Puketāpapa Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Puketāpapa Local Board held in the Local Board Office, 560 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 10.01am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Ella Kumar, JP

 

Deputy Chairperson

Fiona Lai

 

Members

Roseanne Hay

 

 

Mark Pervan

 

 

Bobby Shen

 

 

Jon Turner

 

 

 

 

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

 

Councillors’

Julie Fairey (with apology)

 

 

 

Christine  Fletcher (with apology)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

            Member Jon Turner delivered the welcome message.

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/39

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 17 July 2025 as true and correct.

CARRIED

 

 

5          He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

 

There were no acknowledgements.

 

 

7          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

 

8.1

Murray Holdaway on behalf of Auckland United Football Club

 

Murray Holdaway and Dean Cudmore from Auckland United Football Club were in attendance to speak to the board.

 

A PowerPoint presentation was given.  A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/40

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank Murray Holdaway and Dean Cudmore for their presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     21 August 2025, Puketapapa Local Board: Item 8.1 Deputation Murray Holdaway, Auckland United Football presentation

 

 

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11

Approval of a Stormwater Management Options Assessment Support Package for the Maungakiekie Golf Course and surrounding area

 

Nick FitzHerbert, Team Leader, Relationship Advisory was in attendance on-line via MS Teams and Wendy D’Arcy Senior Healthy Waters Specialist was in attendance on-line via MS Teams to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/41

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member R Hay:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve allocation of $68,500 for the Stormwater Management Options Assessment Support Package as part of the 2025/2026 Local Environmental Work Programme.

CARRIED

 

 

12

Endorsement of the Hillsborough to Waikōwhai coastline within the Puketāpapa Local Board area of the Manukau North Shoreline Adaptation Plan

 

Nick FitzHerbert, Team Leader, Relationship Advisory was in attendance on-line via MS Teams to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/42

MOVED by Member J Turner, seconded by Member M Pervan:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         ohia / endorse the Manukau North Shoreline Adaptation Plan (Attachments A and B).

b)        note the adaptation strategies identified as “no action”, “maintain”, “protect, “adaptation priority area”

c)         note the three climate change scenarios of ‘low, moderate, and high’ and that the majority of the coastline can be managed as a ‘maintain’ approach.

d)        support the request from mana whenua for co-design of adaptation strategies, including kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face engagement), and note the desire of the board to be included in these engagements directly.

e)         note the high level of community feedback on the value of the walkways along Waikōwhai and support further development of the Waikōwhai walkway as identified in the network plan.

f)          support the Taylors Bay area being identified as an ‘adaptation priority’, noting the road and wastewater pump station here, as well as access to critical gas and power infrastructure.

g)        support stretch 2.1 being identified as “protect” under low and moderate scenarios, and ‘adaptation priority’ in a high scenario, noting the existence of two closed landfills, extensive beaches, and walkways.

h)        whakamihi / thank Nick FitzHerbert for his attendance.

CARRIED

 

 

13

Local board views on Plan Change 113 - adding trees and groups of trees to Schedule 10 - Notable Trees Schedule of the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Part, and to the Notable Trees overlay

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/43

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member J Turner:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         tuku / support PC113, which adds 174 trees and 29 groups of trees across the region to Schedule 10, and to the Notable Trees Overlay in the AUP maps.

 

CARRIED

 

 

14

Local board input into Auckland Council’s submission on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill

 

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member R Hay

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         support removing wellbeings in principle, noting the delivery of core services is the priority of local government

b)         request the 4 wellbeing’s need to be delivered by Central Government.

c)         note the existing list of ‘core services’ that a local authority must have regard to:

i)          network infrastructure, public transport services, waste management, civil defence emergency management, libraries, museums, reserves, and other recreational facilities

d)         request that the following items are added to the “core services” list that a local authority must have particular regard to: environmental protection and restoration, providing sports fields, provide infrastructure for public good used by community groups.

e)         support issuing a standardised code of conduct and set of standing orders, both of which would be binding on all councils

f)          support requiring chief executives of local authorities to facilitate information sharing between councils and elected members.

g)         support adding the two following new local governance principles:

i)          fostering the free exchange of information and expressions of opinions by elected members

ii)         fostering the responsibility of elected members to work collaboratively to set the direction of their respective councils

h)         support modernising public notice requirements.

 

 

An amendment was Moved by Member B Shen, and Seconded by Member J Turner

 

a)        support the four wellbeings being the responsibility of local government, with support from central government, because local councils have a much better understanding of the specific needs of any local community in which central government agencies play a role.

 

 

A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

For

Member B Shen

Member J Turner

Against

Member R Hay

Chairperson E Kumar

Deputy Chairperson F Lai

Member M Pervan

Abstained

 

The motion was declared lost by 2 votes to 4.

 

 

The motion was put in parts: a) and then b) – h).

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/44

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member R Hay:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         support removing wellbeings in principle, noting the delivery of core services is the priority of local government.

CARRIED

 

Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member Turner and Member Shen requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.

 

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/45

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member R Hay:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

b)        request the 4 wellbeing’s need to be delivered by Central Government.

c)         note the existing list of ‘core services’ that a local authority must have regard to:

i)          network infrastructure, public transport services, waste management, civil defence emergency management, libraries, museums, reserves, and other recreational facilities

d)        request that the following items are added to the “core services” list that a local authority must have particular regard to: environmental protection and restoration, providing sports fields, provide infrastructure for public good used by community groups.

e)         support issuing a standardised code of conduct and set of standing orders, both of which would be binding on all councils

f)          support requiring chief executives of local authorities to facilitate information sharing between councils and elected members.

g)        support adding the two following new local governance principles:

i)          fostering the free exchange of information and expressions of opinions by

          elected members

ii)         fostering the responsibility of elected members to work collaboratively to set the direction of their respective councils

h)        support modernising public notice requirements.

CARRIED

 

 

15

Watercare - Metropolitan Servicing Strategy

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/46

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member R Hay:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)         note that it is important to investigate a range of technological solutions to the issue of biosolids, as there are many innovative solutions being developed overseas.

b)        note that for the disposal of treated wastewater, it is important that an option for consideration is a discharge into the Tasman Sea to bypass the Manukau Harbour.

c)         note that as a solution for the provision of a future water source, it is important that recycled water is a consideration.

d)        note that water efficiency and demand management is an important part of the conversation.

e)         note that further investigation into non-potable water supply for purposes/industries that do not need water treated to drinking water standard, is important to maximise drinking water supply.

f)          support further investigation into the benefit of decentralisation and neighbour level solutions.

CARRIED

 

 

16

Initiating Review of Local Board Delegation Protocols

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/47

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)            nominate Chair and Deputy Chair to be part of the working group to explore issues for the delegation protocols review in September 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

Auckland Council's Performance Report: Puketāpapa Local Board for quarter four 2024/2025

 

Manoj Rathod, Lead Financial Advisor was in attendance to speak to this report.

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/48

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member B Shen:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the integrated performance report for quarter, 1 April to 30 June 2025.

b)      tuhi tīpoka / note the financial performance report in Attachment B of the report will remain confidential until after the Auckland Council Group results for 2024/2025 are released to the New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) which are expected to be made public on or about 29 August 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

18

Addition to the 2025 Puketāpapa Local Board meeting schedule

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/49

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson F Lai, seconded by Member B Shen:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the addition of one business meeting date to the 2022-2025 Puketāpapa Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate local board feedback on Plan Change 78:

i)       Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 1.30pm.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates

 

Item withdrawn

 

Note:      Councillors’ were unable to attend due to attending a Policy and Planning Committee meeting of Council.

 

 

20

Chairperson's Report

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/50

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson F Lai, seconded by Member R Hay:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive Ella Kumar’s Chairperson’s report for the period 01 July – 31 July 2025

CARRIED

 

 

21

Board Member Reports

 

Item withdrawn

 

22

Record of Puketāpapa Local Board Workshop Notes

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/51

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the Puketāpapa Local Board workshop notes for: 10 July 2025, 24  July 2025, 31 July 2025, and 07 August 2025.

 

CARRIED

 

 

23

Hōtaka Kaupapa/Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/52

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Member J Turner:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the Hōtaka Kaupapa/governance forward work programme calendar as at 01 August 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

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

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/53

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:  

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

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:

 

17        Auckland Council's Performance Report: Puketāpapa Local Board for quarter four 2024/2025 - Attachment b - Puketapapa Local Board - Operating Performance Financial Summary

 

 

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)(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 detailed financial information that has an impact on the financial results of the Auckland Council group half-year result, that requires release to the New Zealand Stock Exchange..

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.

 

 

C1       Storm Affected Land: future land use options

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 6 and 7.

s6(a) - The making available of the information would be likely to prejudice the maintenance of the law, including the prevention, investigation, and detection of offences and the right to a fair trial.

s7(2)(a) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

In particular, the report contains information about properties that have not yet been purchased by Auckland Council and are occupied privately, as well as properties that are unoccupied and therefore vulnerable to anti-social and criminal behaviour.

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 6 and 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

 

 

 

12.00pm          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.

 

12.10pm the public was re-admitted.

 

 

restatementS

 

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

 

 

C1

Storm Affected Land: future land use options

 

Resolution number PKTPP/2025/53

MOVED by Chairperson E Kumar, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Lai:  

h)    whakaee / agree that the decisions remain confidential until all buyouts of storm affected land are completed.

i)     whakaee / agree that the report remains confidential until such time as decisions are made about the future of storm affected land, to reduce the risk of vandalism and other anti-social behaviour on vacant properties.

j)     whakamihi /thank you to Kat Ashmead for her attendance on-line via MS Teams

 

CARRIED

 

 

12.12 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 Puketāpapa Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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