Minutes of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

25 March 2025

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed everyone present.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Member P McGlashan declared his employment at New Zealand Transport Agency.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number MT/2025/23

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, including the confidential section, as true and correct.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

6.1	Acknowledgement - Lealofisa Setefano
	This is an acknowledgment in memory of the late Mrs. Lealofisa Setefano, a devoted advocate for Early Childhood Education and the Aoga Amata (Samoan early childhood service) programmes in Tāmaki. Her unwavering commitment to the community earned her well-deserved recognition, and in 2014, she was honoured with the Queen’s Service Medal for her exceptional contributions to childhood education and community service. Lealofisa was married to the late Reverend Leiite Setefano, who served as the spiritual leader of the Tāmaki PIPC Church in Point England from 1980 to 2016. Prior to settling in Point England, Lealofisa and her husband ministered at Presbyterian churches in Rotorua and Wellington. A passionate advocate for youth and choral music, she dedicated her life to nurturing and uplifting others. Together, Lealofisa and her husband raised seven children, 26 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, along with many other children they adopted over the years. Her legacy of love, service, and devotion continues to inspire those who knew her.
	Resolution number MT/2025/24 MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member N Henry: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) acknowledge the late Mrs. Lealofisa Setefano, a devoted advocate for Early Childhood Education and the Aoga Amata (Samoan early childhood service) programmes in Tāmaki CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1

Deputation: Launder Limited - Esta McCarthy and Filoa McCarthy

Resolution number MT/2025/25

MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member N Henry:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Esta McCarthy and Filoa McCarthy for their attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Governing Body Member's Update

Resolution number MT/2025/26

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member N Henry:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whiwhi /receive Councillor Josephine Bartley’s February 2025 to March 2025 report.

CARRIED

Chairperson's Report

Resolution number MT/2025/27

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive Chairperson Maria Meredith’s 22 February 2025 to 24 March 2025 report.

CARRIED

13	Board Member's Reports
	No reports for this item.

Proposed new community ground lease to Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa - Playcentre Aotearoa, at Vic Cowen Reserve, 174 Penrose Road, Mt Wellington

Resolution number MT/2025/28

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) tuku / grant a new community lease to the Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa - Playcentre Aotearoa (Mt Wellington) Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 859.8m² located at Vic Cowen Reserve, 174 Penrose Road, Mt Wellington, on the land legally described as Part Lot 161 DP 18101, Lot 3 DP 50321 and Part Lot 1 DP 613788 record of title NZ26A/701 and held by Auckland Council as a classified local purpose (site for community buildings) reserve subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act, and subject to the following terms and conditions:

i) term – 10 years, commencing on the date of the board resolution with one 10-year right of renewal.

ii) rent – $1,300 plus GST per annum.

iii) Community Outcomes Plan - to be appended to the lease as a schedule of the lease agreement.

b) whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated 2023).

c) tuhi tīpoka / note that iwi engagement has been completed with a deadline of 27 January 2025 with no submissions or objections received.

CARRIED

Deconstruction of Te Papapa Bowling club building assets at 138A Captain Springs Road, Onehunga

Resolution number MT/2025/29

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the deconstruction of the Te Papapa Bowling Club property, which includes two bowling greens and the building made up of three parts, all located at 138A Captain Springs Reserve. The area is to be reinstated to turf following deconstruction.

b) tono / request staff to include the project in the Regional Operational Renewals and Demolition (Opex) Work Programme. The Regional Operational Work Programme is subject to regional prioritisation.

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that following deconstruction:

i) the asset will be removed from the council’s asset database

ii) renewals budget will not be able to be used to replace the asset or the service it provided, under council’s financial policies and guidelines

iii) reinstating the asset will require new development funding.

CARRIED

172 West Tāmaki Road - Glen Taylor School crossing

Resolution number MT/2025/30

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member N Henry:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve in principle that the existing pedestrian crossing at 172 West Tāmaki Road be raised to support safety for Glen Taylor School pupils.

b) tono / request that Auckland Transport provide an indicative timeframe to commence design and delivery of the raised crossing

c) forward these recommendations to the Ōrākei Local Board for their information and consideration.

CARRIED

Local Board Transport Capital Fund

Resolution number MT/2025/31

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the following changes to the Local Board Transport Capital Fund 2022-2025 for the new allocation of $649,073:

i) an increase in allocation to cover cost changes as follows:

A) Onehunga Mall / Grey Street Roundabout - additional $459,073 (of the required $800,000)

B) Eastview Road Innovating Streets Pathway to Permanence – additional $190,000

b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that Auckland Transport will explore additional funding sources to fund the required additional budget of $340,927 for the Onehunga Mall / Grey Street Roundabout project.

c) whakaae / approve as its first priority, that any cost savings from its currently active projects and/or any new additional funding that becomes available be applied to its active projects if they require additional funding to complete within the current 3-year local board programme

d) whakaae / approve as its second priority, that any further cost savings from the completion of currently active projects or any alternative funding that becomes available be applied to the Orpheus Drive anti-social behaviour mitigation ($300,000).

e) whakaae / approve AT proceeding with the AT recommended design for Victoria Street traffic calming as discussed at the workshop with some agreed changes and the addition of truck related information signage.

CARRIED

Kōkiri - Setting priorities for Auckland Transport project and programme engagement

Resolution number MT/2025/32

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) request Auckland Transport to apply the following levels of engagement to the projects in the Forward Works Programme 2025-2026 (Attachment A):

i) Collaborate

A) Eastview Road Innovating Streets Pathway to Permanence

B) Onehunga Mall Grey Street roundabout

C) A new raised pedestrian crossing on Tripoli Road

D) Speed calming and signage on Victoria Street

ii) Consult

A) Speed calming on Aranui Road

B) Arthur Street and Quadrant Road intersection improvement

C) Dunkirk and Kings Road pedestrian crossing

D) Potential traffic and parking changes on Erima Avenue (Tripoli Road - Point England Road)

E) Mt Wellington Highway footpath widening between Number 629 to Camp Road

F) Quadrant and Park Gardens intersection improvement

G) The pedestrian crossing project at 740 Manukau Road to be considered under Consult in the Kōkiri Agreement to achieve a coordinated approach

H) Glen Innes Train Station related works and/or improvements including First and Final Leg

I) Panmure Bus layover expansion

J) Great South Road Special Vehicle Lanes / Corridor Productivity Improvements

K) Manukau-Pah Road Corridor Productivity Improvements

L) Sylvia Park Road Special Vehicle Lanes

M) Mount Smart Road Special Vehicle Lanes

N) Ellerslie-Panmure Highway Dynamic Lane

O) Alfred Street/Grey Street Intersection Improvement

iii) Inform

A) Improvements at the Alfred and Grey Street intersection

B) Church Street East Level Crossing closure

C) The Links to Glen Innes streetscape improvement projects

D) Pedestrian rail level crossing gating on the Onehunga Line

E) Southdown Lane and Industry Road Intersection Improvement

F) Note the local board want to provide local input on local network planning, rather than individual road safety initiatives that do not speak to the wider network context

G) Provide better, integrated local transport links between and to town centres to enable greater access to employment and business opportunities

H) Request that all community-initiated engineering projects come to the local board to provide input

b) tono / request the following projects or programmes be considered for inclusion in Auckland Transport’s work programme in a future year:

i) provide sufficient transport infrastructure for key industrial areas such as Penrose and Sylvia Park, to support movement of freight, reduce pressure on the wider roading network and provide safe pedestrian access around industrial areas.

ii) fund a trial of closing off Orpheus Drive overnight to prevent anti-social behaviour in Taumanu Reserve and the Manukau Cruising Club car park.

CARRIED

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025

Resolution number MT/2025/33

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member N Henry:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) tuku / provide the following views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 for inclusion in the Governing Body decision report on 1 May 2025.

b) tautoko / support the commitment to the Tāmaki Regeneration area, recognizing the importance of robust infrastructure to facilitate growth and improve the overall quality of life for current and future residents of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki local board area.

c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note concerns regarding the proposed sharp increase in development contributions (DCs) for the Tāmaki Regeneration area, particularly the significant rise in stormwater investment costs. The DC for Tāmaki is set to increase from $31,157 per household unit equivalent (HUE) to $119,114 per HUE, largely driven by the high stormwater infrastructure costs, making Tāmaki the most expensive area for development. The board is concerned this increase could place financial strains on developers, potentially impacting the pace of regeneration in the area and leading to higher housing costs, which could affect the affordability of housing for the local community.

d) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the concerns raised by Tāmaki Regeneration Company (TRC) that an increase in DCs adds $4-6 million in costs to each of TRCs current developments,( totalling approximately $800 million) potentially halting or significantly delaying their programme. The board encourages collaboration with developers like TRC to find mutually viable solutions that balance infrastructure investment needs with the realities of development financing, ensuring continued delivery of affordable housing without negatively impacting local communities.

e) tūtohu / recommend that careful consideration be given to the overall impact on housing prices, particularly given the high costs associated with stormwater infrastructure. High DCs could exacerbate housing unaffordability in the area, undermining the intended benefits of the regeneration programme.

f) tūtohu / recommend exploring alternative or complementary funding mechanisms or phasing strategies to alleviate the financial pressure from the stormwater infrastructure costs. This could include external funding sources, public-private partnerships, or a more phased approach to infrastructure investment, helping share the cost burden more equitably and preventing adverse impacts on housing affordability in the community.

g) tautoko / support the inclusion of the Tāmaki Regeneration area in the broader regional investment plan.

h) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the consistent previous advocacy of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board for infrastructure investment in the Tāmaki area, both above and below ground, through the growth programme and the regional pool of development contributions (DC) funding

i) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that in contrast to the Oranga development, where infrastructure improvements were incorporated at the outset, the Tāmaki area has not seen such proactive measures and as a result, the essential infrastructure required to support the rapid growth in residential development and population will now rely on future projects, developers, and property owners

j) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that while the anticipated shortfall will be managed through the proposed DC programme, there may be challenges in balancing infrastructure requirements with development capacity.

k) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the local board have not been involved in the development programme to date. Request input from the local board to prioritise projects within the programme taking into account options of various scale and timeframe.

l) tono / request increased transparency regarding funding sources, such as the climate action rate, flood mitigation initiatives, and renewal funds

m) tono / request staff identify new projects covered by DCs and the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020

CARRIED

Local board views on draft plan change to add trees and groups of trees to the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Part and to the Notable Trees overlay

Resolution number MT/2025/34

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Chairperson M Meredith:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) tautoko / support the draft plan change to add approximately 169 trees and 27 groups of trees across the region to Schedule 10, and to the Notable Trees Overlay in the AUP maps.

CARRIED

Local board input into Auckland Council’s submission on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill

Resolution number MT/2025/35

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note board’s previous feedback to Auckland Council’s submission on the LGNZ Electoral Reform Working Group Issues Paper (Resolution Number MT/2024/179)

b) tautoko / support a fixed four-year parliamentary term, subject to a binding referendum and alongside strengthening of the role of select committees by requiring their composition to more accurately reflect the proportionality of Parliament, to improve accountability.

c) tautoko / support same year or concurrent central and local government elections, with the potential to improve civic education and participation, and voter turnout.

CARRIED

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board feedback on the proposed wastewater environmental performance standards

Resolution number MT/2025/36

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) tautoko / support the proposed wastewater standards to streamline the consenting process and improve wastewater system sustainability.

b) tautoko / support the development of infrastructure design solutions under the Water Services Act 2021, but recommend flexibility to meet local conditions, particularly in high-growth areas.

CARRIED

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting 29 April 2025 Venue Change

Resolution number MT/2025/37

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Chairperson M Meredith:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakaae / agree to change the venue for the 29 April 2025 business meeting to Te Oro Music and Arts Centre in Glen Innes.

CARRIED

Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.3, Deputy Chair Burrows requested that her abstention be recorded.

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar

Resolution number MT/2025/38

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) note the attached Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar as of 14 March 2025.

CARRIED

Record of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Workshops

Resolution number MT/2025/39

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board workshop records for the workshops held on 4, 11, 18 and 25 February 2025.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

12.20 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 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Maria Meredith
Deputy Chairperson	Debbie Burrows
Members	Don Allan
	Nerissa Henry
	Chris Makoare
	Peter McGlashan	Online via Microsoft Teams
	Tony Woodcock

Councillor	Josephine Bartley