Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes

1 September 2022

CONFRIMED

   MINUTES OF
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE
Turner Center, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri
ON
Thursday, 1 September 2022 AT 10:00 am

 

PRESENT:              Chairperson Belinda Ward, Member Lane Ayr, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Member Bruce Mills, Member Frank Owen, Member Manuwai Wells, Member Dave Hookway-Kopa (Virtual), Member Rachel Smith

IN ATTENDANCE: Nick Marshal (NTA); Ross Baker; Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor)

STAFF PRESENT: Joshna Panday and Aisha Huriwai (Democracy Services), Nicola Smith (Community Board Engagement

 

1            Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer

Chairperson Belinda Ward opened with a karakia.

2        NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and conflicts of Interest

Resolution  2022/72

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirms the virtual attendance of Member Dave Hookway-Kopa.

Carried

 

 

3            Te wāhanga tūmatanui / Public Forum

·           AnnMaree Mills - dog exercise park

·           Jane Johnston - strategic plan

4            Ngā Tono KŌrero / Deputations

·           Martin Williams and Marty Robinson with regard to Paihia Heritage Trail – Landowner and other approvals. Item 7.3 refers.

·           Julie Cunningham spoke with regard to the Market Petition. Item 8.4 refers.

5            ngā kaikōrero / Speakers

·           Stephanie Godsiff spoke with regard to the Christmas parade funding application on behalf of Business Paihia Inc. Item 7.6 refers.

·           Sue Fitzmorris and Louise Armstrong on behalf of the Duffus Trust funding application.

·           Joe Shanks on behalf of Far North Eco Centre.

·           Annika Dickey on behalf of Kerikeri Community Trust, Whaea Nora Rameka for Ngati Rehia and Nola Blainey on behalf of Sarah Curtis

·           Shirley May on behalf of the Jazz & Blues Festival.

Major Item not on the Agenda

Resolution  2022/73

Moved:       Member Manuwai Wells

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board resolve to:

·         accept the Foursquare Footbridge Safety Petition onto the agenda;

·         receive the Foursquare Footbridge Safety Petition; and

·         support the Foursquare Footbridge Safety Petition; and

·         request that the CEO investigate and report back to Council, on the feasibility and cost alongside an implementation plan to achieve a fully accessible footpath as it adjoins the town centre bridge in Kaeo

Carried

 

 

6            Confirmation of Previous Minutes

6.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 6.1 document number A3538449, pages 8 - 14 refers

Resolution  2022/74

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirms the minutes of their meeting held 4 August 2022 as a true and correct record.

Carried

 

7.4     Alfresco Dining Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A3830556, pages 114 - 137 refers

Motion

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)    Provide comment on the renewal alfresco dining applications from the Duke of Marlborough and 39 Gillies Café;

b)    Permit the Duke of Marlborough alfresco dining furniture located on public land to remain in that area at all times, with a requirement that the furniture is secured once trading has ceased for the day to prevent the public from using the furniture after hours (should alfresco dining approval be revoked in the future, the furniture will need to be removed);

c)    Agree that the stage located on public land directly opposite the Duke of Marlborough is to remain in place and not be removed;

d)    Approve the relocation request of 3 public seats situated in front of the Duke of Marlborough following consultation with the relevant parties.

 

AMENDMENT

Moved:           Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:      Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)     Provide comment on the renewal alfresco dining applications from the Duke of Marlborough and 39 Gillies Café;

carried

 

b)     Permit the Duke of Marlborough alfresco dining furniture located on public land to remain in that area at all times. Should alfresco dining approval be revoked in the future, the furniture will need to be removed;

 

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Abstained:       Cr Rachel Smith

carried

 

c)      Agree that the existing illegal stage structure located on public land directly opposite the Duke of Marlborough is to remain in place for the summer season 2022/23, add the stage structure and location to the Kororāreka Placemaking Consultation with the wider community and seek information from Far North District Council on the structural compliance for the stage; 

 

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Abstained:       Cr Rachel Smith

carried

 

d)     Decline the relocation request of 3 public seats situated in front of the Duke of Marlborough and add this request to the Kororāreka Placemaking Consultation with the wider community; 

carried

 

e)     Requests that the cover over the cord leading to the stage on public land and across the public road should be removed unless in use; and add this request to the Kororāreka Placemaking Consultation with the wider community; 

carried

 

f)       Support the renewal of the alfresco dining applications from 39 Gillies Café, with a proviso that the neighbouring Hospice outlet is in agreement with the area of public land used extended in front of their premises.

carried

 

THE AMENDMENT BECAME A SUBSTANTIVE MOTION

 

Resolution  2022/75

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)     Provide comment on the renewal alfresco dining applications from the Duke of Marlborough and 39 Gillies Café;

b)     Permit the Duke of Marlborough alfresco dining furniture located on public land to remain in that area at all times. Should alfresco dining approval be revoked in the future, the furniture will need to be removed;

c)     Agree that the existing illegal stage structure located on public land directly opposite the Duke of Marlborough is to remain in place for the summer season 2022/23, add the stage structure and location to the Kororāreka Placemaking Consultation with the wider community and seek information from Far North District Council on the structural compliance for the stage; 

d)     Decline the relocation request of 3 public seats situated in front of the Duke of Marlborough and add this request to the Kororāreka Placemaking Consultation with the wider community; 

e)     Requests that the cover over the cord leading to the stage on public land and across the public road should be removed unless in use; and add this request to the Kororāreka Placemaking Consultation with the wider community; 

f)      Support the renewal of the alfresco dining applications from 39 Gillies Café, with a proviso that the neighbouring Hospice outlet is in agreement with the area of public land used extended in front of their premises.

 

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

Abstained:       Cr Rachel Smith

Carried

 

7            Reports

7.1         Chairperson and Members Reports

Agenda item 7.1 document number A3855785, pages 15 - 22 refers

Resolution  2022/76

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the reports from Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson, Frank Owen, Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell and Member Lane Ayr

Carried

 

7.2         Bay of Islands Whangaroa Community Board Strategic Plan 2022-2025

Agenda item 7.2 document number A3845732, pages 23 - 59 refers

Resolution  2022/77

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)      Adopt this strategic plan, and that,

i)       this plan be presented for adoption by the new Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board at its first meeting of the new triennium.

Carried

 

7.3         Paihia Heritage Trail Proposal

Agenda item 7.3 document number A3814220, pages 60 - 113 refers

Resolution  2022/78

Moved:       Member Manuwai Wells

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands – Whangaroa Community Board approves the, Paihia Historic Legacy Society Incorporated Paihia Heritage Trail Manawhenua led project as outlined in this report, subject upon the following conditions first being satisfied, that:

a)      The Far North District Council Disability Action Group approves the location of the structures.

b)    The Northern Transport Alliance and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency approve the location of the structures and confirms that potential associated walking tours will not impede pedestrian, cycle, and disability access.

c)    Far North Holdings Limited approves the installation of the signage on its land.

d)    The Paihia Historic Legacy Society Incorporated will enter an agreement with the Council that addresses obligations for it, at its costs to maintain the signage structures located on the Council’s land into the future, including provision of a long-term maintenance plan.

e)    Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and local hapu approve the signage interpretation messaging as being both factually correct and appropriate.

f)     The structures near the Historic Reserve of the Williams House & Stone Shed do not impact on the heritage of those structures, as described in the Salmond Report.

g)    Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga review the location of the signs and confirm whether any archaeology may be at risk and if so that appropriate processes be implemented to avoid such archaeology.

h)    All necessary regulatory consents (if any) be obtained.

Carried

 

8.2         Community and Customer Services Activity Report 1 January - 30 June 2022

Agenda item 8.2 document number A3838076, pages 208 - 216 refers

Resolution  2022/79

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Community and Customer Services Activity Report 1 January - 30 June 2022.

Carried

 

7.5         Project Funding Reports

Agenda item 7.5 document number A3850148, pages 138 - 146 refers

Resolution  2022/80

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the project report received from:

a)      Lonsdale Park

b)      Te Puna Aroha – Moerewa Christmas 2021

Carried

 

7.6         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.6 document number A3835341, pages 148 - 155 refers

Resolution  2022/81

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

a)    approves the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Business Paihia for costs towards 2022 Paihia Christmas Parade to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i)   Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii)  Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

Resolution  2022/82

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

b)    approves the sum of $9,500 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Duffus Memorial Trust for costs towards painting and repair of two pensioner housing units to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr and Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Against:           Member Bruce Mills, Frank Owen, Manuwai Wells and Dave Hookway-Kopa

Abstained:       Cr Rachel Smith

lost 3/4

Resolution  2022/83

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Dave Hookway-Kopa

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

c)    approves the sum of $4,920 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Far North EcoCentre for costs towards Bay of Islands Te Tai Tokerau Timebank to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

Resolution  2022/84

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

d)    approves the sum of $2,500 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Heritage Northland for costs towards school students attending a heritage tour to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

Resolution  2022/85

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

e)    approves the sum of $1,000 (plus GST if applicable) originally allocated to the Kerikeri Cadet Unit on 11/11/2021 for the 2021 Regimental Dinner be used instead for costs towards the Mangakaretu base relocation project meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

Resolution  2022/86

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Lane Ayr

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

f)     approves the sum of $48,250 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Placemaking Fund account to Our Kerikeri for costs towards landscaping of the SH10/Kerikeri Road Intersection to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

Resolution  2022/87

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

g)    approves the sum of $2,500 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Bay of Islands Jazz and Blue Festival for costs towards shuttle bus for the festival to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

Resolution  2022/88

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board;

h)    approves that the funds granted on 2/06/2022 of $7,458 (plus GST if applicable) for the renewal of the Kerikeri main street irrigation system be instead used for the purchase and installation of hanging baskets to meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Carried

8            Information Reports

8.1         Footpath Programme 2022-2024 Prioritisation

Agenda item 8.1 document number A3860856, pages 206 - 207 refers

Resolution  2022/89

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Footpath Programme 2022-2024 Prioritisation and confirm the listed locations and priority order.

ICarried

 

8.3         Petition - Paihia Cruise Ship Market

Agenda item 8.3 document number A3855752, pages 217 - 220 refers

motion

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)    formally receive the petition from Rex Wilson on behalf of all signatories on the petition; and

b)    determine an outcome that meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Amendment

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board

(a) receive the petition;

(b) acknowledge a consensus reached between the various stakeholders at a meeting held 28th August in Paihia for the next cruise ship season, and

(c) defers the petition to be considered during the community consultation process when the Paihia Village Green Management Plan is reviewed.

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa and Cr Rachel Smith

carried

 

THE AMENDMENT BECAME A SUBSTANTIVE MOTION

 

Resolution  2022/90

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board

(a) receive the petition;

(b) acknowledge a consensus reached between the various stakeholders at a meeting held 28th August in Paihia for the next cruise ship season, and

(c) defers the petition to be considered during the community consultation process when the Paihia Village Green Management Plan is reviewed.

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa and Cr Rachel Smith

Carried

 

8.4         Petition - Market Petition

Agenda item 8.4 document number A3852216, pages 221 - 234 refers

MOTION

 

Moved:       Member Manuela Gmuer-Hornell

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)    formally receive the petition from Julie Cunningham on behalf of all signatories on the petition; and

b)    determine an outcome that meet the following Community Outcomes:

i) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

ii) Proud, vibrant communities

Amendment

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Frank Owen

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board

(a) receive the petition;

(b) acknowledge a consensus reached between the various stakeholders at a meeting held 28th August in Paihia for the next cruise ship season, and

(c) defers the petition to be considered during the community consultation process when the Paihia Village Green Management Plan is reviewed.

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa and Cr Rachel Smith

carried

 

THE AMENDMENT BECAME A SUBSTANTIVE MOTION

 

Resolution  2022/91

Moved:       Member Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board

(a) receive the petition;

(b) acknowledge a consensus reached between the various stakeholders at a meeting held 28th August in Paihia for the next cruise ship season, and

(c) defers the petition to be considered during the community consultation process when the Paihia Village Green Management Plan is reviewed.

In Favour:       Chairperson Belinda Ward, Members Lane Ayr, Manuela Gmuer-Hornell, Bruce Mills, Frank Owen and Manuwai Wells

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Member Dave Hookway-Kopa and Cr Rachel Smith

Carried

 

8.5         Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Action Sheet Update

Agenda item 8.5 document number A3855320, pages 235 - 239 refers

Resolution  2022/92

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Manuwai Wells

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Action Sheet Update.

Carried

 

8            tE kAPINGA hUI / Meeting Close

The meeting closed with a karakia and ended at 4:02pm .

 

The minutes of this meeting is confirmed by the Chief Executive and Chairperson as per Standing Order 27.4.

 

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CHAIRPERSON                                                                            CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER