Minutes of Waitākere Ranges Local Board

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

22 May 2025

Chairperson G Presland opened the meeting with a karakia and welcomed those present.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

Specifically, members are asked to identify any new interests they have not previously disclosed, an interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with a matter on the agenda.

The following are declared interests of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

Board Member	Organisation/Position
Mark Allen	- Bethells Valley Fire – Life Member - Waitākere Licensing Trust – Trustee - West Auckland Trusts Services – Director - Pest Free Waitakere Alliance – Board Member - Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery - Chairperson
Michelle Clayton	- Glen Eden Residents’ Association – Member - Glen Eden Returned Services Association (RSA) – Member - Glen Eden Railway Trust – Member - Glen Eden Community House - Member
Sandra Coney	- Cartwright Collective – Member - Women’s Health Action Trust – Patron - New Zealand Society of Genealogists – Member - New Zealand Military Defence Society – Member - Pest Free Piha – Partner is the Coordinator - Piha Tennis Club – Patron and Partner is the President - Piha Wetland Trust – Partner is a Trustee - Huia Settlers Museum - Patron
Greg Presland	- Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust – Trustee - Glen Eden BID – Member - Titirangi Ratepayers and Residents Association – Member - Waitākere Ranges Protection Society - Member - Titirangi RSA - Member
Liz Manley	- Consumer Experiences Council, Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora - Co-chair - Clinical Ethics Advisory Group, Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora - Member - Titirangi Community Arts Council Board – Member - Titirangi Ratepayers and Residents Association – Member - Literacy Waitākere – Board chair
Linda Potauaine	- Henderson Rotary – Member - Archtists Limited. – Director - Glen Eden Community Patrol - Member

Member appointments

Board members are appointed to the following bodies. In these appointments the board members represent Auckland Council:

External organisation	Lead	Alternate
Glen Eden Business Improvement District (Glen Eden Business Association)	Michelle Clayton	Greg Presland
Aircraft Noise Community Consultative Group	Mark Allen	Liz Manley
Ark in the Park	Mark Allen	Liz Manley
Friends of Arataki and Waitākere Regional Parkland Incorporated	Michelle Clayton	Sandra Coney
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre Trust	Mark Allen	Linda Potauaine
Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery	Linda Potauaine
Glen Eden Community and Recreation Centre Incorporated	Michelle Clayton	Mark Allen

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number WTK/2025/54

MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Clayton:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 24 April 2025, and the minutes of its extraordinary meeting, held on Thursday, 1 May 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

Lady Arapera Sharple

Resolution number WTK/2025/56

MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Member L Manley:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) āhukahuka / acknowledge the passing of Lady Arapera Sharple:

The local board acknowledges the passing of Lady Arapera Sharples, the wife of Sir Pita Sharples.

Lady Arapera was a renowned educationalist. She worked in Māori-medium education and the enduring vitality of te reo Māori. Her work has inspired generations of educators, students, and communities to embrace and celebrate Māori language and culture.

She was dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Te Reo and Te Ao Maori.

She was an integral part of the whanau au Hoani Waititi Marae.

Moe mai ra Arapera.

CARRIED

6.2

Janet Clews

Resolution number WTK/2025/55

MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Member L Manley:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) āhukahuka / acknowledge the passing of Janet Clews:

Janet Clews recently passed away.

She was one of the best known and most committed of local body politicians.

She diligently served the west for over 50 years.

She was previously a Glen Eden Borough Councillor, the Mayor of Glen Eden, a Waitākere City Councillor, deputy chair of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and a Portage Licence Trust trustee.

I had a great deal to do with her over an extended period of time.

She was one of the best local government politicians I have met. She was always kind and considerate, thoughtful and totally dedicated to her job. She was always prepared and her review of the accuracy of minutes was legendary.

There is much of how she conducted that I have tried to emulate. She was an ideal role model as a leader.

She was very kind. I can recall in 2004 the day after I was voted out of office and Janet rang me to check how I was.

I regret having something to do with the curtailment of her career. In 2013 the success of the ticket I was a member of meant that she was voted out of office.

This was a bitter sweet moment for me because she was always a constructive member of the board and I was sad to see her go.

I was pleased that progressives on the Portage Licensing Trust voted her as a Director on West Auckland Trusts Services Limited, an important position that she handled well.

She was a Portage Licensing Trust trustee untill 2022.

She was an absolute formidable local figure and until recently was still actively involved in the local community.

Moe mai ra Janet, moe mai ra.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1

Deputation: Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky Group

Resolution number WTK/2025/57

MOVED by Member L Manley, seconded by Member M Allen:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the presentation from the Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky Group and thank Gareth Davies for his attendance.

b) thank Gareth and members of the Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky Group for their assistance and contributions to the project.

c) tūtohu / recommend the report “Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky Certification – the Way Forward” be considered by the Parks Committee / Policy and Planning Committee for approval.

d) tāpae / delegate authority to the Chairperson and the Local Board’s dark sky lead, Liz Manley, to write a letter of support on behalf of the local board endorsing the proposal to apply for recognition of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park as an International Dark Sky Park.

CARRIED

Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member L Potauaine requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1	Public Forum: Emily Simes - Glengary Road Safety Improvements
	A PowerPoint presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number WTK/2025/58 MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Member L Potauaine: That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and thank Emily Simes her attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 May 2025, Waitākere Ranges Local Board: Item 9.1 Glengarry Road Safety

9.2	Public Forum: Moe Lewin, Te Ao Kita – Māori Sport Programme
	A PowerPoint presentation was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number WTK/2025/59 MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Member L Potauaine: That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and thank Moe Lewin for her attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 May 2025, Waitākere Ranges Local Board: Item 9.2 Te Ao Kita - Māori Sport Programme

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11	Waitākere Ward Councillors' Update
	This item was withdrawn.

12	Endorsing Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rate grants for 2025/2026
	Resolution number WTK/2025/60 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Clayton, seconded by Member L Manley: That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board: a) tūtohu / recommend to the Governing Body the setting of the 2025/2026 BID targeted rate for inclusion in the 2025/2026 Annual Plan and budget for the following Business Improvement District (BID) programme: i) $111,316.00 for Glen Eden BID. CARRIED
13	Auckland Council’s submission to proposed waste legislation changes – local board feedback
	Resolution number WTK/2025/61 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Clayton, seconded by Member L Manley: That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the report, Auckland Council’s submission to proposed waste legislation changes – local board feedback. b) tuhi tīpoka / note that feedback will be provided under the existing delegated authority to the Chairperson (resolution number WTK/2022/143). CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member L Potauaine requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Waitākere Ranges Local Board for quarter three 2024/2025

Resolution number WTK/2025/62

MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Member L Manley:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the integrated performance report for quarter three ending 31 March 2025

b) reallocate $5,000 from Project ID 4357 Local Civic Events to Project ID 463 Community grants.

CARRIED

15	Chair's Report - Greg Presland
	A tabled report was given. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number WTK/2025/63 MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Clayton: That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive Chair Greg Presland’s May 2025 tabled report. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member L Potauaine requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.
	Attachments a Greg Presland’s Chair's Report, Waitākere Ranges Local Board, 22 May 2025.

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme

Resolution number WTK/2025/64

MOVED by Chairperson G Presland, seconded by Member M Allen:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme for May 2025.

CARRIED

Workshop Records

Resolution number WTK/2025/65

MOVED by Member L Manley, seconded by Member M Allen:

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the workshop records for 3, 10 and 24 April 2025.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

5.28 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 Waitākere Ranges Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Greg Presland
Deputy Chairperson	Michelle Clayton
Members	Mark Allen
	Sandra Coney, QSO
	Liz Manley
	Linda Potauaine