Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board held in the Local Board Office, 560 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 11.02am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Maria Meredith

 

Deputy Chairperson

Debbie Burrows

 

Members

Don Allan

 

 

Nerissa Henry

 

 

Chris Makoare

 

 

Peter McGlashan

 

 

Tony Woodcock

 

 

Te Hunga Kāore i Tae Mai | ABSENT

 

Councillor

Josephine Bartley

With Apology

 

 


Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

23 September 2025

 

 

 

1          Nau mai | Welcome / Whakawātea

 

The Whakawātea was led by Richard Nahi, Mātanga – Tikanga me Te Reo Māori.

 

A karakia was said.

 

Council staff led a Waiata.

 

Nina Siers – Local Area Manager, delivered a brief speech acknowledging the board and in particular, retiring local board member Peter McGlashan.

 

 

Note:   Pursuant to Standing Orders 2.4.2, the chairperson with agreement of the local board brought forward Item 11: Valedictory reflections: end of term address, ahead of Item 2: Apologies.

 

 

11

Valedictory reflections: end of term address

 

A document was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/137

MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member C Makoare:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive valedictory reflections from Member Peter McGlashan.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 September 2025, Member Peter McGlashan Valedictory speech (Tabled)

 

 

 

2          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

There were no apologies.

 

 

3          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

Member Peter McGlashan declared his employment at New Zealand Transport Agency .

 

 

4          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number MT/2025/138

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)          whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, including the confidential section, as  true and correct.

CARRIED

 

 

5          He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

 

There were no leaves of absence.

 

 

 

6          Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

 

6.1

Acknowledgement  -  Passing of Pakihana Grant Hawke

 

Resolution number MT/2025/139

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member T Woodcock:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)          acknowledge the passing of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei leader Pakihana Grant Hawke.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

7          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

8          Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

 

8.1

Deputation: Equal Justice Project Advocacy - Jonathan Matthews and Alyanna De Guzman

 

Resolution number MT/2025/140

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member P McGlashan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank Jonathan Matthews and Alyanna De Guzman for their attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.3, Member D Burrows requested that her abstention be recorded

 

 

 

8.2

Deputation:Rākau Tautoko - Ren Joe

 

Resolution number MT/2025/141

MOVED by Member P McGlashan, seconded by Member D Allan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank Ren Joe for her attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 


 

 

 

8.3

Deputation: Open Padel - John Barry

 

Documents were tabled in support of the item. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachments.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/142

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member N Henry:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakamihi / thank John Barry for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 September 2025, Item 8.3, Deputation - Joh Barry, Tabled presentation

b     23 September 2025, Item 8.3, Deputation - Joh Barry, Tabled document

 

 

 

9          Te Matapaki Tūmatanui  | Public Forum

 

There was no public forum.

 

 

10        Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

Note:   Pursuant to Standing Orders 2.4.2, the chairperson with agreement of the local board brought forward Item 11: Valedictory reflections: end of term address, ahead of Item 2: Apologies.

 

 

 

12

Governing Body Member's Update

 

Resolution number MT/2025/143

MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member D Allan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whiwhi /receive Councillor Josephine Bartley’s 17 August to 12 September 2025 report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

13

Chairperson's Report

 

A document was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/144

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member P McGlashan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive Chairperson Maria Meredith’s 22 July – 23 September 25 report.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     23 September 2025, Chairperson Maria Meredith’s 22 July – 23 September 25 report (Tabled document)

 

 

14

Board Member's Reports

 

No report for this item.

 

 

 

15

Approval to dispose of a non-service property within Onehunga Priority Location

 

Resolution number MT/2025/145

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      ohia / endorse, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of any required statutory processes, the disposal of 210A Onehunga Mall, Onehunga being Part Deeds Plan 969, contained in Record of Title NA591/177.

CARRIED

 

 

 

16

Boundary Reserve Upgrade

 

Leighton Gillespie, Principal Project Delivery, and Ignacio Quinteros, Relationship Advisor, attended via Microsoft Teams to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/146

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member P McGlashan:   

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whai / approve the proposed preliminary design of the Boundary Reserve East and West Upgrade Designs.

CARRIED

 

Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.3, Member C Makoare requested that his abstention be recorded.

 

 

Note: Chairperson M. Meredith acknowledged and thanked Moumita Dutta, Senior Grants Advisor,    for her years of service to the local board before Item 17 was taken.

 


 

 

17

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Grant Round One 2025/2026 grant allocations

 

Resolution number MT/2025/147

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member T Woodcock:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Round One 2025/2026

Application ID

Organisation

Requesting funding for

Amount requested

Recommendation

Decision and conditions

LG2611-101

Maungarei Community Christian Trust

Towards administration costs, event activities (Rock UP), and traffic management for the free annual community event Light Party, to be held on 31 October 2025.

$10,165.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$5,000.00

LG2611-102

Life Education Trust Counties Manukau

Towards specialist educator salary, student workbooks, and programme delivery costs at Somerville Intermediate School from 28 October to 16 November 2025.

$12,757.50

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Project location is outside of the local board area

Noting project location is outside of the local board area

LG2611-103

The Vine House Trust Board

Towards facilitator costs for The Remain Youth Project which focuses on youth development.

$10,000.00

1500.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-104

Oceania Literacy Trust

Towards the costs of providing gift boxes of culturally relevant books to 70 Māori and Pasifika families within the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki for the "Kainga Pukapuka - Home Libraries" project.

$7,000.00

$2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$1,500.00

LG2611-105

Kiwiora Community Trust

Towards essential materials including needles, thread, buttons, zippers, and other supplies, and facilitation fees to run the 10-week community repair programme free of charge at the Panmure Library from 5 October to 7 December 2025.

$2,200.00

1800.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-106

Petal Foundation

Towards carers wages for taking care of vulnerable babies from 1 October to 30 November 2025.

$10,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$2,000.00

LG2611-107

East Skate Club Incorporated

Towards the purchase of equipment to build and install modular timber skate ramps at Talbot Reserve.

$9,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Other: Round oversubscribed, group needs to provide support letter from the landowner regarding new fixtures if they wish to apply in the next grant round.

Declined: Noting round oversubscribed round, the group will have to include landowner permission should they wish to apply in the next grant round. 

LG2611-108

Guardians of Our Children

Towards operational costs for the delivery of the Make Them Proud Seminar, Online Programmes, and Tatou Talatalanoa sessions from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

$10,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-110

Fix Up, Look Sharp

Towards the annual rental cost including the utility cost of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Fix Up branch in Onehunga from 3 November 2024 to 3 November 2025

$5,000.00

0.00
Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-112

Panmure Squash Rackets Club Incorporated

Towards the club manager wages and utility costs at the Panmure Squash Club from 02 October 2025 to 30 November 2026

$10,063.74

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Applied for amount outside round limits, Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-113

Panmure Chinese Association Incorporated

Towards venue hire cost from 1 October to 31 December 2025.

$2,700.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-114

Siasi 'O Tonga (NZ) Trust Board

Towards purchasing and installing a heat pump at the Church of Tonga.

$4,000.00

2000.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed.

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-115

Active Apirana

 

$10,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed.

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-117

The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated

Towards the annual hall hire costs of Ellerslie Mt Wellington Presbyterian Parish Church Hall and the Royal Oak Baptist Church for the weekly GirlGuiding programme.

$8,880.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-120

School Start First Impressions

Towards the cost of 30 school starter packs.

$4,347.60

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-121

Saint Marys Cooperating Parish of Glen Innes

Towards venue hire, food, and koha for volunteers at the St Mary's Kapa Haka programme

$10,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$2,000.00

LG2611-122

The Auckland Table Tennis Association Incorporated

Towards the affiliation fees, Project Manager and the Development Coach's wages.

$3,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-123

Age Concern Auckland Trust

Towards the wages of a specialised Community Connector from 6 October to 1 December 2025.

$8,500.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-127

Auckland Basketball Services Limited

Towards  insurance costs for the "Junior Development Program" in the local board area from 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026.

$5,000.00

0.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Shows collaboration and support with the local community

$1,500.00

 

LG2611-129

Refugees As Survivors New Zealand Trust

Towards rent and utilities for the Onehunga office from 3 November 2025 to 26 June 2026.

$10,000.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$1500

Funds to be used towards insurance costs only.

LG2611-130

Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City Incorporated

Towards the purchase a new printer for the CABAC Sylvia Park CAB Branch.

$3,361.88

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$1,500.00

LG2611-132

Dolphin Theatre Incorporated

Towards cleaning, electricity, advertising, photography, printing, and music royalties of the play Murder on the Nile (January 2026 – June 2026)

$6,000.00

0.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:


Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-133

Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust

Towards venue hire for seniors meetings, seniors outings(transport costs twice a year for 150 seniors), counselling sessions, event celebrations and decorations, sound, photography and videography hires, office cleaning.

$10,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-134

Momentum Charitable Trust

Towards the cost of delivering four one-day life and financial skills programme to 80 at-risk individuals at the Onehunga and the Panmure Probation Centre.

$6,780.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-135

Belong Aotearoa

Towards coordinator/facilitation costs, resources and marketing, cultural performers and speakers, and venue hire of Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Community Centre for leadership workshops from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

$8,000.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed.

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-137

The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust

Towards the delivery o of subsidised music therapy sessions for children with disabilities in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community.

$8,550.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$2,000.00

LG2611-138

Brain Play Limited

Towards the equipment and resource hire for the Brain Play Community STEM Hub Project in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area

$9,240.00

850.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$850.00

LG2611-139

St George's Rowing Club Inc

Towards construction costs associated with the expansion of St George's Rowing Club facilities.

$10,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

$2,000.00

 

Partially funded towards construction.

LG2611-140

EcoMatters Environment Trust

Towards the cost of delivering "Eco Festival 2026" in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki local board area from 22 March to 22 April 2026, specifically the cost of the coordinator's wages, the Festival Marketing and Communications Manager's wages, administration, advertising, and promotional materials.

$5,472.00

2484.69
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$2,000.00

LG2611-141

Ikuna Youth Band Trust

Towards the costs of musical instrumnets maintenance and music software licensing.

$8,000.00

1200.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

$1,200.00

LG2611-142

Roopa Aur Aap Charitable Trust

Towards the costs of delivering family violence prevention and awareness programmes

$10,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Issues with quotes or other required documents, Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-143

The Art for All Trust

Towards the venue hire, stationery, and equipment for the Autism Awareness Month art exhibition.

$2,500.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$1,500.00

LG2611-144

Action Education Incorporated

Towards the facilitator fees, travel, administration, equipment, and resources to deliver 20 spoken word poetry workshops at the Onehunga High School.

$5,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$1,500.00

LG2611-145

Mr Marc Conaco

Towards the artwork creation, installation, and artist fees for the exhibition at Studio One Toi Tū.

$7,798.28

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-146

Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust

Towards the purchase of 30 car seats and booster seats for whanau in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Bord area.

$5,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-148

Relative Limited

Towards facilitator wages and two Tuakana Leads internships for the Ka Hao Te Rangatahi project in Glen Innes, from 6 October 2025 to 19 December 2025.

$10,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed.

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-150

Recreate NZ

Towards rent, facilitator costs, stationery, and activity materials for the Recreate Life Skills Programme running from October 2025 to July 2026

$9,985.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed.

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-151

Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust

Towards the running costs of the Pet Refuge shelter from January 2026 to December 2026

$10,000.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

$2,000.00

LG2611-152

Holy Apostolic Catholic Julian Church of the South Limited

Towards the University of Auckland psychology degree tuition fees for the church counsellors at the Holy Apostolic Catholic Julian Church of the South

$8,288.40

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Ineligibility from the local board grant programme

Declined: Ineligible application - the funds are for individual tuition fees which falls under grant programme exclusions 

LG2611-153

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa

Towards volunteer mentors’ koha for the Youth Mentoring Programme in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

$4,500.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

$1,500.00

LG2611-154

Mothers Helpers

Towards the delivery 120 hours of social work wages and 10 hours of professional development for health professionals, supporting mothers and families in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area.

$9,750.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

$1,500.00

LG2611-155

Good Bitches Trust

Towards baking supplies, delivery costs, volunteer support, and overheads for the Baking it Better programme in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki.

$900.00

900.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities

$900.00

LG2611-156

Chunghwa's International Great Merciful Water Association New Zealand Incorporated

Towards annual venue rental costs for community-based Buddhist and cultural activities.

$10,000.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Political/Religious promotion is ineligible, Ineligibility from the local board grant programme, Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-157

Ellerslie School Board of Trustees

Towards the purchase of three Sensory Panels and Timber Balance Sleepers and Logs at Ellerslie School

$9,941.00

0.00

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Lower priority application in an oversubscribed round

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-158

The Helping Paws Charitable Trust

Towards the delivery of a community desexing programme targeting feral and unwanted cats in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area, including desexing, microchipping, vaccinating, veterinary care, and associated outreach and education activities from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

$10,000.00

1500.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Aligns with wider Auckland Council plans and priorities

Reasons to decline/partially decline:
Round oversubscribed.

Declined: Noting low priority application in an oversubscribed grant round

LG2611-159

KidsCan Charitable Trust

Towards the food costs to deliver the KidsCan programme in 18 low decile schools in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area.

$10,000.00

2000.00
Reasons to fund/partially fund:
Aligns with local board priorities, Supports underrepresented communities

$2,000.00

Total

 

 

 

$33,950.00

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

18

Proposed new license to occupy to Meadowbank Pony Club Incorporated at Apirana Reserve, 81-87 Apirana Avenue, St Johns

 

Resolution number MT/2025/148

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)        tuku / grant, a new community license to the Meadowbank Pony Club Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 16752.8 square metres located at, 81-87 Apirana Avenue, St Johns, on the land legally described as Part LOT 415 DP 46447 contained in Record of Title NA7A/694, classified recreation reserve under the Reserves Act 1977 (Attachment A), subject to the following terms and conditions: 

i)    term – two years, commencing on 1 October 2025, with one two-year right of renewal to align with the Apirana Reserve Spatial Plan and the Tāmaki Open Space Network Plan

ii)   rent – $1300 plus GST per annum

iii)  community outcomes plan - to be appended to the license as a schedule of the license to occupy agreement.

b)        whakaae / approve all other terms and conditions in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 (updated July 2023), and the Auckland Council standard form community license agreement for a new community license to the Meadowbank Pony Club Incorporated for an area comprising approximately 16752.8 square metres located at 81-87 Apirana Avenue, St Johns.

c)        tuhi tīpoka / note that public notification and iwi engagement for Auckland Council’s intention to grant a new community license to Meadowbank Pony Club Incorporated located at Apirana Reserve, 81-87 Apirana Avenue, St Johns has been undertaken in August 2025.

d)         tuhi tīpoka / note that no objections to the notified proposal of the new community license to the Meadowbank Pony Club Incorporated at 81-87 Apirana Avenue, St Johns was received.

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

19

Taurima Reserve, Point England – Proposed playground concept design

 

Resolution number MT/2025/149

MOVED by Member P McGlashan, seconded by Member D Allan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the concept design for the playground at Taurima Reserve, Point England as detailed in Attachment A, including the specified play zones, community amenities, and safety features.

b)      tautoko / endorse the ‘Inform’ community engagement approach. This strategy is designed to maintain consistent community awareness of project developments while providing the necessary focus to secure on-time project delivery by June 2026.

CARRIED

 

 

 

20

Johnson Reserve, Panmure - approval of the proposed concept design

 

Vandna Kirmani, Programme Manager, was in attendance to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/150

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Chairperson M Meredith:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the proposed concept design for the upgrade of Johnson Reserve at 47A Dunkirk Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072 as per attachment A of the agenda report

b)      tautoko / endorse staff to progress the project to detailed design and construction.

CARRIED

 

Note: Under Standing Order 1.9.3, Member C Makoare requested that his abstention be recorded.

 

 

21

Panmure Wharf Reserve optimisation - approval of developed design

 

Vandna Kirmani, Programme Manager, was in attendance to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/151

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Chairperson M Meredith:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the proposed developed design for car park and pathway renewals in Panmure Wharf Reserve as per attachment A of the agenda report

b)      tautoko / endorse staff to progress the project to construction.

CARRIED

 


 

 

22

Elstree North Reserve, Glen Innes - approval of the proposed concept design

 

Resolution number MT/2025/152

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member P McGlashan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve the proposed developed design for car park and pathway renewals in Panmure Wharf Reserve as per attachment A of the agenda report

b)      tautoko / endorse staff to progress the project to construction.

CARRIED

 

 

23

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Annual Report 2024/2025

 

Resolution number MT/2025/153

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member P McGlashan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whai / adopt the draft 2024/2025 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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

 

 

 

24

Onehunga Mall-Grey St Roundabout

 

Peter Naber, Elected Member Relationship Partner, was in attendance to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/154

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve Auckland Transport’s planned intersection upgrade at Onehunga Mall-Grey Street to a roundabout for construction.

CARRIED

 

 

 

25

Tripoli Road pedestrian crossing upgrade

 

Peter Naber, Elected Member Relationship Partner, was in attendance to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/155

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member P McGlashan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve Auckland Transport’s planned pedestrian crossing upgrade near 33 Tripoli Road for construction.

CARRIED

 

 

 

26

Alfred Street and Grey Street minor safety improvements

 

Peter Naber, Elected Member Relationship Partner, was in attendance to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/156

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whakaae / approve Auckland Transport’s planned minor safety improvements on Alfred Street and Grey Street in Onehunga for construction.

CARRIED

 

 

 

27

Auckland Transport Kōkiri / Local Board Transport Agreement Quarterly Update - Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 2025

 

Peter Naber, Elected Member Relationship Partner, was in attendance to speak to the item.

 

Resolution number MT/2025/157

MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member D Allan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

28

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

 

Resolution number MT/2025/158

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)    Support in principle the allocated powers under the Bill to Local Boards, where in the first year of the term there are clear plans to upskill members in transport governance matters, ensuring they are well-prepared to successfully take on additional responsibilities in years two and three of the term.

b)    Support measures which provide local boards with greater authority and decision-making over council-owned property, such as the local roads and the road corridor, noting that this will not only support local boards to deliver better transport outcomes, but also support them to deliver town centre improvements, place-making and economic development outcomes.

c)    Emphasise that training, support and quality advice are fundamental to supporting local boards’ fulfilling these additional powers, functions and responsibilities successfully, noting that this will significantly increase the workload for members, and therefore support should include, but not be limited to:

i)        allocation of appropriate subject matter expertise and advice to each local board to make effective decisions

ii)      continuation of relationship management staff to ensure quality governance and working relationships between local boards and the Transport CCO

iii)     suitable budget allocation

iv)     access to information on transport assets in the local board area, including their condition

v)       access to intellectual property, information and database on transport matters relevant to the local board area

vi)     ensuring transport strategy, policy and planning is coordinated and integrated with the newly established Auckland Development Office to ensure broader urban development and place-making outcomes.

vii)   mandatory elected member training to ensure elected members are equipped with knowledge and resources to adequately carry out their responsibilities and fulfil their duties.

d)    support transport governance being embedded within a holistic planning approach where local boards are supported to align transport decisions with their broader strategic goals through integrated planning tools, cross-departmental collaboration, and consistent access to relevant data and expertise.

e)    support clear decision-making frameworks, targeted community engagement tools, and adequate operational support, alongside communication strategies to raise community awareness of local boards' new roles and how residents can participate in shaping decisions about their local transport environment.

f)      note that existing legislative constraints may restrict local boards in implementing identified community outcomes, for example where communities have previously supported slower speeds, but the government’s current Speed Rule prohibits 30km/h as a speed-setting option.

g)    note that already pressured timeframes for decision-making are likely to condense further, increasing risk for local boards being unable to make effective decisions.

h)    Request that the independent Renumeration Authority undertake a review to assess whether new determinations are required to reflect the additional responsibilities and time required of local board members to carry out their duties effectively.

i)      note that, in principle, the allocation of these powers should enable local boards to be more responsive to local needs and preferences, but request further clarity on how this would operate in practice, including where responsibility for community engagement would sit, and seek assurance that local boards will be adequately resourced to carry out these responsibilities effectively.

j)      support changes that will give effect to transport bylaws where there are clearly defined roles and decision-making that include local board input, ensuring timely and coordinated decision-making and implementation agreed upon by the Governing Body and local boards. Further note the need to strengthen enforcement capacity, implement regular review cycles, and enhance transparency to improve public understanding and adherence.

k)    note that the proposed requirement for both the Governing Body and local boards to agree to a bylaw is likely to create additional time and process on the bylaw development.

l)      emphasise the need for consistency between the Auckland Regional Transport Committee (ARTC) and Auckland Council’s transport-related bylaws

m)   recommend that a contingency fund be established, sitting outside of the Regional Long Term Plan, to address unexpected transport-related matters.

n)    support the purpose and functions of the reformed transport CCO to ensure transport governance, clear accountability, and active engagement with local boards to align CCO activities with local priorities.

o)    support the proposed six-month transition period with the implementation of the transition plan to review bylaws, policies and plans, and to complete the Roading Classification Framework.

p)    recommend that transitional arrangements be guided by the following principles:

i)        maintain all existing levels of service

ii)      deliver on contractual arrangements

iii)     ensure delivery of existing work programmes

iv)     provide continuity of service

v)       ensure no reduction in customer satisfaction levels

vi)     ensure staff are supported during the transition period.

q)    support joint decision-making protocols and regular communications to ensure alignment on road network priorities and coordinated planning.

r)     support a Roading Classification Framework that is clear and has some flexibility to reflect the needs of the local communities and evolving transport demands, with regular review and input from local board and stakeholders to ensure it remains relevant, equitable and adaptable to local contexts.

s)    advocate for the Roading Classification Framework to have a uniform approach to regional strategic decision making, noting the risk of conflicting decisions between neighbouring local boards.

t)      propose that guidelines be created to support local board collaboration, particularly when transport outcomes extend across more than one local board area.

CARRIED

 


 

 

29

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

 

Resolution number MT/2025/159

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Member C Makoare:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 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

 

 

 

30

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

Resolution number MT/2025/160

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member N Henry:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      note the attached Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar as of 12 September 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

 

31

Record of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Workshops

 

Resolution number MT/2025/161

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows:  

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a)      whiwhi / receive the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board workshop records for the workshops held on 12 August, 19 August, 2 September, and 9 September.

CARRIED

 

 

 

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

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

 

12.57 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 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board HELD ON

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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