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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Workshop
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Minutes of a meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Workshop held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, 1 The Strand, Takapuna on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 at 9.30am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Terence Harpur |
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Peter Allen |
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Gavin Busch |
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Melissa Powell |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
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Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT
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He Hunga atu anō i Tae mai | IN ATTENDANCE
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Workshop 04 March 2025 |
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1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
OR That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Workshop: a) whakaae / accept the apology from <<member of the meeting>> for <<reason>> .
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2 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
There were no declarations of interest.
The local board considered the proposed 2025/2026 capex work programme, on the 4 March 2025 Workshop. The board liked the project but it is unlikely to be a priority in next year’s work programme. The work programme will be further considered on 25 March
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Item 1 – 9.30 – 11.00 |
Community Delivery Monthly Update Presenter/s: Xanthe Jujnovich Place And Partner Specialist Governance role: Arts Investment Framework Proposed Outcome/s: Receive an update of progress in preparation of Workshop 6
The local board was provided with an update on Pumphouse Theatre following the closure of the Tim Bray Theatre Company The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · Sought confirmation that he pumphouse is available and marketed for use for cooperate events, and small music events, · Clarification on the proposal to contract a professional fundraiser. Pumphouse Theatre said this had been done and a funding plan had been prepared · Has the budget been prepared showing the changes to its hire calendar over next 6 -12 months Next Steps · Financial information will be provided to the local board, in additional to further information regarding to the organisations plan, to increate utilization · The matter will be further considered by the local board at the workshop on the 25 March when advice will be available on additional funding required
The local board was provided with an update on North Shore Brass · The local board was advised on a arts investment framework approach. Staff recommend an increase in funding for the 2025/2026 FY. The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · The local board requested for information on membership diversity demographic · The local board as if North Shore Brass can look into hiring smaller venue including school auditoriums, and public areas. Staff advised that the group has been investigation alternative venues for practice/performance Next Steps · The matter will be further considered by the local board at the workshop on the 25 March when advice will be available on additional funding required
The local board was provided with an update on Michael King Writer’s Centre · Staff recommended that increased funding to $35,000 The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · Staff advised that the organisation has difficulty delivering community events, due to the configuration of the community · Staff advised that the MKWC could be considered a regional asset. This would require advocacy from the local board. · Staff to clarify process for this to happen Next Steps · The matter will be further considered by the local board at the workshop on the 25 March when advice will be available on additional funding required
The local board was provided with an update on the Devonport Museum · Staff recommends that the local board no longer provide annual operational funding in 2025/2026 or beyond. Staff have advised the Devonport – Museum committee of other funding options The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · The local board sought advice on the groups building maintenance plan · The local board asked if the group had a detailed budget including any significant capital expenditure · Members acknowledge the work done and the special skills held by museum staff, and that it is the only community museum in the area Next Steps · The matter will be further considered by the local board at the workshop on the 25 March when advice will be available on additional funding required
The local board was provided with an update on Mana Whenua Initiatives and Māori outcomes Presenter/s: Naomi Thomas Manager Community Programme Delivery Governance role: Update on Mana Whenua Initiatives and Māori outcomes lines Proposed Outcome/s: Direction from the local board on proposed funding options
· Staff presented the following options: o Te Kohanga Reo o Te Hau Kapua needs new playground matting o Restoring Takarunga Hauraki waharoa carved for their entrance o Te Tiriti workshops for local leaders across the whole local board o Visit to the Marae by members of the Ethnic Leader Circle o guided tours of two Maunga for new migrant communities · of the options proposed, staff recommend the RTH and Kohanga Reo can be grants applications The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · guided tours, has contact been made with the Tupuna Maunga Authority. How many people could benefit, who would conduct the tours, would they available to all, this would be the local boards preference. · What would be the application process and cost per participant of the tours · Acknowledge that the end of the Financial year so would like that this is taken into account · The local board asked if funding could be provided to the Lake House to arrange a visit a Mare as it has done this previously and may still have contacts which will the process quicker and easier · The local board ask if we could use funding to support matariki events? · The local board ask if community member Danny Watson to determine his groups aspiration and if there was any projects that would deliver local Māori outcomes that could be funded. · The local board supports the Mats as this is a option to deliver Local Maori outcomes in the timeframes available
Next Steps · Staff to Book in another workshop in the next 2 – 3 weeks
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Item 2 – 11.00 – 12.30 |
Woodall Park Presenter/s: Xavier Choi Project Manager
Governance role: Work programme updates Proposed Outcome/s: Receive update on progress
The local board was provided with an update on Woodall Park Skate park public consultation engagement · The budget allocation is $946,000 for the project including consultation
The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · Has the proposed position changed, staff advised that the locations is based on position of stormwater assets, the existing path and proximity to local houses · The local board asked budget would be available to include a bike track around the park. Staff will confirm after finalization of the park · The board sought clarification on the demographics including location in the consultation material. Staff advised, they know how many live in the local board area, but did not seek home addresses. · Sunnynook skatepark is taking a long to deliver, will the development of the Woodall skatepark affect the timeframes for Sunnynook. Staff advised that Sunnynook should be delivered in the next quarter · Sought clarification that the development on a flood plain and future proof will be taken into account · Sought clarification on the current liquor ban on the area being only in the evenings. The board suggest to apply for a 24hour ban · cctv · Question regarding the stablitly of the park will be further discussed with the engineer during the design phase · Whats he life span of the park? Will likely be a 50 year life span. How will this in cooperate with the shoreline adaptation plan? Is this being taken into account? · The board to give an individual position of the matter. Next Steps · Clarification sought on level of engagement required, this will be required in the next business meeting report |
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Item 3 – 1.00 – 2.00 |
Local board budget update and cost pressures
Presenter/s: Hao Chen Manager Local Board Financial Advisory
Governance role: Work programme updates Proposed Outcome/s: Provide feedback on policy options
The local board was provided with an update on the updated financial positions for local boards and present options to manage in advance of feedback to the March Business meeting The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · The local board discussed that whilst there is only 3% of the population, Devonport – Takapuna local board residence contribute 4.3 % percent of rates · The local board raised concerns and gave feedback to staff that it did no support option 1 presented to manage within existing LB funding envelopes · The local board raised concerns that when the fairer funding model was adopted, no local board was to be in a worse position. · The local board is concerned that other local boards receiving increase through the fairer funding model will not agree to redistribution of the funds available. · The local board is concern that cost pressures will continue in future years · The local board feels that option 2 is sensible, but will require political support. Thus ask that a new option that considers both option 2 and option 3 together be explored
Steps · Report back to the March business meeting – will go to the joint governance party for consideration in April
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Item 4 – 2.00 – 3.00 |
Auckland Transport - Corridor Plans Presenter/s: Miguel Menezes Technical Lead – Network Anita Lin Principal Transportation Marilyn Nicholls
Governance role: Work programme updates Proposed Outcome/s: Provide feedback on policy options
The local board was provided with an update on the Lake Road / Esmonde Road Corridor Improvement · Since October, data has been collected on speed, travel time, bus crashes, and productivity, including weekends. · Site visits identified key issues: delays at intersections on Lake Road, Hauraki Road, Bardia Street, and Bayswater Avenue. · Localised issues include short merges on Bayswater Avenue, pedestrian crossing problems at Takapuna Grammar school, student overflow onto the road close to the bus stops outside the school, and safety risks from P90 parking near schools. · Staff recommend not to include; dynamic lanes between Bardia Street and Bayswater Avenue due to varying traffic peaks The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · The local board raised the possibilities of including a T3 lane on Lake and Esmonde Road · Agree that technology for queue detection would be beneficial · The local board suggested that the Haruki road intersection gets extended to the BP petrol station, staff will investigate. · The local board suggested a medium stretch to be added if the plan is to remove the P90 parking outside Takapuna Grammar school. · The board requests that phasing of traffic lights on the corridor be reviewed · The local board request a clear way on the Bayswater shop in the morning, recognising many of the businesses are at the peak in the evening · The local board requested more information regarding student over spilling onto the road at the bus stop by Eversleigh Road, which staff could investigate widening the footpath. · The local board requested that any improvements that can be delivered in the short term be extradited
Next Steps · Staff to model to see impact on traffic movements along the corridor and advise the local board |
Item 5 – 3.00 – 4.00 |
Draft PCF CAPEX work programme Presenter/s: Judy Waugh Work Programme Lead Eloi Fonseca Area Operations Manager
Governance role: Work programme updates Proposed Outcome/s: Receive update on progress
The local board was provided with the proposed CAPEX work progamme The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation: · The local board requested statistics for the Allenby Scout Den · The local board questioned who is responsible of the delivery of the Disc Golf scheme, if this is to be delivered by the organisation, the cost should be removed form the local boards programme. · The local board requested the remove of the Paerewa Project. This is a nice to have at the moment. · The local board requested information on the repainting of the learn to ride track at Greville Reserve. This site is busy now with the bike hub is in place. · The local board requested information on the path from the milford playgrounds to the toilets, and the curb that is difficult for those using wheelchairs to overcome. · The local board ask for more detail on the project at Dacra park. · The local board requested more information on Te Uru Tapu, what has been spent to date, and what are the timelines for delivery of this project. · The local board asked staff to contact the Korean Gardens Trust as the site requires maintenance and to provide any available support it may need.
Next Steps · Staff will present the draft work programme on the 25 March Workshop. |
The Workshop ended at 3.53 pm