Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop

OPEN NOTES

Notes of a workshop of the Kaipātiki Local Board held in the Kaipātiki Local Board Office, 90 Bentley Avenue, Glenfield on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 10.06am.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Chairperson	John Gillon
Deputy Chairperson	Danielle Grant, JP
Members	Paula Gillon
	Erica Hannam
	Melanie Kenrick
	Tim Spring
	Dr Raymond Tan
	Dr Janet Tupou

Kaipātiki Local Board Workshop 06 August 2025

5	Kaipātiki Local Board workshop

Session 1 – 10.00am – 12.00pm

Resilience and Infrastructure & Parks and Community Facilities

•      Options for the future use of Lindisfarne Hall at R229 Lake Road, Northcote

Presenters:                   Jeimy Figueros Meza
Community Lease Specialist, Property

Julie Sutherland
Senior Community Lease Advisor, Property

Steph Westmore
Senior Project Manager, Parks and Community Facilities

Eloi Fonseca
Manager Area Operations, Parks and Community Facilities

Governance role:          Setting direction.

Summary of Discussions:

The local board was provided with an update on options for the future use of Lindisfarne Hall at R229 Lake Road, Northcote.

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

· Discussed an option of the facility operating as a community centre that meets the needs of the wider community.

· Discussed financial implications of various options, including capital expenditure, ongoing maintenance, and potential revenue streams.

· Queried the building’s suitability for future use, noting its age and the cost of required upgrades.

· Discussed the potential for an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to ensure transparency and provide fair opportunity for prospective tenants.

· Acknowledged the importance of providing certainty for the current occupant while ensuring broader community needs are addressed.

Next steps:

· Staff to action feedback received.

· A report is scheduled for the 17 September 2025 business meeting to receive formal board views.

Lunch
12.00pm – 1.00pm

Session 2 – 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Watercare

•      Wairau Valley Diversion

Presenters:                   David Bacchus
Project Manager, Watercare

Ben Halliwell
Elected Member Relationship Manager, Watercare

Governance role:          Keeping informed.

The local board was provided with an update on the Wairau Valley Diversion.

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

· Sought clarification on sequencing of works, particularly around schools and minimising disruption during term time, as well as impacts on residential streets.

· Discussed future committed works in the area and Watercare’s longer-term strategy.

· Highlighted the importance of the project for broader network improvements.

· Recommended that an overview of upcoming projects be provided to the incoming board.

Next steps:

· Staff to action feedback received.

Session 3 – 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Customer and Community Services – Community Wellbeing

•      Kaipātiki Sport & Active Recreation Facilities Plan

Presenters:                   Mike Thompson
Sport and Recreation Lead, Community Wellbeing

Governance role:          Setting direction.

The local board was provided with an update on the Kaipātiki Sport & Active Recreation Facilities Plan.

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

· Highlighted the need to focus on organised sport facilities, while recognising the role of active recreation and emerging sports.

· Highlighted inequities in facility quality, such as outdated kitchens, a lack of  female amenities, and maintenance concerns.

· Recommended direct engagement with clubs to gather data to inform future work programme priorities.

· Discussed the need for a gap analysis to ensure fairness across different sporting codes and communities.

· Noted the importance of working within available budget and prioritising deliverable projects.

Next steps:

· Staff to action feedback received.

· A report is scheduled for the 17 September 2025 business meeting to receive formal board views.

The workshop finished at 3.16pm.