Pukekohe Cemetery Committee workshops

OPEN NOTES

Notes of a meeting of the Pukekohe Cemetery Committee workshops  held in the Leslie Comrie Board Room , Level 1 Franklin the Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe on Tuesday, 18 March 2025 at 5:00pm.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Chairperson	Member Makere Rikka Heke
	Member Alan Cole
	Member Angela Fulljames
	Member Logan Soole

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

Member Janie Astle

Member Phyllis Bhana

Member Tearepa Kahi

Member Sonny Parata

Member Pare Rauwhero

Member Harley Wade

Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT

Matt Glanfield

Lucy Stallworhy

Carol McKenzie-Rex

Raemon Matene

Pukekohe Cemetery Committee workshops 18 March 2025

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

3 Workshop Notes | Confirmation of Minutes

Discussion Point 1

Budget and Project Plan update

Presenter/s:                  Mat Glanfield

Purpose:                        Provide an update against the project plan and budget

Governance role:          Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:

The Committee received the project plan update and budget documents.

Discussion Point 2

Website

Presenter/s:                  Mat Glanfield

Purpose:                        Share/walk through of the website

Governance role:          Keeping informed

Summary of Discussions:

The Committee made some suggestions for changes to the draft project website.

Discussion Point 3

Funding Agreement

Presenter/s:                   Mat Glanfield

Purpose:                        Update on funding agreement between AC and Ngaa Hau e Whaa                                        Marae

Governance role:          Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:

The Committee received a verbal update on the funding agreement.

Discussion Point 4

Site Survey

Presenter/s:                   Mat Glanfield

Purpose:                        Verbal update on site survey

Governance role:           Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:      

A Site survey is anticipated to happen in March.

Discussion Point 5

Community Engagement

Presenter/s:                  Carol McKenzie-Rex

Purpose:                        Share kōrero from whanau engagement hui to date

Governance role:          Guidance and next steps

Summary of Discussions       

The Committee received a verbal summary of themes from whanau engagement to date, and gave direction on next steps.

Discussion Point 6

Design Advisor

Presenter/s:                  Mat Glanfield

Purpose:                       Verbal update on proposed Design Advisor role

Governance role:          Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:      

The Committee discussed the role of the Design Advisor.

Discussion Point 7

Auckland Council Heritage Team

Presenter/s:                   Mat Glanfield

Purpose:                        Verbal update on brief for scope of works to be done by the Auckland                                       Council Heritage Team

Governance role:          Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:       Committee to provide direction brief for work to be done by the Auckland Council Heritage Team

Discussion Point 8

Next workshop/business meeting date

Presenter/s:                   Lucy Stallworthy

Purpose:                        Confirm upcoming workshop and business meeting dates.

Governance role:          Oversight and monitoring

Summary of Discussions:

The Committee gave direction on upcoming meetings and workshop as follows:

· Workshop – Tuesday 8th April, 5-7pm (online only)

· Workshop – Tuesday 6th May, 5-6pm (in person & online)

· Business meeting – Tuesday 6th May (in person & online)

The workshop closed at 7.00 pm