Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop

 

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Notes of a workshop of the Kaipātiki Local Board held in the Kaipātiki Local Board Office, 90 Bentley Avenue, Glenfield on Wednesday, 2 April 2025 at 10.01am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

John Gillon

 

Deputy Chairperson

Danielle Grant, JP

 

Members

Erica Hannam

 

 

Tim Spring

 

 

Raymond Tan

 

 

Dr Janet Tupou

Via electronic attendance

 

 

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

 

Members

Paula Gillon

 

 

 

Melanie Kenrick

 

 

 

 

Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT

 

Councillor

Richard Hills

 

 

Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop

02 April 2025

 

 

 

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Kaipātiki Local Board workshop

 

 

 

 

Session 1 – 10.00am – 12.00pm

Auckland Transport

•      Wayfinding Signage Improvements - to enhance walkways

•      270 Beach Haven Road Bus Shelter

•      Hinemoa Street Safety Improvements

•      Beach Haven Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Crossings and Bus Stop Relocations

 

Presenters:                   Raymond Tong
Place and Partner Specialist, Community Wellbeing

Loretta Su’a-Chang
Wayfinding Project Manager, Auckland Transport

Harika Mandala
Transportation Engineer, Auckland Transport

Jun Park
Principal Transportation Engineer, Auckland Transport

Marilyn Nicholls
Elected Member Relationship Partner, Auckland Transport

 

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Wayfinding Signage Improvements, the 270 Beach Haven Road Bus Shelter, Hinemoa Street Safety Improvements, and the Beach Haven Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Crossings and Bus Stop Relocations.

Wayfinding Signage Improvements - to enhance walkways

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·    Sought clarification on whether this would be the final tranche of wayfinding signage or if future phases could be proposed in subsequent financial years.

·    Sought clarification on resource consent requirements for additional locations.

·    Suggested inclusion of directional pedestrian signage at main roads to improve visibility of walkways.

·    Requested cost breakdown per sign to assess feasibility of additional installations under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

·    Requested details on ongoing maintenance costs and whether regular audits of walkway obstructions (e.g. vegetation) are planned.

·    Emphasised need for improved coordination with contractors for maintenance oversight.

 

270 Beach Haven Road Bus Shelter

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·    Expressed appreciation for simplification of the proposal and overall delivery.

 

Hinemoa Street Safety Improvements

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·    Provided resident feedback advocating for speed cushions as a more effective traffic-calming intervention.

·    Questioned the feasibility of installing speed cushions on narrow parts of the street.

·    Raised concerns about potential impacts on cyclists.

·    Requested prompt endorsement to avoid delaying delivery.

 

Beach Haven Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Crossings and Bus Stop Relocations

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·    Expressed preference for Option 3.

·    Emphasised the importance of having a crossing on the western side, particularly for school children.

·    Raised concerns about proximity between two pedestrian crossings.

·    Queried current and ongoing roadworks in the area and whether they may impact the timing or delivery of the project.

·    Sought clarification on distance standards between bus stops, especially regarding accessibility for residents.

 

Next Steps:

·    Staff to action feedback received.

·    Reports coming to a local board business meeting.

 

 

Lunch Break
12.00pm – 12.45pm

Session 2 – 12.45pm – 1.45pm

Community Leases

•      Beach Haven Leisure Centre (Shepherds Park)

•      Beach Haven Tennis Club Incorporated

•      Shepherds Park Squash Club Incorporated

Presenters:                   Jeimy Figueros Meza
Community Lease Specialist, Parks and Community Facilities

 

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Beach Haven Leisure Centre (Shepherds Park), Beach Haven Tennis Club Incorporated and Shepherds Park Squash Club Incorporated community leases.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·       Questioned basis of maintenance cost figures and sought clarification on specific fees.

·       Requested elaboration on right of renewal terms and lease templates.

·       Expressed support for options to ease in maintenance fees across lease terms.

·       Highlighted that lease arrangements could reduce public access to courts and facilities.

·       Queried updates on lapsed leases and expressed concern over delays.

 

Next Steps:

·       Staff to action feedback received.

·       Report coming to a local board business meeting.

 

CONFIDENTIAL Session 3 – 1.45pm – 2.45pm

Resilience and Infrastructure – Engineering, Assets & Technical Advisory

This workshop was held with the public excluded (confidential) as the update was commercially sensitive regarding property buy-out negotiations and the wellbeing of impacted communities is being protected.

Session 4 – 2.45pm – 3.45pm

Resilience and Infrastructure - Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience

•      Onepoto Pond update

Presenters:                   Frank Tian
Manager Northern Operations, Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience

Jack Dickens
Healthy Waters Specialist, Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience

Eloi Fonseca
Manager Area Operations, Parks and Community Facilities

Yasmin Hall
Relationship Advisor, Executive Office Resilience and Infrastructure

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Onepoto Pond update.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

·       Sought clarity on the use of algaecide and its effectiveness.

·       Queried allocation of responsibility for infrastructure maintenance, particularly flaps and weir boards.

·       Expressed concern about the functionality of the aerator and its impact on water circulation and oxygenation.

·       Raised concerns over historical maintenance and operational standards.

·       Explored short-term versus long-term treatment options.

·       Emphasised the need for fiscally responsible, scalable and long-term options.

·       Requested interdepartmental collaboration between Healthy Waters, Community Facilities, and the local board.

Next Steps:

·       Staff to action feedback received.

 

 

 

 

The workshop finished at 3.54pm.