Minutes of Upper Harbour Local Board - Thursday, 25 September 2025

Upper Harbour Local Board

25 September 2025

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The Chairperson A Atkinson opened the meeting with a Karakia.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

Resolution number UH/2025/121

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakaae / accept the apologies from Member J Mclean and Member C Blair for absence.

CARRIED

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number UH/2025/122

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member K Parker:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 28 August 2025, including the confidential section, and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday,18 September 2025, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgement for Lesley Jenkins - service to local government

Resolution number UH/2025/123

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) āhukahuka / acknowledge and thank Lesley Jenkins, Local Area Manager, for her 43 years of dedicated service to local government, 28 of which were serving Auckland, where she has provided outstanding leadership, guidance, and support to elected members, strengthened the relationship between local boards and the wider organisation, and driven positive outcomes that will leave a lasting legacy.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1

Meadowood Community Centre Year End Report 2025.

This item was withdrawn.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1

Richard Davidson - Concerns over sculpture adjacent to the Albany Community Hall.

Resolution number UH/2025/124

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Ricard Davidson for his attendance.

CARRIED

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Local Board Views on Private Plan Change 115 for 20 Noel Williams Place, Windsor Park

The Team Leader Planning, Peter Vari, was in attendance to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/125

MOVED by Chairperson A Atkinson, seconded by Member K Parker:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whakarite / provide local board views on the private plan change request 115 by Windsor Park Community and Multisport Hub Incorporated for 20 Noel Williams Place, Windsor Park as follows:

i) request that this application is approved noting that the applicant considers the rezoning and subsequent sale as necessary to supply the funds for upgrades

b) kopou / appoint the chairperson to speak to the local board views at a hearing on the private plan change request

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Hooton Reserve - options for improved parking management

The Business Growth and Development Manager, Zee Lasseter, the Parks and Places Specialist, John McKellar and the Work Programme Lead, Prakash Thakur (Via Microsoft Teams) were in attendance to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/126

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) ohia / endorse Option 3 – delegation of management of the Hooton Reserve carparks to Auckland Transport, enabling the introduction of paid parking to improve safety, access, and site operations, subject to Traffic Control Committee approval

b) tono / request that council staff formally request Auckland Transport to prepare a draft parking management plan for both the eastern and western carparks, for local board review prior to Traffic Control Committee submission

c) tono / request that the draft parking management plan includes:

i) the proposed timeframe for the end date of parking management and revenue collection, noting that the parking proposal is intended as a short-to-medium-term solution while longer-term planning and investment for improved recreational opportunities at the site are considered

ii) some time-limited free car parks for users of the playground and reserve

iii) free parking on the weekend

iv) clear signage

d) tuhi tīpoka / note and supports the views in paragraph 49 of the agenda report that paid parking can be introduced in the western carpark without resurfacing or line marking, noting this aligns with the intention that the parking management proposal is a short-to-medium-term solution

e) reserve the right to recall the delegation back from Auckland Transport to the local board once longer-term planning and investment for improved recreational opportunities at the site are completed

f) tāpae / delegate authority to the Chief Executive of Auckland Council to enter into necessary arrangements with Auckland Transport to give effect to resolution (a) above

g) tuhi tīpoka / note that this delegation will enable consistent enforcement, improve safety and access, and support reinvestment into reserve maintenance and development in alignment with the adopted Local Parks Management Plan.

CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned at 10.11am

The meeting was reconvened at 10.32am

Item 15: Watercare - Metropolitan Servicing Strategy was taken before item 13: Kōkiri Report: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project Update, Picasso Drive Crossing Project, Launch Road Proposed Parking Changes Feedback Report, Constellation Drive Shared Path Project Update and Medallion Drive Speed Table Removal

Watercare - Metropolitan Servicing Strategy

The Watercare Elected Member Relationship Manager, Ben Halliwell was in attendance (Via Microsoft Teams) to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/127

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) tuku / provide the following feedback on Watercare’s Metropolitan Servicing Strategy:

i) note community concern around the reuse of wastewater the board consider this a potential solution for non-potable water supply

ii) support the need to expedite a solution for biosolids in the immediate future

iii) consider that many parts of Auckland’s North Shore have a lack of resiliency for drinking water and request that this is addressed.

CARRIED

Item 13: Kōkiri Report: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project Update, Picasso Drive Crossing Project, Launch Road Proposed Parking Changes Feedback Report, Constellation Drive Shared Path Project Update and Medallion Drive Speed Table Removal was taken after Item 15: Watercare - Metropolitan Servicing Strategy was taken before

13	Kōkiri Report: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project Update, Picasso Drive Crossing Project, Launch Road Proposed Parking Changes Feedback Report, Constellation Drive Shared Path Project Update and Medallion Drive Speed Table Removal
	The Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Partner, Owena Schuster was in attendance to support the item.
	An updated scheme design for the Constellation Drive Shared Path Project was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.
	Resolution number UH/2025/128 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Chairperson A Atkinson: That the Upper Harbour Local Board: a) whakaae / approve the recommended option 2 (road marking upgrades) for the Picasso Drive Crossing Project and authorise Auckland Transport to progress the project to construction, subject to general positive sentiment from public engagement b) whakaae / approve the budget allocation of $8,000 to Herald Island Kingsway Road (Causeway) Lighting c) whakaae / approve the budget allocation of $15,000 to Clark Road zebra crossing upgrade d) whakaae / approve the budget allocation of $294,929 to Clark Road frontage upgrade (contingency project) e) do not support Launch Road Proposed Parking Changes for the following reasons: i) this is used as a park and ride service by Hobsonville ferry commuters ii) there is insufficient public transport services to the Hobsonville ferry, especially from Scott Point iii) this change if implemented will cause financial stress for residents and result in more people driving into the City Centre, increasing congestion and increasing Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere f) tautoko / support the updated scheme design for the Constellation Drive Shared Path Project (tabled at the meeting). g) tautoko / support the removal of the Medallion Drive raised zebra crossing and request an at grade pedestrian crossing at this location, noting that vibration testing confirmed that the amenity impact on nearby residents is worse than NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s recommended limit, with heavy vehicles causing disturbance even at slow speeds h) tono / request that consultation is undertaken with Ōteha Valley School prior to the removal of the Medallion Drive raised zebra crossing and its replacement CARRIED
	Attachments a 25 September 2025, Upper Harbour Local Board: Item 13 - Kokiri report - Constellation Drive Shared Path Project - updated scheme design.

Kōkiri Auckland Transport Upper Harbour Local Board Transport Plan - 2025 - 2026 quarterly update

The Auckland Transport Elected Member Relationship Partner, Owena Schuster was in attendance to support the item.

Resolution number UH/2025/129

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

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

b) tono / request that Auckland Transport provide further information relating the prioritisation of the project to provide pedestrian safety at Pinehill School noting that safety of school children is of paramount importance

c) tono / request that Auckland Transport put the project for safety at the intersections of Caribbean Drive, Sunset Road and Target Road on the Kokiri Report under ‘inform’ noting that this intersection is used by children in Unsworth Heights to get to Target Road School and there are no pedestrian crossings at this roundabout.

CARRIED

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

Resolution number UH/2025/130

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

That the Upper Harbour 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 (25 September 2025) and the end of term (18 October 2025)

b) tuhi tīpoka / note that from the commencement of the term of office of newly elected members until the inaugural meeting when members are sworn in (interregnum), all decision-making will be undertaken by the Chief Executive under current delegations

c) tuhi tīpoka / note that the Chief Executive will not be required to comply with consultation requirements in the local boards’ delegation protocols when making decisions during the interregnum

d) tono / request that the Chief Executive exercise restraint when making decisions during the interregnum and to consider referring significant decisions to the first meeting of the incoming local board.

CARRIED

Upper Harbour Local Board submission on Online Casino Gambling Bill

Resolution number UH/2025/131

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the local board feedback on the Online Casino Gambling Bill submitted to the Governance and Administration Committee on 14^th August 2025 as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

Upper Harbour Local Board Feedback on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill

Resolution number UH/2025/132

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

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the Upper Harbour Local Board’s feedback on the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill made under urgent decision on 21 August 2025 as set out in Attachment A of the agenda report.

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance forward work calendar

Resolution number UH/2025/133

MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch:

That the Upper Harbour Local Board:

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

CARRIED

20	Workshop records
	The workshop record for the Upper Harbour Local Board workshop held on 18 September 2025 was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.
	Resolution number UH/2025/134 MOVED by Member K Parker, seconded by Member S Yang: That the Upper Harbour Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the records of the Upper Harbour Local Board workshops held on Thursday 14 and 28 August 2025 and 4 and 11 September 2025. (refer to attachments A, B C and D to the agenda report) and the workshop record for 18 September 2025 (tabled at the meeting). CARRIED
	Attachments a 25 September 2025, Upper Harbour Local Board: Item 20 - Workshop records - record of Upper Harbour Local Board workshop held on 18 September 2025.

The meeting was adjourned at 11.29am

The meeting was reconvened at 11.35am

21	Local Board Members' Reports - September 2025
	The Chairperson A Atkinson tabled a written report. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.
	Note: The Chairperson A Atkinson deferred item 21: Local Board Members' Reports - September 2025 until later in the meeting and adjourned the meeting at 11.29am.
	Note : The Chairperson A Atkinson reconvened the meeting at 11.35am and consideration of Item 21: Local Board Members' Reports - September 2025 was continued at this point.
	The Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch tabled a written report. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minute attachment.
	Resolution number UH/2025/135 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch, seconded by Member S Yang: That the Upper Harbour Local Board: a) whiwhi / receive the written local board members reports from Chairperson A Atkinson, Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch and the verbal local board members reports from K Parker and S Yang. CARRIED

	Attachments a 25 September 2025, Upper Harbour Local Board: Item 21: Members' Reports - September 2025 - Chairperson A Atkinson written members report. b 25 September 2025, Upper Harbour Local Board: Item 21: Members' Reports - September 2025 - Deputy Chairperson U Casuri Balouch written members report.

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

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

In accordance with Clause 8.1.4 of the Upper Harbour Local Board Standing Orders, we hereby confirm the correctness of the minutes of the last meeting of the Upper Harbour Local Board held on 25 September 2025, prior to the next Auckland Council election.

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

CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND / OR NOMINEE

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Chairperson	Anna Atkinson
Deputy Chairperson	Uzra Casuri Balouch, JP
Members	Kyle Parker
	Sylvia Yang