossing Facilities Need at Te Uho o te Nikau School

 

Item - 18. Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - December 2024 and Item – 19. Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects was considered prior to Item 13: Howick Quick Response Round One 2024/2025

 

 

Note: The meet adjourned at 2.02pm and reconvened at 2.10pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

Howick Quick Response Round One 2024/2025

 

The motion was taken in parts.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/221

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member M Turinsky:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in Howick Quick Response round one 2024/2025 listed in the following table:

Table One: Howick Quick Response Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Eligibility

QR2507-112

Abundance East Trust

Community

Towards the cost of rent at 272a Ti Rakau Drive

$3,000.00

$1,500.00

QR2507-127

Auckland East Chinese Society Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of regular venue hire

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

QR2507-133

Auckland Seniors Support and Caring Group Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of venue hire

$3,000.00

Declined Unsatisfactory

accountability report

 

QR2507-132

Blue Light Ventures Incorporated

Community

Towards the costs of producing and printing 824 Street Smart Handbooks and app costs

$4,000.00

$1,000.00

QR2507-130

Botany Chinese Association Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of venue and projector hire

$3,000.00

Declined Unsatisfactory

accountability report

QR2507-114

Bucklands Beach Yacht Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the purchase of ten auto-inflatable life jackets

$1,434.78

$1,434.78

QR2507-135

Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association Incorporated

Environment

Towards the cost of artwork and frame installation of reserve signage -

Subject to approval of signage

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

QR2507-151

Crescendo Entertainment Group Limited

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of administration and facilitators wages, communication costs, venue and projector hire fees, ticketing fees

$1,884.00

Declined

QR2507-137

East Skate Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of skate ramps

$4,000.00

$4,000.00

QR2507-120

The Friends of Mangemangeroa Society Incorporated

Environment

Towards the cost of saw blades, a niwashi cutter, niwashi grubber, bamboo canes, blood and bone, potting mix, flagging tape, fluorescent paint, water crystals, seed raising mix, glyphosate granules and hedge cutters

$1,243.00

Declined Unsatisfactory

accountability report

 

QR2507-152

Harlequin Music Theatre Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of a two-way walkie talkie system

$2,995.00

$1,500.00

QR2507-146

Highland Park Community Creche Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of Microsoft office

$2,542.70

Declined

No accountability report 

QR2507-119

Highland Park Sewing Group

Community

Towards the cost of fabrics, cottons, elastics, needles, and machine servicing

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

QR2507-150

Hockey New Zealand Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of venue hire and turf hire at the Auckland Hockey Club

$3,000.00

$2,000.00

QR2507-125

Howick East Combined Probus Club

Community

Towards the cost of bus hire

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

QR2507-102

Howick Little Theatre Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the purchase and installation of security cameras, an LED monitor and brackets.

$2,800.00

$2,000.00

QR2507-139

Howick Netball Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of 20 Cloke Sideline Jackets with Club Logo

$2,990.00

Declined

QR2507-145

Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of replacing the clubs tables

$4,000.00

$1,038.26

QR2507-128

Howick Playcentre Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of swing set repair

$1,820.30

Declined

QR2507-138

Howick Sailing Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of icom IC-M37 floating handheld VHF radios

$4,000.00

$2,000.00

QR2507-113

Howick Squash Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards coaching costs

$2,500.00

Declined

QR2507-118

Howick Village Association Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the costs of installation and removal of existing Matariki pole banners

$1,650.00

$1,650.00

QR2507-101

Inner Wheel Club of Howick

Community

Towards the purchase of yarn and fabric

$1,500.00

$1,000.00

QR2507-140

Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust

Community

Towards the cost of dog food

$4,000.00

Declined

QR2507-109

New Zealand Multicultural Arts Association Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of venue hire at Highland Park Community House

$3,000.00

$1,000.00

QR2507-107

New Zealand Multicultural Arts & Sports Centre Incorporated

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of venue hire at the Uxbridge Arts Centre and Glen House Hall

$3,000.00

$1,000.00

QR2507-103

Pakuranga Chinese Association Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of venue hire at Pakuranga Leisure Centre

$4,000.00

$2,000.00

QR2507-111

PHAB Association Incorporated

Community

Towards the cost of venue hire

$3,000.00

$1,500.00

QR2507-105

Rainbow Celebrating Life Trust

Events

Towards venue hire, stage, DJ, videography, security guards, and rubbish bins

$5,000.00

Declined

QR2507-115

Rainbow Celebrating Life Trust

Community

Towards the cost of venue and stage hire

$5,000.00

Declined

QR2507-116

Rainbow Celebrating Life Trust

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of venue hire

$4,000.00

$160.00

QR2507-122

S & K Govender

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of team shirts, hoodies and bags

$2,800.00

Declined

QR2507-136

South Auckland Latin Dance

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of administration and advertising

$600.00

Declined

QR2507-108

Sustain and Enable Limited

Community

Towards the cost of workshop delivery wages, venue hire and LED light bulbs

$3,068.00

Declined

QR2507-124

Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of festival coordinator fess performance fees, Kapa haka group and workshop material

$4,000.00

Declined

QR2507-126

Warriors Community Foundation

Community

Towards the cost of sporting equipment including, balls, bibs, nets whistles

$774.73

$774.73

QR2507-123

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust

Community

Towards the cost of telecommunication costs and volunteer training

$4,000.00

Declined

 

CARRIED

Note: Member P Young declared an interest in item b) and took no part in the discussion or voting on this matter.

Member P Young left the room at 2.22pm

 

 

Resolution number HW/2024/222

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

b)         agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in Howick Quick Response round one 2024/2025 listed in the following table.

QR2507-141

Botany & Flat Bush Ethnic Association Incorporated

 

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of venue hire, sound system and lights

$3,000.00

Declined

No accountability report 

 

CARRIED

Member P Young returned to the room at 2.23pm

 

Resolution number HW/2024/223

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

c)          agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in Howick Quick Response round one 2024/2025 listed in the following table.

QR2507-121

Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support Group

Community

Towards the cost of stationery

$1,000.00

Declined Unsatisfactory

accountability report

 

CARRIED

 

Resolution number HW/2024/224

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member J Spiller:  

That the Howick Local Board:

d)         agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in Howick Quick Response round one 2024/2025 listed in the following table.

QR2507-148

Howick Gymnastic Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of a new Samsung tablet and table case

$3,255.60

$1,627.80

 

CARRIED

 

Resolution number HW/2024/225

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

e)          agree to fund, part-fund, or decline each application in Howick Quick Response round one 2024/2025 listed in the following table.

QR2507-154

Pakuranga Athletic Club Incorporated

Sport and recreation

Towards the cost of new gazebos

$3,842.74

Declined

No accountability report 

Total

a), b) c), d), e)

 

 

$117,644.85

$35,185.57

 

CARRIED

 

Note: Member M Turinsky declared a perceived conflict of interest in Item 14 Howick Local Grant Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations - LG2507-126 Sweet Art Limited and abstained from voting on this matter.

 

14

Howick Local Grant Round One 2024/2025 grant allocations

 

Resolution number HW/2024/226

MOVED by Member D Collings, seconded by Member J Spiller:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      whakaae / agree to fund $3,000.00 in Howick Local Grants round one 2024/2025, Resolution number HLB/2024/205, deferred from 21 November Business Meeting listed in the following table, subject to the applicant working with the Howick Local Board on the design and the Board approving the final design.

Table One: Howick Local Grant round one 2024/2025 grant applications

Application ID

Organisation

Main focus

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Eligibility

LG2507-126

Sweet Art Limited

Arts and culture

Towards the cost of an artist for a Howick Community Mural

$3,000.00

$3,000.00

 

CARRIED

 

Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.7 Member M Turinsky requested that his abstention be

recorded.

 

 

15

Auckland Council’s Performance Report: Howick Local Board for quarter one 2024/2025

 

Tracey Freeman – Acting Senior Local Board Advisor was in attendance to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/227

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the allocation of $8,574 of film revenue towards Howick Village BID - implement broadening the Howick BID boundary (ID 3860).

b)      whakaae / approve the reallocation of $7,426 from work programme line Community Grants Howick (ID 216) to Howick Village BID – implement broadening the Howick BID boundary (ID 3860).

CARRIED

 

 

Item - 17. Proposed policy refresh: Business Improvement District (BID) Policy (2022) was considered prior to Item 16: Howick Domain - new lease for Howick Range Trust Incorporated Report

 

 

17

Proposed policy refresh: Business Improvement District (BID) Policy (2022)

 

Claire Siddens - Principal Advisor (BIDs) was in attendance virtually to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/228

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member M Turinsky:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the report and information regarding the proposed refresh of the BID Policy (2022).

b)       provide formal feedback on the changes proposed:

i) support the proposed changes

CARRIED

 

Item - 17. Proposed policy refresh: Business Improvement District (BID) Policy (2022) was considered prior to Item 16: Howick Domain - new lease for Howick Range Trust Incorporated Report

 

16

Howick Domain - new lease for Howick Range Trust Incorporated Report

 

Tsz Ning Chung Community Lease Specialist was in attendance virtually to speak to this

item.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/229

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member J Spiller:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      whakaae / grant, a new community ground lease to the Howick Range Trust Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 690m2 located at 90R Wellington Street, Howick on the land legally described as Allotments 143 and 144 Village of Howick (Attachment A – Site Plan), subject to the following terms and conditions: 

i)    term – 10 years, commencing 1 January 2025, with one 10 year right of renewal.

ii)   rent – $500 for the initial year increasing to $900 for the second year and $1300 from the third year onwards (all amounts are plus GST and per annum).

iii)  community outcomes plan - to be appended to the lease as a schedule of the lease agreement (Attachment B – Community outcomes plan).

b)      whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement for a new community lease to the Howick Range Trust Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 690m2 located at 90R Wellington Street, Howick.

c)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that public notification for Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community lease to Howick Range Trust Incorporated located at Howick Domain, at 90R Wellington Street, Howick, has been undertaken between 13 November 2024 to 11 December 2024. No submissions or objections have been received up until the submission of the report.

d)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that iwi engagement for Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community lease to Howick Range Trust Incorporated located at Howick Domain, at 90R Wellington Street, Howick, has been undertaken between 1 November 2024 to 1 December 2024. No submissions or objections have been received up until the submission of the report.

CARRIED

 

 

Item - 18. Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - December 2024 and Item – 19. Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects was considered prior to Item 13: Howick Quick Response Round One 2024/2025

 

Deputy B Burns left the room at 3.07pm

Deputy B Burns returned to the room at 3.09pm

 

Member P Young left the room at 3.13pm

Member P Young returned to the room at 3.17pm

 

Member B Kendall left the room at 3.44pm

Member B Kendal returned to the room at 3.45pm

 

 

20

Request for change to local dog access rule

 

Paul Wilson - (CSP Regulatory Practice) Senior Policy Manager was in attendance virtually to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/230

MOVED by Member M Turinsky, seconded by Member B Kendall:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the assessment of dog access rule change requests in Attachment A of this agenda report.

b)         tono / request that there be an annual process to address local dog access rules empowering local boards to exercise their delegated authority for deciding on local dog access rules. 

 

c)          tono / request this annual process be implemented through the Annual Budget Special Consultative Procedure to save costs while allowing for requests for local dog access rules to be considered annually. 

d)         tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that an annual process to consult and consider changes to local dog access rules allows local boards to respond to our growing and changing community needs and requests. 

 

e)          hia / endorse the assessment findings of structural problems with the local dog access rules in Attachment A of this agenda report for Mellons Bay and MacDonald Walkway and McLeay Reserve.

 

f)           kohuki / consider there is sufficient evidence that meet regulatory criteria for ‘structural problems’ for Lloyd Elsmore Park as follows:

i)           Lloyd Elsmore Park - the risk of dog attacks in and around the Historical Village. Concerns highlighted by 3 incidents in 2021 of a dog killing the village chickens. Significant population increase and demographic change since the Local Dog access rules have last been reviewed.

g)         kohuki / consider that Option One (Status quo) in Attachment A of this agenda report is the most appropriate response to the assessment findings for Mellons Bay, MacDonald Walkway and McLeay Reserve.

h)         kohuki / consider that Option Two (Amend Rule) in Attachment A of this agenda report is the most appropriate response to the considerations in f) for Lloyd Elsmore Park.

i)           whiwhi / receive the Statement of Proposal in tabled supplementary Attachment C.

j)           whai / adopt the Statement of Proposal in Attachment C that contains proposed amendments to local dog access rules for public consultation using the Local Government Act 2002 special consultative procedure, to the extent it applies to locations within the local board area, subject to the following additions:

(i)         Lloyd Elsmore Park to be amended from Dogs allowed under control off a leash at any time at Lloyd Elsmore Park (Schedule 2) to require dogs to be under control on a leash at all times within 10 metres of Howick Historical Village (Schedule 2).

k)          whakaū / confirm that the proposed amendments to local dog access rules in the Statement of Proposal in Attachment C, to the extent it applies to locations within the local board area:

i)           are consistent with the policy, principles and criteria for deciding dog access rules in the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kuri | Policy on Dogs 2019

ii)         are not inconsistent with any decision in relation to region-wide dog access rules contained in the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kuri | Policy on Dogs 2019

iii)        are in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements, in particular the Local Government Act 2002 and Dog Control Act 1996.

l)           tuhi ā-taipitopito / note local board members will be invited to attend relevant ‘Have Your Say’ events and the local board will deliberate and make decisions on public feedback to the Statement of Proposal.

m)        delegate authority through the Chief Executive to a manager responsible for bylaws to:

i)       appoint staff to receive public feedback at ‘Have Your Say’ events where attendance from Panel members is not necessary (for example, an informal ‘drop-in’ session)

ii)      make any amendments to the proposal in Attachment A of this agenda report to correct errors, omissions, insert maps or reflect decisions made by the local board.

n)         tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the local board would need to fund any bespoke public consultation initiatives, and allocate funding for estimated costs to implement any local dog access rule changes (for example cost of signage).

CARRIED

 

Attachment

C     12 December 2024, Howick Local Board, Item 20: request for change to local dog access rule – Statement of proposal to amend the dog policy on dogs 2019

 

 

21

Approval for a new road name at 15 Flat Bush School Road, Flat Bush

 

Resolution number HW/2024/231

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      approve the name Bushland Drive for a new private road created by way of subdivision undertaken by Singyip Estate Limited at 15 Flat Bush School Road, Flat Bush, by section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (road naming reference RDN90119128, resource consent references BUN60380283 and SUB60380285).

CARRIED

 

Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.7 Member M Turinsky requested that his abstention be

recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

22

Annual Budget 2025/2026 - local board consultation content

 

Tracey Freeman – Acting Senior Local Board Advisor was in attendance to speak to this item.

 

Resolution number HW/2024/232

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B Kendall:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve local consultation document content (Attachment A) and local supporting information content (Attachment B) for inclusion in the Annual Plan 2025/2026 consultation material.

b)      tautapa / delegate authority to the local board Chair to approve any changes required to finalise the local consultation document and supporting information content for the Howick Local Board for the Annual Plan 2025/2026. 

c)      whakaae / approve the following Have Your Say event in the local board area during the Annual Plan 2025/2026 consultation period:

i)       Drop in event, Auckland Brit & Euro Car Show, Sunday 2 March 2025, 10am to 3pm

d)      tautapa / delegate authority to the local board Chair to approve any changes required to the Have Your Say event.

e)      tautapa / delegate to the following elected members and staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public through “spoken (or New Zealand sign language) interaction” in relation to the local board agreement at the council’s public engagement events during the consultation period for the Annual Plan 2025/2026:

i)       local board members and Chair

ii)      General Manager Governance and Engagement, Local Area Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor, Local Board Engagement Advisor

iii)     any additional staff approved by the General Manager Governance and Engagement or the Group Chief Financial Officer.

CARRIED

 

 

23

Initiation Report: Ngā Tikanga Hopu Wakaahua i te Rohe o Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland Film Protocol

 

Resolution number HW/2024/233

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)          whiwhi / receive the initiation report on the Auckland Film Protocol Refresh.

b)         whakarite / provide any views on the engagement plan:

a.     support the local board cluster approach as a cost- and time-effective way of engaging with local boards. 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

24

Howick Local Board Workshop Records

 

Resolution number HW/2024/234

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member P Young:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the workshop records for the workshops held on 21, 28 November and 5 December.

CARRIED

 

 

25

Hōtaka Kaupapa | Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number HW/2024/235

MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Deputy Chairperson B Burns:  

That the Howick Local Board:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa included as Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

 

4.18 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 Howick Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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