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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, 1 - 7 The Strand, Takapuna on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 10.00am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
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Chairperson |
Melissa Powell |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Terence Harpur |
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Members |
Peter Allen |
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Gavin Busch |
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George Wood, CNZM |
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 20 May 2025 |
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The meeting was opened with a karakia.
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Whakataka te hau ki te uru Whakataka te hau ki te tonga Kia mākinakina ki uta Kia mātaratara ki tai E hī ake ana te atakura He tio He huka He hau hū Tīhei mauri ora |
Cease o winds from the west Cease o winds from the south Bring calm breezes over the land Bring calm breezes over the sea And let the red-tipped dawn come With a touch of frost A sharpened air And promise of a glorious day. |
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
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3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
Deputy Chairperson T Harpur declared a non-financial interest in item 19 – Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2025/2026, as he is an employee of the Takapuna Beach Business Association
4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
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Resolution number DT/2025/76 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 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
There were no acknowledgements.
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
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8.1 |
Peter McNabb, Craig Mark, and Diane Philp - Anne Street Trees |
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A document was provided. A copy 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 DT/2025/77 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the presentation from Peter McNabb, Craig Mark, and Diane Philp and thank them for their attendance
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a 20 May 2025, Devonport - Takapuna Local Board: Item 8.1 - Deputation - Anne Street Trees |
9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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9.1 |
Public Forum - Takapuna Residents Association to speak to the proposed Auburn Street Pedestrian Crossing - Sandra Allen |
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Resolution number DT/2025/78 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member M Powell: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Sandra Allen for their attendance
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Public Forum – Owners of Raines Avenue Food market and Delish Cupcake shop to speak to Member G Wood members report |
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Resolution number DT/2025/79 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Nitin Parshottam and Dean Johnson for their attendance
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10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
11 Ngā Pānui mō ngā Mōtini | Notices of Motion
Under Standing Order 1.9.1 (LBS 3.10.17) (revoke or alter a previous resolution) a Notice of Motion has been received from Member G Wood for consideration under item 12.
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Notice of Motion - Member G Wood - Request to rescind the resolution to retain the large trees in Anne Street, Devonport and replace with two more suitable trees |
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MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae / agree under Standing Order 1.10.1, to revoke Resolution number DT/2024/20 of 19 March 2024 in relation to the decision to remove or retain the trees on Anne Street, Devonport b) tuhi tīpoka / note that there was uncertainty whether this was a Queensland Umbrella and it transpired that in fact these trees are two schefflera pueckleri, commonly known as mallet flower trees; c) tuhi tīpoka / note that Healthy Waters has completed the updated final concept design report for stormwater improvements in Devonport and have confirmed that no physical works are planned for Anne Street as part of the flood mitigation project at this time. d) tono / request that staff at their earliest opportunity, remove the two Schefflera pueckleri trees even if it means Anne Street may be without trees in the planter area for a period of time; e) tono / request that a line item is included in the 2025/2026 Devonport-Takapuna Work Programme for the removal and replacement of the two Anne Street Trees with an agreed budget of $7,810.
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MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen: Member M Powell moved an amendment as an addition to the original recommendation as follows: f) tono / request that the Anne Street residents and Council Arborists work together to decide on the best replacement species and agree to support these new trees from the time they are planted to maturation. g) tono / request the mulch from the removed trees is offered to local environmental group Restoring Takarunga Hauraki.
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The substantive motion was put. |
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MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae / agree under Standing Order 1.10.1, to revoke Resolution number DT/2024/20 of 19 March 2024 in relation to the decision to remove or retain the trees on Anne Street, Devonport b) tuhi tīpoka / note that there was uncertainty whether this was a Queensland Umbrella and it transpired that in fact these trees are two schefflera pueckleri, commonly known as mallet flower trees; c) tuhi tīpoka / note that Healthy Waters has completed the updated final concept design report for stormwater improvements in Devonport and have confirmed that no physical works are planned for Anne Street as part of the flood mitigation project at this time. d) tono / request that staff at their earliest opportunity, remove the two Schefflera pueckleri trees even if it means Anne Street may be without trees in the planter area for a period of time; e) tono / request that a line item is included in the 2025/2026 Devonport-Takapuna Work Programme for the removal and replacement of the two Anne Street Trees with an agreed budget of $7,810. f) tono / request that the Anne Street residents and Council Arborists work together to decide on the best replacement species and agree to support these new trees from the time they are planted to maturation. g) tono / request the mulch from the removed trees is offered to local environmental group Restoring Takarunga Hauraki.
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The meeting adjourned at 11:02am and reconvened at 11:07.am. |
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Kōkiri Report - Sunset Road Sycamore Drive Ramp Road Intersection Upgrade |
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Resolution number DT/2025/82 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tautoko / support the Option 1 design for the proposed Upgrade of Sunset Road, Sycamore Drive, Ramp Road intersection. b)tuhi tīpoka / note that the Upper Harbour Local Board have indicated their support for Option 1 design of Signals and Seagull c) tuhi tīpoka / note that the Sunnynook Walking School Bus Coordinator has requested a safer way for school children to cross at this intersection and that staff advise that option 1 is safer for pedestrians d)tuhi tīpoka / note the Manager of Sunnynook Community Centre supports Option 1 as this provides safer crossing options for pedestrians. e) tono / request Auckland Transport examine the stability of the Sunset Road and Ramp Road intersection where stability of road is in doubt. f) tono / request that Auckland Transport use the latest traffic signals and pedestrian sensors to optimise traffic flow. g)tono / request that Auckland Transport investigate as part of the design, mitigation against using the slip road as a rat run
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Resolution number DT/2025/83 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tautoko / supports the construction of the Becroft Drive footpath improvements ready for construction.
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Resolution number DT/2025/84 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tautoko / supports the design option for Auburn Street Crossing Project presented at the 6 May workshop and progress to construction and implementation. b) tono / request that Auckland Transport investigate lighting safety options for the crossing
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Kōkiri Report: Update on Projects - Old Lake Road Pedestrian Crossing and Forrest Hill Road Signalised Crossing. |
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Resolution number DT/2025/85 MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tautoko / supports the construction of the proposed signalised pedestrian crossing at 224 Forrest Hill Road. b) tautoko / supports the construction of the pedestrian crossing at 2 Old Lake Road Devonport.
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Proposed new community sub-lease to Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust at Fort Takapuna Reserve, 170 Vauxhall Road, Narrow Neck |
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Resolution number DT/2025/86 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae / grant, a new community sub-lease to the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust for room 1 (approximately 11 metres squares), room 2 (approximately 9 metres squared) in Barracks A12, and the old laundry storage area (approximately 6 metres squared) attached to barracks A13, at Fort Takapuna Recreation Reserve, 170 Vauxhall Road, Narrowneck (Attachment A – Fort Takapuna Recreation Reserve, 170 Vauxhall Road, Narrowneck, and Attachment C – Floor Plan - The Barracks A12 and A13), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) term – five (5) year, commencing 1 April 2025, with one five (5) year right of renewal. ii) rent – $1300 plus GST per annum if demanded. iii) operational charge - $1,170 plus GST per annum (26 square metres at $45.00 per square metre). iv) community outcomes plan - to be appended to the lease as a schedule of the lease agreement (Attachment B – Community outcomes plan - Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust).
b) whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the head lease held by Auckland Council for the Barracks to Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust for an area comprising approximately 26 square metres located at 170 Vauxhall Road, Narrowneck.
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Assignment of Lease and approval to transfer assets from Devonport Peninsula Trust to Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust. |
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Resolution number DT/2025/87 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whakaae / approve the assignment of lease from Devonport Peninsula Trust to Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust outlined in Attachment A in red on land legally described as Lot 1 DP 77578 contained in title NA33D/1198 on the same terms and conditions with the lease agreement dated 16 November 2022: i) Initial term – 10 years, commencing 1 November 2022, with one 10 year right of renewal reaching final expiry on 31 October 2042 ii) approve Devonport Peninsula Trust transferring its assets comprising garden beds, a large container, safety fencing, and shading located on land at Dacre Park to Restoring Takarunga Hauraki Charitable Trust. b) whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2023, the Reserves Act 1977.
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Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2025/2026 |
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Deputy Chairperson T Harpur declared a non-financial interest in this item as he is an employee of the Takapuna Beach Business Association and took no part in the discussion or voting on the matter.
Deputy Chairperson T Harpur left the meeting at 11.35am. |
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Resolution number DT/2025/88 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tūtohu / recommends to the Governing Body the setting of the 2025/2026 BID targeted rates for inclusion in the 2025/2026 Annual Plan and budget for the following Business Improvement District (BID) programmes: i) $142,222.50 for Devonport BID ii) $250,000.00 for Milford Village BID iii) $554,622.64 for Takapuna BID |
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Deputy Chairperson T Harpur returned to the meeting at 11.36am.
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Resolution number DT/2025/89 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whai / adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Grants Programme 2025/2026.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Member G Wood requested that their dissenting vote against clause a) be recorded. |
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Endorsement of the Weiti Estuary to Devonport Peninsula Shoreline Adaptation Plan for the Milford, Takapuna and Devonport Peninsula areas |
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Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for quarter three 2024/2025 |
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Resolution number DT/2025/90 MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the integrated performance report for quarter three ending 31 March 2025
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Auckland Council’s submission to proposed waste legislation changes – local board feedback |
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Resolution number DT/2025/91 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tuku / provide feedback on the government’s proposed amendments to the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and Litter Act 1979 to inform the council’s draft submission b) tāpae / delegate to Member G Wood to provide feedback on behalf of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on the Central Government’s proposed amendments to the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and Litter Act 1979 c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that feedback is due by 22 May 2025 to be incorporated into the council’s submission or by 12.00pm on 30 May 2025 to be appended
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Resolution number DT/2025/92 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive and thank Chair Melissa Powell for her written report. b) whiwhi / receive and thank Member George Wood for his written report. c) whiwhi / receive and thank Deputy Chair Terence Harpur for his written report.
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Resolution number DT/2025/93 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member G Busch: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board resolutions pending action report as at 1 May 2025.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Resource Consent Applications - April 2025 |
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Resolution number DT/2025/94 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the list of resource consents applications (Attachment A) related to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area received from 30 March 2025 to 26 April 2025.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Record of Workshops April 2025 |
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Resolution number DT/2025/95 MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the records of the workshops held in April 2025.
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Resolution number DT/2025/96 MOVED by Member P Allen, seconded by Member G Wood: That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for April 2025 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report. b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Upcoming Workshop Items for April 2025 as set out in Attachment B of this agenda report.
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29 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
The meeting was closed with a karakia.
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Unuhia, unuhia |
Release, release |
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unuhia ki te uru tapu nui |
release us from this sacred state |
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kia wātea, kia māmā, te ngākau |
to clear and set free the heart |
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te tinana, me te wairua i te ara takatū |
body and spirit so that we are prepared |
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Koia rā e Rongo |
Let peace and humility |
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whakairia ake ki runga |
be raised among us |
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Kia tina! TINA! |
and be made manifest (indeed!) |
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Haumi e, hui e! TĀIKI E! |
Draw it together! Affirm! It is done! |
12.18 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 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board HELD ON
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CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................
