Whau Local Board

OPEN MINUTES

Minutes of a meeting of the Whau Local Board held in the Whau Local Board Office, 31 Totara Avenue, New Lynn on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 1:00 pm.

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

Chairperson	Kay Thomas
Deputy Chairperson	Fasitua Amosa
Members	Ross Clow
	Catherine Farmer
	Valeria Gascoigne
	Sarah Paterson-Hamlin
	Warren Piper	(Online)

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

Te Hunga Āpiti kua Tae mai | ALSO PRESENT

Councillor

Kerrin Leoni

He Hunga atu anō i Tae mai | IN ATTENDANCE

Whau Local Board 27 August 2025

1          Nau mai | Welcome

Chairperson Kay Thomas opened the meeting with a karakia.

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

Specifically, members are asked to identify any new interests that they have not previously disclosed and any interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with a matter on the agenda.

The following are declared interests of elected members of the Whau Local Board:

Member	Organisation	Position
Kay Thomas	New Lynn Citizens Advice Bureau	Volunteer
	Citizens Advice Bureau Waitākere Board	Deputy Chair
	Literacy Waitākere	Board Member
	West Auckland Heritage Conference	Committee Member
	Whau Ethnic Collective	Patron
	Whau Wildlink Network	Member
Fasitua Amosa	Equity NZ	Vice President
	Massive Theatre Company	Board Member
	Avondale Business Association	Family Member is Chair
	Silo Theatre Trust	Board Member
Ross Clow	Portage Licensing Trust	Trustee
	Te Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust	Patron
	Bay Olympic Sports Club	Life Member
	Forest and Bird Society	Member
	Waitākere Ranges Protection Society	Member
	New Lynn Heritage Protection Society	Member
	Trust Community foundation Limited	Trustee
	Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club	Member
	Libraries	Family Member is Librarian
Catherine Farmer	Avondale-Waterview Historical Society	Member
	Blockhouse Bay Historical Society	Member
	Blockhouse Bay Bowls	Patron
	Forest and Bird organisation	Member
	Grey Power	Member
	Avondale RSA	Member
Sarah Paterson-Hamlin	Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust	Employee
Warren Piper	New Lynn RSA	Associate Member
	New Lynn Business Association	Member
Valeria Gascoigne	Visionwest	Employee

External Organisations	Lead	Alternate
The Avondale Business Association	Kay Thomas	Ross Clow
The Blockhouse Bay Business Association	Warren Piper	Sarah Paterson-Hamlin
The New Lynn Business Association	Warren Piper	Kay Thomas
The Rosebank Business Association	Warren Piper	Fasitua Amosa
The Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust	Ross Clow	Sarah Paterson-Hamlin

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number WH/2025/85

MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Amosa:

That the Whau Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, and the minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, including the confidential section, 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	Deputation: Building Compassionate Communities in the Whau
	Resolution number WH/2025/86 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Amosa: That the Whau Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and thank Maria Mariotti, Ilenia Di Nicola and Chantel Matthews for their attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a     27 August 2025, Whau Local Board Item 8.1 Deputation: Honohono Tātou Katoa - Building Compassionate Communities in the Whau local board area, Presentation

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

11	Whau Ward Councillor's update
	Resolution number WH/2025/87 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member V Gascoigne: That the Whau Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the report and thank Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni, for her update. CARRIED

12	Proposed new lease to the Power Sports Association Incorporated, Rosebank Park Domain, 126 Patiki Road, Avondale
	Resolution number WH/2025/88 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member R Clow: That the Whau Local Board: a) āhukahuka / acknowledge the significance of this site, Rangimatariki to Te Kawerau ā Maki for its unique location to view the Matariki constellations rising and as an important settlement and food garden, which forms a landmark to pass on cultural knowledge and understanding. b) ohia / endorse the independent commissioner’s report titled “Recommendation on the intention to grant a new lease to the Power Sports Association Incorporated located at 126 Patiki Road, Rosebank Park Domain (Rosebank Speedway) under the Reserves Act 1977” (Attachment A – to the agenda report - Independent Commissioner Recommendation). c) whakaae / grant in accordance with the Independent Commissioner’s Recommendation (Attachment A – to the agenda report) and under section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 a new community lease to Power Sports Association Incorporated on land legally described as Section 83 SO 510769 (126 Patiki Road, Rosebank Park Domain), held by the Crown through the Department of Conservation, vested in Auckland Council in trust as recreation reserve, subject to the following terms and conditions: i) the lease footprint of 43,000m2, and ii) the initial term of the new lease for five (5) years iii) one right of renewal for a further five (5) years iv) rent: $1,300 plus GST per annum v) a requirement to develop a relationship agreement with Te Kawerau ā Maki as kaitiaki of the land, including enabling appropriate cultural access where practicable and mutually agreed (to be appended to the lease) vi) relocation / modification of the gate and fence to enable public pedestrian access to the vegetation outside the lease area in consultation with the Manager Area Operations in Parks and Community Facilities vii) all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement. d) tuhi / note that, to protect regenerating native forest, approximately 13,000m^2 of vegetation area under the existing lease is not included in the proposed new lease footprint. e) āhukahuka / acknowledge an inaccuracy in the report around the historical background with respect to which council (Auckland City Council, not Waitakere City Council) made the decision in 1962, and thank Lisa Truttman for bringing it to the board’s attention. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member C Farmer requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

13	Proposed new Agreement to Lease to the Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated located at Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn
	MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Amosa: That the Whau Local Board: a) whakaae / grant, a new Agreement to Lease to the Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 504m^2 located at Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn on the land legally described as Section 1 SO 522140 that is held by the Crown and vested in Auckland Council and 326m² of Part Allotment 258 Parish of Waikomiti that is held in fee simple by Auckland Council (Figure 1), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) term – three years, commencing 1 October 2025 ii) finance condition date – 31 March 2027 iii) works completion date – 30 September 2028 iv) rent: $1.00 plus GST per annum if demanded during the duration of the ATL v) Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated securing all the necessary funding required to remedy the building defects by the finance condition date of 31 March 2027 vi) Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated securing all the necessary regulatory consents required to remedy the building defects vii) Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated completing the required works to remedy the building defects by 30 September 2028. b) whakaae / approve in principle to grant a new community ground lease to Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for part of Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn, part of which is described as Section 1 SO 522140 held by the Crown and vested in Auckland Council and part of which is described as Part Allotment 258 Parish of Waikomiti held in fee simple by Auckland Council (Figure 1), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) all works required to remedy the building defects have been completed, inspected by an Auckland Council senior asset assessor, and approved by the works completion date of 30 September 2028. ii) term – 10 years commencing from the date of approval from Auckland Council of the inspected works with one 10-year right of renewal iii) rent – $1,300 plus GST per annum iv) a Community Outcomes Plan to be negotiated with Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated and attached as a schedule to the lease approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement for a new community lease to the Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 504m2 located at Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn.
	Member C Farmer moved an amendment to the original recommendation, seconded by Member R Clow by way of replacement of b): That the Whau Local Board: b) whakaae / agree to delay the granting of a new community ground lease to Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for part of Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn until the Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated completes the required works to remedy the building defects.
	The motion was put to the vote by a show of hands and was declared LOST by 2 votes to 4.
	The substantive motion was put.
	Resolution number WH/2025/89 That the Whau Local Board: a) whakaae / grant, a new Agreement to Lease to the Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 504m^2 located at Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn on the land legally described as Section 1 SO 522140 that is held by the Crown and vested in Auckland Council and 326m² of Part Allotment 258 Parish of Waikomiti that is held in fee simple by Auckland Council (Figure 1), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) term – three years, commencing 1 October 2025 ii) finance condition date – 31 March 2027 iii) works completion date – 30 September 2028 iv) rent: $1.00 plus GST per annum if demanded during the duration of the ATL v) Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated securing all the necessary funding required to remedy the building defects by the finance condition date of 31 March 2027 vi) Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated securing all the necessary regulatory consents required to remedy the building defects vii) Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated completing the required works to remedy the building defects by 30 September 2028. b) whakaae / approve in principle to grant a new community ground lease to Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for part of Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn, part of which is described as Section 1 SO 522140 held by the Crown and vested in Auckland Council and part of which is described as Part Allotment 258 Parish of Waikomiti held in fee simple by Auckland Council (Figure 1), subject to the following terms and conditions: i) all works required to remedy the building defects have been completed, inspected by an Auckland Council senior asset assessor, and approved by the works completion date of 30 September 2028. ii) term – 10 years commencing from the date of approval from Auckland Council of the inspected works with one 10-year right of renewal iii) rent – $1,300 plus GST per annum a) a Community Outcomes Plan to be negotiated with Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated and attached as a schedule to the lease approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community lease agreement for a new community lease to the Western Districts Hockey Club Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 504m2 located at Ken Maunder Park, 34 Binsted Road, New Lynn. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member C Farmer requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

14	Proposal to increase staffing levels at New Lynn Library to meet health and safety obligations
	Member Ross Clow declared a conflict of interest in item 14 and did not vote on this matter.
	Resolution number WH/2025/90 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member C Farmer: That the Whau Local Board: a) whakaae / approve option one – increase staffing by 1.9 FTE (full-time equivalent) at the New Lynn Memorial Library in response to increased incidents of violence and aggression, to be funded as follows: i) variation of Community Work Programme ID 499 - Hub Services Whau to increase funding by $86,323 utilising unallocated operating expenditure funding over 2025/2026. b) tuhi tīpoka / note that increasing staffing by 1.9 FTE (full-time equivalent) at the New Lynn Memorial Library in 2025/2026 will require additional funding of $129,485 per annum to be approved in the work programme from 2026/2027. CARRIED

15

Te Kete Rukuruku Tranche Three Site Selection

Resolution number WH/2025/91

MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Amosa:

The motion was put and voted on in parts.

That the Whau Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve Te Kete Rukuruku Tranche Three as follows:

i) invite iwi to name an additional 15 sites in tranche three of Te Kete Rukuruku as listed in the table below, as dual names:

Park	Address
9 Cunard Street	9 Cunard Street, New Lynn
Archibald Park	109 Archibald Road, Kelston
Bessie Priston (Preston) Reserve	10 Gardner Ave, New Lynn
Clark Street Common	Clark Street, New Lynn
Cobham Reserve	66 Cobham Crescent, Kelston
Craigavon Park	82-86 Kinross Street, Blockhouse Bay
Cutler Reserve	19A Golf Road, New Lynn
Gardner Reserve	Rankin Avenue, New Lynn
Godley Green	100 Godley Road, Green Bay
Green Bay Beach	235 Portage Road, Green Bay
Ken Maunder Park	34 Binstead Road, New Lynn
La Rosa Garden Reserve	10 La Rosa Street, Green Bay
Lawson Park	38 Willerton Avenue, New Lynn
New reserve on Crown Lynn Place	Crown Lynn Place
Rata Street Esplanade	62 Rata Street, New Lynn

CARRIED

That the Whau Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve Te Kete Rukuruku Tranche Three as follows:

ii) relocate the name Te Kotuitanga from the park at 72-80 Tiverton Road, New Windsor to Olympic Park and adopt it as the dual name Te Kotuitanga / Olympic Park.

CARRIED

Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member C Farmer requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

That the Whau Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve Te Kete Rukuruku Tranche Three as follows:

iii) rename the park at 72-80 Tiverton Road, New Windsor as Lowe Nam Reserve.

CARRIED

Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.9.7, Member C Farmer requested that her dissenting vote be recorded.

That the Whau Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve Te Kete Rukuruku Tranche Three as follows:

iv) confirm the full list of 21 tranche three sites as detailed in Attachment A, which includes those listed in i), ii) and iii), as well as four sites that have previously been resolved for naming, as listed in the table below:

Park	Address
Barron Green	1 Barron Drive, Green Bay
Cutlers Walk	93 Cliff View Drive Green Bay
Moana Lane	Portage Road
Portage Road Esplanade	Portage Road

CARRIED

That the Whau Local Board:

b) ohia / endorse the Te Kete Rukuruku programme and process for Māori naming of parks and places, noting that it supports the visibility of te reo Māori and seeks to capture and tell the unique stories of Whau and Tāmaki Makaurau.

CARRIED

That the Whau Local Board:

c) commit to upholding the correct use of all Māori names adopted through the Te Kete Rukuruku programme and to use them only for purposes that have a community outreach or educational purpose (non-commercial use).

CARRIED

16	Endorsement of the Manukau North Shoreline Adaptation Plan within the Whau Local Board area
	Resolution number WH/2025/92 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member S Paterson-Hamlin: That the Whau Local Board: a) ohia / endorse the Manukau North Shoreline Adaptation Plan (Attachments A and B). CARRIED

17

Auckland Unitary Plan – Local board views on the withdrawal in part of Proposed Plan Change 78 - Intensification and draft replacement plan change

Resolution number WH/2025/93 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member S Paterson-Hamlin: That the Whau Local Board: a) welcome this opportunity to give feedback on the withdrawal in part of Proposed Plan Change 78 and the draft replacement plan change. a) tautoko / support the proposed alternative plan change which will align more closely with the Auckland Unitary Plan. b) tuhi tīpoka / note concerns with the limited consultation period for the proposed alternative plan change due to central government timelines. c) tuhi tīpoka / note its consistent support for intensification that is supported with adequate infrastructure. d) tautoko / support 800 metre walkable catchments and associated increased building heights of metropolitan centre zones and rapid transit network stops, noting that this designation includes Avondale, Fruitvale and New Lynn. e) tuhi tīpoka / note the congestion on roads with railway level crossings, particularly on St Jude Street and Fruitvale Road, hinders the success of intensification in those areas f) tautoko / support more intensive development within 200 metres of either side of the Great North Road corridor, noting that a high proportion of this corridor would be in the Whau local board area. g) tautoko / support opting out of the blanket Medium Density Residential Standards, which would result in a reduction in the amount of land zoned for three storey standards for residential Mixed Housing Urban zone. h) tautoko / support an increase in the amount of land zoned Mixed Housing Suburban which enables two-storey medium density housing. i) tautoko / support qualifying matters around inadequate infrastructure, noting that the proposal acknowledges parts of Blockhouse Bay as needing improved wastewater infrastructure. j) tautoko / support stronger controls to manage the risk in areas of natural hazards including the down-zoning of properties that are at the highest risk from flooding and coastal hazards. k) tuhi tīpoka / note the level of storm damage to coastal properties bordering the Manukau Harbour in Green Bay and Blockhouse Bay in early 2023. l) tuhi tīpoka / note particular concerns over the high proportion of flood plains and overland flow paths across the Whau local board area and welcome moves to have greater control over the nature of development in properties subject to those hazards. m) oppose the removal of any maunga view shafts, noting viewshafts in New Windsor and Avondale. n) note the proposal to remove the only heritage area in the Whau local board area, between Rosebank Road and Walsall Street, Avondale, and request that the shops within this heritage area at 19 and 25 Rosebank Road be given heritage status. o) note that the Avondale Racecourse land is currently zoned as special purpose for recreational, and understand that the proposed replacement plan change does not alter this. CARRIED

18	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 WH/2025/94 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member C Farmer: That the Whau Local Board: a) tautoko / support the inclusion of 15 trees in the Whau local board area; 14 in Avondale and one in Glen Eden; to Schedule 10, and to the Notable Trees Overlay in the AUP maps. CARRIED

19

Initiating Review of Local Board Delegation Protocols

Resolution number WH/2025/95 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member S Paterson-Hamlin: That the Whau Local Board: a) welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Initial Review of Local Board Delegation Protocols. b) tuhi tīpoka / note that this Review of Local Board Delegation Protocols is timely due to the More Empowered Local Boards programme. c) tuhi tīpoka / note its concern with the processes by which decisions are made with minimum or no local board input, despite such decisions having an impact on local board assets and services. d) highlight ongoing issues with the process requiring Healthy Waters to seek the views of local boards and the wider council group before making decisions on stormwater activities in local parks and community facilities, and request a review of the mechanism of which the local board can ask for the decision to be escalated if it is not satisfied. e) tono / request a review of the Local street environment and town centres section to include protocols recognising local boards role in local place-shaping and creating a local identity within the Auckland-wide transformation programmes, including: i) the inclusion of local outcomes and objectives ii) implementation of priority location plans and sequencing of urban regeneration projects within the plan iii) local board approval of project development plans particularly in the creation of new plazas and civic spaces. f) note the protocols require local board decisions for development plans for local  recreation facilities and request that approval of the detailed business case for the Whau Aquatic and Recreation Facility be referred to the local board for a decision. g) tuhi tīpoka / note the 2017 Indicative Business Case for the Whau Aquatic and Recreation Facility included a provision for a 25 metre pool and request staff provide advice on options for a 33 metre and 50 metre pool. h) tūtohu / recommend that the Local Board Delegation Protocols recognise that local boards are the decision-makers for service assets and properties and that any decisions to move a service property to non-service be a formal local board decision. i) tuhi tīpoka / note the delegation process supports efficient service delivery but this is not as effective when council departments have large workloads, an example of which is the Leasing Team. j) consider that one set of Local Board Delegation Protocols for all local boards Is desirable. CARRIED

20

Watercare – Metropolitan Servicing Strategy

Resolution number WH/2025/96 MOVED by Member W Piper, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Amosa: That the Whau Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Watercare for engaging the diverse communities of the Whau Local Board rohe on the Metropolitan Servicing Strategy. b) tautoko / support ongoing planning for a new drinking water source for Tāmaki Makaurau beyond 2040, recognising the long lead-in times required for large-scale infrastructure investment. c) tono / request further investigation into the development of additional dam sites, as well as the potential expansion of Auckland’s existing dams, to ensure adequate future water storage capacity, recognising that approximately 20 per cent of Auckland’s current water supply is sourced from the Waitākere Ranges. d) tautoko / support further investigation into alternative drinking water source options, including purified recycled water and desalination, noting that central government policy does not currently recognise these options as potable water sources. e) tautoko / support adopting new technologies to recycle wastewater and reduce waste, noting that approximately 86 per cent of Auckland’s wastewater is treated and discharged into the Manukau Harbour. f) tono / request investigation into the establishment of a sustainable initiative rebate scheme aimed at reducing pressure on public infrastructure and utilities, while enhancing water resilience, e.g through the use of stormwater retention and rainwater collection tanks. g) tono / request that climate change impacts on river-based water sources be explicitly considered in future source planning, including the need for rain-independent options. h) tono / request enhanced community education and engagement on water efficiency, with a particular focus on demand management and behaviour change. CARRIED

21

Rosebank Road Special Vehicle Lane project

Resolution number WH/2025/97 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member VG Gascoigne: That the Whau Local Board: a) tautoko / support Auckland Transport’s proposed changes to Rosebank Road to optimise the corridor: i) new eastbound and westbound bus lanes operating both directions 7-10am and 3-7pm, Monday to Friday, between Great North Road and Blockhouse Bay Road. ii) extension of the eastbound clearway times on Rosebank Road approaching the Great North Road intersection, to start at 3pm instead of 4pm. iii) footpath improvements along Rosebank Road and around Roberton Road including broken yellow lines to improve visibility for pedestrians crossing. iv) upgrade of the refuge island to a signalised pedestrian crossing near Layard Street (if feasible). v) amalgamation of the two pairs of bus stops into one pair, from outside 50 Rosebank Road and 11 Rosebank Road, to near Layard Street. Exact locations TBC. This will return some additional parking back to the town centre. vi) implementation of four permanent short-term timed parking spaces on Roberton Road to support business adjacent to the parking. vii) conversion of the taxi stand on Great North Road back to short-term general parking. b) tautoko / support Auckland Transport’s planned Comprehensive Parking Management Plan to address the parking shortfall in Avondale. CARRIED

22

Godley Road improvements

Resolution number WH/2025/98 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member R Clow: That the Whau Local Board: a) whakaae / support Auckland Transport’s proposed changes to improve safety on Godley Road and support Auckland Transport proceeding with construction: i) installation of speed cushions along the corridor to reduce vehicle speeds ii) upgrade of existing at-grade zebra crossings outside Green Bay High School with new central traffic islands iii) relocation of the existing zebra crossing outside Green Bay Primary School to the east and removal of the existing refuge islands as per school’s request iv) installation of new side islands by the driveways to improve visibility as per school’s request v) installation of a new bus shelter at the bus stop outside Green Bay High School vi) extension of existing broken yellow lines on Stottholm Road and Castleford Street to improve operational safety. CARRIED

23	Reporting back decisions under delegation: Local board input into Auckland Council’s submission on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill
	Resolution number WH/2025/99 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member S Paterson-Hamlin: That the Whau Local Board: a)      whiwhi / receive the decision made under delegation on 21 August 2025 providing feedback from the Whau Local Board on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill. CARRIED

24	Chair's Report - Kay Thomas
	Resolution number WH/2025/100 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Deputy Chairperson F Amosa: That the Whau Local Board: a)      whiwhi / receive Chair Kay Thomas’ August 2025 report. CARRIED

25	Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme
	Resolution number WH/2025/101 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member VG Gascoigne: That the Whau Local Board: a)      whiwhi / receive the Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme for August 2025. CARRIED

26	Whau Local Board Workshop Records
	Resolution number WH/2025/102 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member W Piper: That the Whau Local Board: a)   tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the records of the workshops held on 9 and 16 July 2025. CARRIED

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

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

Resolution number WH/2025/103

MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member S Paterson-Hamlin:

That the Whau 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:

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

2.07pm            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.

2.09pm            The public was re-admitted.

restatementS

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

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Storm Affected Land: future land use options

Resolution number WH/2025/104 MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member S Paterson-Hamlin: Restatement b) whakaee / agree that the decisions remain confidential until all buyouts of storm affected land are complete. c) 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. CARRIED

2.10 pm                                              The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

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