Manurewa Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Manurewa Local Board held in the Manurewa Local Board Office, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa on Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 1:35 pm.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
Chairperson |
Matt Winiata |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Glenn Murphy |
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Members |
Joseph Allan |
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Heather Andrew |
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Andrew Lesa |
From 1.39pm |
Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT
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Angela Cunningham-Marino |
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Rangi McLean |
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Manurewa Local Board 17 April 2025 |
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Member G Murphy led the meeting in prayer.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
Resolution number MR/2025/38 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member H Andrew: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaae / accept the apologies from Member R McLean, Member A Cunningham-Marino b) whakaae / accept the apologies from and Member A Lesa for lateness.
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3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
Member G Murphy declared a conflict of interest in item 13 - 2024/2025 Manurewa Local Grant Round Three Grants Allocations in relation to application LG2510-303 New Foundations Trust.
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number MR/2025/39 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member J Allan: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 20 March 2025, as a true and correct. |
5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
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Resolution number MR/2025/40 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) acknowledge and congratulate all participants from Alfriston College, Manurewa High School and James Cook High school with a special note to the many that came through in first, second and third places on their respective stages.
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7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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Resolution number MR/2025/41 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Lincoln Jefferson for his attendance.
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a 17 April 2025: Manurewa Local Board - Item 8.2 Deputation - Warriors Community Foundation |
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Resolution number MR/2025/42 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member J Allan: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Jo Coulam and Amanda Finn for their attendance.
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9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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Resolution number MR/2025/43 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) thank Grant Cairns for his attendance. |
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Resolution number MR/2025/44 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the verbal and written report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson. |
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a 17 April 2025: Manurewa Local Board - Item 12 Chairperson's Written Update |
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2024/2025 Manurewa Local Grant Round Three Grants Allocations |
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MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member A Lesa: Member G Murphy declared a conflict of interest in item 13 - 2024/2025 Manurewa Local Grant Round Three Grants Allocations in relation to application LG2510-303 New Foundations Trust.
That the Manurewa Local Board: a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Manurewa Local Grant Round Three 2024/2025 as follows:
Table One: Manurewa Local Grant Round Three 2024/2025 applications
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Resolution number MR/2025/46 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member H Andrew: That the Manurewa Local Board: b) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Manurewa Local Grant Round Three 2024/2025 as follows:
Table Two: Manurewa Local Grant Round Three 2024/2025 applications
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Auckland Transport Update for the Manurewa Local Board - April 2025 |
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Resolution number MR/2025/47 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member J Allan: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the report and recommendations from Auckland Transport titled Manurewa Local Board Update – April 2025 in Attachment A b) whakaae / approve intersection with raised speed tables on each of the four approaches at Weymouth Road and Friedlanders intersection c) tuhi tīpoka / note that Auckland Transport are working with Auckland Council teams to determine the ideal locations for the two new bench seats within Randwick Park and will consult on these locations with the Randwick Park Resident’s Association and Local Board d) ohia / endorse Auckland Transport’s road safety improvements for Orams Road.
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Manurewa Local Board views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 |
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Resolution number MR/2025/48 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa 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. i) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note concern that developers are not town planners, nor do they take a strategic area-wide or region-wide approach, which could limit the structed approach to transport and infrastructure development for the Auckland region ii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that council needs to assess its position on what it should be delivering. There no longer seems to be “paper plans” for future development with this being driven by developers, not a future view of council iii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that in Attachment B sand carpet installation and training lights are listed as assets for which development contributions will be used for other local board areas, however as the Manurewa Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan 2022 identifies Manurewa having a lack of sand-based fields and lighting, request that advice is provided to the local board on how developer contributions can be used for these assets in Manurewa iv) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the following feedback points received on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 in Attachment F: a. while there was some support for planning 30 years ahead, those submitters considered that only ten years of planning investment should be included in development contributions (DC) with a three yearly update b. unlike the projects in the 10 years of the Long-term Plan 2024-2034, they haven’t been subject to public consultation, feasibility studies, technical assessments, or in-depth planning c. some of the 30-year investment will support growth over the period to 2080. Concern was also expressed that some of the investment was required to address historical under investment d. the exact nature and location of the necessary infrastructure required over such a long-time frame and its cost is very uncertain. This is evidenced in the changes required for Drury investments identified within 18 months of adoption e. forecasting future costs is very difficult. The base cost estimate of some projects appears to be significantly higher than market rates, resulting in a markedly high starting position even before contingency and escalation is accounted for. The costs of land acquisition are unrealistically high. Costs are then inflated over time resulting in projects increasing in cost in many cases for one, two, or three times their cost in today’s dollars f. the scale of stormwater investment required was challenged given the potential for developers to undertake on site works reducing the need for council investment and consequent DC that would otherwise make development infeasible g. projects included in the DC policy that overlap with Kainga Ora’s planned investments should be removed v) tono / request further information from staff on: a. how house pricing will be impacted by these changes b. whether the land that is acquired for growth is for development on behalf of developers or for transport routes c. who takes the lead on the provision for reserves and greenspace. Manurewa is not seeing any consistency with developers being required to offer space for parks, as where this has been skipped, it is pointed to the walkable catchment of existing parks, however it seems no provision is set aside for these in developer contributions as per schedule 8.
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Local board feedback on the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill |
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Resolution number MR/2025/49 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tuku / provide the following feedback on the Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill. i) reiterate the board’s previous feedback in October 2024 (MR/2024/160): a. the rollout of this scheme should start in the central areas of Auckland where public transport is more readily available, and then slowly roll out to other areas in conjunction with increased public transport options, to enable a smoother transition b. tuhi ā-taipitopito / note there is a concern about the affordability and the financial impacts on residents, given high levels of deprivation and that many residents travel outside the area for work and university c. tuhi ā-taipitopito / note there needs to be a clear plan in place to ensure that traffic is not diverted off state highways, impacting residential roads, in particular around schools, which could impact on traffic flow and community safety d. tono / request assurance is provided to public transport users that the reliability and efficiency of public transport services will be maintained and there is increased frequency and expanded services to ensure there are greater public transport options e. tuhi ā-taipitopito / note there will be a need to ensure public transport services can handle the increased demand. This will require looking at what the introduction of the charge means for the number of users of public transport f. tono / request that there is only one charge per trip as creating multiple charges based on zones would be overcomplicating this process g. tautoko / support the revenue from the charge to be reinvested into public transport h. tono / request mandatory consultation with local boards throughout the ongoing development and implementation of this policy, given that local context will be vital to ensuring the roll out of this proposal is as successful and undisruptive as possible, if implemented.
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Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house |
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Resolution number MR/2025/50 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) whakarato / provide the following feedback on the allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house: i) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note section 17 of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, and the principle of subsidiarity, that state that decision-making should be local unless the nature of the activity is such that decision-making on an Auckland-wide basis will better promote the well-being of communities across Auckland ii) tono / request an increase in staff resourcing, in particular, local board facing staff, to provide quality, strategic advice to empower local boards and their role ii) tautoko support reinstating local economic development plans, projects and initiatives within parameters set by regional strategies, policies and plans, under local board decision-making b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that staff recommendations and feedback from local boards will 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 c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that further work is required in relation to determining the future decision-making allocation 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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Proposed changes to the draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy |
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Resolution number MR/2025/51 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) ohia / endorse the final amended Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy in Attachment B 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 an increase in staff resourcing, in particular, local board facing staff, to provide quality, strategic advice to empower local boards and their role d) tono / request further advice and information on how to ensure local boards benefit from developer contributions providing open space provisions.
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Resolution number MR/2025/52 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member J Allan: That the Manurewa 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) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note 1305 individuals who submitted on the proposed changes affecting Auckland Botanic Gardens of which 34 per cent supported and 62 per cent opposed the proposal c) whakarato / provide the following views on how the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel should address public feedback to the proposal in (a) to assist the Panel in its deliberations. i) introduce a dog walker license for qualified dog walkers ii) reorganise, simplify and clarify Policy and Bylaw content iii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note nuance is required for the limit on the number of dogs walked on leash as there will be a difference in the impact of walking small dogs and large dogs iv) oppose the policy rule that designates the northwestern area of the Auckland Botanic Gardens as off leash "until the area is further developed" when council will have the discretion to amend the rule to on-leash. This should only be amended through a public notification, engagement and decision-making process d) whakatuu / appoint Member Joseph Allan and Chairperson Matt Winiata to present the views in (c) to the Governing Body Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel e) tuku mana / delegate authority to the local board chair to appoint a replacement to any appointed member in (d) who is unable to present to the Panel. |
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Manurewa Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar - April 2025 |
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Resolution number MR/2025/53 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Deputy Chairperson G Murphy: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar.
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Resolution number MR/2025/54 MOVED by Chairperson M Winiata, seconded by Member A Lesa: That the Manurewa Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Manurewa Local Board workshop records from: i) 27 February 2025 ii) 5 March 2025 iii) 6 March 2025 iv) 13 March 2025. |
22 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
Member A Lesa closed the meeting in prayer.
2.52 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 Manurewa Local Board HELD ON
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