Minutes of Upper Harbour Local Board - Thursday, 28 August 2025

Upper Harbour Local Board

28 August 2025

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The Chairperson A Atkinson opened the meeting with a Karakia.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number UH/2025/103

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Member S Yang:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakaae / accept the apology for Member C Blair for lateness.

CARRIED

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 UH/2025/104

MOVED by Member J Mclean, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 24 July 2025, as a true and correct record.

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

Herald Island Residents and Ratepayers Association - Introduction of new committee and update on activities.

Resolution number UH/2025/105

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Member S Yang:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the deputation from Mark Le Fevre, President Herald Island Residents and Ratepayers Association and Tracey Sharman, Secretary Herald Island Residents and Ratepayers Association and thank them for their attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

8.2

Albany Community Action Trust - Albany Youth and Family relocatable building project

Resolution number UH/2025/106

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member S Yang:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the deputation from Odele Habets, Community Development Specialist, Albany Community Action trust and thank her for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

There was no public forum.

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Member C Blair entered the meeting 10.07am

Note: Items 16 - Approval for one new private road name and the extension of an existing public road name at 12 Scott Road, Hobsonville, Item 18 - Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance forward work calendar and Item 19 - Workshop records were taken before item 11.

Approval for one new private road name and the extension of an existing public road name at 12 Scott Road, Hobsonville

Resolution number UH/2025/107

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve the name ‘Rockwell Lane’ for the new private road (Commonly Owned Access Lot 1) created by way of subdivision undertaken by Hobsonville Development Limited at 12 Scott Road, Hobsonville, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references BUN60424072, SUB60424074, road naming reference RDN90124673).

b) whakaae / approve the use of the existing road name ‘Limestone Drive’ for the new segment of public road (Lot 100) created by way of subdivision undertaken by Hobsonville Development Limited at 12 Scott Road, Hobsonville, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references BUN60424072, SUB60424074, road naming reference RDN90124673).

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance forward work calendar

Resolution number UH/2025/108

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Member S Yang:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Upper Harbour Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa / governance forward work calendar for September 2025 – November 2025 (refer to attachment A to the agenda report).

CARRIED

Workshop records

Resolution number UH/2025/109

MOVED by Member C Blair, seconded by Member K Parker:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the records of the Upper Harbour Local Board workshops held on Thursday 10 and 17 July 2025 and 7 August 2025. (refer to attachments A, B and C to the agenda report).

CARRIED

Albany Library building - spatial analysis options

The Senior Project Manager, Felica Wood and the Manager Area Operations, Sandra May were in attendance to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/110

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve spatial requirements option A and option B to progress the new Albany library building project to the concept design development phase.

b) tono / request an open market procurement process is undertaken to identify a potential architect capable of delivering the facility within the current budget based on the approved spatial requirements in clause a)

c) tuhi tīpoka / note that the existing funding allocation does not cover the current estimated cost of the project and further funding or a staged approach may be required to establish the proposed new Albany library.

d) tono / request that the project delivery timeline is revised and reduced to reflect the result of the open market procurement process and the long-standing demand from the community for this library

e) whakaae / approve exploring the option to renew the lease of the existing Albany Village Library beyond 2029 for an additional two years on a yearly contract basis until 31 October 2031 to meet the planned timeframe for the project.

f) do not support progressing any further work to identify a new suitable lease option at a new location for the Albany Library.

CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned 10.53am.

The meeting was reconvened 11.07am

12	Kōkiri Report: Rosedale Bus Station Project, Albany Highway Walking and Cycling Project, Oteha Valley Road Cycleway project, Barbados Drive Crossing, Bus Shelters - Apollo Drive (Rosedale), Totara Road (Whenuapai)
	The Elected Member Relationship Partner, Owena Schuster, the Transportation Engineer, Jason Wu (Via Microsoft Teams) and the Senior Project Manager, Fady Ghanima (Via Microsoft Teams) were in attendance to support the item.
	Attachment C of the agenda report, containing the correct diagrams to replace image 4 and image 5 in the agenda report, was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number UH/2025/111 MOVED by Member J Mclean, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson: That the Upper Harbour Local Board: a) tautoko / support the delivery of Stage 1 of the Rosedale Bus Station Project and request: i) disruption to traffic during construction is minimised ii) signalisation of the intersections at Rosedale Road and Tawa Drive and at Rosedale Road and Triton Drive is added to stage 1, noting that the “drop off” area will be very difficult and potentially unsafe to use without this. iii) in stage 2, all of Rosedale Road is made safe for cyclists via separation or barriers not only the portion between Tawa Drive and Triton Drive iv) there is minimal disturbance of the existing trees on site b) express disappointment that Stage 2 of the Rosedale Bus Station Project is not funded and note concern that without widening of Rosedale Road there will be congestion and bus delays Albany Highway Walking and Cycling Project c) tautoko / support the development of longlist options for the Albany Highway Walking and Cycling Project noting the workshop was the 3^rd July not 11^th July as outlined in the report and tabling the correct diagrams to replace image 4 and image 5 of the report d) tono / request Auckland Transport investigate and progress further safety measures with Westminster School Oteha Valley Road Cycleway Project e) tautoko / support the progression of the Oteha Valley Road Cycleway Project to detailed design and construction as outlined in Attachment D of the agenda report presented to the local board at a workshop held on 7 August 2025 Barbados Drive Crossing Project f) whakaae / approve design option one for the Barbados Drive crossing project g) whakamana / authorise Auckland Transport to progress the Barbados Drive crossing project to construction, subject to general positive sentiment from public engagement. Bus Shelters h) whakaae / approve the installation of new bus shelters on Apollo Drive (Rosedale) and Totara Road (Whenuapai). CARRIED
	Attachments a Item 12: Kōkiri Report - Attachment C of the agenda report, containing the correct diagrams to replace image 4 and image 5 in the agenda report.

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

The Senior Policy Planner, Ruth Andrews was in attendance (Via Microsoft Teams) to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/112

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member C Blair:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) tuku / provide local board views on Plan Change 113, which adds 174 trees and 29 groups of trees across the region to Schedule 10 Notable Trees Schedule, and to the Notable Trees Overlay in the Auckland Unitary Plan maps as follows:

i) support the addition of the Kahikatea tree at 20R Gills Road Albany and of the Kahikatea tree at 388 Upper Harbour Drive Greenhithe.

ii) request that for the consideration of adding the Pohutukawa tree at 388 Upper Harbour Drive, Greenhithe, further assessment be provided to the Planning and Policy Committee for this tree as the submission from the resident says that it was deemed not notable by the assessor

b) tono / request more regular plan changes to ensure that notable trees and groups of trees are incorporated into the Auckland Unitary Plan as soon as possible.

CARRIED

Local Board views on Private Plan Change 111 - Hobsonville Grove, 84 - 100 Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville

The Senior Policy Planner, Jess Dingle was in attendance to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/113

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member S Yang:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) tuku / provide local board views on private plan change 111 Hobsonville Grove by Austino New Zealand Limited for the rezoning of land at 84-100 Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville as follows:

i) request that this application is declined unless all matters raised by Auckland Council (including Watercare and Auckland Transport) and by the Policy and Planning Committee are addressed

ii) support the concerns raised by Auckland Council submission (ACS), specifically paragraph 8 and 9 of which are repeated here for clarity:

A) paragraph 8: there are a number of aspects to PC 111 that are of concern to ACS to the extent that ACS opposes the plan change in its entirety and seeks that if approved, the matters raised in this submission are addressed

B) paragraph 9: Based on ACS’s review of the plan change information, ACS broad concerns with PC 111 are as follows:

1) it does not give effect to the Part 2 of the RMA and in particular the sustainable management of natural and physical resources

2) it does not give effect to the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (updated May 2022) (‘NPS-UD’) expectations of a well-functioning urban environment

3) it does not give effect to the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management 2020 (amended October 2024) priorities for the health and wellbeing of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems and the ability of people and communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural well-being, now and in the future

4) it does not give effect to key objectives and policies of Chapters B2 Urban Growth and Form, B3 Infrastructure, Transport and Energy of the Regional Policy Statement (‘RPS’) of the AUP

5) the departure from the density of development identified in the Whenuapai Structure Plan 2016 (‘WSP’) is inappropriate (The WSP is under review to meet the council’s current policies and strategies.)

6) the use of precinct provisions for the THAB zone to provide for a ‘quasi’ Business - Neighbourhood Centre Zone

7) the inadequate mitigation of adverse effects in relation to: • acoustic management of traffic noise associated with the planned arterial road – Spedding Road:

· flooding including downstream effects on other properties, infrastructure and the Trig and Rawiri Streams

· poor connectivity to the surrounding area

8) the need to strengthen the precinct’s provisions to ensure subdivision and development is coordinated and integrated with the required infrastructure

9) the clarity and effectiveness of the provisions needs improvement

iii) note that the Watercare submission opposed PPC111 as it is “ represents premature and out-of-sequence development that would compromise Watercare's ability to provide water and wastewater services to existing customers and planned growth in already live-zoned areas. The proposed development significantly precedes planned bulk water infrastructure delivery timeframes. Additionally, the proposal fails to adequately address potential adverse flooding effects on Watercare's critical infrastructure, specifically WWPS 68 and the Northern Interceptor Shaft Site.”

iv) express concern that this proposal, is not in accordance with the Whenuapai Structure Plan and will not lead to a quality compact environment for residents of the future, noting the important of well planned developments

b) appoint Chairperson A Atkinson to speak to the local board views at a hearing on private plan change 111 Hobsonville Grove

c) delegate authority to the chairperson of Upper Harbour Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution b) is unable to attend the private plan change hearing.

CARRIED

15	Local board views on withdrawing Proposed Plan Change 78 - Intensification and the Draft Replacement Plan Change
	The Senior Policy Planner, Jess Dingle and the Senior Policy Planner, Sam Watts were in attendance to support the item.
	The Auckland Unitary Plan – Local board views on the withdrawal in part of Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification and draft replacement plan change report was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	The Auckland Unitary Plan - Local board views on withdrawal in part of Proposed Plan Change 78 - Intensification and draft replacement plan change – List of mapping layers - updated 25 August 2025 was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number UH/2025/114 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Member K Parker: That the Upper Harbour Local Board: Views on the overall proposal a) tautoko / support the withdrawal in part of the Proposed Plan Change 78 as it has allowed inappropriate development (e.g in low lying and flood prone areas) noting that many residents did not support Plan Change 78 so do not support using it as a base to compare the new replacement plan change to b) express disappointment with the below actions of central government: i) the Government is only allowing the withdrawal of Plan Change 78 if an additional 2,000,000 houses are enabled ii) councils decision making ability is limited compared to under the normal RMA iii) incredibly tight time frames restrict normal consultation processes c) tono / request that robust community consultation is held if this plan change replacement progresses and that council provide information sessions to explain the process and to help the community with submissions d) is of the view that generally increasing density around rapid transit and town centres is a good idea e) is of the view that the timeframe is too tight and restricts our ability to provide meaningful consideration and feedback and to have studied the maps and supporting documentation f) tuhi tīpoka / note that many residents are extremely concerned about the lack of infrastructure planning, there is no infrastructure plan with this new replacement plan Views on the proposal for the Upper Harbour area g) tono / request that the entire property at 56 Fairview Road is all included in the walkable catchment as it is under Plan Change 78 h) tono / request Herald Island is not upzoned from single house, the infrastructure is not suitable. For example there are swales for stormwater drainage and footpath only on one side of the road. This is not a well-functioning urban environment that should be intensified i) tuhi tīpoka / note that many parts of Greenhithe (e.g Olwyn Place) have no footpaths and swales for drainage. Again, that is not a well-functioning urban environment and should not be intensified j) express concern about the increase in zoning around the Hobsonville Town Centre. There are many dangerous intersections off Hobsonville Road (e.g Trig Road, Brigham Creek Road and Wisely Road) and there are no funded plans to address these, and consider that allowing intensification ahead of plans to fix these intersections is an unsafe option k) express concern around the new walkable catchments in Albany around the Constellation and Oteha Valley Stations. Housing is currently zoned much lower and suddenly it is planned to be enabled to 10 stories, request that there is appropriate step downs from the 35M zone to the residential zones l) acknowledge that there are ongoing discussions and negotiations with Auckland Council, Kainga Ora and Te Kawerau a Maki for the land at Te Onekiritea / Bomb Point and the community desire for this land to remain public open space m) tono / request there be a zoning response, or a single house zone alongside the Rural Urban Boundary. CARRIED
	Attachments a Item 15: The Auckland Unitary Plan – Local board views on the withdrawal in part of Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification and draft replacement plan change report. b Item 15: The Auckland Unitary Plan - Local board views on the withdrawal in part of Proposed Plan Change 78 - Intensification and draft replacement plan change – List of mapping layers - updated 25 August 2025.

The meeting was adjourned at 12.21pm

The meeting was reconvened at 12.50pm

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Upper Harbour Local Board for quarter four 2024/2025

The Senior Local Board Advisor, Heather Skinner and the Senior Finance and Performance Advisor, Nan Hu were in attendance to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/115

MOVED by Member J Mclean, seconded by Member K Parker:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the integrated performance report for quarter, 1 April to 30 June 2025 as outlined in Attachment A of the report.

b) whakaae/approve the cancellation of Activity ID 48699 Brigham Esplanade – Enable public access Dale Road noting that status quo was determined to be the preferred solution, leaving the site unmaintained until more land is available along the esplanade

c) 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

Note: Items 18 - Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance forward work calendar and Item 19 - Workshop records were taken after Item 16: Approval for one new private road name and the extension of an existing public road name at 12 Scott Road, Hobsonville.

Item 20: Consideration of Extraordinary Items was taken after item 21: Procedural Motion to Exclude the public.

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

Resolution number UH/2025/116

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch:

That the Upper Harbour 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 Quarterly Performance Report: Upper Harbour Local Board for quarter four 2024/2025 - Attachment b - Financial Performance Report 2024/2025 to June 2025

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

12.52pm 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.

1.16 pm The public was re-admitted.

restatementS

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Upper Harbour Local Board for quarter four 2024/2025

C1	Storm Affected Land: future land use options
	g) whakaū / confirm that there be no restatement of this confidential report or resolutions until the protection of the information is no longer required.

Item 20: Consideration of Extraordinary Items was taken after item 21: Procedural Motion to Exclude the public

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

1.19pm The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and closed the meeting with a Karakia.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Upper Harbour Local Board HELD ON

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Chairperson	Anna Atkinson
Deputy Chairperson	Uzra Casuri Balouch, JP
Members	Callum Blair
	John Mclean
	Kyle Parker
	Sylvia Yang