Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board held in the Claris Conference Centre, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Aotea / Great Barrier Island on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 1:00 pm.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Izzy Fordham

 

Deputy Chairperson

Chris Ollivier

 

Members

Patrick O'Shea

 

 

Neil Sanderson

Until 3.26pm, Item 12

 

He Hunga atu anō i Tae mai | IN ATTENDANCE

 

Jacqui Fyers

Local Board Senior Advisor

 

Rose Treadwell

PA / Office Manager & Engagement Advisor

 

Tristan Coulson

Local Area Manager

via electronic link

Monique Rousseau

Democracy Advisor

via electronic link

Annabelle White

Specialist Local Communication

via electronic link

Kathy Cumming

Barrier Bulletin

 

 

 


Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

23 September 2025

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome

 

Chairperson I Fordham opened the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance. Member P O’Shea led the karakia timatanga.

 

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier declared a conflict of interest in respect to the grant applications of Glenfern Sanctuary Trust (local) and Motu Kaikoura Trust (capital) at item 11 - Aotea / Great Barrier Local and Capital Grants round one 2025/2026 grant allocations report.

Member N Sanderson declared a conflict of interest in respect to the grant applications of Luke Coles under the umbrella of Aotea Education Trust (local), Aotea Education Trust (capital), and Kaitoke School (capital) at item 11 - Aotea / Great Barrier Local and Capital Grants round one 2025/2026 grant allocations report and at item 12 - Claris cemetery proposal report.

 

 

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/124

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)    whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, including the confidential section (attachment only), as true and correct.

CARRIED

 

 

5          He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

6          Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Obituary - Peter Tremain (Tram)

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/125

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      whaiere / express condolences to the whanau and friends of Peter Tremain (Tram) who recently passed away.

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

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/126

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)          tuhi tīpoka / note the Public Forum presentations.

b)         whakamihi / thank the following for their Public Forum attendance:

i)            Eve Bellerby – Aotea Boardriders Club Incorporated / LG2604-122 (via electronic link)

ii)          Tama Toki – Te Uira o te Ringa / LG2604-131 (via electronic link)

iii)         Taryn Wilks and Adam Nesbitt – Kaitoke School - LG2604-119 (via electronic link)

iv)         David Gauld – Motu Kaikoura Trust / LG2604-104 & LG2604-127 (via electronic link)

v)          Craig Flintoff – Aotea Community Radio Trust / LG2604-114

vi)         Mr Geoff Hills skateboard ramp

vii)       Bree Biederman Motu Community Nursery / LG2604-112

viii)      Noel Nancekivell – Great Barrier Island Golf Club / LG2604-106

ix)         Greg Liggins – Building a Flourishing Community Aotea / LG2604-105

x)          Gordon Bishop – Great Barrier Island Sports & Social Club / LG2604-113

xi)         Lotte McIntyre – Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) / LG2604-123

xii)       Ally Gibbs – Mulberry Grove School / LG2604-117

xiii)      Kim Bannister – Aotea Environmental Trust report at item 13.

CARRIED

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

Aotea / Great Barrier Local and Capital Grants round one 2025/2026 grant allocations

 

Member C Ollivier declared a conflict of interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on the local grant application of Glenfern Sanctuary Trust and two capital grant applications of Motu Kaikoura Trust.

Member N Sanderson declared a conflict of interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on the local grant application of Luke Coles under the umbrella of Aotea Education Trust and the two capital grant applications of Aotea Education Trust and Kaitoke School.

 

James Boyd - Senior Grants Advisor was in attendance via electronic link in respect to this report.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/127

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      fund, part-fund or decline applications received for Aotea / Great Barrier Local and Capital Grants Round Two 2024/2025, listed in Table One and Table Two.

 

Table One: Local grant applications:

 

ID

Applicant

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Recommendation

Decision and conditions

LG2604-102

Aotea Arts and History Village Trust

Towards paint supplies, facilitator wages, administration and freight.

$2,035.35

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

$2,035.35

LG2604-110

Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust

Towards creation and printing of environmental news and Taonga O Te Moana posters.

$5,360.00

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

$5,360.00

LG2604-116

Aotea Education Trust / Luke Coles

Towards venue hire, wages, catering and equipment for a STEAM summer learning course at Aotea Learning Hub

$3,976.00

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

Reasons to decline / partially decline:
Issues with quotes or other required documents, Other: Ticketed cost, admin fee low priority item

$3,976.00

LG2604-117

Mulberry Grove School

Towards presenter fees for a neuroscience educator to run a one day workshop for local educators, transportation and venue hire.

$4,770.00

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

$4,770.00

LG2604-119

Aotea Family Support Group

Towards wages, feasibility study, fundraising events and architect design costs for a Sports & rec wellness centre at Kaitoke School.

$25,000.00

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

 

Reasons to decline / partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Lacking permissions or documents, Issues with quotes or other required documents

$10,000.00 towards initial project management and consultation costs

LG2604-122

Aotea Boardriders Club Incorporated

Towards wages for a new paid role of Operations and Clubhouse Manager.

$9,900.00

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

$9,900.00

LG2604-123

Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust

Towards field work contactor for Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision, Phase Two pest management and umbrella organisation fees.

$25,000.00

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

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Other: Funding from other Auckland Council funding

$25,000.00

LG2604-128

North Barrier Residents and Ratepayers Association

Towards funding to run Kai and Mussel Festival at Port Fitzroy Boat Club including waste management, advertising, sound system, bands, Portaloo and event co-ordination.

$10,000.00

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

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Accountability issues, Issues with quotes or other required documents

$6,920.70

LG2604-133

He Toutou mō Te Ahikā Trust

Towards funding to research, write and publish a ten volume bilingual heritage series focusing on local iwi.

$10,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lacking permissions or documents

Decline – lacking permissions or documents

LG2604-134

Glenfern Sanctuary Trust

Towards improvement of greatbarrier.co.nz website.

$18,000.00

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

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Accountability issues

$18,000.00

LG2604-120

Aotea Education Trust

Towards professional development, wages

$20,745.39

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

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Issues with quotes or other required documents, Other: 10% contribution required, contingency is lower priority

$5,000.00

Total

 

 

$114,041.35

 

$90,962.05

 

Table Two: Capital grant applications:

ID

Applicant

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Recommendation

Decision and conditions

LG2604-104

Motu Kaikoura Trust

Towards installation of three sign boards along the walking track at Motu Kaikōura.

$7,623.75

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

$7,251.37

LG2604-105

Building a Flourishing Community Aotea

Towards installation of a small house, transport costs, site preparation, sewage system, power system, water tank and trade worker cost.

$50,000.00

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

Reasons to decline / partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding, Other: Application unclear on details for project

$50,000.00

LG2604-106

Great Barrier Island Golf Club

Towards replacement of electric golf cart and golf cart enclosure.

$12,080.00

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

Reasons to decline

/ partially decline:
Objection from subject matter expert, Low community benefit in the local board area

$12,080.00

LG2604-108

Orama Christian Trust

Towards sewage dripline replacement.

$28,234.14

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

 

$28,234.14

LG2604-111

Ngatiwai O Aotea Kawa Marae Trust

Towards construction of a shed at Kawa Marae.

$34,697.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline / partially decline:


Low community benefit in the local board area

 

$34,697.00

LG2604-112

Motu Community Nursery

Towards construction of a propagation house at 1450 Aotea Road, Okiwi.

$14,900.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Aligns with wider Auckland Council plans and priorities

$14,900.00

LG2604-113

Great Barrier Island Sports & Social Club

Towards conference centre upgrade - (paint, flooring, acoustic panels, lights and a sign) as well as installing solar panels/batteries and purchasing a vacuum.

$29,292.40

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

Reasons to decline/partially decline:


Other: 10% contribution required

 

$26,362.80

LG2604-114

Aotea Community Radio Trust

Towards radio equipment and installation at Station Rock and Okiwi.

$33,351.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:


Other: 10% contribution required

 

 

$32,000.00

LG2604-120

Aotea Education Trust

Towards two weatherproof storage containers, shipping and site preparation.

$20,745.39

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline / partially decline:


Issues with quotes or other required documents, Other: 10% contribution required, contingency is lower priority

 

$15,745.39

LG2604-126

Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust

Towards dental X-ray, dental chair, freight, travel and installation.

$17,188.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Shows collaboration and support with the local community

Reasons to decline / partially decline: Issues with quotes or other required documents, Other: 10% contribution required

 

$15,469.20

LG2604-127

Motu Kaikoura Trust

Towards defibrillator purchase and installation for Motu Kaikōura and near Man of War Passage.

$3,949.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities, Supports under-represented communities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Other: 5% contribution required

 

$3,855.55

LG2604-129

Kaitoke School

Towards construction of a learning and kai hub at Kaitoke School.

$45,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:


Objection from subject matter expert, Lacking permissions or documents, Ineligibility from the local board grant programme, Minimum for this project to proceed was above reasonable funding

 

 

Decline – insufficient information

LG2604-130

Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board

Towards van purchase

$15,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:


Other: 10% contribution required, previous funding

 

 

$11,000.00

LG2604-131

Te Uira o te Ringa

Towards energy system at Motairehe Marae

$50,000.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:


Objection from subject matter expert, Issues with quotes or other required documents, Ineligibility from the local board grant programme

 

 

 

Defer – further information requested

LG2604-132

Glenfern Sanctuary Trust

Towards electrical work and trenching at Glenfern Volunteer Communal Facilities and accommodation.

$21,122.00

Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Subject matter expert support, Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:


Accountability issues, Other: 10% contribution required, potential for regional funding

$19,009.80

Total

 

 

$383,182.68

 

$270,605.11

 

b)          whakamihi / thank James Boyd – Senior Grants Advisor for his mahi in all of the board’s local and capital grants rounds for the term and support to the Aotea community groups.

CARRIED

 

 

Member N Sanderson left the table at 3.02pm and joined the public area.

 

 

12

Claris cemetery proposal

 

Member N Sanderson declared a conflict of interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting.

 

Shane Hogg - Manager Area Operations (Aotea/Great Barrier Isl, Waiheke & Whau), Parks & Community Facilities was in attendance to speak to the report.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/128

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      whakahē / decline the proposal to receive and develop the gifted land at 143 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris as a cemetery due to the high costs to develop the land and infrastructure.

b)      whakanuia / acknowledge the generosity of the proposed gifted land and thank the landowner.

c)      whakamihi / thank Shane Hogg, Cushla Buchanan, Geotech team and other staff from Parks & Community Facilities for all their hard mahi in investigating the proposed Claris cemetery project as requested by the Aotea community.

CARRIED

 

Member N Sanderson thanked staff for their work to investigate the proposed Claris cemetery project and left the meeting at 3.26pm.

 

 

 

13

Environmental agency and community group reports

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/129

MOVED by Member P O'Shea, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)          tuhi tīpoka / note the Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust local board update – September 2025 as Attachment A to the agenda report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

14

Beach water safety signage project

 

Ngaio Emery - Parks and Places Specialist was in attendance via electronic link in respect to this report.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/130

MOVED by Member P O'Shea, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)          whakaae / approve $8,000 of unallocated opex to investigate water safety signage for Medlands, Awana and Kaitoke beaches.

b)         whakamihi / thank Ngaio Emery - Parks and Places Specialist for all her mahi in Aotea’s parks and open spaces.

CARRIED

 

 

 

15

Kōkiri Report: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Contingency Project 2025/2026

 

Beth Houlbrooke - Elected Member Relationship Partner (North) was in attendance via electronic link in respect to the report.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/131

MOVED by Member P O'Shea, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)          toha / allocate any remaining funds in its current 2026/2026 Local Board Transport Capital Fund that are unspent following the completion of Hector Sanderson Road, Claris Walkway project, towards speed calming measures at Kaitoke and Okiwi Schools.

b)         whakamihi / thank Beth Houlbrooke for all her mahi in transport-related matters in Aotea.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

16

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

 

Beth Houlbrooke - Elected Member Relationship Partner (North) was in attendance via electronic link in respect to the report.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/132

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier, seconded by Member P O'Shea:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

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

CARRIED

 

 

17

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Annual Report 2024/2025

 

Nan Hu - Senior Finance & Performance Advisor was in attendance via electronic link in respect to this report.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/133

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      whai / adopt the draft 2024/2025 Aotea /Great Barrier Local Board Annual Report as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

b)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that any proposed changes to the Aotea /Great Barrier 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.

c)      whakamihi / thank Nan Hu and Jacqui Fyers – senior local board advisor for their mahi in preparing the draft Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Annual report 2024/2025.

CARRIED

 

 

18

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

 

The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback on the Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill was tabled at the business meeting. A copy of the document has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/134

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

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

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 September 2025, Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board: item 18 Local board feedback on Auckland Council's submission on Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Bill, tabled document - Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board feedback

 

19

Auckland Council and council-controlled organisations (CCOs) memo and information reports

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/135

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)       tuhi tīpoka / note attachments A to G of the agenda report.

CARRIED

 

 

20

Local Board Correspondence

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/136

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)          tuhi tīpoka / note the letter from Geoff Hills dated 2 September 2025 referred as Attachment A to the agenda report.

b)         āhukahuka / acknowledge receipt and tuhi tīpoka / note that the board has no further comment on the subject contained within the letter from Geoff Hills dated 2 September 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

21

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/137

MOVED by Chairperson I Fordham, seconded by Member P O'Shea:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      tuhi tīpoka / note the last Hōtaka Kaupapa (Policy Schedule) / Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar for the electoral term 2022-2025 dated September 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

22

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings

 

Resolution number GBI/2025/138

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Ollivier, seconded by Member P O'Shea:  

That the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board:

a)    tuhi tīpoka / note the record of proceedings for the following local board workshops held on:

i)    Tuesday, 12 August 2025 as Attachment A to the agenda report

ii)   Tuesday 26 August 2025 as Attachment B to the agenda report

iii)  Tuesday 2 September 2025 as Attachment C to the agenda report and

iv)  Tuesday 9 September 2025 as Attachment D to the agenda report

CARRIED

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

Member P O’Shea closed the hui with a karakia whakamutunga.

 

 

 

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

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE AOTEA / GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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