Minutes of Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

a) whakamihi / thank Anna Davis for her contributions to support the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board and the wider community, and wish her well for the future.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

There were no deputations.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1	Public Forum - Geff Hills, Teresa Sanderson
	Teresa Sanderson tabled a document at the business meeting. A copy of the document has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number GBI/2025/99 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier: That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: a) tuhi tīpoka / note the Public Forum presentations. b) whakamihi / thank the following for their Public Forum attendance: i) Geff Hills – Question when was the access to "workshop" last available to the public. Also why was I refused deputation. ii) Teresa Sanderson – Claris central cemetery CARRIED
	Attachments a 29 July 2025, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: item 9.1 Public Forum - Geff Hills, Teresa Sanderson, tabled document - Teresa Sanderson on Claris central cemetery

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Ward Councillor Update

Cr A Baker (Ward Councillor for Franklin) was visiting Aotea Great Barrier Island on council business. The chairperson had invited Cr A Baker to address the meeting.

Resolution number GBI/2025/100

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note Councillor Andrew Baker’s verbal update.

CARRIED

12	Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback on Let's Protect Our Environment early public consultation, to inform the development of the Regional Pest Management Plan 2030-2040
	The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback on Let's Protect Our Environment early public consultation was tabled at the business meeting. A copy of the document has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number GBI/2025/101 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier: That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: a) whakarite / provide the tabled feedback on the Let’s Protect Our Environment 2024 public consultation key issues (Attachment D of the agenda report). CARRIED
	Attachments a 29 July 2025, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: item 12 Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback on Let's Protect Our Environment early public consultation, to inform the development of the Regional Pest Management, tabled document – local board feedback on Let's Protect Our Environment 2024 public consultation key issues

13	Te Ara Hura 2027 - PCF maintenance contracts programme local board feedback report
	The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback summary on Te Ara Hura / The Way Forward 2027 Parks and Community Facility maintenance contracts programme was tabled at the business meeting. A copy of the document has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number GBI/2025/102 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier: That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: a) whakarite / provide the tabled views on the Te Ara Hura / The Way Forward 2027 Parks and Community Facility maintenance contracts programme, including: i) service aspects that matter most to the community ii) focus areas for local priority. b) whakamihi / thank Anna Davis for her mahi on the local board feedback on the Te Ara Hura / The Way Forward 2027 Parks and Community Facility maintenance contracts programme. CARRIED
	Attachments a 29 July 2025, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: item 13 Te Ara Hura 2027 - PCF maintenance contracts programme local board feedback report, tabled document - 20250729 Local Board feedback on Te Ara Hura / 2027 PCF maintenance contracts programme

Endorsement of Aotea Great Barrier Island Shoreline Adaptation Plan for Aotea Great Barrier and surrounding islands within the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board area

Sage Vernall - Senior Coastal Adaptation Specialist, Lara Clarke - Principal Coastal Adaptation Specialist and Matthew McNeil - Senior Coastal Specialist were in attendance in support to this item via electronic link.

Resolution number GBI/2025/103

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member N Sanderson:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) ohia / endorse the Aotea Great Barrier Shoreline Adaptation Plan (Attachments A and B to the agenda report).

b) whakamihi / thank the Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP) and wider coastal team for all their mahi on the Aotea Great Barrier Island Shoreline Adaptation Plan.

CARRIED

Kōkiri Report: Claris Airport Terminal Rentals Carpark

Helena Jaffray - Parking Designer and Beth Houlbrooke - Elected Member Relationship Partner (North) were in attendance to support this item via electronic link.

Resolution number GBI/2025/104

MOVED by Member P O'Shea, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the introduction of a permit system for users of the Claris Airport Terminal Rentals Carpark.

b) whakamihi / thank Jonathan Levell – Parking Design Team Leader and Helena Jaffray – Parking Designer for their mahi on the Claris Airport Terminal Rentals Carpark.

CARRIED

Kōkiri Agreement 2025-2026 (local board transport agreement)

Beth Houlbrooke - Elected Member Relationship Partner (North) was in attendance to support this item via electronic link.

Resolution number GBI/2025/105

MOVED by Member P O'Shea, seconded by Member N Sanderson:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) ohia / endorse the levels of engagement established by Auckland Transport in the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Kōkiri Agreement 2025-2026.

b) tuhi tīpoka / note that Auckland Transport’s forward work programme brief as appended in Attachment B to the agenda report was received and considered by the local board prior to making decisions on the proposed the levels of engagement outlined in the Kōkiri Agreement 2025–2026.

c) whiwhi / receive the July 2025 quarterly update on the Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement 2024–2025.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport: Civil Aviation Authority Certification of Great Barrier Aerodrome (Claris Airport)

Richard La Ville - Operations Manager Waiheke & Gulf Islands Airfields and John Strawbridge - Group Manager Parking Services were in attendance via electronic link in respect to this item.

Resolution number GBI/2025/106

MOVED by Member P O'Shea, seconded by Chairperson I Fordham:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note, as required by the Civil Aviation Act 2023 (CAR Rule 139.401) the following appointments:

i) John Strawbridge, Group Manager Parking Services at Auckland Transport is identified as the Chief Executive; and

ii) Richard La Ville, Operations Manager Waiheke and Gulf Islands at Auckland Transport is designated as the Airport and Safety Manager.

b) tuhi tīpoka / note that landing fees and revenue options for Claris and Okiwi Aerodromes will be reviewed.

c) tuhi tīpoka / note that pursuant to Civil Aviation Rule (CAR) Part 99 Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMPs), Auckland Transport is identified as DAMP operator and is developing drug and alcohol management plans for Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) submission by 1 July 2026.

d) tuhi tīpoka / note that Auckland Transport is responsible for all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) activity in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) around Claris and Okiwi aerodromes, including flight request approvals.

e) whakamihi / thank John Strawbridge and Richard La Ville for their mahi on the Certification of Great Barrier Aerodrome (Claris Airport).

CARRIED

Urgent decision of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board to formalise the project submission to the contestable Fix and Finish Fund

Resolution number GBI/2025/107

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the urgent decision (Attachment A to the agenda report) made on 17 July 2025 to formalise Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s submission of proposed project to the contestable Fix and Finish Fund, as follows:

a) whakaae / approve the Aotea Great Barrier – upgrade and repair – service centre microgrid infrastructure to be submitted for funding from the $20 million Fix and Finish Fund, due to the project:

i) being a long-standing, strategic priority for the local board to provide power for critical council and community services to Aotea Great Barrier, and initially was part of council’s ‘One Local Initiative’ / ‘OLI’ programme

ii) being consistent with all the eligibility criteria, as agreed by the Governing Body as part of staff advice to the support the Mayoral Proposal

iii) aligning and responding to all ten of council’s ‘Better Value Projects’ framework and criteria, in particular:

Criteria	Alignment
Strategic alignment	· Auckland Plan: Outcomes 3 and 4 · Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan – supporting increased resilience and reducing emissions · Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Plan – supporting sustainability and community resilience.
Community need	Promotes uninterrupted power for critical services (e.g., medical centre, water treatment, emergency management) in a remote, off-grid community.
Climate action	Reduces fossil fuel reliance.
Resilience and risk reduction	Addresses aging infrastructure and provides critical power for emergency services.
Efficiency and modernization	Upgrades to smart monitoring and future-proofed systems to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Health and wellbeing	Secures power for medical services and provides for a clean safe water supply.
Economic value	Builds off existing infrastructure and existing systems, council can save future costs and ensure value.
Innovation	Showcases off-grid renewable energy solutions for isolated communities.
Collaboration	The project supports and enhances the operations undertaken by several council and CCO business units.
Measurable outcomes	Will be trackable with smart monitoring technology.

b) tāpae / delegate authority to the Chairperson and / or Deputy Chairperson to make any final changes to the proposed Aotea Great Barrier – upgrade and repair – service centre microgrid infrastructure project submitted for funding from the $20 million contestable Fix and Finish Fund.

CARRIED

19	Urgent decision of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board to formalise feedback into Auckland Council's submission on the Government’s proposed changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991
	The local board’s urgent decision on the proposed changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and the local board’s feedback on Package 4 (Going for Housing Growth) were tabled at the business meeting. A copy of the documents has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number GBI/2025/108 MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier: That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: a) whakarite / provide the tabled Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback via urgent decision to be appended to the final Auckland Council submission on the proposed changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). b) tāpae / delegate authority to the Chairperson and / or Deputy Chairperson to make any necessary changes to finalise local board feedback on Package 4 (Going for Housing Growth) to be included to the 14 August Policy and Planning Committee meeting due on 6 August 2025. c) whakamihi / thank Anna Davis for her mahi on the local board’s feedback on Auckland Council's submission on the Government’s proposed changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991 (Packages 1 to 4). CARRIED
	Attachments a 29 July 2025, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: item 19 Urgent decision of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board to formalise feedback into Auckland Council's submission on the Government’s proposed changes to national direction under the RMA 1991, tabled item - 20250723 Urgent decision Aotea Great Barrier Local Board feedback on changes to Resource Management Act b 29 July 2025, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: item 19 Urgent decision of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board to formalise feedback into Auckland Council's submission on the Government’s proposed changes to national direction under the RMA 1991, tabled item – 20250729 Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback on Package 4 (Going for Housing Growth)

Environmental agency and community group reports

Resolution number GBI/2025/109

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member N Sanderson:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the following reports:

i) Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust local board update – June / July 2025 as Attachment A to the agenda report

ii) Motu Kaikoura Trust AGM June 2025 as Attachment B to the agenda report, and

iii) Department of Conservation Aotea quarterly report May 2025 as Attachment C to the agenda report.

CARRIED

Auckland Council and council-controlled organisations (CCOs) memo and information reports

Resolution number GBI/2025/110

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note attachments A to J of the agenda report.

CARRIED

Local Board Correspondence

Resolution number GBI/2025/111

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the following letters:

i) Correspondence from Chairperson I Fordham on 10 July 2025 in response to Geoff Hills’ letter dated 7 July 2025, referred as Attachment A to the agenda report.

ii) Email of thanks from Barrier Social Club dated 27 June, referred as Attachment B to the agenda report.

iii) Letter of thanks from Motu Kaikoura Trust Board dated 18 June 2025, referred as Attachment C to the agenda report.

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar

Resolution number GBI/2025/112

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the Hōtaka Kaupapa (Policy Schedule) / Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar as of July 2025.

CARRIED

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings

Resolution number GBI/2025/113

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a) tuhi tīpoka / note the record of proceedings for the following local board workshops held on:

i) Tuesday, 17 June 2025 as Attachment A to the agenda report and

ii) Tuesday 1 July 2025 as Attachment B to the agenda report

CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

2.26pm 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 Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Member P O’Shea closed the hui with a karakia whakamutunga.

Chairperson	Izzy Fordham
Deputy Chairperson	Chris Ollivier
Members	Patrick O'Shea
	Neil Sanderson

Tristan Coulson	Local Area Manager	via electronic link
Guia Nonoy	Democracy Advisor	via electronic link
Anna Davis	PA / Office Manager & Engagement Advisor
Rose Treadwell	PA / Office Manager & Engagement Advisor
Nan Hu	Senior Finance & Performance Advisor	via electronic link
Annabelle White	Specialist Local Communication	via electronic link
Zoe Mitchell	Relationship Coordinator	via electronic link