Minutes of Governing Body - Thursday, 26 June 2025

Governing Body

26 June 2025

1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number GB/2025/78

MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Cr K Turner:

That the Governing Body:

a) whakaae / accept the apologies from members:

Absence

Cr A Baker
Cr J Fairey
Cr C Fletcher

Early Departure

Cr A Dalton
Cr L Fuli – on council business
Cr A Filipaina – on council business
Cr K Turner
Cr M Williamson

CARRIED

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

Electronic Attendance

Resolution number GB/2025/79

MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Cr G Sayers:

That the Governing Body:

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

· Cr L Fuli (SO 3.3.3 a))

· Cr D Newman (SO 3.3.3 b))

CARRIED

Te Mihi | Acknowledgement

Cr S Henderson acknowledged the recent passing of Papa George Taua.

A moment’s silence was observed.

Cr K Leoni acknowledged the recent passing of Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp, Te Pāti Māori MP

Houkura – Independent Māori Statutory Board member Glenn Wilcox acknowledged both.

Cr D Newman joined the meeting at 10.26am.

2 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

To see a comprehensive list of the register of member interests, please click here.

3 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number GB/2025/80

MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:

That the Governing Body:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 29 May 2025, including the confidential section, and the minutes of the Extraordinary Budget Committee meetings held on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, Wednesday, 19 February 2025 and Wednesday, 28 May 2025, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

4 Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input

4.1	Public Input: Mahurangi Oysters - Watercare and Mahurangi Harbour
	A PowerPoint presentation was given 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 GB/2025/81 MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr A Dalton: That the Governing Body: a) whakaae / agree to extend the groups speaking time by two minutes to complete their address. CARRIED
	Resolution number GB/2025/82 MOVED by Cr M Lee, seconded by Cr G Sayers: That the Governing Body: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from representatives of Mahurangi Oysters regarding Watercare and Mahurangi Harbour. b) tono / request the Chief Executive investigate and report back to the Governing Body on the Mahurangi Oysters Public Input submission providing options available to the council to address the problem. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 4.1 - Public Input: Mahurangi Oysters - Watercare and Mahurangi Harbour, Presentation

4.2	Public Input: Boopsie Maran - Standing Orders and Public Input
	A PowerPoint presentation was given 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.
	Cr G Sayers left the meeting at 11.12am.
	Resolution number GB/2025/83 MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr R Hills: That the Governing Body: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Boopsie Maran regarding Standing Orders and Public Input. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 4.2 - Public Input: Boopsie Maran - Standing Orders and Public Input, 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	Status Update on Action Decisions from Governing Body 26 June 2025
	The Shareholder Feedback letter had been circulated prior to the meeting. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number GB/2025/84 MOVED by Cr A Dalton, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Governing Body: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the status of decisions made at the 29 May 2025 meeting. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 7 - Status Update on Action Decisions from Governing Body 26 June 2025, Auckland Future Fund - Shareholder Feedback Letter

8	Chief Executive and Group Chief Financial Officer Update
	The monthly dashboard for May 2025 had been circulated prior to the meeting. A copy had been attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr G Sayers returned to the meeting at 11.19am. Cr A Filipaina left the meeting at 11.30am.
	Resolution number GB/2025/85 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Governing Body: a) whiwhi / receive the information provided in this report, in the monthly financial dashboard circulated prior to the meeting and the verbal updates by the Chief Executive and Group Chief Financial Officer. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 8 - Chief Executive and Group Chief Financial Officer Update, Monthly Dashboard May 2025

9	Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw: Bylaw Panel Report
	The Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking of Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw Control 2025 had been circulated prior to the meeting. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr A Filipaina returned to the meeting at 11.54am.
	Note: changes were made by staff to the original recommendation, amending clauses d) and e) and agreed to by the meeting.
	Resolution number GB/2025/86 MOVED by Cr J Bartley, seconded by Cr C Darby: That the Governing Body: a) whakaae / approve the Bylaw Panel recommendations on the proposed new joint Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe mō te Whakamahinga me te Whakatūnga Waka 2025 \| Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 and supporting proposals in Attachment A of the agenda report. b) whakaū / confirm that the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe mō te Whakamahinga me te Whakatūnga Waka 2025 \| Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 in Attachment B, amendments to the Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Te Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu 2022 \| Signs Bylaw 2022 in Attachment C and amendments to the Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe Marutau ā-Iwime te Whakapōrearea 2013 \| Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 in Attachment D of this agenda report: i) are the most appropriate way to minimise public safety, travel delays, obstructions, nuisance, damage to the environment, public infrastructure and property on council-controlled public land and the Auckland land transport system ii) are the most appropriate form of the Bylaw iii) do not give rise to any implications under, and are not inconsistent with, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. c) auaha / make the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe mō te Whakamahinga me te Whakatūnga Waka 2025 \| Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 in Attachment B of this agenda report, with effect from the dates stated in cl 2 of the Bylaw. d) whakaae / agree that the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking of Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw Control 2025 as tabled is reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw. e) auaha / make the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking of Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw Control 2025 under clauses 24 and 26 of the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 with effect from the dates stated in clause 2 of the Bylaw. f) whakakore / revoke the Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe Waka Haere 2015 \| Traffic Bylaw 2015, with effect from 1 July 2025. g) tapi / amend the Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Te Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu 2022 \| Signs Bylaw 2022 as contained in Attachment C of this agenda report, with effect from 1 July 2025. h) tapi / amend the Auckland Council Te Ture ā-Rohe Marutau ā-Iwime te Whakapōrearea 2013 \| Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 as contained in Attachment D of this agenda report, with effect from 1 July 2025. i) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the Auckland Transport Board will decide whether to adopt the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025 in Attachment B and supporting proposals in relation to the Auckland land transport system. j) tautapa / delegate authority through the Chief Executive to the manager responsible for Bylaws to make any amendments at any time, to the Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw 2025, Signs Bylaw 2022 and Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 in Attachments B, C and D of this agenda report to correct errors or omissions, make editorial changes or to reflect decisions made by the Auckland Council Governing Body or Auckland Transport Board. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 9 - Vehicle Use and Parking Bylaw: Bylaw Panel Report, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Vehicle Use and Parking of Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw Control 2025

Decision to amend Cemeteries Bylaw: Panel Report

Resolution number GB/2025/87

MOVED by Cr J Bartley, seconded by Cr A Filipaina:

That the Governing Body:

a) whakaae / approve the Bylaw Panel recommendations on the proposal to amend the Auckland Council Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 and revoke the Cemeteries and Crematoria Code of Practice 2014, in Attachment A and Attachment B of the agenda report.

b) whakaū / confirm that the recommended amendments to the Auckland Council Ture ā-Rohe mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku 2014 | Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 in Attachment C of the agenda report:

i) are the most appropriate way to help minimise public safety risks, misuse, obstruction, and damage at council cemeteries and crematoria

ii) are the most appropriate form of bylaw

iii) do not give rise to any implications under, and are not inconsistent with, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

c) whai / adopt the recommended amendments to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Bylaw 2014 in Attachment C of this agenda report with effect from 1 August 2025.

d) whakakore / revoke the Auckland Council Arataki Tikanga mo ngā Wāhi Tapu me ngā Whare Tahu Tupāpaku 2014 | Cemeteries and Crematoria Code of Practice 2014 on 1 August 2025.

e) tāpae / delegate authority through the Chief Executive to the manager responsible for bylaws, to make editorial changes or to correct errors or omissions to the Bylaw in Attachment C of this agenda report.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 12.10pm and reconvened at 12.52pm.

11	Decision to amend dog policy and bylaw: Panel Report
	Cr L Fuli left the meeting in-person at 1.21pm and rejoined via electronic link.
	MOVED by Cr J Bartley, seconded by Cr A Filipaina: That the Governing Body: a) whakaae / approve the Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel recommendations on proposed amendments to the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kurī \| Policy on Dogs 2019 and Ture a Rohe Tiakina Kurī \| Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in Attachments A and B of the agenda report. b) whakaū / confirm that the recommended amended Policy on Dogs, Dog Management Bylaw and Bylaw Control in Attachments C, D and E of the agenda report: i) comply with section 10 and 20 of the Dog Control Act 1996, including the need to minimise problems generally, to avoid inherent dangers of uncontrolled dogs near children, for people to use places without fear of dogs and the needs of dogs and their owners ii) are the most appropriate way to provide for the needs of dogs and their owners in a way that minimises risks to people, animals, property and environment, including other dogs and owners iii) are the most appropriate form of policy, bylaw and control iv) do not give rise to any implications under, and are not inconsistent with, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. c) whai / adopt the recommended amended Policy on Dogs 2025 and amended Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in Attachments C and D of the agenda report with the following commencement dates: i) 1 August 2025 for the Policy ii) 1 January 2026 or a later date by resolution of the relevant council committee, for Clause 9A of the Bylaw about limits on the walking of multiple dogs iii) 1 August 2025 for all other amendments to the Bylaw. d) whai / adopt the recommended Auckland Council Dog Management Bylaw (Multiple Dogs in Council-Controlled Public Places) Control 2025 in Attachment E of the agenda report with the same commencement date as Clause 9A of the Bylaw. e) tuhi tīpoka / note the commencement date for rules about walking multiple dogs in the Bylaw and Bylaw Control ensures sufficient time to establish the approval system, the relevant council committee to consider additional controls in consultation with people that provided feedback on the proposal who walk multiple dogs, and for compliance by persons affected. f) tuhi tīpoka / note that the amended Policy on Dogs in Attachment C includes (or will be updated to include) local board decisions on changes to local dog access rules proposed by boards in 2025 made under delegated authority (GB/2012/157). g) tāpae / delegate authority through the Chief Executive to the manager responsible for the dog policy and bylaw, to make drafting and editorial changes or to correct errors or omissions to the Policy, Bylaw and Control in Attachments C, D and E of the agenda report.
	Cr S Henderson left the meeting at 1.31pm.
	In speaking to the amendment, Cr Sayers shared a PowerPoint presentation. A copy has been attached to the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr S Henderson returned to the meeting at 1.59pm.
	Resolution number GB/2025/88 MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Cr K Turner as an amendment by way of addition to clauses a), b) and c) and new clause h), as follows: a) whakaae / approve the Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel recommendations on proposed amendments to the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kurī \| Policy on Dogs 2019 and Ture a Rohe Tiakina Kurī \| Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in Attachments A and B of the agenda report, except in relation to Te Ārai Regional Park. b) whakaū / confirm that the recommended amended Policy on Dogs, Dog Management Bylaw and Bylaw Control in Attachments C, D and E of the agenda report, except in relation to Te Ārai Regional Park: i) comply with section 10 and 20 of the Dog Control Act 1996, including the need to minimise problems generally, to avoid inherent dangers of uncontrolled dogs near children, for people to use places without fear of dogs and the needs of dogs and their owners ii) are the most appropriate way to provide for the needs of dogs and their owners in a way that minimises risks to people, animals, property and environment, including other dogs and owners iii) are the most appropriate form of policy, bylaw and control iv) do not give rise to any implications under, and are not inconsistent with, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. c) whai / adopt the recommended amended Policy on Dogs 2025 and amended Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in Attachments C and D of the agenda report, except in relation to Te Ārai Regional Park, with the following commencement dates: i) 1 August 2025 for the Policy ii) 1 January 2026 or a later date by resolution of the relevant council committee, for Clause 9A of the Bylaw about limits on the walking of multiple dogs iii) 1 August 2025 for all other amendments to the Bylaw. and h) tautuku / refer the proposed dog access rules at Te Ārai Regional Park to the Dog Policy and Bylaw panel appointed by the Regulatory and Safety Committee in December 2024 (RSCC/2024/83) for further consideration via a localised working group including representatives of key stakeholders, and to report back to the Governing Body at its August meeting with recommendations as to any changes to those rules. CARRIED
	The substantive motion was put.
	Resolution number GB/2025/89 MOVED by Cr J Bartley, seconded by Cr A Filipaina: That the Governing Body: a) whakaae / approve the Dog Policy and Bylaw Panel recommendations on proposed amendments to the Auckland Council Kaupapa mo ngā Kurī \| Policy on Dogs 2019 and Ture a Rohe Tiakina Kurī \| Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in Attachments A and B of the agenda report, except in relation to Te Ārai Regional Park. b) whakaū / confirm that the recommended amended Policy on Dogs, Dog Management Bylaw and Bylaw Control in Attachments C, D and E of the agenda report, except in relation to Te Ārai Regional Park: i) comply with section 10 and 20 of the Dog Control Act 1996, including the need to minimise problems generally, to avoid inherent dangers of uncontrolled dogs near children, for people to use places without fear of dogs and the needs of dogs and their owners ii) are the most appropriate way to provide for the needs of dogs and their owners in a way that minimises risks to people, animals, property and environment, including other dogs and owners iii) are the most appropriate form of policy, bylaw and control iv) do not give rise to any implications under, and are not inconsistent with, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. iii) 1 August 2025 for all other amendments to the Bylaw. c) whai / adopt the recommended amended Policy on Dogs 2025 and amended Dog Management Bylaw 2019 in Attachments C and D of the agenda report, except in relation to Te Ārai Regional Park, with the following commencement dates: i) 1 August 2025 for the Policy ii) 1 January 2026 or a later date by resolution of the relevant council committee, for Clause 9A of the Bylaw about limits on the walking of multiple dogs iii) 1 August 2025 for all other amendments to the Bylaw. d) whai / adopt the recommended Auckland Council Dog Management Bylaw (Multiple Dogs in Council-Controlled Public Places) Control 2025 in Attachment E of the agenda report with the same commencement date as Clause 9A of the Bylaw. e) tuhi tīpoka / note the commencement date for rules about walking multiple dogs in the Bylaw and Bylaw Control ensures sufficient time to establish the approval system, the relevant council committee to consider additional controls in consultation with people that provided feedback on the proposal who walk multiple dogs, and for compliance by persons affected. f) tuhi tīpoka / note that the amended Policy on Dogs in Attachment C includes (or will be updated to include) local board decisions on changes to local dog access rules proposed by boards in 2025 made under delegated authority (GB/2012/157). g) tāpae / delegate authority through the Chief Executive to the manager responsible for the dog policy and bylaw, to make drafting and editorial changes or to correct errors or omissions to the Policy, Bylaw and Control in Attachments C, D and E of the agenda report. h) tautuku / refer the proposed dog access rules at Te Ārai Regional Park to the Dog Policy and Bylaw panel appointed by the Regulatory and Safety Committee in December 2024 (RSCC/2024/83) for further consideration via a localised working group including representatives of key stakeholders, and to report back to the Governing Body at its August meeting with recommendations as to any changes to those rules. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 11 - Decision to amend dog policy and bylaw: Panel Report, Councillor Sayers Presentation

Referred from the Audit and Risk Committee - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Q3 FY25 Update

Cr W Walker left the meeting at 2.15pm.

Resolution number GB/2025/90

MOVED by Cr S Henderson, seconded by Mayor W Brown:

That the Governing Body:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Q3 FY25 Update

b) tuku ki tangata kē / forward the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Q3 FY25 Update to local boards for information.

CARRIED

13	Adoption of the Annual Plan 2025/2026
	Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 2.22pm.
	Resolution number GB/2025/91 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Governing Body: a) whai / adopt the Auckland Council Annual Plan 2025/2026, as the council’s annual plan for 2025/2026, including 21 local board agreements b) tautapa / delegate authority and responsibility for jointly agreeing any required editorial changes to the Auckland Council Annual Plan 2025/2026 document to the Mayor and the Group Chief Financial Officer. CARRIED
	Note: Following the meeting the Annual Plan 2025/2026 documents were made available on the Auckland Council website at the following link: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/budget-plans/annual-plan-2025-2026/Pages/annual-plan-2025-2026-annual-budget-documents.aspx

Rates setting 2025/2026

Cr G Sayers left the meeting at 2.26pm.

Resolution number GB/2025/92

MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:

That the Governing Body:

a) whakatau / resolve under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 to set rates and due dates for the 2025/2026 financial year and to authorise the addition of penalties as follows:

i) that a Uniform Annual General Charge be set, for all rateable land, at $604 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit (SUIP)

ii) that a general rate be set for all rateable land on the capital value of the land and at different rates in the dollar for different categories of land (as defined for rating purposes in the Funding Impact Statement in the council's Annual Plan 2025/2026) as set out in the table below:

Property category	Rate in the dollar for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)
Urban business	0.00537111
Urban residential	0.00225223
Rural business	0.00483400
Rural residential	0.00202701
Farm and lifestyle	0.00166215
No road access	0.00056306
Zero-rated	0.00000000
Urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00381167
Rural moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00343050
Urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00303195
Rural medium-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00272876

iii) that a Water Quality Targeted Rate be set on the capital value of all rateable land except land categorised as zero-rated, as defined for rating purposes, of an amount of $0.00001890 (including GST) per dollar of capital value applied to all rateable land categorised as business (Urban business and Rural business), and $0.00000914 (including GST) per dollar of capital value to all rateable land not categorised as business (Urban residential, Rural residential, Farm and lifestyle, urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider, rural medium-occupancy online accommodation provider, urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, rural moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, and No road access) as defined for rating purposes

iv) that a Natural Environment Targeted Rate be set on the capital value of all rateable land except land categorised as zero-rated, as defined for rating purposes, of an amount of $0.00007159 (including GST) per dollar of capital value applied to all rateable land categorised as business (Urban business and Rural business), and $0.00003460 (including GST) per dollar of capital value to all rateable land not categorised as business (Urban residential, Rural residential, Farm and lifestyle, urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider, rural medium-occupancy online accommodation provider, urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, rural moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, and No road access) as defined for rating purposes

v) that a Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate be set for all rateable land except land categorised as zero-rated, as defined for rating purposes, on the capital value of the land at different rates in the dollar for different categories of land as defined for rating purposes as set out in the table below:

Property category	Rate in the dollar for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)
Urban business	0.00011099
Urban residential	0.00005471
Rural business	0.00009989
Rural residential	0.00004924
Farm and lifestyle	0.00004038
No road access	0.00001368
Urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00009259
Rural moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00008333
Urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00007365
Rural medium-occupancy online accommodation provider	0.00006629

vi) that waste management targeted rates be set differentially for different categories of land at different fixed amounts, as set out in the table below:

Service	Differential group	Amount of targeted rate for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)	Charging basis
Minimum base charge	All rating units	43.97	Per SUIP
Standard recycling (240-litre bin or equivalent)	Rating units with approved opt-out arrangement in place	120.32	Per service provided
Standard recycling (240-litre bin or equivalent)	All other rating units, where a service is available, except those owned or used by, and for the purposes of a school	120.32	Per SUIP
Standard refuse (120/140 litre bin or equivalent)	Rating units not in the former Rodney District, with approved opt-out arrangement in place	195.78	Per service provided
	All other rating units not in the former Rodney District, where a service is available	195.78	Per SUIP, except for any SUIP which is provided with either a large refuse or a small refuse service
	Rating units in the former Rodney District with approved opt-out arrangement in place	163.15	Per service provided
	All other rating units in the former Rodney District, where a service is scheduled to be available	163.15	Per SUIP, except for any SUIP which is provided with either a large refuse or a small refuse service
Small refuse (80 litre bin)	Rating units not in the former Rodney District	162.70	Per service provided
Small refuse (80 litre bin)	Rating units in the former Rodney District	135.58	Per service provided
Large refuse (240 litre bin)	Rating units not in the former Rodney District	324.96	Per service provided
Large refuse (240 litre bin)	Rating units in the former Rodney District	270.80	Per service provided
Additional recycling	All rating units	120.32	Per service provided
Food scraps	Rating units with approved opt-out arrangement in place	78.50	Per service provided
Food scraps	All other rating units, where a service is available	78.50	Per SUIP

Notes to table:

· For these purposes the various waste services are as set out in the Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and the Funding Impact Statement in the council’s Annual Plan 2025-2026.

· For these purposes the definition of school is set out in the Funding Impact Statement in the council’s Annual Plan 2025-2026.

vii) that a City Centre Targeted Rate be set differentially for all rateable land in the urban business, rural business, urban residential, urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, and urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider differential categories, as defined for rating purposes, and in the city centre area, of an amount of $0.00131981 (including GST) per dollar of the capital value of the rating unit for urban business and rural business rating units and of a fixed amount of $75.08 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part (SUIP) of a rating unit for urban residential, urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, and urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider rating units

viii) that a Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate be set for all rateable land in the Rodney Local Board area except land categorised as zero-rated as defined for rating purposes, of an amount of $150 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit (SUIP)

ix) that a Franklin Local Board Paths Targeted Rate be set for all rateable land in the Franklin Local Board area except land categorised as zero-rated as defined for rating purposes, of an amount of $53.77 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit (SUIP)

x) that an Electricity Network Resilience Targeted Rate of $13,670,810.17 (including GST) be set on Vector’s electricity network utility rating unit where tree management service is provided

xi) that a Rodney Drainage District Targeted Rate be set for all land located entirely or partially within the Te Arai drainage district or the Okahukura drainage district (as identified for rating purposes) respectively, as set out in the table below:

Drainage district	Rate for each square metre of Class A land for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)	Rate for each square metre of Class B land for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)	Rate for each square metre of Class C land for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)
Te Arai	0.00218751	0.00109375	0.00021875
Okahukura	0.00315241	0.00157621	0.00031524

xii) that Business Improvement District (BID) targeted rates be set for all rateable land in the urban business and rural business differential categories, as defined for rating purposes, within the defined Business Improvement District areas, of a fixed amount per rating unit and/or a rate in the dollar of capital value of the rating unit, as set out in the table below:

BID area	Fixed rate per rating unit for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)	Rate in the dollar for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)
Avondale	0.00	0.00100808
Birkenhead	0.00	0.00101604
Blockhouse Bay	0.00	0.00206595
Browns Bay	0.00	0.00059774
Central Park Henderson	250.00	0.00010816
Devonport	250.00	0.00077416
Dominion Road	0.00	0.00053088
Ellerslie	0.00	0.00215988
Glen Eden	0.00	0.00084235
Glen Innes	0.00	0.00087469
Greater East Tāmaki	195.00	0.00002706
Grey Lynn	500.00	0.00010072
Heart of the City	0.00	0.00035164
Howick	0.00	0.00102870
Karangahape Road	0.00	0.00049991
Kingsland	0.00	0.00037504
Mairangi Bay	250.00	0.00149788
Māngere Bridge	0.00	0.00105989
Māngere Town	0.00	0.00347428
Manukau Central	0.00	0.00029848
Manurewa	0.00	0.00099628
Milford	0.00	0.00112479
Mt Eden Village	0.00	0.00069089
New Lynn	0.00	0.00060932
Newmarket	0.00	0.00059476
North Harbour	150.00	0.00008783
North West District	250.00	0.00014077
Northcote	0.00	0.00243474
One Mahurangi	575.00	0.00000000
Onehunga	0.00	0.00026144
Orewa	0.00	0.00092315
Ōtāhuhu	0.00	0.00064505
Ōtara	0.00	0.00148110
Panmure	0.00	0.00124981
Papakura	0.00	0.00069147
Papatoetoe	0.00	0.00085248
Parnell	0.00	0.00062259
Ponsonby	0.00	0.00090566
Pukekohe	0.00	0.00041876
Remuera	0.00	0.00115023
Rosebank	0.00	0.00025063
Silverdale	400.00	0.00016069
South Harbour	0.00	0.00022184
St Heliers	0.00	0.00126856
Takapuna	0.00	0.00044349
Te Atatu	0.00	0.00122953
Torbay	0.00	0.00097545
Uptown	0.00	0.00036949
Waiuku	0.00	0.00083981
Wiri	0.00	0.00012361

xiii) that the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu swimming pool targeted rates be set for all rateable land in the urban residential, rural residential, urban moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, urban medium-occupancy online accommodation provider, rural moderate-occupancy online accommodation provider, and rural medium-occupancy online accommodation provider differential categories, as defined for rating purposes, located in the respective Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board or Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area, of a fixed amount per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit (SUIP), as set out in the table below:

Local board area	Fixed rate for each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu	39.52
Ōtara-Papatoetoe	37.49

xiv) that the Swimming/Spa Pool Fencing Compliance targeted rate be set for all rateable land on the council’s register of pool fence and barrier inspections, set differentially based on whether the council is required to carry out a three-yearly inspection, as a fixed amount per rating unit as set out in the table below:

Inspection service provided	Fixed rate per rating unit for 2025/2026 (including GST) ($)
Council inspection required	67.67
No council inspection required – successful inspection carried out by an Independently Qualified Pool Inspector (IQPI)	33.84

xv) that the Riverhaven Drive targeted rate be set on land in Riverhaven Drive, Rodney, in respect of which the council has provided financial assistance for the construction of a road that gives access to the rating units, of an amount of $10,045.09 (including GST) per rating unit

xvi) that the Waitākere Rural Sewerage targeted rate be set for all rating units in the non-reticulated wastewater area of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board which have private on-site wastewater systems and which are scheduled to be pumped out by the council within a three-yearly cycle, of an amount of $336.80 (including GST) for each such on-site waste management system utilised in conjunction with the rating unit

xvii) that the Retro-fit Your Home targeted rate be set on land in respect of which the council has provided financial assistance for energy efficiency assessment, and the installation of clean heat, insulation, water conservation, mechanical extraction and fireplace decommissioning under the Retro-fit Your Home scheme, at different levels based on the year that the ratepayer started repaying the financial assistance by this targeted rate, of an amount set out in the table below:

Year of repayment	Rate in the dollar for 2025/2026 to be multiplied by the ratepayer’s outstanding balance as at 30 June 2025 (including GST) ($)
5	0.22894000
6	0.27879000
7	0.36203000
8	0.52877200
9	1.02950400

xviii) that the Kumeu Huapai Riverhead Wastewater targeted rate be set on land in respect of which the council has provided financial assistance for the purchase and installation of equipment for pumping waste from the property to Watercare’s pressurised wastewater scheme, at different levels based on the year that the ratepayer started repaying the financial assistance by this targeted rate, of an amount set out in the table below:

Year of repayment	Rate in the dollar for 2025/2026 to be multiplied by the ratepayer’s outstanding balance as at 30 June 2025 (including GST) ($)
11	0.26237710
13	0.41545360

xix) that the On-site Wastewater Systems (Septic Tank) Upgrades targeted rate be set on land in respect of which the council has provided financial assistance for the replacement or upgrade of failing on-site wastewater systems (septic tanks) in the west coast lagoons (Piha, Te Henga and Karekare) and Little Oneroa (Waiheke Island) catchments, at different levels based on the year that the ratepayer started repaying the financial assistance by this targeted rate, of an amount set out in the table below:

Year of repayment	Rate in the dollar for 2025/2026 to be multiplied by the ratepayer’s outstanding balance as at 30 June 2025 (including GST) ($)
8	0.17739900

xx) that for the purposes of the above rates, the definitions of the city centre area, the various Business Improvement Districts, the expression "separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit" and the differential categories for rates charged on a differential basis are as set out in the Funding Impact Statement in the council's Annual Plan 2025-2026

xxi) that for the 2025/2026 financial year, all rates be payable in four equal instalments, on the following due dates:

Instalment	Due Date
1	29 August 2025
2	28 November 2025
3	27 February 2026
4	29 May 2026

xxii) that a penalty of 10 per cent of any portion of any instalment of rates assessed in the 2025/2026 rating year that is not paid by the due date for payment of that instalment be added to the amount of unpaid rates. The penalty will be added on the day following the due date, being 30 August 2025, 29 November 2025, 28 February 2026, and 30 May 2026 respectively

xxiii) that a further penalty of 10 per cent of any rates assessed in any financial year prior to 1 July 2025 that remain unpaid on 8 July 2025, be added on 9 July 2025

xxiv) that a further penalty of 10 per cent of any rates to which a penalty has been added under resolution (xxiii) above if those rates are unpaid on 9 January 2026, be added on 10 January 2026.

b) whakaae / agree that in accordance with the council’s Early Payment Discount Policy the discount for the early payment of rates be set at 1.31 per cent of the 2025/2026 rates, if those rates, together with any outstanding prior years’ rates and penalties, are paid in full on or before the due date of the first instalment (29 August 2025).

CARRIED

Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, the following councillors requested that their dissenting votes be recorded as follows:

· Cr M Lee

· Cr J Watson

15	CCO Reform update and decisions to advance programme and support implementation
	A memorandum outlining the draft delegation from Auckland Transport had been circulated prior to the meeting. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr G Sayers returned to the meeting at 3.00pm. Cr A Dalton retired from the meeting at 3.09pm.
	Note: amended wording of the original report recommendations were made by staff and agreed to by the meeting.
	Chairperson Mayor W Brown vacated the chair in favour of the Deputy Chairperson, Deputy Mayor, Cr D Simpson at 3.12pm.
	Resolution number GB/2025/93 MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson: That the Governing Body: a) tuhi tīpoka / note the FY25 year-end transition programme update, including; i) operating model, structural and supporting corporate and systems changes to transfer to Auckland Council the functions of Eke Panuku and the economic development functions of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, and associated roles and budgets, that meets implementation date of 1 July 2025 set by the Governing Body’s 1 July 2025 iii) the decisions of the Performance and Appointments Committee of 24 June 2025 with respect to Eke Panuku and that the tenure of the current Eke Panuku Development Auckland board members will end on 30 June iv) Procurement, Corporate Support Services, Data and Digital and Customer Experience functions have been assessed for the Group Shared Service programme aligned to the Budget Committee’s December 2024 resolutions Functions transferring to Auckland Council from Eke Panuku Development Auckland b) whakaū / confirm all prior resolutions, approvals, agreements, authorisations and requests to the former Board of Eke Panuku Development Auckland (or any of its committees) or to the Chief Executive for sub-delegation to officers at Eke Panuku Development Auckland, in relation to urban regeneration, property management, marina management, and any other activities of Eke Panuku Development Auckland that are underway but not yet complete, and authorise the Auckland Council Chief Executive (or his delegate) to undertake all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to give effect to those resolutions, approvals, agreements, authorisations and requests subject to any transactions being within approved budgets. c) tuhi tīpoka / note that in giving effect to any resolution, approval, agreement, authorisation or request referred to in clause b) above, the Auckland Council Chief Executive (or delegate) will consult with the Commercial Property Advisory Group (once established) where appropriate and in accordance with the terms of reference for the Commercial Property Advisory Group. d) whakaae / approve the changes to the delegation to Auckland Council officers of the functions, duties and powers under the Resource Management Act 1991 approved by the Governing Body on 29 August 2024 under resolution GB/2024/117 and set out in Attachment A of this report, so that officers in the new Auckland Urban Development Office and Property department in Auckland Council are empowered to exercise relevant functions, duties and powers under the Resource Management Act 1991. Auckland Transport e) whakaae / agree to accept the delegation approved by the Auckland Transport Board on 24 June 2025 as set out in the delegation tabled and attached to the minutes, noting that the delegation will take effect once signed by the Chief Executives of Auckland Council and Auckland Transport f) tāpae / delegate authority to the Auckland Council Chief Executive to sign the delegation, in order to bring it into effect g) tuhi tīpoka / note that a joint strategy and policy work programme for council and Auckland Transport FY26 will be reported to Governing Body as part of the CCO Reform Transition programme update in August. h) tono / request Auckland Council’s Chief Executive to work with Auckland Transport’s Chief Executive to implement clauses e) to g), including the transfer of budget and selected staff from Auckland Transport i) tono / request the Auckland Council Chief Executive identify and appoint two persons to the Auckland Transport Traffic Control Committee. CARRIED
	Attachments a 26 June 2025, Governing Body: Item 15 - CCO Reform update and decisions to advance programme and support implementation, Memorandum

Asset recycling disposal recommendations: 32 Church Crescent, 1/42 and 2/42 Church Crescent, Panmure and 2/10 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington

Chairperson Mayor W Brown returned to the meeting and resumed the chair at 3.14pm.

Deputy Chairperson, Deputy Mayor, Cr D Simpson vacated the chair.

Resolution number GB/2025/94

MOVED by Cr J Bartley, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:

That the Governing Body:

a) whakaae / approve, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, the disposal of:

i) 32 Church Crescent, Panmure being Lot 6 DP 38895 contained in Record of Title NA1022/281;

ii) 1/41 and 2/41 Church Crescent, Panmure being Lot 4 DP 49462, contained in Records of Title NA35C/943 and NA35C/944 (1/42 Church Crescent: 1/2 SH Lot 4 DP 49462, Garage 1 DP 79443, Laundry 1 DP 79443, Flat 1 DP 79443 and 2/42 Church Crescent: 1/2 SH Lot 4 DP 49462, Garage 2 DP 79443, Laundry 2 DP 79443, Flat 2 DP 79443); and

iii) 2/10 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington being Flat 2 DP 95966, ½ SH Lot 15 DP 51781, contained in Record of Title NA52A/294.

b) whakaae / agree that final terms and conditions be approved under the appropriate delegations.

CARRIED

Appointment to Joint Governance Working Party Councillor Vacancy

Cr K Turner retired from the meeting at 3.15pm.

Resolution number GB/2025/95

MOVED by Cr S Henderson, seconded by Cr J Watson:

That the Governing Body:

a) kopou / appoint Cr A Filipaina to the Joint Governance Working Party to replace Councillor Baker for the remainder of its 2022-2025 term.

CARRIED

Referred from the Audit and Risk Committee - Enterprise Risk Update - May 2025

Resolution number GB/2025/96

MOVED by Cr R Hills, seconded by Cr G Sayers:

That the Governing Body:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Enterprise Risk Update - May 2025 report and that the Audit and Risk Committee had approved the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Policy.

CARRIED

Summary of Governing Body and Committee information memoranda and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 26 June 2025

Resolution number GB/2025/97

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr R Hills:

That the Governing Body:

a) whiwhi / receive the Summary of Governing Body information memoranda and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) – 26 June 2025.

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

21 Te Mōtini ā-Tukanga hei Kaupare i te Marea | Procedural motion to exclude the public

Resolution number GB/2025/98

MOVED by Mayor W Brown, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:

That the Governing Body:

a) whakaae / agree to exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

C1 CONFIDENTIAL: Referred from the Audit and Risk Committee - CONFIDENTIAL Enterprise Risk Update - May 2025

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(c)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the supply of similar information or information from the same source and it is in the public interest that such information should continue to be supplied.

s7(2)(c)(ii) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any enactment, where the making available of the information would be likely to damage the public interest.

In particular, the report contains detailed information on the mitigation activities of the strategic risks that could be detrimental to risk management objectives if in the public arena.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

C2 CONFIDENTIAL: Proposal to revoke the reservation of the land at Rukutai and Aotea Streets, Ōrākei as reserves under the Reserves Act 1977 and subsequent disposal under the Local Government Act 2002

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(h) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

s7(2)(j) - The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

In particular, the report contains commercial matters currenty being negotiated

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED

3.19pm The public was excluded.

Resolutions in relation to the confidential items are recorded in the confidential section of these minutes and are not publicly available.

3.26pm The public was re-admitted.

restatementS

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

CONFIDENTIAL: Referred from the Audit and Risk Committee - CONFIDENTIAL Enterprise Risk Update - May 2025

Resolution number GB/2025/99

MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Cr R Hills:

That the Governing Body:

a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Confidential Enterprise Risk Update – May 2025 report

b) whakaae / agree that the decision be transferred to the open minutes but the report and attachments remain confidential.

CONFIDENTIAL: Proposal to revoke the reservation of the land at Rukutai and Aotea Streets, Ōrākei as reserves under the Reserves Act 1977 and subsequent disposal under the Local Government Act 2002

Resolution number GB/2025/100

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr K Leoni:

e) whakaae / agree, subject to the decisions made in this report by Governing Body, that there be no restatement of this confidential report, attachments, or resolutions until the completion of all statutory requirements.

3.26pm 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 Governing Body HELD ON

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

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

Mayor	Wayne Brown
Deputy Mayor	Cr Desley Simpson, JP
Councillors	Cr Josephine Bartley
	Cr Angela Dalton	Until 3.09pm, Item 15
	Cr Chris Darby
	Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM
	Cr Lotu Fuli	Until 3.19pm, Item 21
	Cr Shane Henderson
	Cr Richard Hills
	Cr Mike Lee
	Cr Kerrin Leoni
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP	Via electronic link From 10.26am, Item 2
	Cr Greg Sayers
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM
	Cr Ken Turner	Until 3.15pm, Item 16
	Cr Wayne Walker
	Cr John Watson
	Cr Maurice Williamson

Councillors	Cr Andrew Baker
	Cr Julie Fairey
	Cr Christine Fletcher