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Rodney Local Board
17 September 2025
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1 Nau mai | Welcome
The chairperson
opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance.
Member M
Carmichael led the karakia timatanga.
Member C Smith joined
the meeting at 10.04am.
2 Ngā Tamōtanga | 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
5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence
There were no
leaves of absence.
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
Item 6 –
Acknowledgements was deferred to later in the agenda, with the agreement of the
meeting.
7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no
petitions.
8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations
Deputy
Chairperson L Johnston joined the meeting at 10.06am during Item 8.1 – Deputation:
Pūhoi Vision and Action.
9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum
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9.2
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Public
Forum: Support your local Wellsford
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Melissa Wallace was in
attendance for this item.
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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.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/167
MOVED by Member C
Smith, seconded by Member M Carmichael:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakamihi / thank Ms Wallace for her
attendance at the meeting.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 17 September 2025, Rodney Local Board, Item
9.2 – Public Forum: Support your local Wellsford, presentation
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9.3
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Public
Forum: Warkworth Football Club
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George Moore was in attendance
for this item.
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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.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/168
MOVED by Member I
Wagstaff, seconded by Member G Upson:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakamihi / thank Mr Moore for his
attendance at the meeting.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 17 September 2025, Rodney Local Board, Item
9.3 – Public Forum: Warkworth Football Club, presentation
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Item 6 – Acknowledgements was heard
following Item 9.5 – Public Forum: Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust
6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements
Lou-Ann
Ballantyne - General Manager Governance and Engagement acknowledged and thanked
retiring members Deputy Chairperson Louise Johnston and Member Michelle
Carmichael, recognising their nine and three years of service respectively, and
the valuable contributions they have made to Rodney communities.
The chairperson
on behalf of the Rodney Local Board acknowledged and thanked Local Area
Manager, Lesley Jenkins for the support she has provided to the local board
over the last term. Her depth of knowledge of local government processes
and the quality advice she has provided has been invaluable to the local
board’s decision-making ensuring positive outcomes for Rodney
residents. Thank you Lesley, and all the best.
10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary
Business
There was no
extraordinary business.
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Mahurangi
Community Sport and Recreation Collective Incorporated termination of its
licence to occupy for land at Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve, 2 Great North
Road, Warkworth
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Karen Walby – Community
Lease Specialist was in attendance for this item.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/171
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member T Holdgate:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
tuhi tīpoka / note the
termination of the licence to occupy to Mahurangi Community Sport and
Recreation Collective Incorporated granted by the Rodney Local Board at its
business meeting of 19 May 2021 (resolution RD/2021/245) for land
comprising 43.2 square metres (more or less) located at Warkworth Showgrounds
Reserve, 2 Great North Road, Warkworth and legally described as as Section 2, Survey Office Plan 509338 (Attachment B to the agenda report - site plan) subject
to the following:
i)
termination effective 21 September
2025.
CARRIED
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Proposed
new licence to occupy to Mahurangi Community Sport and Recreation Collective
Incorporated for land at Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve, 2 Great North Road,
Warkworth
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Karen Walby – Community
Lease Specialist was in attendance for this item.
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Changes
were made to the original recommendation clauses a) i) and ii) by way of
chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/172
MOVED by Member M
Carmichael, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
tuku / grant
Mahurangi Community Sport and
Recreation Collective Incorporated
under section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977, a licence to occupy for for land comprising 21.6 square metres (more or less)
legally described as as Section
2, Survey Office Plan 509338 on which
its port-a-com is located at Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve, 2 Great North
Road, Warkworth (Attachment
A to the agenda report – site plan) subject to the following terms and conditions:
i)
term – ten years,
commencing 22 September 2025
ii)
rent - $1.00 plus
GST per annum
iii) inclusion of an early termination clause in
the licence to occupy agreement providing the council as licensor with the
ability to serve the Mahurangi
Community Sport and Recreation Collective Incorporated as licensee with 12 months’ notice to remove its
port-a-com
iv) inclusion of a clause to record Warkworth
Agricultural and Pastoral Society Incorporated rights under the encumbrance.
b)
tuhi tīpoka / note
that all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland
Council Community Occupancy Guidelines as updated 1 July 2023.
CARRIED
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Renewal
of existing lease to Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable Trust and proposed
lease for additional premises at Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve, 2 Great North
Road, Warkworth
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Karen Walby – Community
Lease Specialist was in attendance for this item.
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Changes were
made to the original recommendation clause a) ii) by way of
chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/173
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member T Holdgate:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
tuku / grant under
section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable
Trust a renewal of its lease agreement dated 12 October 2016 for 8,400 square metres (more or less) of land
legally described as Lot 1 Deposited Plan 135480 at Warkworth Showgrounds
Reserve, 2 Great North Road, Warkworth (Attachment A to the agenda report
– site plan) subject to the following terms and conditions;
i)
term – 10
years commencing 22 March 2025
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rent - $1.00 plus
GST per annum.
b)
tuku / grant under section 54(1)(b)
of the Reserves Act 1977, Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable Trust a lease for
additional premises for 21.6 square metres (more or less) of land legally
described as Lot 1 Deposited Plan
135480 and Section 2 Survey Office Plan 509338 at Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve (Attachment B to the
agenda report - site plan additional premises) subject to the following terms
and conditions:
i)
term – nine years and six
months, commencing 22 September 2025
ii)
inclusion of an early termination
clause providing the council with the ability to serve the trust with 12
months’ notice to remove its port-a-com, should the Mahurangi Community
Sport and Recreation Collective Incorporated proposed multi-sports complex be
completed and operational prior to the expiration of the term of the lease.
c)
tuhi tīpoka
/ note that all other
terms and conditions will be in
accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community
Occupancy Guidelines as updated 1 July 2023.
CARRIED
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Grant
Baddeleys & Campbells Beach Tennis Club Incorporated a renewal of its
lease for land at Baddeleys Beach Reserve, 1 Baddeleys Beach Road, Tawharanui
Peninsula
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Karen Walby – Community
Lease Specialist was in attendance for this item.
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Changes were
made to the original recommendation clauses a) i) and ii) by way of
chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/174
MOVED by Member M
Carmichael, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
tuku / grant
Baddeleys & Campbells Beach
Tennis Club Incorporated a
renewal of its lease agreement dated 6 May 2016 for 1054 for square metres
(more or less) of reserve land at Baddeleys Beach Reserve, 1 Baddeleys Beach
Road, Tawharanui Peninsula, legally described as Lot 72 Deposited Plan 46353
(Attachment A to the agenda report – site plan), subject to the
following terms and conditions:
i)
term – 10
years plus one further 10 year right of renewal, commencing 1 September 2025
and expiring 31 August 2045
ii)
rent - $1.00 plus
GST per annum.
CARRIED
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Grant
Muriwai Environmental Action Community Trust a new licence to occupy for land
on which its plant nursery facility is located at Muriwai Village Green, Jack
Butt Lane, Muriwai
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Karen Walby – Community
Lease Specialist was in attendance for this item.
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Changes were
made to the original recommendation clause a) ii) by way of
chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/175
MOVED by Chairperson
B Bailey, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
tuku / grant
Muriwai Environmental Action
Community Trust under section 74
of the Reserves Act 1977, a licence to occupy for 532 square metres (more or
less) of land on which its plant nursery facility is
located at Muriwai Village Green, Jack Butt Lane, Muriwai legally described
as Part of Section 6 Survey Office
Plan 69320 (Attachment A to the
agenda report – site plan), subject to the following terms and
conditions:
i)
term – five
years, commencing 21 September 2025, with one five year right of renewal
ii)
rent - $1.00 plus
GST per annum
iii) a community outcomes plan will be appended as
a schedule to the licence agreement.
b)
whakaae / approve
Muriwai Environmental Action Community Trust community outcomes plan
(Attachment B to the agenda report – Community Outcomes Plan)
c)
tuhi tīpoka / note
that all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 Act and the
Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines as updated 1 July 2023.
CARRIED
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Proposed
lease and access licence at 18 Oraha Road, Huapai to Watercare Services
Limited
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Katerina Marinkovich –
Principal Property Advisor was in attendance for this item.
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Changes were
made to the original recommendation clause b) i) by way of
chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/176
MOVED by Member C
Smith, seconded by Member M Carmichael:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakaae / approve the proposal to grant Watercare
Services Limited a lease of land under section 17 of the Public Works Act
1981 at 18 Oraha Road,
Huapai being legally described as
Lot 1 Deposited Plan
204544 comprising an area of 21,157 m2 contained in Record of
Title NA133/258 on the following
terms:
i)
term - six months
commencing on or about 1 December 2025 (to be confirmed)
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area -
approximately 100m2 as
shown shaded green on the land requirement plan in Figure 1
iii) public work/use – mini water tanker
filling station area
iv) compensation/rental -
current market value
v)
full reinstatement
of the land.
b)
whakaae / approve the grant of a non-exclusive licence of approximately 573m2 at 18 Oraha Road, Huapai (as shown shaded yellow on the land requirement plan in
Figure 1) to
Watercare Services Limited for access to the lease area referred to in a)
above for the same term as the lease on the following conditions:
i)
monthly site
inspections and follow-up maintenance of the entire carpark surface on the
land to be carried out by Watercare Services Limited to council’s
satisfaction for the duration of the term
ii)
full reinstatement
of the land.
CARRIED
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The chairperson adjourned the meeting at
12.05pm and reconvened at 12.54pm.
The meeting adjourned at 12.56pm and
reconvened at 1.45pm.
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Local
board feedback on Auckland Council’s submission on Local Government
(Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill
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Changes were
made to the original recommendation clause a) with the addition of i) –
viii) by way of chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/178
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member G Wishart:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
tuku / provide the
following feedback on the Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport
Governance) Amendment Bill to inform the council’s draft submission:
i)
support the core
principle of the Bill to increase democratic accountability and local
decision-making for transport in Auckland. This legislation is intended to
ensure the views of our local communities are properly considered in
transport planning and delivery
ii)
express concern
that the transition model may not account for the significant, pre-existing
road maintenance deficit in the Rodney Local Board area. Due to historical
underinvestment, many local roads now require expensive rehabilitation work,
not just standard renewals. An equitable funding model must address this
deficit to avoid unfairly burdening Rodney ratepayers
iii) request that prior to any road controlling
authority status being transferred, an asset audit including any funding deficits
be provided to Auckland Council and 21 local boards
iv) express concern that allocating
decision-making power for local and collector roads to 21 local boards:
A)
risks adding an
extra layer of bureaucracy, which may slow down the delivery of projects
across the Auckland region and could ultimately result in project delays and
increased costs to the ratepayer
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could lead to
inconsistent application of advice, resulting in inconsistent speed
limits, safety standards, fragmented user experience and challenges in
coordinating road safety and traffic flow across the wider transport network
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may not necessarily
result in faster or more cost-effective delivery of roading projects, as
delays in project delivery are usually a result of insufficient funding,
project redesigns and resource constraints.
v)
express concern
that there is lack of clarity regarding how existing Auckland Transport
budgets will be allocated across the 21 local boards for renewals and
maintenance and upgrades of local and collector roads
vi) request that a cost/benefit analysis be
included as part of the public consultation documentation as the full cost of
transitioning the regional road controlling authority from Auckland Transport
to Auckland Council is unknown as significant expenses are likely to be
incurred in areas such as consultant fees and integration or migration of
complex IT systems and data infrastructure.
vii) express concern that by allocating
decision-making to 21 local boards it increases potential risk for conflicts
of interest and corruption
viii) express concern at the increased workload for
staff and local boards.
A division was called for, voting on which was as
follows:
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For
Chairperson B Bailey
Member M Carmichael
Member M Dennis
Member T Holdgate
Deputy Chairperson L Johnston
Member C Smith
Member G Upson
Member I Wagstaff
Member G Wishart
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Against
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Abstained
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The motion was
declared carried by 9
votes to 0.
CARRIED
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Note:
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Pursuant
to Standing Order 1.9.7. Member C Smith requested his dissenting vote against
clauses vii) and viii) be recorded.
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Kōkiri
Report: Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects ready for construction
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Beth
Houlbooke – Elected Member Relationship Partner, Akshay Arora –
Senior Transportation Engineer, Sanju Anil – Traffic Engineering
Technician and Manpreet Farrar – Specialist Communications and
Engagement, Auckland Transport were in attendance for this item.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/179
MOVED by Chairperson
B Bailey, seconded by Member M Dennis:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakaae / approve
the construction of the Matakana Valley Road pedestrian refuge crossing
b)
whakaae / approve
the construction of the 139 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach pedestrian
refuge crossing
c)
whakaae / approve
the construction the Woodcocks Road (Mahurangi College) signalised pedestrian
crossing
d)
whakamana /
authorise Auckland Transport to progress Rimu Street, Helensville pedestrian
crossing to detailed design and construction, subject to general positive
sentiment from public engagement
e)
whakamana /
authorise Auckland Transport to progress Coatesville-Riverhead Highway bus
shelter (Bus Stop 4953) to detailed design and construction, subject to
general positive sentiment from public engagement
f)
whakamana /
authorise Auckland Transport to progress Puhoi and Matakana wheel stops to
detailed design and construction, subject to general positive sentiment from
public engagement.
CARRIED
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Auckland
Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement quarterly update -
September 2025
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Beth
Houlbooke – Elected Member Relationship Partner, Auckland Transport was
in attendance for this item.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/180
MOVED by Member I
Wagstaff, seconded by Member M Dennis:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whiwhi / receive
the September 2025 quarterly update on the Kōkiri / Local Board
Transport Agreement 2025/2026.
CARRIED
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New
private road names at 26 State Highway 1, Warkworth (Warkworth Ridge
Development Stages 3B, 3C and 3D)
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Resolution
number RD/2025/181
MOVED by Member G
Wishart, seconded by Deputy Chairperson L Johnston:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakaae / approve
the following names for seven
private roads created by way of
subdivision undertaken by Templeton Warkworth Ridge Limited at 26 State
Highway 1, Warkworth, in accordance
with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (Road naming
reference RDN90124996, resource consent references BUN60381824, SUB60381825
and SUB60381825-H):
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Road
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Road
name
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COAL 3D-B
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Ika Lane
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COAL B3-C
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Northwards Lane
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COAL B3-D
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Muka
Lane
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COAL 3C-1
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Magnolia Place
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COAL 3C-2
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Michelia Place
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COAL 3C-3
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Hornbeam Place
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COAL 3C-4
(commonly
owned access lot)
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Nikau Place
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b)
whakaae / approve the new
name ‘Awa Place’ for commonly owned access lot B4-B previously
named ‘Jacks Lane’ in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the
Local Government Act 1974.
CARRIED
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Note:
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Pursuant
to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member G Upson requested his abstention be recorded.
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2025
Local Government Elections - meetings and decision-making until new local
board members make their declarations
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Resolution
number RD/2025/182
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member T Holdgate:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakaū / confirm that the local
board’s existing urgent decisions delegations process will be utilised
where decisions are required from the local board between the final local
board business meeting (17 September 2025) and the end of term (18 October 2025).
b)
tuhi tīpoka /
note that from the commencement of the term of office of newly elected members until the inaugural
meeting when members are sworn in (interregnum), all decision-making will be undertaken by
the chief executive under current delegations.
c)
tuhi tīpoka / note that the chief executive will not be required to
comply with consultation requirements in the local boards’ delegation
protocols when making decisions during the interregnum.
d)
tono / request that the chief
executive exercise restraint when making decisions during the interregnum and
to consider referring significant decisions to the first meeting of the
incoming local board.
CARRIED
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Kumeū-Huapai
triangle neighbourhood park facilities - proposed concept design
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Kylie Hewitt
– Project Manager and Geoff Pitman – Manager Area Operations were
in attendance for this item.
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Changes were
made to the original recommendation with the addition of clause b) by way of
chairperson’s recommendation.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/183
MOVED by Member M
Dennis, seconded by Member G Wishart:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whakaae /
approve the proposed concept design for the development of neighborhood park
facilities at 32 Schoolside Road, 10 Lumarda Drive, and 16-20 Dida Park
Drive, Huapai, as per Attachment A to the agenda report and request staff
progress the project to detailed design and construction
b)
whakaae / approve the
proposed additions and changes as a result of consultation feedback as per
report (paragraph 27).
CARRIED
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Rodney Local Board Annual Report 2024/2025
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Kent Annear
– Lead Financial Advisor was in attendance for this item.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/184
MOVED by Member C
Smith, seconded by Member M Carmichael:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whai / adopt the draft
Rodney Local Board Annual Report 2024/2025 as set out in Attachment A to the
agenda report.
b)
tuhi tīpoka / note that any proposed changes to the Rodney Local
Board after the adoption will be clearly communicated and agreed with the
chairperson before the report is submitted for adoption by the Governing Body
on 25 September 2025.
CARRIED
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Note:
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Pursuant
to Standing Order 1.9.7 Member G Upson requested his abstention be recorded.
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Valedictory
reflections: end of term address
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Documents
were tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official
minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes
attachment.
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Resolution
number RD/2025/187
MOVED by Member I
Wagstaff, seconded by Member C Smith:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a)
whiwhi / receive valedictory
reflections from Deputy Chairperson L Johnston and Member M Carmichael.
CARRIED
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Attachments
a 17 September 2025, Rodney Local Board, Item 26 –
Valedictory reflections: end of term address, Member M Carmichael
b 17 September 2025, Rodney Local Board, Item 26 – Valedictory
reflections: end of term address, Deputy Chairperson L Johnston
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27 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e
Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no
consideration of extraordinary items.
2.38pm The
chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and
declared the meeting closed.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 8.1.4 OF AUCKLAND COUNCIL LOCAL BOARD
STANDING ORDERS, WE HEREBY CONFIRM THE CORRECTNESS OF THE MINUTES OF THE LAST
RODNEY LOCAL BOARD MEETING, HELD 17 SEPTEMBER 2025 PRIOR TO THE AUCKLAND
COUNCIL ELECTIONS.
DATE:............................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:...........................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND /OR NOMINEE:
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