Minutes of Parks Committee - Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Parks Committee

24 June 2025

1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number PCCCC/2025/24

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Chairperson K Turner:

That the Parks Committee:

a) whakaae / accept the apology from:

Absence

Cr C Fletcher

Houkura Member Muka Hohneck (Terrence)

Early departure

Cr Alf Filipaina

CARRIED

Note: Subsequently, Cr A Filipaina did not depart early.

Electronic Attendance

Resolution number PCCCC/2025/25

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr S Stewart:

That the Parks Committee:

a) whakaae / approve electronic attendance under Standing Order 3.3.3 for:

· Cr A Dalton (SO 3.3.3 a))

· Cr A Filipaina (SO 3.3.3 a))

· Cr D Newman (SO 3.3.3 a))

· Houkura Member Glenn Wilcox (SO 3.3.3 a))

CARRIED

2 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

3 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number PCCCC/2025/26

MOVED by Chairperson K Turner, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Lee:

That the Parks Committee:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

Cr A Dalton joined the meeting at 2.04pm.

Cr A Filipaina joined the meeting at 2.06pm.

4 Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input

4.1	Public Input: Friends of Regional Parks - Advocating for a full Parks Committee to give higher priority to the Regional Parks network
	Bronwen Turner addressed the committee on behalf of Friends of Regional Parks and provided a presentation in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PCCCC/2025/27 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Lee: That the Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input address from Friends of Regional Parks; and b) whakamihi / thank Bronwen Turner and Kit Howden for attending the meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 24 June 2025, Parks Committee, Item 4.1 - Public Input: Friends of Regional Parks - Advocating for a full Parks Committee to give higher priority to the Regional Parks network, presentation

4.2	Public Input: Interim Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Track Reopening Plan
	Edward Ashby (Te Kawerau), Stu Gray (Federated Mountain Clubs), Shaun Collins (Lactic Turkey Events), Graeme Campbell, John Mackay, and Bronwen Turner (Friends of Regional Parks) provided a PowerPoint presentation in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PCCCC/2025/28 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Lee, seconded by Chairperson K Turner: That the Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input address; and b) whakamihi / thank Edward Ashby, Stu Gray, Shaun Collins, Graeme Campbell, John Mackay and Bronwen Turner for attending the meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 24 June 2025, Parks Committee, Item 4.2 - Public Input: Interim Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Track Reopening Plan, presentation

4.3	Public Input: Tom Austen – Upgrade and reopen tracks in the Spragg Bush and Henderson Valley area
	Tom Austen addressed the committee and provided a presentation in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number PCCCC/2025/29 MOVED by Houkura Member G Wilcox, seconded by Chairperson K Turner: That the Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input address from Tom Austen; and whakamihi / thank him for attending the meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 24 June 2025, Parks Committee, Item 4.3 - Public Input: Tom Austen – Upgrade and reopen tracks in the Spragg Bush and Henderson Valley area, presentation

5 Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input

There was no local board input.

6 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

7	Update on the proposed recreation plan and the 2019-2024 Track Reopening Plan for the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
	A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Note: changes were made to the original recommendation, adding new clause c), as a Chair’s recommendation.
	Cr D Newman left the meeting at 2.54pm. Cr D Newman returned to the meeting via electronic link at 3.27pm.
	Resolution number PCCCC/2025/30 MOVED by Chairperson K Turner, seconded by Houkura Member G Wilcox: That the Parks Committee: a) whiwhi / receive an update on the development of the recreation plan for the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. b) whiwhi / receive an update on the progress the 2019-2024 Track Reopening Plan for the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. c) ohia / endorse the development of a Recreation Plan and Track Reopening Plan for the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, as the relevant active plans guiding Council’s work on tracks in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. CARRIED
	Attachments a 24 June 2025, Parks Committee, Item 7 - Update on the proposed recreation plan and the 2019-2024 Track Reopening Plan for the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, presentation

8	Te Ara Hura 2027 Parks and Community Facility maintenance contracts programme
	A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Note: changes were made to the original recommendation, amending clause a) and adding new clause c), as a Chair’s recommendation.
	Cr D Newman retired from the meeting at 3.51pm.
	Resolution number PCCCC/2025/31 MOVED by Cr S Stewart, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Parks Committee: a) ohia / endorse the exploration of alternative delivery models for full facilities services within the Regional Parks network, including but not limited to the following: i) maintenance of amenity gardens at Arataki and Rose Helleby House to be considered for delivery by additional Regional Parks staff. ii) mowing to be considered for delivery through sector based local suppliers. iii) cleaning of toilets to be considered for delivery through sector based local suppliers. iv) minor maintenance (fixtures and fittings) to be considered for delivery by additional Regional Parks staff, engaging local suppliers as required. b) tuhi tīpoka / note these options will be priced alongside the tender as this will allow a current market comparison. c) tuhi tīpoka / note that the above recommendations are intended to provide value for ratepayer money and not place an undue burden on Regional Parks staff by: i) providing staff and contractors with clear and concise contract specifications. ii) allowing Auckland Council staff to maintain control and oversight of maintenance scheduling, on a park by park basis. iii) enabling Auckland Council staff to oversee the delivery of minor maintenance by engaging local suppliers as needed. iv) reviewing and enhancing parks asset data. CARRIED
	Attachments a 24 June 2025, Parks Committee, Item 8 - Te Ara Hura 2027 Parks and Community Facility maintenance contracts programme, presentation

Status Update on Action Decisions from Parks Committee meeting 29 April 2025

Resolution number PCCCC/2025/32

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Chairperson K Turner:

That the Parks Committee:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the status of decisions made at the 29 April 2025 meeting.

CARRIED

Summary of Parks Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the forward work programme) - 24 June 2025

Resolution number PCCCC/2025/33

MOVED by Cr S Stewart, seconded by Chairperson K Turner:

That the Parks Committee:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

4.07 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 Parks Committee HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Cr Ken Turner
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Mike Lee
Members	Cr Angela Dalton	Via electronic link From 2.04pm
	Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM	Via electronic link From 2.06pm
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP	Until 3.51pm, Item 8
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
	Cr Wayne Walker
	Houkura Member Glenn Wilcox

	Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO
	Houkura Member Muka Hohneck (Terrence)

	Cr R Hills
	Cr J Fairey