Minutes of Albert-Eden Local Board - Thursday, 24 April 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board

24 April 2025

1 Nau mai | Welcome

Chairperson K Smith commenced the meeting with a karakia and welcomed everyone in attendance.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number AE/2025/51

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) whakaae / accept the apology from Member L Roe for absence.

CARRIED

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 AE/2025/52

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting held on Thursday, 27 March 2025, 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 - Point Chevalier to Westmere Improvements project

Resolution number AE/2025/53

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) acknowledge the early completion in March 2025 of the Point Chevalier to Westmere Improvements project, noting that the project was scheduled for completion in June 2025 and includes safer cycling facilities, new footpaths, safer pedestrian crossings, major stormwater upgrades and a full rebuild of Meola Road, and thank Dempsey Wood, the Point Chevalier to Meola Community Liaison Group (CLG) members, Auckland Transport and the Point Chevalier community for a collaborative approach to a very challenging period of disruption during construction.

CARRIED

6.2

Acknowledgement - Passing of Pope Francis

Resolution number AE/2025/54

MOVED by Member J Fowler, seconded by Chairperson K Smith:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) acknowledge the recent passing of Pope Francis, a much respected world figure amongst many religious and secular communities, championing many social justice causes and an advocate for climate change action, and recognise the impact that Pope Francis’ sudden death has had on the Catholic community in the local board area.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1	Deputation - Hengi Fusitu'a - Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland
	Hengi Fusitu'a – Chairman, Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland, Mark Craig - Clubs and Partnerships Manager, Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland, and Tony Laiman - former Chairman, Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland, were in attendance to present to the local board a presentation regarding the club’s future plans and timelines.
	A presentation was tabled. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as part of the minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2025/55 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member J Fowler: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank Hengi Fusitu'a – Chairman, Mark Craig - Clubs and Partnerships Manager, and Tony Laiman - former Chairman, Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland, for their attendance and presentation regarding the club’s future plans and timelines. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20252424 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 8.1: Deputation - Hengi Fusitu'a - Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland, Presentation

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum - David Riley – Oceana Literacy Trust

David Riley – Oceana Literacy Trust, was in attendance to present to the local board a brief presentation thanking the board for its local grant support (provided to ‘Oceana Literacy Trust’, last October 2024, during the Local Grants Round One 2024/2025), and to provide the board with an update on the ‘Kainga Pukapuka - Home Libraries’ project.

Resolution number AE/2025/56

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member C Robertson:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) David Riley – Oceana Literacy Trust, for his attendance and presentation regarding ‘Kainga Pukapuka - Home Libraries’ project, and acknowledgement of the board’s Local Grant Round One 2024/2025 grant support.

CARRIED

9.2	Public Forum - Jon Carapiet - Auckland GE-free Coalition
	Jon Carapiet - Auckland GE-free Coalition (AGEFC), was in attendance to deliver to the local board a brief presentation outlining community interest in the current Unitary Plan precaution on local risks of gene technology.
	A presentation and supporting documents were tabled. A copy of the presentation and information material have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as part of the minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2025/57 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Tan: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank Jon Carapiet - Auckland GE-free Coalition (AGEFC), for his attendance and Public Forum presentation outlining community interest in the current Unitary Plan precaution on local risks of gene technology. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20250424 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.2: Public Forum - Jon Carapiet - Auckland GE-free Coalition, Powerpoint b 20250424 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.2: Public Forum - Jon Carapiet - Auckland GE-free Coalition, Additional Information

Note: Chairperson K Smith adjourned the meeting at 11.02am, and reconvened the meeting at 11.05am.

9.3	Public Forum - Ashleigh Harvey, Burnett Foundation’s Big Gay Out
	Ashleigh Harvey - Partnership & Philanthropy Lead, Burnett Foundation, was in attendance to acknowledge and thank the local board for its continued support to the Burnett Foundation, and enabling the foundation to continue to successfully deliver the annual ‘Big Gay Out’ event over the past several years.
	A presentation was tabled. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as part of the minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2025/58 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Maskill: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank Ashleigh Harvey - Partnership & Philanthropy Lead, Burnett Foundation, for her attendance and Public Forum presentation acknowledging and thanking the local board for its continued support to the Burnett Foundation which has enabled the foundation to successfully deliver the annual ‘Big Gay Out’ event over the past several years. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20252424 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.3: Public Forum - Ashleigh Harvey, Burnett Foundation’s Big Gay Out, Presentation

9.4

Public Forum - Brent Murdoch, resident

Brent Murdoch, resident, was in attendance to present to the local board regarding a supermarket driveway on Nolan Road.

Resolution number AE/2025/59

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) thank Brent Murdoch, resident, for his attendance and Public Forum presentation regarding a supermarket driveway on Nolan Road.

CARRIED

9.5

Public Forum - Gary Frogatt, resident

Gary Frogatt, resident, was in attendance to present to the local board regarding a supermarket driveway on Nolan Road.

Resolution number AE/2025/60

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member R Smith:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) thank Gary Frogatt, resident, for his attendance and Public Forum presentation regarding a supermarket driveway along Nolan Road.

CARRIED

9.6	Public Forum - John Patrick Murphy, resident
	John Patrick Murphy, resident, was in attendance to deliver a presentation regarding compliance issues and unauthorised access of his private driveway located along Great South Road and Greenlane East.
	An information document was tabled. A copy of the document has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as part of the minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2025/61 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thank John Patrick Murray, resident, for his attendance and Public Forum presentation regarding compliance issues and unauthorised access of his private driveway located along Great South Road and Greenlane East. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20250424 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 9.6: Public Forum - John Patrick Murphy, resident, Information Document

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Note: Item 13: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects; Item 14: Feedback on projects with potential local impacts: Auckland Transport, April 2025; Item 16: Proposed new community ground lease for Scouts New Zealand at Pollard Park, 1A Waitomo Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland; and Item 18: Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house, were taken prior to Item 11: Albert-Eden Local Grants Round Two 2024/2025 grant allocations.

13	Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects
	Bruce Thomas – Elected Members Relationship Partner, and Raman Singh - Senior Transportation Engineer, were be in attendance in-person and online via Microsoft Teams, to speak to the report.
	That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) allocate the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following project: i) Allendale Road Traffic Calming $130,000 ii) investigate safety improvements at 36 Taylors Road for a crossing or alternative traffic solutions, to better protect students, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, with a budget of up to $250,000 and input from Mt Albert Primary School and the local community, and iii) Wairere and Kitenui Avenue pedestrian small reactive improvements $49,684. b) thank Bruce Thomas – Elected Members Relationship Partner, for his attendance and advice.
	The motion was taken in parts.
	Resolution number AE/2025/62 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) allocate the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following project: i) Allendale Road Traffic Calming $130,000. CARRIED
	Note: Members J Tan and R Smith requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.
	Resolution number AE/2025/63 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: b) allocate the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to the following projects: ii) investigate safety improvements at 36 Taylors Road for a crossing or alternative traffic solutions, to better protect students, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, with a budget of up to $250,000 and input from Mt Albert Primary School and the local community, and iii) Wairere and Kitenui Avenue pedestrian small reactive improvements $49,684. c) thank Bruce Thomas – Elected Members Relationship Partner, and Raman Singh - Senior Transportation Engineer, for their attendance and advice. CARRIED

Feedback on projects with potential local impacts: Auckland Transport, April 2025

Bruce Thomas – Elected Members Relationship Partner, was in attendance to speak to the report.

Resolution number AE/2025/64

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) endorse in principle the proposal to upgrade an existing raised table at 51 Fowlds Avenue and construct a new raised crossing at 41 Fowlds Avenue subject to public consultation, including Edendale Primary School and Mt Albert Grammar School, and further investigation being undertaken with reporting back to the local board.

b) support Option one, a signalised intersection at Mt Eden and Landscape Roads and to proceed to public consultation.

c) approve the Local Board Transport Capital Fund project of St Andrews and Balmoral Roads Safety Improvements to proceed to construction.

d) thank Bruce Thomas – Elected Members Relationship Partner, for his attendance and advice.

CARRIED

Proposed new community ground lease for Scouts New Zealand at Pollard Park, 1A Waitomo Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland

Jeimy Figueros Meza - Community Lease Specialist, was in attendance online via Microsoft Teams to speak to the report.

Resolution number AE/2025/65

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) whakaae / grant, a new community ground lease to The Scouts New Zealand –Maungawhau Balmoral Group for the tenant-owned building of a leasing area comprising of 180 square metres (more or less) located on council-owned land at Pollard Park, 1A Waitomo Avenue, Mt Eden, Auckland on a portion of the land legally described as Lot 2 Deposited Plan 37585 and contains 1.2674ha as shown in certificate of title NA980/5 (Attachment A), subject to the following terms and conditions:

i) term – five years, commencing 1 June 2025, with one five-year right of renewal

ii) rent – $1 plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) per annum for 1 June 2025 – 31 May 2026, if demanded, which would have been the terms of a lease if it had been granted from 1 June 2023 when the group requested it

iii) rent – $1300 plus GST per annum for the remainder of the first term (1 June 2026 – 31 May 2030)

iv) rent – $1300 plus GST per annum for the renewal term of five years, commencing 1 June 2030

v) 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 Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (Updated July 2023), the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement.

c) thank Jeimy Figueros Meza - Community Lease Specialist, for her attendance online via Microsoft Teams and advice.

CARRIED

18	Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house
	Shirley Coutts - Principal Advisor - Governance Strategy, was in attendance online via Microsoft Teams to speak to the report.
	A presentation was tabled. A copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as part of the minutes attachment.
	Resolution number AE/2025/66 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member R Smith: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) support staff recommendations relating to the allocation of decision-making responsibility for: i) the urban regeneration and property management activities currently governed by the Eke Panuku board ii) the economic development activities currently governed by the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited board to be transferred to either the Governing Body or local boards in accordance with section 17 of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. b) 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) 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). d) request that quality advice be provided to local boards in a timely manner to support additional decision-making responsibilities, and provisions are made if more time is required from local board members. e) support local boards being empowered to implement priority location plans, and to have decision-making over local urban regeneration projects and notes Point Chevalier as a result of Plan Change 94 should be considered. f) request local boards are provided a list of non-service property within their area. g) support reinstating the reference to local economic development plans, noting that this is a priority for this local board. h) request that organisational support is given for the board to be able to fund additional economic brokers to promote economic development in the area. i) thank Shirley Coutts - Principal Advisor - Governance Strategy, for her attendance online via Microsoft Teams and advice. CARRIED
	Attachments a 20240424 Albert-Eden Local Board, Item 18: Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for council-controlled organisation activities coming in house, Powerpoint

Albert-Eden Local Grants Round Two 2024/2025 grant allocations

Resolution number AE/2025/67

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) approve the following grant applications received for funding through the Albert-Eden Local Grants Round Two 2024/2025:

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Decision
LG2501-201	The Auckland Table Tennis Association Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the coaching, roof repair and insurance costs.	$8,000	$2,500 towards roof repairs.
LG2501-203	The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated	Community	Towards the purchase of outdoor equipment including six tents, two cookers, 5 dome tents and one shade dome with sun walls.	$8,000	$1,500
LG2501-207	Marist Rugby League Football Club Auckland Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the purchase of equipment, two marquees, groceries and bouncy castle hire.	$8,000	$2,000 funding towards marquees and excluding catering / grocery cost.
LG2501-220	Epsom/Remuera Croquet Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the annual refurbishment of their lawns.	$8,000	$1,000
LG2501-222	Greenwoods Village Epsom Business Association Incorporated	Events	Towards the cost of delivering Greenwoods Corner Epsom Spring Festival 2025, a family-friendly festival on 20 September 2025, including the costs of equipment, stage, decoration, props, P.A. system, entertainers, promotion, marketing, event management, crew and consumables.	$5,836.57	$5,800
LG2501-225	MPHS Community Trust	Environment	Towards facilitation, catering, marketing, and printing costs for the "Albert-Eden Zero Waste Festival 2025".	$8,000	$4,000 excluding catering cost.
LG2501-232	Learning At The Point Community Kindergarten Incorporated	Community	Towards instructor's fees, performances, foam pit hire, Ferris wheel rental, Matariki Dome, henna artist, face painters, Disco jockey and performers' fees for all the community events from 13 June to 12 December 2025.	$8,000	$4,000
LG2501-233	NZ Ethnic Women Incorporated	Community	Towards the purchase of four sewing machines, materials, and instructor wages to run a free and accessible sewing program in Waterview for women.	$8,000	$3,000 funding towards sewing machines and materials and excluding salaries and wages.
LG2501-237	Mt Albert Tennis Club (Incorporated)	Sport and recreation	Towards affiliation fees, junior coaching and insurance costs from 1 June 2025 to 31 March 2026.	$5,000	$1,000 towards coaching cost.
LG2501-238	Point Chevalier Croquet Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the purchase of six sets of croquet balls.	$4,110	$1,000
LG2501-239	Generations Connect New Zealand	Community	Towards resources, project materials, stationery, facilitator training, administration, insurance, refreshments, print and digital advertising for the "Tūhono Tāngata: Connecting People Across Generations" pilot programme.	$8,000	$2,000 excluding catering cost.
LG2501-255	New Settlers Family And Community Trust	Community	Towards the coordinator's fees, equipment, resources, purchase of three sewing machines, haberdashery, and repairers' fees (for refugee women) for the fortnightly sessions of NFACT’s mobile repair and upcycling project at the Owairaka Sea Scouts building.	$6,000	$4,000
LG2501-264	YMCA North Incorporated	Community	Towards the Mt Albert Raise Up Crew’s programme and event delivery costs from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026, including volunteer training, team-building activities, camp, uniforms, graduation, recruitment, equipment, resources, event promotion, venue hire, workshop facilitators, prizes, activities, and transport for their youth-led events, workshops, outreach projects, and regular meetings.	$8,000	$1,000 excluding travel, gifts and prizes.
LG2501-267	MyLaunchPad Limited	Arts and culture	Towards the artist fees, equipment hires, and promotional materials for the FETU Creative Forum.	$3,500	$2,000
LG2501-248	Pt Chevalier Tennis & Squash Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the costs of the "Book a Court Access Control system".	$7,154	$2,500 towards Court Access System Upgrade.
Total				$103,600.57	$37,300

b) decline the following grant applications received for funding through the Albert-Eden Local Grants Round Two 2024/2025:

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Decision
LG2501-202	New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups Incorporated	Community	Towards operational front-line service delivery costs.	$8,000	Declined noting low priority in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-205	Everyone's English Limited	Arts and culture	Towards the learning resources, website development, and social media marketing costs from 14 July to 12 December 2025.	$3,313	Declined noting low priority in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-206	Shager Ethiopian Entertainment NZ (SEEENZ) Incorporated	Community	Towards venue hire and tutors' wages for the Ethio-Kiwi Kids after-school programme.	$3,000	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (QR2501- 101).
LG2501-211	Kelly McCormack	Community	Towards venue hire and marketing costs.	$1,000	Declined noting ineligibility as the requested amount falls below the minimum application threshold.
LG2501-212	Auckland Kindergarten Association	Community	Towards the installation of new fencing for the "Pathway Safety Upgrade" project.	$6,620	Declined noting the project has already been supported by the local board through the work programme budget line.
LG2501-216	Age Concern Auckland Trust	Community	Towards the costs of service delivery of 24 friendship group sessions to vulnerable elders living in the Albert Eden local board area, including salaries, venue hire, craft materials, refreshments, volunteer training, registration, promotional materials and outreach activities from 5 May 2025 to 4 May 2026.	$8,000	Declined noting low priority in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-218	Communicare CMA (Auckland) Incorporated	Community	Towards the weekly venue hire cost of the Communicare Friendship Centre at the Wesley Methodist Church.	$8,610	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (QR2501-104).
LG2501-221	Kra Koto Kra limited	Events	Towards the audio and staging cost for the "Festival of Rhythm" event on 17 January 2026.	$8,000	Declined noting low priority in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-223	Mount Albert Ramblers Softball Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards batting tees, softballs, scoring books, cones and softball bats.	$1,782	Declined noting ineligibility as the requested amount falls below the minimum application threshold.
LG2501-226	Action Education Incorporated	Arts and culture	Towards the facilitator fees, travel, administration, equipment, and resources to deliver 20 spoken word poetry workshops.	$5,000	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (LG2501-133).
LG2501-227	Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust	Community	Towards venue hire, counselling, volunteer support, video and photography, and transport costs for financial management and elder abuse cases from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026.	$8,000	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-230	Knox Home Trust	Community	Towards the wages of both the Kaiawhina role and the Lifestyle and Leisure Coordinator.	$8,000	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-231	Roskill Together Trust	Environment	Towards the cost of running three business programmes, marketing, and reporting.	$7,990	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (LG2501-160).
LG2501-234	Big Buddy Mentoring Trust	Community	Towards office rent, radio advertising, mentor manager wage and psychological screening costs for programme delivery from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.	$5,000	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-236	Momentum Charitable Trust	Community	Towards the cost of delivering four one-day life and financial skills programmes to 40 at-risk individuals at the Mt Eden Probation Centre.	$6,780	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (QR2501-133).
LG2501-240	PHAB Association (Auckland) Incorporated	Community	Towards youth workers' wages and transport costs.	$8,000	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-242	Mt Eden Normal Primary School Board of Trustees	Community	Towards the costs of kitchen cabinetry and cooking appliances.	$8,000	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-245	Harps Aotearoa Foundation	Arts and culture	Towards venue hire and insurance costs for the "Harps Fest NZ 2026" to be held from 3 to 6 April 2026 at the Dilworth Senior Campus, Newmarket.	$6,660	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-246	Banana Boat Limited	Environment	Towards the restoration of the community garden, including the costs of the purchase of material to install larger-scale compost systems, garden beds, seedlings, delivery of workshops, promotion, and printed collateral, koha for volunteers and the coordinator and the facilitator's hours.	$8,000	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-247	Birdcare Aotearoa	Environment	Towards hospital operating expenses, including bird feed, compressed oxygen gas, medication, disposable PPE, broad-spectrum disinfectant, electricity, water, and telephone services.	$7,668	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (QR2501- 122).
LG2501-249	Safe Haven Housing Trust Board	Community	Towards accommodation costs for new asylum seekers, and the Housing Supervisor's travel and vehicle running costs from 1 May to 31 December 2025.	$7,486	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-250	Auckland Cavy Care Rescue	Community	Towards the replacement and installation of fencing.	$8,000	Declined noting the activity takes place outside the local board area.
LG2501-251	Young Workers Resource Centre Incorporated	Community	Towards the education coordinator's wages.	$7,000	Declined and suggest that the Community Broker and/or Community Grants Advisor to liaise with the applicant for future applications.
LG2501-252	Badminton New Zealand Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the venue hire of the Auckland Badminton Stadium for the "New Zealand Tertiary Badminton Championships" from 3 May to 4 May 2025.	$7,930	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-253	Tardigrade World Trust	Arts and culture	Towards camera operation, video editing, illustration, reporting, and the necessary applications and tools to produce Episodes 2 and 3 of the "Trash Talk" video channel.	$8,000	Declined and suggest that the Community Broker and/or Community Grants Advisor to liaise with the applicant for future applications.
LG2501-254	Anxiety New Zealand Trust	Community	Towards the installation of retrofitted double glazing for five existing windows across three rooms at the St Lukes Clinic.	$7,808.50	Declined noting a low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
LG2501-257	Re-Creators Charitable Trust	Community	Towards free or subsidised classes of Community Upcycling DIY Workshops in the local board area, including creative tutors, project management, tools, equipment, materials, marketing, prep, travel and administration costs.	$4,960	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (QR2501-106).
LG2501-258	Playcentre Aotearoa - Morningside Playcentre	Community	Towards the river waterplay set, four books, and a set of eight agricultural tools.	$4,007.26	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (QR2501-121).
LG2501-260	New Zealand Nejashi Trust Incorporated	Community	Towards physical activity and wellbeing programme for women.	$10,000	Declined noting ineligibility due to the applicant already approved for a 2024/2025 Albert-Eden Local Grants Fund (LG2501-121).
LG2501-265	Aotearoa Ethnic Communities Trust NZ	Community	Towards resources, materials, workshop facilitator, marketing, administration, refreshments, and travel costs for a Mobile Migrant Support Programme from 1 May 2025 to 1 May 2026.	$7,809	Declined noting the benefit to the local board area has not been clearly articulated.
LG2501-259	The Auckland Irish Society Incorporated	Community	Towards the club's "2025 Community Open Day" on 15 November 2025, including security, kids entertainment, a music band, musicians' fees, bouncy castles, castle supervisors, a water tank hire, set up, and stage.	$6,123	Declined noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grants round.
Total				$206,546.76

CARRIED

Albert-Eden Local Board Grants Programme 2025/2026

Resolution number AE/2025/68

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Tan:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) adopt the Albert-Eden Grants Programme 2025/2026 in Attachment A.

CARRIED

19	Proposed changes to the draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy
	Aubrey Bloomfield - Principal Policy Advisor, and Cheryl Steiner - Senior Policy Advisor, were in attendance online via Microsoft Teams to speak to the report.
	Resolution number AE/2025/69 MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler: That the Albert-Eden Local Board: a) thanks the Albert-Eden Local Board community for their submissions to the draft “Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy” noting there were 21 Have Your Say submissions and 24 from the People’s Panel. b) support the following sections of the amended “Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy” in Attachment B: i) five strategic directions ii) four investment principles iii) Policy 1: Making the most of our open spaces, and it’s five associated objectives iv) Policy 3: Auckland Council’s investment in play, sport and recreation and it’s three associated objectives. c) do not support Policy 2: Open space provision and acquisition, and its two associated objectives, Objective 6 and Objective 7. d) request the draft policy, especially Policy 2, is reviewed and amended in light of the recent decision on Plan Change 94 (Private): Wairaka Precinct, specifically in relation to: i) overall implications of open space provision and the precedent this decision sets for Auckland ii) the relationship between the Resource Management Act 1991 processes and decisions and Auckland Council policies on open space iii) implications for the Auckland Council approach to implementing the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020, and flow on consequences for policies on open space iv) the adequacy of the proposed strategy in relation to open space provision in brownfield and/or high-density areas v) do not consider that the following key themes from community feedback are adequately addressed by Policy 2 as currently drafted: A) all Aucklanders must have access to safe, well-maintained open spaces B) open space needs to be an integral part of urban planning. e) furthermore, in relation to Policy 2: i) consider the overall provision of open space and the standards for acquisition are restrictive, and do not provide for a well-designed urban environment. Auckland Council should set a higher provision rule of at least of 20m2/capita as a minimum before considering other measures such as walking distance (for example, within 1500m/20min walk catchment) ii) request that the minimum size of pocket park is set at 1500m2 and that only one road frontage may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis noting that pocket parks are not intended to replace neighbourhood parks but this might be the only opportunity that exists iii) request that the overall size criteria of all parks local to neighbourhood needs to be reviewed in the light of increased density of population iv) do not support open spaces that serve as a connection or linkage function being less than 20m wide v) request stormwater management areas should be excluded from open space calculations and treated as local purpose reserves vi) urge Auckland Council to ensure that large developments, including those led by the Crown provide adequate levels of open space before plan changes and resource consents are granted vii) suggest exceptional and compelling cases be considered for acquisition that exceed the provision and acquisition standards. f) suggest, that the current and increasing population density on the Auckland isthmus supports the case for more open space provision especially given that many regional parks are relatively inaccessible to a significant proportion of Aucklanders and would make consideration of more Regional Parks accessible to the isthmus community an imperative to ensure more Aucklanders can access regional parks without having to travel far from urban areas. g) request the strategy explicitly state that open spaces and recreational facilities should be developed in tandem with transport infrastructure such as cycleways noting that open spaces (act as attractive active transport routes), encourage people to be active every day, thus contributing to the health and wellbeing of the population, and will also expand the catchment area of recreation facilities. h) request the Governing Body increase funding for acquisition on open space in the Long-term Plan 2027-2037 to support the growing city and the important function open space plays for both biodiversity and people. i) support the development of an implementation and monitoring plan, and improved advice being provided to decision-makers, following amendments and adoption of an updated strategy and request an increase in staffing resources to provide quality advice to local boards. j) request Policy and Planning Committee do not adopt the draft strategy and direct staff to develop a new approach to provision and acquisition of open space, given the points raised in resolutions c) – g). k) note that the open space policy should be linked to the Development Contributions policy and that developers should be required to provide open space as part of that contribution and associated infrastructure development at no cost to council. l) request a speaking opportunity for the Albert-Eden Local Board chairperson to speak on the resolutions when the Policy and Planning Committee convenes a meeting to discuss the draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy. m) thank Aubrey Bloomfield - Principal Policy Advisor, and Cheryl Steiner - Senior Policy Advisor, for their attendance online via Microsoft Teams and advice. CARRIED
	Note: Member J Maskill requested that her dissenting voice against resolution e) ii) be recorded.

Albert-Eden Play Plan 2025

Resolution number AE/2025/70

MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Member J Maskill:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) hai / adopt the Albert-Eden Play Plan 2025 set out in Attachment A to this report.

b) thank and acknowledge the hard work from Jacqueline Collins - Play Portfolio Lead, as well as council staff and Play Group stakeholders.

CARRIED

Public feedback on proposal to amend dog policy and bylaw

Resolution number AE/2025/71

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive the public feedback from 434 people in the Albert-Eden Local Board area.

b) note the majority opposed Proposal 1: limit to number of dogs walked, with 54 per cent of the opponents preferring no change to the current status.

c) note the majority supported the proposals to reorganise, simplify and clarify Policy and Bylaw content.

d) note there was split support for proposals to clarify dog access rules at Muriwai, Tawharanui and Wenderholm Regional Parks and to clarify dog access rules on Tūpuna Maunga.

e) note that the majority opposed the dog access rule changes to other Regional Parks.

f) note 30 per cent of people supported introducing a dog walker license for qualified dog walkers.

g) note the Professional Dog Walkers Association petition (run through change.org which received 3456 signatures) that opposes any restrictions.

h) thank staff for their hard work to facilitate public feedback on the proposal to amend dog policy and bylaw.

CARRIED

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillor Julie Fairey was in attendance to speak to her ward councillor report.

Resolution number AE/2025/72

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Tan:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillor Julie Fairey’s March 2025 Ward Councillor Report.

CARRIED

Chairperson's Report

Resolution number AE/2025/73

MOVED by Member J Tan, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive Chairperson K Smith’s verbal April 2025 report.

CARRIED

Board Members' Reports

Resolution number AE/2025/74

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Tan:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive Deputy Chairperson M Watson’s April 2025 board report.

b) receive Member C Robertson’s verbal board report for April 2025.

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa/Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar

Resolution number AE/2025/75

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Tan:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive the Hōtaka Kaupapa/Governance Forward work programme calendar for April 2025.

CARRIED

Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records

Resolution number AE/2025/76

MOVED by Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Tan:

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records for the workshops held on 20 March 2025 and 3 and 10 April 2025, noting that Member J Fowler was an apology for the 3 April 2025 workshop and Member L Roe was an apology for the 10 April 2025 workshop.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

1.04pm. 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 Albert-Eden Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Kendyl Smith
Deputy Chairperson	Margi Watson
Members	José Fowler
	Julia Maskill	In attendance online via Microsoft Teams
	Christina Robertson
	Rex Smith
	Jack Tan