Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board held in the Manukau Chambers, Level 1, Manukau Civic Building, 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at 5.00pm.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Apulu Reece Autagavaia |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Vi Hausia |
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Members |
Dr Ashraf Choudhary, QSO, JP |
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Dr Ofa Dewes, MNZM |
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Topou Folau |
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Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara |
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Albert Lim |
joined at 5.06pm |
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 15 April 2025 |
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Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia opened the meeting with a karakia and welcomed everyone present.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number OP/2025/44 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.
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5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
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Resolution number OP/2025/45 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) acknowledge Aloese Lefono - The Minister of Health Volunteer awards saw the Pacific Health Service Award awarded to Aloese Lefono for her work with the Pasifika Parkinson's Support Group. The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board is proud to have supported this Support Group in the activities it provides for our families who live with Parkinsons.
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Resolution number OP/2025/46 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) acknowledge the following;
Maori Stage - Division 1 o Manukura Tane § 1st place equal Te Whānau o Tupuranga: Kia Aroha Campus, along with Te Kapa Haka o Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae: Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, and Ngā Puna o Waiōrea o Kakahu Tane § 1st place equal Te Whānau o Tupuranga: Kia Aroha Campus, along with Te Uamairangi: Te Wharekura o Ngā Maungārongo and TKKM o Te Kōtuku, and Ngā Puna o Waiōrea o Mau Rakau § 1st place Te Whānau o Tupuranga: Kia Aroha Campus o Mita o te reo § 3rd equal place Te Whānau o Tupuranga: Kia Aroha Campus, along with Te Kahikātoa: Alfriston College
Niuean stage - Overall o 1st place De La Salle College
Cook Islands stage - Division 1 o Rakei (costume) § 1st place equal Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, along with Tamaki College § 3rd place Tangaroa College o Best Composition § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Best Drummers § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Pere Pere Tane § 3rd place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Pere Pere Vaine § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate § 3rd place equal Papatoetoe High School, along with Tamaki College o Rangatira Tane/Vaine § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate § 2nd place Tangaroa College o Imene Tuki/Reo Metua § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Ute § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate § 2nd place equal Tangaroa College and Mangere College o Tua Peu Tupuna § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Kapa Rima § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Ura Pa'u § 1st place equal Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate, along with Tamaki College § 3rd place Tangaroa College o Overall winners § 1st place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate § 3rd place Tangaroa College - Speeches o Year 10 Speech Competition § 1st place Maru Matai - Papatoetoe High School § 3rd place Amiria Kiria - Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate o Year 11 Speech Competition § 2nd place Tamerita Tuaiti - Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate § 3rd place Ephraim Sionetuato - Aorere College o Year 12 Speech Competition § 3rd place Coralie Nicholas - Tangaroa College o Year 13 Speech Competition § 1st place Lizsina Tekopua - Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate § 2nd place Lilly Tonitara - Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Tongan stage - Mako o 3rd place Kia Aroha College - Otuhaka o 1st place Aorere College - Soke o 3rd place Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate - Taufakaniua o 1st place Tangaroa College o 2nd place De La Salle College - Speeches o Year 9 Speech Competition § 4th place Le’ota Koloa – Kia Aroha College o Year 10 Speech Competition § 3rd place Hafoka Pakofe – Kia Aroha College § 4th place Sisilia Le’ota – Kia Aroha College o Year 11 Speech Competition § 4th place equal Sione Li – Tangaroa College, along with Toni Katoa – St Paul’s College o Year 12 Speech Competition § 1st place Mele Tauheluhelu – Kia Aroha College § 2nd place Crystal Vea – Aorere College § 4th place Tu’ipulotu Latu – Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Samoan stage - Tama - Boys division o Ulufale § 2nd place De La Salle College o Ulufafo § 1st place De La Salle College o Togiga § 1st place De La Salle College o Fa’ataupati § 3rd place De La Salle College o Sāsā § 3rd place De La Salle College o Fuataimi § 2nd place equal Reti-Lui Pauli – De La Salle College, along with Genesis Tagaloa – St Paul’s College o Pese o le Aso § 3rd place equal De La Salle College, along with Kelston Boys’ High School o Manaia § 2nd place – Lameko Tololi-Tuiloma o Taualuga § 3rd place De La Salle College o Overall § 2nd place De La Salle College - Tu’ufaatasi Tama ma Teine - Boys and Girls division o Ulufale § 3rd place Papatoetoe High School o Ulufafo § 2nd place Papatoetoe High School § 3rd place Aorere College o Togiga § 2nd place Papatoetoe High School o Ma’ulu’ulu § 3rd place Papatoetoe High School o Sāsā § 2nd place Papatoetoe High School o Fuataimi § 3rd place equal Jeremiah Avaomutu – Papatoetoe High School, along with Franconia Filiga – James Cook High School o Taualuga § 3rd place Papatoetoe High School o Overall § 3rd place Papatoetoe High School - Speeches o Year 9 Speech Competition § 3rd place Adele Fogi – Tangaroa College o Year 12 Speech Competition § 3rd place Va’atausili Loli Sio – Tangaroa College o Year 13 Speech Competition § 3rd place Bailey Umusaga – Aorere College o Tautalaga lē Saunia - Impromptu Speech Competition § 1st place Reti Lui Pauli – De La Salle College § 3rd place Valentine Iulia – Tangaroa College
Auckland East and South Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival - 5 minute piece category o 1st place Papatoetoe High School
Kilikiti Senior Festival Tournament - Championship Boys o 2nd place Papatoetoe High School - Championship Girls o 1st place Papatoetoe High School
Tag South Eastern Zone Senior - Boys Championship o 1st place De La Salle College - Boys Division 2 o 1st place Tangaroa College o 2nd place Papatoetoe High School - Girls Division 2 o 3rd place Sir Edmund Hillar Collegiate
Volleyball Auckland Secondary Schools Volleyball Championships - Division 2 o 1st place De La Salle College
Athletics Auckland Championship - Junior Boys 80m o Silver medal LJ Fa’avesi – Aorere College - Junior Boys 300m Hurdles o Gold medal Roman Matagi-Eruera – Aorere College (new record) o Silver medal LJ Fa’avesi – Aorere College - Junior Girls Javelin o Gold medal Temaeva Pirake – Aorere College North Island Championship - Junior Girls Javelin o Bronze medal Temaeva Pirake – Aorere College - Boys 200m Hurdles o Silver medal LJ Fa’avesi – Aorere College
Wrestling Auckland Secondary Schools Novice Tournament - Juniors o 47kg § Gold medal Ivan-James Feao – De La Salle College o 63kg § Bronze medal Israel Tupou – De La Salle College o 67kg § Golf medal Ayzon-Sage Aloiai-Ratu – De La Salle College o 74kg § Gold medal Kordell Leavai – De La Salle College o 78kg § Silver medal Wayne Esekia – De La Salle College o 86kg § Silver medal Emrico Tualega – De La Salle College § Bronze medal Xander Toailoa – De La Salle College o 110kg § Silver medal Liam Barber – De La Salle College - Seniors o 72kg § Gold medal Malu Aiga – De La Salle College o 90kg § Silver medal Jurgen Sheppard – De La Salle College o 98kg § Gold medal Demetrius Ah Chong – De La Salle College § Silver medal Siggie Perez – De La Salle College § Bronze medal William Mafi – De La Salle College Auckland Secondary Schools Championship Tournament - Juniors o 63kg § Silver medal Jonathan Barber – De La Salle College o 76kg § Gold medal Thomas Enoka – De La Salle College § Silver medal Kordell Leavai – De La Salle College o 85kg § Gold medal Wayne Esekia – De La Salle College o 92kg § Gold medal Emrico Tualega – De La Salle College o 100+kg § Gold medal Liam Barber – De La Salle College - Seniors o 97kg § Gold medal Latu Enoka – De La Salle College § Bronze medal Willian Mafi – De La Salle College o 120kg § Silver medal Demetrius Ah Chong – De La Salle College o 120+kg § Gold medal Etuale Mateai – De La Salle College - Overall Male team o Silver medal equal De La Salle College, along with Rutherford College
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Resolution number OP/2025/47 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) acknowledge AUT computer and information sciences alumna Namulauulu Nu‘uali‘i Eteroa Lafaele was named Young New Zealander of the Year 2025 for her work in bridging the digital divide for Pacific communities. A globally recognised Samoan leader and changemaker, Namulauulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa (Fogapoa, Leulumoega Tuai, Lefaga) has led groundbreaking initiatives to amplify Pacific voices in the tech sector. She founded DigiTautua, which provided refurbished devices to families during COVID-19, and is the co-founder of Fibre Fale, which aims to create a future where Pacific people have digital equity and see a future for themselves in digital technologies. This latest recognition for her important work follows other prestigious accolades that include the Young IT Professional of the Year, the NZ Hi-Tech Young Achiever Award and being named in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 – Asia – Social Impact. Namulauulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa has strong ties to Otara and the Ngati Otara Marae.
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Resolution number OP/2025/48 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaae / agree that whakaae / agree that items 11 – Governing Body member, 12 – Board Members’ Report and 13 – Chairperson’s Announcements be accorded precedence at this time.
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Governing Body member Update |
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Apologies received from Councillors Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina |
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Board Members' Report |
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Deputy Chair Vi Hausia, Local Board Members Dr Ashraf Chaudhary, Topou Folau and Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara provided a verbal update.
A copy of the written report by Deputy Chair Vi Hausia has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2025/49 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the board members written and verbal reports.
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a Board Members Report - Vi Hausia |
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Chairperson's Announcements |
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Resolution number OP/2025/50 MOVED by Member A Choudhary, seconded by Member TF Folau: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the chairperson’s verbal update.
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7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
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Petition - Mapu Maia Submission on "Stand up for Otara: Petition for a Safer, Stronger, Community" |
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This item was withdrwan |
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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Resolution number OP/2025/51 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson Vi Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Johnnie Timu, CEO & Head Coach from Brown Pride for his deputation and attendance.
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Resolution number OP/2025/52 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Dave Lockwood, pūtea moni a te kaiwhakahaere rōpū (Group Manager Fundraising) from The Y for his deputation and attendance.
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
There was no public forum.
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Implementation of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan 2024/2025 |
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Resolution number OP/2025/53 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaae / approve funding of up to $90,000 to Kolmar Charitable Trust, on behalf of Papatoetoe Hunters Corner Bowling Club, to support renewal of the artificial bowling green surface, situated at 247 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Quick Response grants round two 2024/2025 grant allocations |
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Resolution number OP/2025/54 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whakaae / agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received as follows:
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Resolution number OP/2025/55 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whai / adopt the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Play Plan 2025 as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.
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Local board feedback on the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill |
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Resolution number OP/2025/56 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member L Kaisara: Ngā tūtohunga Recommendation/s That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tuku / provide the following feedback on the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill: i. The local board opposes time-of-use charges due to the disproportionate impact on residents in Ōtara -Papatoetoe as: · congestion-charging will make it even more in-equitable for those living in conditions of high deprivation who are often less able to afford the added costs of time-of-use charging · Ōtara -Papatoetoe residents are often car-dependent for a range of reasons including their the low income levels, the need to work at peak times, shift work, and needing to work multiple jobs · The area is poorly served by the public transport network · There is insufficient enabling factors to help residents to transition to alternative modes of transportation and therefore often rely on cars. ii. If time of use charging is progressed, the local board requests that any schemes be developed with strong local board and community input to: · address the longstanding transport inequity through increasing funding and prioritising projects for public transport services, safe walking and cycling connections (particularly to and from public transport points), completing networks and further safety improvements to resolve dangerous and congested local roads and intersections · sufficient funding for these local projects particularly given current cost pressures · revenue from schemes is reinvested into complementary local transport projects, such as expanded public transport services and traffic calming · charges are transparent and set at the lowest level needed to reduce congestion · targeted measures are included to support the affordability for, and mitigate the disproportionate impacts of, time of use charging on low-income individuals, vulnerable groups, shift workers, women, and those with limited public transport options who have to travel in peak periods · public transport should be exempt, as the Bill only exempts emergency vehicles, leading to potential costs for public transport and unfair situations for people with disabilities.
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Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - March 2025 |
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Resolution number OP/2025/57 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the March 2025 quarterly update on the Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement 2024-2025.
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Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house |
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A copy of the presentation for Allocation of Decision - making for CCO activities coming in - house & other changes has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number OP/2025/58 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tono / request the following feedback be considered at the Governing Body meeting on 29 May 2025, and associated changes to the allocation of decision-making table will be implemented as part of Annual Plan 2025/2026 decisions: i. the Local Government Act provisions emphasising local decision-making should be taken into account as the starting point for any allocation decisions ii. increased decision making should be provided for at local board level iii. local board members are appropriately supported and resourced to meet their greater local board decision-making responsibilities and to facilitate good decision-making iv. further staff resourcing and budget is provided commensurate to the greater local board decision-making responsibilities and to facilitate good decision-making support v. the increased role of local boards in placemaking is supported to better align and leverage off current CCO and Council programme and positive outcomes for the community vi. an integrated approach to work programme development be undertaken for FY27 b) tono/request that further work is done in relation to determining the future decision-making allocation at a local level, in line with the requirements of the Local Government Act, on: i. funding of new priority urban regeneration or development locations as additional programmes are identified ii. how anticipated demand from local boards for local economic development and urban regeneration advice is to be addressed iii. property management decisions (undertaken as part of the Group Property Review).
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a Allocation of Decision - making for CCO activities coming in - house & other changes |
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Resolution number OP/2025/59 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member L Kaisara: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tūtohi / receive the limited public feedback from two submitters in the local board area to the Governing Body proposal to amend the Auckland Council Ture ā-Rohe mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku | Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 (Bylaw) and to revoke Arataki Tikanga mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku | Cemeteries and Crematoria Code of Practice 2014 (Code) in the agenda report. b) tono / request that in any further consultations staff recognise our communities express grieving in different and colourful ways and consult widely with our people on any rules be made around adornments etc.
c) does not want to appoint a member to present views to the Governing Body on proposed changes to cemetery bylaw.
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Proposed changes to the draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy |
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Resolution number OP/2025/60 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: b) ohia / endorse updating the open space provision standards in the strategy with Option package two – capacity-focused approach: provide more open space than currently enabled in high- and medium-density areas where residents have low or moderate levels of provision c) tono / request, in line with the principles of empowered local boards, sufficient staff resourcing for the board to provide strong, targeted strategic advice on open space matters, local impacts, and investment principles to enable the strategy's delivery through robust local decision-making processes and local board plans and work programmes. CARRIED |
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 |
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Resolution number OP/2025/61 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member O Dewes, MNZM: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tono / requests that the following views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 be included in the Governing Body decision report on 1 May 2025. i. the local board supports the role of the contribution policy in providing essential infrastructure necessary for secure and affordable homes. ii. the local board supports Investment in the Māngere Investment Priority Areas. iii. the local board recommends that the priority investment contribution policy approach be extended to key transport corridors and town centres. iv. the local board remains concerned that increased contributions will hinder investment and delay much-needed housing, potentially exacerbating disparities in housing availability in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area.
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Resolution number OP/2025/62 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Deputy Chairperson V Hausia: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tūtohi / receive the public feedback from people in the local board area to the Governing Body proposal to amend matters of regional significance in the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kurī | Policy on Dogs 2019 and Ture a Rohe Tiakina Kurī | Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in the agenda report b) tono / request the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel take into account Otara-Papatoetoe Board area has a significant issue with roaming dogs and more designated off-leash parks are required to assist in addressing this problem c) tautoko / support the community feedback on providing sufficient off-leash public areas for dogs that are stimulating, spacious, and controlled to minimize problems caused by dogs, promote responsible dog ownership, and ensure the welfare of dogs d) tono / request the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel take into account the public feedback on provision of sufficient off-leash dog areas in appropriate locations to keep dogs a positive part of Aucklanders' lives e) does not want to appoint a member to present views to the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel.
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Resolution number OP/2025/63 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member A Choudhary: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the workshop records for: 11 March, 25 March and 1 April 2025.
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Resolution number OP/2025/64 MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member L Kaisara: That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa.
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26 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
6.55 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board HELD ON
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