Papakura Local Board Workshop
OPEN NOTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Papakura Local Board Workshop held in the Local Board Chambers, 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura, Auckland on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 10:10am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Deputy Chairperson |
Jan Robinson |
(absent from 12.40pm) |
Members |
Felicity Auva'a |
(acting Chair from 12.40pm) |
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George Hawkins |
(left at 3pm) |
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Kelvin Hieatt |
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Andrew Webster |
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Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
Chairperson |
Brent Catchpole |
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Papakura Local Board Workshop 09 April 2025 |
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1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
That the Papakura Local Board Workshop: a) note the apology from Chairperson Brent Catchpole for non atendance.
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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.
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Item 1 – 10:10-10:40am |
New footbridge at Takaanini Train Station
Presenter/s: Bruce
Thomas
Major Projects, Auckland Transport)
Mathew Rednall
Paul Nicholls
Andrew Bell Governance role: Keeping informed Proposed Outcome/s: To continue engagement with the local board regarding the new footbridge at Takaanini train station to replace the pedestrian level crossing in preparation for the opening of City Rail Link (CRL). Attachment/s: Material unavailable at the time of agenda build.
Summary of discussions Staff provided an update on the level crossing programme. Staff advised 19 general carparks will be impacted in the duration of the project. The same number of disabled carparks will be maintained. Staff confirmed there was no impact on the residential property in the proposed option.
Next steps: · Carry out road safety audit · CPTED reports · Provide local board
Local board provided the following feedback:
· The disabled car parks need to be placed near the lifts instead of the stairs for accessibility.
Staff agreed to investigate the current utilisation of the existing carparks. They advised the disabled carparks will be relocated to the most suitable location.
· Request for consultation with the community currently using the carpark, to ensure they are aware of the changes and have the opportunity for input.
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Item 2 – 11:30-12:10pm |
Direction Setting Part 1 Presenter/s: Lee Manaia (Papakura Local Board Advisor, Governance & Engagement)
Victoria Hutt (Papakura Local Board Senior Advisor, Governance & Engagement) Governance role: Setting direction / priorities / budget Proposed Outcome/s: To inform the board on upcoming events/meetings and seek board’s feedback. For members to provide strategic updates related to meetings/ briefings they have attended, highlighting opportunities for board decision making or advocacy. Attachment/s: Material unavailable at the time of agenda build. Summary of discussions · Papakura Māori Wardens and car seat installation project o Direction – happy for citizenship to be removed from Māori wardens KPIs. · Autism Run update – postponed to early May to allow the use of Pulman Park · Pulman Lodge Lease on McLennan Park update · 2025/2026 Infrastructure and Environmental Service update
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Lunch Break (12:10–12.40pm)
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a Level Crossing Programme – Takaanini b Direction Setting |
The workshop finished at 3.30pm