Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop

OPEN NOTES

Notes of a workshop of the Kaipātiki Local Board held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, 1 - 7 The Strand, Takapuna on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 at 10.11am.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Chairperson	John Gillon
Members	Paula Gillon
	Erica Hannam
	Melanie Kenrick
	Tim Spring
	Dr Raymond Tan

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

Deputy Chairperson	Danielle Grant, JP
Members	Dr Janet Tupou

Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop 23 July 2025

3	Kaipātiki Local Board workshop

Session 1 – 10.00am – 12.00pm

Customer and Community Services - Community Wellbeing

•      Community delivery work programme update Quarter 3 & 4 2024/2025

Presenters:                   Margo Athy
Connected Communities Lead and Coach, Community Wellbeing

Nina Darrah
Community Broker, Community Wellbeing

Jamie Adkins
Place and Partner Specialist, Community Wellbeing

Claire Liousse
Empowered Communities Specialist, Community Wellbeing

Yuanyong Yang
Welcoming Communities Coordinator, Community Wellbeing

Michael Alofa
Specialist Advisor, Community Wellbeing

Lisa Dam
Manager Community Place – Library, Community Wellbeing

Lucia Mataia
Manager Community Place – Library, Community Wellbeing

Sharnae Inu
Māori Programming Specialist, Community Wellbeing

Renata White
Pou Takawaenga, Community Wellbeing

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Community delivery work programme update Quarter 3 & 4 2024/2025.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

· Emphasised longstanding contribution of KCFT to community development.

· Expressed concern about ongoing maintenance and structural issues at Highbury House.

· Proposed joint compliance workshop with Devonport-Takapuna Local Board on community safety.

· Acknowledged positive contributions of community safety groups.

· Noted increased library usage and discussed futureproofing in response to urban intensification.

· Sought feedback on Matariki displays, acknowledging limitations in engagement tracking.

Next steps:

· Staff to action feedback received.

Lunch
12.00pm – 1.00pm

Session 2 – 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Resilience and Infrastructure - Auckland Urban Development Office – PUBLIC EXCLUDED

•      Northcote Update – July 2025

This workshop was held with the public excluded (closed) due to commercially sensitive information.

Session 3 – 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Community Wellbeing – Sport and Recreation

•      Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 Implementation 

Presenters:                   Matthew Johnson
Play Project Manager, Community Wellbeing

John McKellar
Parks and Places Specialist, Parks and Community Facilities

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 Implementation.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

· Requested updates on swing placement across the local board area.

· Emphasised need for fair distribution of play infrastructure.

· Encouraged continued engagement with local sports clubs and community groups.

· Supported story walks and interpretive signage in Kaipātiki.

· Encouraged coordination with KCFT for October play month.

Next steps:

· Staff to action feedback received.

Lunch
3.00pm – 3.15pm

Session 4 – 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Auckland Transport

•      Birkenhead Avenue/ Onewa Road Intersection Improvement

Presenters:                   Chris Martin
Road Network Optimisation Manager, Auckland Transport

Stephen Hewett
Transportation Engineer, Auckland Transport

Kristina Michel
Senior Communications and Engagement Specialist, Auckland Transport

Serena Chen
Transportation Engineer, Auckland Transport

Connell Pham
Associate - Transportation, Beca

Marilyn Nicholls
Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on the Birkenhead Avenue/ Onewa Road Intersection Improvement.

The local board raised the following points and questions in response to the presentation:

· Welcomed proposed widening of footpaths and signal-controlled crossings.

· Emphasised need for clear pedestrian safety measures and suggested road markings to guide traffic.

· Urged early and meaningful engagement with local stakeholders.

· Requested careful consideration of long-term impacts on Zion Road and surrounding community.

Next steps:

· Staff to action feedback received.

· A report will be written for the 17 September 2025 business meeting to receive formal board views.

The workshop finished at 3.46pm.