Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board held in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Office, 1 - 7 The Strand, Takapuna on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 10.00am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Melissa Powell

 

Deputy Chairperson

Terence Harpur

 

Members

Peter Allen

 

 

Gavin Busch

 

 

George Wood, CNZM

 

 

 

He Hunga atu anō i Tae mai | IN ATTENDANCE

 

Director of Policy, Planning, Governance

Megan Tyler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

23 September 2025

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

 

The meeting was opened with a karakia.

 

Whakataka te hau ki te uru

Whakataka te hau ki te tonga

Kia mākinakina ki uta 

Kia mātaratara ki tai         

E hī ake ana te atakura   

He tio 

He huka 

He hau hū  

Tīhei mauri ora

Cease o winds from the west

Cease o winds from the south

Bring calm breezes over the land

Bring calm breezes over the sea

And let the red-tipped dawn come

With a touch of frost

A sharpened air

And promise of a glorious day.

 

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

 

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

Member P Allen declared an interest in Item 14 – Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 grant allocations due to a financial conflict of interest.

 

Member T Harpur declared a perceived interest in Item 14 – Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 grant allocations.

 

 

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number DT/2025/182

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)           whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

 

CARRIED

 

 

5          He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

 

Acknowledgement – Auckland Council’s Executive Leadership Team End of Term Address to the Retiring Local Board members

Megan Tyler, Director of Policy, Planning and Governance, was in attendance to acknowledge the retiring elected members.

Resolution number DT/2025/183

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

 

a)           whiwhi / receive the verbal address from Megan Tyler, Director of Policy, Planning and Governance and acknowledge Chair M Powell and Member P Allen for their service to the communities of Devonport-Takapuna

CARRIED

 

 

7          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

 

There were no deputations.

 

 

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

9.1

Public Forum - Cameron Smythe - Woodall Park Skate park

 

Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number DT/2025/184

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the presentation from Cameron Smythe and thank him for his attendance

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Cameron Smythe Submission

 

9.2

Public Forum - Dave Casey - Woodall Park Skate park

 

Resolution number DT/2025/185

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the presentation from Dave Casey and thank him for his attendance

 

CARRIED

 

9.3

Public Forum - Eden Smythe - Woodall Park Skate park

 

Resolution number DT/2025/186

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the presentation from Eden Smythe and thank her for her attendance

 

CARRIED

 

9.3

Public Forum - Youth of Devonport-Takapuna - Woodall Park Skate park

 

Resolution number DT/2025/187

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the presentation from Josh De Koh, Leo Simons, Archie White, Beau Casey and, Jill Glass and thank them for their attendance

 

CARRIED

 

9.4

Public Forum - Justin Clarke - Woodall Park Skate park

 

Resolution number DT/2025/188

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the presentation from Justine Clarke and thank him for his attendance

 

CARRIED

 

9.5

Public Forum - Danielle Grant – End of term Acknowledgments

 

Resolution number DT/2025/189

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the presentation from Danielle Grant and thank her for her attendance

 

CARRIED

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

11        Ngā Pānui mō ngā Mōtini | Notices of Motion

 

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (LBS 3.11.1) Notice of Motion has been received from Member G Wood for consideration under item 12.

 

12

Notice of Motion - Member G Wood - Takapuna Beach: Exposed rocks on area below high water mark and in the inter-tidal zone

 

Resolution number DT/2025/190

MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member G Busch:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      asks Engineering, Assets and Technical Advisory department be requested to consider the state of the northern end of Takapuna beach and give advice to this local board on the chronic state of the beach with a large number of rocks now moved and exposed on the beach; and

b)      would ask a plan be developed to work out how the poor appearance of the sand along the northern end of the beach can be remedied.

 

CARRIED

Note:

Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6 Chair M Powell and Member P Allen requested that their dissenting votes be recorded against the motion.

 

 

13

Woodall Park, Narrow Neck – Approval of concept design for a new skatepark

 

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)           whakaae / approve concept design B (a smaller concrete skate park with a reduced footprint of 641m2) for the new skate park at Woodall Park, Narrow Neck as per attachment B of this agenda report and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction.

b)           request the Woodall Park Skatepark detailed design report, including final the cost estimates, implications of the concrete structure on the site (noting this was a rubbish dump), implications of building this skatepark in a floodplain and the implications of the contamination in the soil (and mitigation to prevent harm to the workers or community) comes back to the Local Board for approval before construction.

 

 

MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member G Busch:

Member G Wood moved an amendment by addition to the original motion as follows:

c)           require a notified resource consent be implemented to obtain approval to build this structure on Woodall Park.

LOST

 

The amendment was lost

 

The substantive motion was put

 

Resolution number DT/2025/191

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)           whakaae / approve concept design B (a smaller concrete skate park with a reduced footprint of 641m2) for the new skate park at Woodall Park, Narrow Neck as per attachment B of this agenda report and request staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction.

b)          tono / request the Woodall Park Skatepark detailed design report, including final the cost estimates, implications of the concrete structure on the site (noting this was a rubbish dump), implications of building this skatepark in a floodplain and the implications of the contamination in the soil (and mitigation to prevent harm to the workers or community) comes back to the Local Board for approval before construction.

 

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

For

Member P Allen

Deputy Chairperson T Harpur

Member M Powell

Against

Member G Busch

Member G Wood

Abstained

 

The motion was declared carried by 3 votes to 2.

CARRIED

 

Precedence of Business

Resolution number DT/2025/192

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)           whakaae / agree that Item 15 Proposal to exchange reserve land for other land at Northboro Reserve be accorded precedence at this time.

 

CARRIED

 

15

Proposal to exchange reserve land for other land at Northboro Reserve

 

Resolution number DT/2025/193

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member G Wood:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whakaae / agree to rescind in part the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board resolution DT/2025/55 (Attachment B) on the basis that the decisions in the following resolution points a) i,ii and iii are no longer relevant.

a)   tūtohu / recommend that the Governing Body, through the Policy and Planning Committee:

i.    progress the proposal to revoke the reservation of the land as a reserve of part of Northboro Reserve under section 24 Reserves Act 1977 being part of the land legally described as Lot 72 Deposited Plan 40536 in Record of Title 1121118 (Secondary Accessway) and publicly notify Auckland Council’s intention to revoke the reservation for the reason that the loss of the reserve could be justified in terms of the Reserves Act on the basis there is existing adequate provision of access to the Northboro Reserve.

ii.   subject to successful completion of all statutory processes that Auckland Council must complete, recommend to the Minister of Conservation that the reservation of the land as a reserve being part Lot 72 Deposited Plan 40536 in the Record of Title1121118 as a reserve status should be revoked for the reason that the loss of the reserve could be justified in terms of the Reserves Act on the basis there is existing adequate provision of access to the Northboro Reserve.

iii.  tono / request that staff delay seeking approval from the Policy and Planning Committee on the revocation of the secondary access way until a workshop has been held with the local board on the Lowe Street proposal.

b)      whakaae / approve the public notification of Auckland Council’s intention to request the Minister of Conservation to authorise an exchange to Summerset Villages (Number 49) Limited of the following land under section 15 of the Reserves Act 1977 being the Primary Accessway and the Secondary Accessway at Northboro Reserve of approximately 1,516m² (subject to survey) of the land parcels being part of the land legally described as and containing:

i.    approximately 1,370m² Lot 71 Deposited Plan 40536 (NA779/162-Part-Cancelled) (Primary Accessway) and

ii.   approximately 146m² Lot 72 Deposited Plan 40536 in Record of Title 1121118 (Secondary Accessway)

for additional land owned by Summerset at Lowe Street of approximately 2,190m² (subject to survey) being part of the following parcels of land legally described as and containing:

 

i.    approximately 1057m² Lot 32 DP 40536 Record of Title 547784 (4 Lowe Street)

ii.   approximately 342m² Lot 31 DP 40536 Record of Title 547783 (5 Lowe Street)

iii.  approximately 92m² Lot 68 DP 40536 Record of Title 547780 (6 Lowe Street)

iv.  approximately 45m² Lot 30 DP 40536 Record of Title 547781 (7 Lowe Street)

v.   approximately 111m² Lot 29 DP 40536 Record of Title 547780 (8 Lowe Street)

vi.  approximately 158m² Lot 25 DP 40536 Record of Title 547772 (7 Hillary Crescent)

vii. approximately 117m² Lot 24 DP 40536 Record of Title 547771 (9 Hillary Crescent)

viii.   approximately 268m² Lot 38 DP 40536 and Lot 39 DP 40536 Record of Title 907729 (57 Eversleigh Road)

 

c)      whakaae / approve a hearings panel made up of the whole local board to consider and decide on any submissions or objections received, following iwi engagement and public notification process.

d)      whakaae / approve following iwi engagement and public notification, subject to there being no objections that cannot be resolved and successful completion of all statutory processes and approvals, request the Minister of Conservation authorise the exchange of land in the above resolution b) by notice in the gazette.

e)      tautapa / delegate to the Head of Land and Property Advisory to enter negotiations with Summerset Villages (Number 49) Limited on the terms and conditions of a conditional agreement (subject to statutory processes and approvals) including draft concept plan.

 

CARRIED

 

Note: The meeting adjourned at 11.57am and reconvened at 12.40pm.

 

14

Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 grant allocations

 

Member Peter Allen declared a financial conflict of interest in application LG2602-147 and left the room during the item.

Member Terence Harpur declared a perceived interest in application LG2602-103 -181 Project Employ Limited, taking no part in discussion or voting on item 14 a) and moved away from the table during the discussion and voting on this part.

 

Member P Allen left the meeting at 12.42pm.

 

 

Resolution number DT/2025/194

MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Member G Wood:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)     whakaae / agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 listed in the following table:  

 

Table One: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 grant applications.

 

Application ID

Applicant

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Amount Granted

LG2602-103

Project Employ Limited

Towards the cost of external facilitator for three Neurodiversity Awareness courses in Takapuna

$8,068.00

Partial funding: $3,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities, Shows collaboration and support with the local community

 

CARRIED

 

Resolution number DT/2025/195

MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

b)      whakaae / agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 listed in the following table:   

 

Table Two: Devonport-Takapuna Local Grants Round One 2025/2026 grant applications.

 

Application ID

Applicant

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Amount Granted

LG2602-101

New Korean Symphony Orchestra Charitable Trust

Towards the cost of the music director and venue hire fee at Westlake Boys for the New Korean Symphony Orchestra 5th Annual Concert.

$5,500.00

Partial funding: $1,500.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support
Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-102

Oceania Literacy Trust

Towards the cost of books for participating families

$7,000.00

Partial funding: $1,500.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

LG2602-104

North Shore Budget Service Inc

Towards presenter cost, printing, travel, and signage

$9,880.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Ineligibility from the local board grant programme, Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding

LG2602-106

North Shore Neighborhood Support Incorporated

Towards catering, chilly bin, event facilitator, tables, and event and promotional signage and banners

$3,031.00

Partial funding: $2,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-107

YES Disability Resource Centre Services Trust

Towards catering, marketing, clothing racks, rubbish bins, performer fee, bean bags, and outdoor games

$2,476.04

Partial funding: $2,476.04

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

LG2602-108

North Shore Chinese Association Incorporated

Towards venue hire, marketing, and promotion

$5,000.00

Partial funding: $2,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Aligns with wider Auckland Council plans and priorities

LG2602-109

Guardians of Our Children Charitable Trust

Towards running expenses of the Make Them Proud-Parental Disputes Workshop and the Tatou Talatalanoa support programme

$10,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (operational expenses)

LG2602-110

Kaipātiki Project Inc

Towards staffing costs for EcoFest North

$5,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (operational expenses, such as: wages)

LG2602-111

Devonport Community House Inc

Towards face-painting, lighting, coordination, photography, and decorations

$5,435.00

Partial funding: $2,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-112

North Shore Croquet Club Inc

Towards new croquet balls

$2,000.00

Partial funding: $1,500.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-115

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Towards security costs for the NZ Sculpture OnShore event at Takapuna fort

$10,000.00

Partial funding: $6,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents, Shows collaboration and support with the local community

LG2602-116

Pupuke Birdsong Project

Takapuna Community Facilities Trust

Towards marketing, venue hire, and waste management for the Discover Pupukemoana 2026 event at Lake Pupuke

$3,631.00

Full funding: $3,631.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents

LG2602-119

Takapuna Grammar School Board of Trustees

Towards netball goal posts for use at Takapuna Grammar School

$7,186.54

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Due to accessibility for community benefit

LG2602-120

Wilson Home Trust

Towards presents, catering, and petting zoo for the Wilson Home Trust Christmas Santas Grotto

$2,500.00

Partial funding: $1,500.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

LG2602-121

North Shore Theatre and Arts Trust (The PumpHouse)

Toward audiovisual software for the theatre

$2,000.00

Partial funding: $2,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents

LG2602-122

North Shore Cricket Club

Towards venue hire for cricket training

$3,000.00

Partial funding: $1,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-124

PHAB Association Inc

Towards pergola, concreting, and alarm system at the Phab Association Inc premises

$8,000.00

Partial funding: $6,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents, Supports underrepresented communities

LG2602-125

NZ Filipino Sto Nino Devotees Trust

Towards venue hire for the Annual Fiesta and Sinulog NZ Festival

$8,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Political/Religious promotion is ineligible, Objection from subject matter expert, Ineligibility from the local board grant programme

LG2602-126

Age Concern Auckland Trust

Towards salaries, volunteer expenses, venue hire, craft materials, and refreshments

$8,943.18

Partial funding: $3,600.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents, Supports underrepresented communities

LG2602-127

Stanley Bay Petanque Club Incorporated

Towards coastal erosion control through vetiver grass planting at Stanley Bay Petanque Club

$10,000.00

Partial funding: $5,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-128

Milford Sea Scout Group

Towards repairing fire exit door and replacing fire exit stairs

$6,889.08

Decline

Request the scout association meet with the board to discuss their plans for the building.

LG2602-129

Milford Bowling Club Incorporated

Towards chemicals for bowling green maintenance

$7,618.58

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (operational expenses, such as: cleaning expenses)

LG2602-131

Devonport Folk Music Club

Towards advertising, performers, canopy, and sound for the Folk in the Park

$2,680.00

Partial funding: $2,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-133

Casting Link Limited

Towards camera, venue hire, marketing, tripod, materials, and refreshments

$2,369.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Low community benefit in the local board area, Other: Limited evidence of future use of equipment requested, within the local board area

LG2602-134

Brain Play Limited

Towards equipment hire for STEM workshops from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2025

$9,438.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

LG2602-135

Environmental Education for Resource Sustainability Trust

Towards native plants, recycling bins and courier costs

$4,926.39

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline: Low community benefit

LG2602-136

Badminton North Harbour

Towards the cost of shuttlecocks

$5,035.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Other: Initial request was towards items with limited future use

LG2602-137

Warriors Community Foundation

Towards equipment and resources from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

$9,385.30

Partial funding: $4,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-138

North Shore Squash Rackets Club

Towards solar panels at 21 Shea Terrace

$10,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

LG2602-139

Devonport Business Association

Towards decorations, displays, and planters for the Devonport Village Beautification & Seasonal Activation project

$10,000.00

Partial funding: $5,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents

LG2602-141

HeArt by Aroha

Towards venue, materials & supplies, volunteer support, catering, photo and videography, music, lighting, and recognition gifts and prizes.

$2,964.62

Partial funding: $1,500.00


Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-143

New Zealand Community Charitable Trust

Towards designs, banners, publicity, layout, procurement, prizes, catering, accounting fee, and other expenses for the "Elegant Elderly Tea Gathering

$2,930.07

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Issues with quotes or other required documents, Other: Application not sufficiently developed

LG2602-144

The Rose Centre

Towards signage at 4 School Road from 1 October 2025 to 26 October 2027

$8,965.70

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding, Other: Recommend that group reapply next round with 50 per cent contribution

LG2602-145

North Harbour Triathlon Club

Towards purchasing shipping containers for storage

$5,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline: Recommend to apply to Kaipatiki Local Board

LG2602-146

Rockit Design

Towards wages, marketing, art equipment, electronic equipment, rent and overhead costs at Devonport Ferry Terminal on 7 May 2026

$10,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding

LG2602-147

Milford Cruising Club

Towards paramedics for the A-Class Catamaran World Championships at Milford Cruising Club

$10,000.00

Partial funding: $6,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents

LG2602-148

Nightsong

Towards the production of The Worm at The PumpHouse Theatre

$9,900.00

Partial funding: $5,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents

LG2602-149

Gymnastics Community Trust

Towards trampoline landing mats

$5,855.00

Partial funding: $1,500.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-152

Cooper & Co Real Estate Limited

Towards medics, stage costs, performers and waste management for the Devonport's Jingle in the Park event at Windsor Reserve

$9,859.00

Partial funding: $4,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Large impact on local residents, Shows collaboration and support with the local community

LG2602-153

Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust

Towards renovations at Devonport Plunket

$10,000.00

Partial funding: $3,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-154

All Hands Aotearoa Incorporated

Towards sound and lighting, venue hire, disposables, catering, marketing, instruments, entertainment, gifts, photographer, cleaning, and printed materials for the Indus Heritage festival.

$9,950.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding

LG2602-155

SANZ 1st Devonport Scout Group

Towards camp stretchers, tents, and shirts

$3,000.00

Partial funding: $1,500.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-156

Mr Paul Cornish

Towards flyers, design update, and three road signs

$1,009.00

Partial funding: $1,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

 

Reasons do decline/partially decline: Ineligibility from local board grant programme (requested below the minimum)

LG2602-157

Respect Trust

Towards wages, catering and resources at 431 Lake Road from 6 October 2025 to 12 December 2025

$10,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (initiatives that are eligible and can be funded by central government),

LG2602-158

Better Blokes Charitable Trust

Towards milage, catering, stall costs, banded pens, printing, gazebo purchase, online marketing and marketing design at 84 Chartwell Ave from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026

$10,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (initiatives that are eligible and can be funded by central government), Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding

LG2602-160

Depot Arts and Music Space Trust

Towards microphone stand and computer from 13 October 2025 to 1 December 2025

$6,198.99

Partial funding: $3,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

LG2602-161

Rainbow Youth Incorporated

Towards room hire and catering at 19 Northcote Road from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026

$1,500.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline: Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (overdue accountability report)

LG2602-162

Te Karanga Charitable Trust

Towards staffing costs for the North Navigators Program at Shore Junction

$10,000.00

Partial funding: $3,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

LG2602-163

Good Bitches Trust

Towards cake boxes, volunteer rostering system, staff costs, operational subscriptions, advertising, volunteer training, and volunteer recognition expenses

$2,000.00

Decline

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme (operational expenses)

Total

 

 

$324,124.49

$85,207.04 

 

CARRIED

 

 

Member P Allen returned to the meeting at 1.24pm.

 

16

Achilles Crescent Reserve - bowling green and track remediation

 

Resolution number DT/2025/196

MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the remediation of the Achilles Crescent Reserve bowling green and track, selecting option 1 – planting/native bush regeneration (stage 1), with all subsequent works subject to future budget availability.

b)      tono / request staff to progress the project to detailed design and consenting so that option 1 (stage 1) works, consisting of site clearance/demolition can proceed in financial year 2025/2026.

c)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the proposed project, Option 1, currently has a budget shortfall to achieve the full redevelopment scopes. An additional $193,000 of local capex funding will be required to be allocated in the future (at the earliest financial year 2026/2027) to deliver Option 1 (stage 2), consisting of contamination management, stormwater management and planting.

d)      kohuki / consider budget allocation for a connection to the walking track from Seabreeze Road to Achilles Crescent Road as part of the local board’s work programme development in future financial years.

e)      whakamihi / thank CMW Geosciences for their comprehensive geotechnical report on this Achilles Ave project.

 

CARRIED

 

 

17

Devonport-Takapuna Urban Ngahere Action Plan

 

Resolution number DT/2025/197

MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)          whai / adopt the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Ngahere 10 Year Action Plan (Attachment A to this agenda report).

b)          tono / request that Parks and Community Facilities staff review the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Ngahere 10-Year Action Plan every three years and provide a report updating the local board on progress of delivery of the action plan.

c)          tono / request that Parks, Sport and Recreation staff review the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Action Plan implementation work programme annually and workshop the proposed planting plan with the local board before any new trees are planted to ensure the right tree is planted in the right place.

d)          tāpae / delegate to the Chair to approve any minor amendments before publishing the plan

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Approve the scope for the development of the Devonport Takapuna Water Access Plan

 

Resolution number DT/2025/198

MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member M Powell:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the scope for development of the Devonport-Takapuna Open Water Access Plan as set out in Attachment A of the agenda report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

19

Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - September 2025

 

Resolution number DT/2025/199

MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the September 2025 quarterly update on the Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement 2025/2026.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

20

Kōkiri Report: Hurstmere Road Kitchener Road Safety marking

 

Resolution number DT/2025/200

MOVED by Member P Allen, seconded by Member M Powell:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)           whakaae / supports the road safety marking in Hurstmere and Kitchener Roads as outlined in Attachment A.

b)          tono / request the community consultation feedback is presented to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board before work is commenced on this project.

 

CARRIED

 

 

21

Devonport-Takapuna Local Active Modes Plan

 

Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number DT/2025/201

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      ohia / endorse the Devonport-Takapuna Local Active Modes Plan

b)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a public facing summary of the LAMP will be developed and circulated to the local board for feedback before finalisation

c)      ohia / endorse the following prioritised projects to progress to the Scheme Design and community engagement phases:

·    Stanley Bay to Devonport

·    Vauxhall Road Parallel Route

·    Devonport - Takapuna Greenway – Section 2

·    Devonport – Takapuna Greenway – Section 3

·    Takapuna-Lake Road Stitch

·    Lake Road Interim Improvements

d)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that Auckland Transport will seek two further local board endorsements for the listed projects, firstly to progress to Detailed Design and secondly to deliver the changes.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     D-T LAMP prioritised projects_detailed maps_September 2025

 

Note: The meeting adjourned at 2.19pm and reconvened at 2.29pm.

 

22

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Annual Report 2024/2025

 

Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number DT/2025/202

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)          whai / adopt the draft 2024/2025 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Annual Report as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

b)          kohuki / considers that the Annual Report does not provide sufficient financial details to enable public transparency and understanding of the financial impact statement

c)          tono / request that more detailed reporting is provided to the local board throughout 2025/2026 to ensure the local board has greater governance oversight of the local board finances

d)          tāpae / delegate to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chairperson the ability to approve any minor amendments of the document ahead of publication.

e)          tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that any proposed changes to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Annual Report 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

 

Attachments

a     Staff advice

 

 

23

Local board feedback on Auckland Council’s submission on Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill

 

Resolution number DT/2025/203

MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Member M Powell:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)           tuku / provide feedback on the Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill to inform the council’s draft submission.

b)          tautoko / support the proposed Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill provides fundamental and significant change which returns democratic control back to Auckland Council.

c)           āhukahuka / acknowledge this legislative change is responding to the growth of Tamaki Makaurau over the next 20 years with the expected growth to be the equivalent size of the city of Tauranga and Hamilton combined.

d)          tautoko / support local board decision making over local roads by local boards.

e)           tautoko / support the introduction of a long-term 30-year Transport Plan for Auckland which remains the consistent focus for the whole city to deliver, irrespective of central government and local government election cycles.

f)            tūtohu / recommend that the 30-year plan has recommended speed limits outside schools to ensure road users know what to expect to ensure there is no inconsistency across local board areas. For example, 30km by a school, 50km in the suburbs and 100km on the motorway or open road so road users know what to expect, irrespective of which suburb of Tamaki Makaurau you are driving in.

g)          tautoko / support transport bylaws are approved by a majority of the Local Boards and the Governing body.

h)          tautoko / support the establishment of the Auckland Regional Transport Committee.

i)            tūtohu / recommend the number of Auckland Council representatives on the Auckland Regional Transport Committee be increased from 3 to 5, to allow regional representation; one elected member from North, South, East, West and Central regions to ensure the transport experience is consistent for road users across the city.

j)            tūtohu / recommend that there is a legislative requirement for the Auckland Regional Transport Committee to consider the views and preferences of the 21 local boards.

k)           tono / request clarification on the classification framework designating the authority over regional roads, local roads and arterial roads.

l)            tono / request clarification on regional and local networks and associated decision-making responsibilities to achieve a coherent regional network.

m)         express concern there could be an inconsistent travel experience for road users across the city if each of the 21 local boards implement traffic projects unique to the requests of the Local Board members.

n)          express concern that local board members do not have the capacity to accept more transport related decision-making responsibility given they are remunerated for part-time hours.

o)          āhukahuka / acknowledge that local board members bring local experience and knowledge and may require additional training and support to make these more complex local traffic decisions.

p)          tūtohu / recommend staff from Auckland Transport are retained by Auckland Council in this transition to ensure continuity of their knowledge and experience to achieve great transport outcomes across Tamaki Makaurau.

q)          tūtohu / recommend local boards have adequate local budget allocation to make local transport improvements.

r)            tuhi tīpoka / note Bayswater and Devonport ferry terminals are highly utilised by our community.

s)           tono / request clarification on the delegation of authority over wharves, ferries and the Harbour Master.

t)            tono / request clarification on the relationship between the three year Devonport Takapuna Local Board Plan and the 30 year Transport Plan and how these work together.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

24

2025 Local Government Elections - Meetings and Decision-making until new local board members make their declarations

 

Resolution number DT/2025/204

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna 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 (23 September 2025) and the end of term (18 October 2025).

b)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / 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 ā-taipitopito / 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

 

 

25

Valedictory reflections: end of term address

 

Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number DT/2025/205

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member G Busch:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive valedictory reflections from Chair M Powell.

b)      whiwhi / receive valedictory reflections from Member P Allen.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Chair M Powell Speech

b     Member P Allen Speech

 

 

26

Elected Members' Reports

 

Documents were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number DT/2025/206

MOVED by Member P Allen, seconded by Member M Powell:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)               whiwhi / receive and thank Chair Melissa Powell for her written report.

b)               whiwhi / receive and thank Deputy Chair T Harpur for his written report.

c)               whiwhi / receive and thank Member G Wood for his written report.

d)               whiwhi / receive and thank Member G Busch for his tabled report.

 

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     Gavin Busch monthly report

 

 

27

Resolutions Pending Action report

 

Resolution number DT/2025/207

MOVED by Member M Powell, seconded by Member P Allen:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board resolutions pending action report as at 1 September 2025.

 

CARRIED

 

 

28

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Resource Consent Applications - August 2025

 

Resolution number DT/2025/208

MOVED by Member G Busch, seconded by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the list of resource consents applications (Attachment A) related to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area received from 3 August 2025 to 29 August 2025.

 

CARRIED

 

 

29

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board - Record of Workshops August 2025

 

Resolution number DT/2025/209

MOVED by Member G Wood, seconded by Member G Busch:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the records of the workshops held in August 2025.

 

CARRIED

 

 

30

Hōtaka Kaupapa - Policy Schedule

 

Resolution number DT/2025/210

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member G Wood:  

That the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for September 2025 as set out in Attachment A of this agenda report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

 

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

 

In accordance with clause 8.1.4 of the Auckland

Council Local Board Standing Orders, we hereby

confirm the correctness of the minutes of the last

meeting of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, held

on Tuesday 23 September 2025, prior to the next

Auckland Council election.

 

 

DATE:.........................................................................

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

 

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE DELEGATE:

 

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