Agenda of Te Hiku Community Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The Local Government Act 2002 states the role of a Community Board is to:

A. Represent, and act as an advocate for, the interests of its community.

B. Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any matter of interest or concern to the community board.

C. Maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community.

D. Prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the community.

E. Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.

F. Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the territorial authority

Council Delegations to Community Boards - January 2013

The "civic amenities" referred to in these delegations include the following Council activities:

· Amenity lighting

· Cemeteries

· Drainage (does not include reticulated storm water systems)

· Footpaths/cycle ways and walkways.

· Public toilets

· Reserves

· Halls

· Swimming pools

· Town litter

· Town beautification and maintenance

· Street furniture including public information signage.

· Street/public Art.

· Trees on Council land

· Off road public car parks.

· Lindvart Park – a Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board civic amenity.

Exclusions: From time to time Council may consider some activities and assets as having district wide significance and these will remain the responsibility of Council. These currently include: The roading network, Hundertwasser toilets, District Library Network, Baysport, the Kerikeri, Kaikohe & Kaitaia Airports, Hokianga Vehicle Ferry, i-Site network, Far North Community Centre, Kerikeri Domain, Kawakawa Heated Swimming Pool, Kaikohe Cemetery, Kerikeri Sports Complex, The Centre at Kerikeri, the Bay of Islands/Hokianga Cycle Trail.

Set local priorities for minor capital works in accordance with existing strategies,

1. Recommend local service levels and asset development priorities for civic amenities as part of the Annual Plan and Long Term Plan processes.

2. Reallocate capital budgets within the Annual Plan of up to 5% for any specific civic amenity, provided that the overall activity budgetary targets are met.

3. Make grants from the allocated Community Funds in accordance with policy 3209, and the SPARC/Sport Northland Rural Travel fund in accordance with the criteria set by the respective body, and, for the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, the power to allocate the Hundertwasser Donations Account.

4. Provide comment to council staff on resource consent applications having significance within the Community, including the provision of land for reserves or other public purposes.

5. To hold, or participate in hearings, as the Council considers appropriate, in relation to submissions pertinent to their community made to plans and strategies including the Long Term Plan and Annual Plan, and if appropriate recommend decisions to the Council.

6. To hold hearings of submissions received as a result of Special Consultative Procedures carried out in respect of any matter other than an Annual or Long Term Plan, and make recommendations to the Council.

7. Where recommended by staff to appoint management committees for local reserves, cemeteries, halls, and community centers.

8. To allocate names for previously unnamed local roads, reserves and other community facilities, and recommend to Council name changes of previously named roads, reserves, and community facilities subject to consultation with the community.

9. To consider the provisions of new and reviewed reserve management plans for recommendation to the Council in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, and hear or participate in the hearing of submissions thereto, as considered appropriate by the Council.

10. To provide recommendations to the Council in respect of applications for the use and/or lease of reserves not contemplated by an existing reserve management plan.

11. Prohibit the use of skateboards in specified locations within their communities, in accordance with Council’s Skating Bylaw 1998.

12. Recommend new bylaws or amendments to existing bylaws.

13. Prepare and review management plans for local cemeteries within budget parameters and in a manner consistent with Council Policy.

14. Exercise the following powers in respect of the Council bylaws within their community:

a) Control of Use of Public Spaces – Dispensations on signs

b) Mobile Shops and Hawkers – Recommend places where mobile shops and/or hawkers should not be permitted.

c) Parking and Traffic Control – Recommend parking restrictions, and areas where complying camping vehicles may park, and consider and grant dispensations in accordance with clause 2007.2

d) Public Places Liquor Control – Recommend times and places where the possession or drinking of alcohol should be prohibited.

e) Speed Limits – Recommend places and speed limits which should be imposed.

15. To appoint Community Board members to speak on behalf of their community in respect of submissions or petitions.

16. Specific to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board – consider any recommendations of the Paihia Heritage Working Group and make appropriate recommendations to Council on the development of a draft Plan Change and a Section 32 analysis on heritage provisions for Paihia.

17. Specific to Te Hiku Community Board – the Kaitaia Drainage Area Committee, Waiharara and Kaikino Drainage Area Committee and Motutangi Drainage Area Committee.

18. To set schedule of meeting dates, times and venues, subject to the meetings not conflicting with meetings of the Council and satisfying the provisions of the Local Government Official information and Meetings Act 1987.

19. To review all proposed public art projects on a project-by project basis to ensure they comply with policy #5105 Art in Public Places, including approval of the aesthetic appearance, maintenance programme, insurance and appropriate location, and to agree to their installation.

20. In respect of applications from food establishments for permission to establish tables and chairs on a public place, i.e. Alfresco dining in accordance with Policy 3116, to consider and decide on any application which does not meet all criteria of the policy, and any application which staff recommend to be declined.

21. Subject to a report from the appropriate managers and the appropriate budgetary provision, to make decisions in respect of civic amenities including the levels of service, and the provision or removal of an amenity not provided for elsewhere in these delegations.

Terms of Reference

In fulfilling its role and giving effect to its delegations, Community Boards are expected to:

1. Comment on adverse performance to the Chief Executive in respect of service delivery.

2. Assist their communities in the development of structure plans, emergency management community response plans, and community development plans.

3. Assist their communities to set priorities for Pride of Place programmes.

4. Have special regard for the views of Māori.

5. Have special regard for the views of special interest groups, e.g. disabled, youth, aged, etc.

6. Actively participate in community consultation and advocacy and keep Council informed on local issues.

7. Seek and report to Council community feedback on current issues by:

a) Holding a Community forum prior to Board meetings

b) Varying the venues of Board meetings to enable access by members of the community

8. Monitor and make recommendations to Council to improve effectiveness of policy.

9. Appoint a member to receive Annual Plan\Long Term Council Community Plan submissions pertinent to the Board area, attend hearings within the Board area, and attend Council deliberations prior to the Plan adoption.

Protocols

In supporting Community Boards to fulfil their role, the Council will:

1. Provide appropriate management support for the Boards.

2. Organise and host regular workshops with the Community Boards l to assess the 'State of the Wards & District' to establish spending priorities.

3. Prior to decision-making, seek and include 'Community Board views' in Council reports in relation to:

a) the disposal and purchase of land

b) proposals to acquire or dispose of reserves

c) representation reviews

d) development of new maritime facilities

e) community development plans and structure plans

f) removal and protection of trees

g) local economic development initiatives

h) changes to the Resource Management Plan

4. Organise and host quarterly meetings between Boards, the CEO and senior management staff.

5. Prepare an induction/familiarisation process targeting new members in particular early in the term.

6. Support Board members to arrange meetings with local agencies and service clubs to place more emphasis on partnerships and raising profile of the Boards as community leaders.

7. Permit Board chairperson (or nominated member) speaking rights at Council meetings.

8. Help Boards to implement local community projects.

9. Arrange for Infrastructure and Asset Management Staff to meet with the Community Boards in September each year to agree the capital works for the forthcoming year for input into the Annual or Long Term Plan.

10. Provide information.

Far North District Council

Te Hiku Community Board Meeting

will be held in the Conference Room - Te Ahu, Cnr State Highway 1 and Mathews Avenue, Kaitaia on:

Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 10:00 am

Te Paeroa Mahi / Order of Business

1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer. 7

2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and Conflicts of Interest 7

3 Te Wāhanga Tūmatanui / Public Forum.. 7

4 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputation. 7

5 Ngā Kaikōrero / Speakers. 7

6 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes. 8

6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes. 8

7 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports. 17

7.1 Event Investment Funding Applications. 17

7.2 Funding Applications. 21

7.3 Summer 2023 Rural Travel Funding Applications. 49

7.4 Rural Travel Fund Reports. 54

7.5 Project Funding Reports. 62

8 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports. 66

8.1 Te Hiku Community Board Action Sheet Update October 2023. 66

8.2 Chairperson and Member Reports. 74

9 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer. 80

10 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close. 80

6 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes

6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

File Number: A4426176

Author: Ellie Greenwood, Democracy Advisor

Authoriser: Casey Gannon, Manager - Democracy Services

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

The minutes are attached to allow Te Hiku Community Board to confirm that the minutes are a true and correct record of the previous meetings.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board confirms the minutes of the meeting held 26 September 2023, to be a true and correct record.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28 states that a local authority must keep minutes of its proceedings. The minutes of these proceedings duly entered and authenticated as prescribed by a local authority are prima facie evidence of those meetings.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

The minutes of the meetings are attached.

The Te Hiku Community Board Standing Orders Section 27.3 states that no discussion may arise on the substance of the minutes at any succeeding meeting, except as to their correctness.

Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

The reason for the recommendation is to confirm the minutes as a true and correct record of the previous meetings.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. 2023-09-26 Te Hiku Community Board Minutes - A4404376 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	This report complies with the Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	It is the responsibility of each meeting to confirm their minutes therefore the views of another meeting are not relevant.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. State the possible implications and how this report aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi.	There are no implications on Māori in confirming minutes from a previous meeting. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in meeting minutes should be considered as part of the relevant report.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	This report is asking for the minutes to be confirmed as true and correct record, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision arising from this report.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

7 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports

7.1 Event Investment Funding Applications

File Number: A4413442

Author: Kathryn Trewin, Funding Advisor

Authoriser: Scott May, Manager - Stakeholder Relationships

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

This report summarises applications for the Local Community Grant funding to enable the Te Hiku Community Board to determine which application/s will receive funding at the October 2023 meeting.

WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary

· Twenty-seven applications were received for Events Investment Funding, totalling $531,949, with $80,000 being available for grant.

· Six applications were received for events in Te Hiku Ward, requesting a total of $62.678.

· Two were successful, receiving $7,500 each.

· Three of the remaining four applications are referred back to the Board of the Ward where the events will take place, to be considered for funding by the Board. (One event has already taken place and is not eligible to be considered for funding at this time).

· The Community Board has an available total of $138,638.56 in Community Grant Funding for the 2023/24 financial year.

· The Community Board has an available total of $59,260.39 in Placemaking Funding for the 2023/24 financial year.

· Due to much of the information provided by applicants being commercially sensitive for their event, the applications are supplied under separate, confidential, cover for the Board, rather than being attached to this report.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board

a) approves the sum $5,000 (plus GST if application) to be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Snapper Bonanza for the 2024 Snapper Bonanza, to support the following Community Outcomes:

i) Proud, vibrant communities.

ii) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board

b) approves the sum $5,000 (plus GST if application) to be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Circability Trust for Celebrate Together Community Event to support the following Community Outcomes:

i) Proud, vibrant communities.

ii) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board

c) approves the sum $3,500 (plus GST if application) to be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Great Northern Gallop for Great Northern Gallop 2024, to support the following Community Outcomes:

i) Proud, vibrant communities.

ii) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

The applications have been checked by staff for completeness and complies with the conditions of the Community Grant Policy, Community Outcomes as stated in the Long-Term Plan (LTP) and all provisions listed on the application form.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Applicant and Project	Requested	Recommend	Comments	Type
Snapper Bonanza	$12,000	$5,000	This is an annual event that is well attended and well supported by the local community.	Sport and recreation
Celebrate Together, Circability Trust	$7,884	$5,000	This event is being run in tandem with the workshops and is intended to be a wider community event, allowing the community to enjoy and participate in the Circability event.	Event
Great Northern Gallop	$7,000	$3,500	This event has received funding since it’s inception from the Events Investment fund, and while small, attracts good publicity each year.	Sport and recreation

Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

The applicant/s is required to complete a standard application form and provide supporting information.

For each application, the Board has three options.

Option 1 Authorise funding for the full amount requested

Option 2 Authorise partial funding

Option 3 Decline funding

Each application has been assessed and meets the criteria of the Community Grant Policy, Community Outcomes as listed in the LTP, and the conditions listed on the application form.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

Budgetary Provision has been made and the grant is allocated in accordance with the Community Grant Policy.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. 2023 Events Investment Panel Decisions - A4415845 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Community Grant Policy.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	This report does not have district-wide relevance.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. State the possible implications and how this report aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi.	No implications for Māori in relation to land and/or water.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	Considered in the application.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	Budgetary Provision has been made and the grant is allocated in accordance with the Community Grant Policy.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

7.2 Funding Applications

File Number: A4413345

Author: Kathryn Trewin, Funding Advisor

Authoriser: Scott May, Manager - Stakeholder Relationships

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

This report summarises applications for the Local Community Grant funding to enable the Te Hiku Community Board to determine which application/s will receive funding at the October 2023 meeting.

WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary

· Three applications were received for funding, requesting a total of $13,920

· The Community Board has an available total of $138,638.56 in Community Grant Funding for the 2023/24 financial year.

· The Community Board has an available total of $59,260.39 in Placemaking Funding for the 2023/24 financial year.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board

a) approves the sum $3,000 (plus GST if application) to be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Graeme Dingle Foundation for mileage for outreach in Te Hiku Ward, to support the following Community Outcomes:

i) Proud, vibrant communities.

ii) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board

b) approves the sum $5,000 (plus GST if application) to be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to He Whanau Marama Trust for 2023 Christmas Parade and festival to support the following Community Outcomes:

i) Proud, vibrant communities.

ii) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board

c) approves the sum $5,000 (plus GST if application) to be paid from the Board’s Community Fund account to Raukatauri Music Therapy for music therapy for Te Hiku tamariki, to support the following Community Outcomes:

i) Proud, vibrant communities.

ii) Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Applicant and Project	Requested	Recommend	Comments	Type
Graeme Dingle Foundation	$3,000	$3,000	The foundation undertakes a number of outreach programmes through schools. They are asking for assistance with mileage costs for visiting schools in Te Hiku Ward. They were successful with an application to Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward in August for $5,000	Community
He Whanau Marama Trust	$5,175	$5,000	The Trust are seeking funding to help cover costs for a santa parade and celebration in Kaitaia.	Event
Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust	$5,745	$5,000	The trust has established a branch in Kaitaia and is seeking funding to continue offering music therapy for tamariki in Te Hiku Ward	Community

Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

The applicant/s is required to complete a standard application form and provide supporting information.

For each application, the Board has three options.

Option 1 Authorise funding for the full amount requested

Option 2 Authorise partial funding

Option 3 Decline funding

Each application has been assessed and meets the criteria of the Community Grant Policy, Community Outcomes as listed in the LTP, and the conditions listed on the application form.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

Budgetary Provision has been made and the grant is allocated in accordance with the Community Grant Policy.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Graeme Dingle Foundation - A4419478 ⇩

2. He Whanau Marama Trust - A4419480 ⇩

3. Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust - A4419477 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Community Grant Policy.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	This report does not have district-wide relevance.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. State the possible implications and how this report aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi.	No implications for Māori in relation to land and/or water.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	Considered in the application.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	Budgetary Provision has been made and the grant is allocated in accordance with the Community Grant Policy.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

7.3 Summer 2023 Rural Travel Funding Applications

File Number: A4413257

Author: Kathryn Trewin, Funding Advisor

Authoriser: Scott May, Manager - Stakeholder Relationships

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

To allocate Rural Travel Funding for the 2023/24 summer sporting season.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board allocates Rural Travel Grant funding in accordance with the recommendations received from Sport Northland as follows:

a) Ahipara Boardriders $1,300

b) Nga Hoe Horo Canoe Club Pawarenga $2,000

c) Kaitaia Gymnastic Club $1,000

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board rescinds funding granted to the following applicants at their meeting of 1 June 2021 (Resolution 2021/29) as the funding was not uplifted by the applicants and the applications are now out of time.

a) Te Rarawa Rugby Club $1,739.13

b) Pukepoto School $150

c) Pompallier School $500

d) Pamapuria School $1,200.00

TOTAL 3,589.13

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

The Rural Travel Fund was developed in response to concerns raised by Councils throughout the country about the lack of participation in sport by young people living in rural communities. The Fund was introduced as an interim measure until a rural participation strategy was fully developed and implemented by central government. The strategy is yet to be developed.

Council receives funding based on a per capita basis and gave the three Community Boards delegated authority to allocate the funding. Each Board receives a sum based on the number of people between ages five and nineteen living in their respective areas. Figures are based on the 2013 census results. This funding round is the second of two funding rounds for the current financial year, for sporting activities taking place in winter, or until approximately November 2024 when the next round of funding is allocated.

Council advertises that funding is available approximately one month before applications close online (including on Council’s Facebook page), with the closing dates notified on the Rural Travel Funding page at the start of each calendar year (when the Community Board meetings dates are set). The Sport Northland representatives also forward information of the fund to clubs and schools that they work with as a more targeted approach to advertise the funding is available.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

It is each Community Board's role to determine which applications best meet the criteria and will have the most positive broad effect in their communities. The following table is a guide to the funding criteria.

Funding is available for activities taking place within the district. It is understood, that in some cases, competitions do not exist within the district and travel is required in which case the Community Boards may use their discretion.

Project reports for any previous grants have been received from all the current applicants. The funding recommendation summary is attached, with applications being provided under separate cover to the Board.

	Sport New Zealand (Rural Travel)
What are the Objectives?	Subsidise travel for junior teams participating in local sport competition.
How much is available?	$39,638 across the Far North District (including a one-off grant of $10,275)
Funding is not available for	Activities taking place during school hours, coaches, referees, club/school sport administration, travel to training.
Who can apply?	Schools and clubs.
What age group is funding for?	Funding is available for youth/children aged 5 - 19 years of age.
Eligible Sports	Sports that have regular grass roots competitions such as netball, hockey, rugby, rugby league, softball, football, touch rugby, basketball.

Applicants are advised, when granted funds, that the funds are to be uplifted within three months and that a project report form is required if they wish to be eligible to apply for future funding.

Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

To fulfil the requirements of the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund agreement with Sport New Zealand to increase participation in sport by young people living in rural communities.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

Council now receives one grant annually from Sport New Zealand. Sport Northland no longer offer Tu Manawa funding through Councils and undertake granting of this funding themselves.

The total budget for rural travel funding for the 2023/24 financial year is $39,268. The percentage of youth throughout the district is translated into percentages to calculate the percentage of funding each Board can allocate. It is recommended that only 30% of the total funding be allocated for summer activities and the remainder allocated for the busier winter sporting season.

The total available funds for the summer season is usually $4,822.53. Additional funds (including funding returned or unused by applicants from previous funding rounds, and funds allocated from Boards themselves) have been added to this amount to allow the grant recommendations in this report to be made.

%	Board	30% Summer	70% Winter	Total
40.5%	Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community	$4,816.02	$11,237.36	$16053.38
31.5%	Te Hiku Community	$4,822.53	$11,252.57	$16,075.10
28%	Kaikohe-Hokianga Community	$6,329.60	$14,769.04	$21,098.64

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. THCB - Summer Rural Travel Recommendations - A4415595 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Community Grant Policy.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	It is the responsibility of each Community Board to confirm the funding that they allocated has been spent correctly.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water.	There are no implications on Māori in confirming the project reports. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in project reports should be considered as part of the relevant report.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	This report is asking for the project reports to be approved, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

7.4 Rural Travel Fund Reports

File Number: A4417582

Author: Kathryn Trewin, Funding Advisor

Authoriser: Scott May, Manager - Stakeholder Relationships

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

Recipients of funds from the Rural Travel Fund must complete and submit a project report no later than two months after the completion of their project.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board note the project reports received from:

a) Ahipara Boardriders

b) Mangonui Netball Centre

c) Phoenix Netball

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

Clause 15 of the Community Grant Policy states that: “At the completion of a project that received community funding, recipients are required to complete a Project Report. These reports must be received no later than two months after the completion of the project, or, if the activity is ongoing, within two months of the funding being spent. Recipients who do not complete this form are ineligible for Council funding for a period of five years.”

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Copies of the project reports are attached for the Board’s information. Should Board members have concerns or issues with these reports, these should be discussed at this part of the meeting.

Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

To receive the project reports from funding applicants in accordance with the Community Grant Policy.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or budgetary requirements.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Ahipara Boardriders - A4417575 ⇩

2. Mangonui Netball Centre - A4417574 ⇩

3. Phoenix Netball - A4417576 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Community Grant Policy.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	It is the responsibility of each Community Board to confirm the funding that they allocated has been spent correctly.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water.	There are no implications on Māori in confirming the project reports. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in project reports should be considered as part of the relevant report.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	This report is asking for the project reports to be approved, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

7.5 Project Funding Reports

File Number: A4419485

Author: Kathryn Trewin, Funding Advisor

Authoriser: Scott May, Manager - Stakeholder Relationships

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

Recipients of funds from the Community Board’s Local Grant Fund must complete and submit a project report no later than two months after the completion of their project.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Hiku Community Board note the project report received from:

a) Kaitaia Business Association - CCTV

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Copies of the project reports are attached for the Board’s information. Should Board members have concerns or issues with these reports, these should be discussed at this part of the meeting.

Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

To receive the project reports from funding applicants in accordance with the Community Grant Policy.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or budgetary requirements.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Kaitia Business Association - CCTV - A4419479 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Community Grant Policy.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	It is the responsibility of each Community Board to confirm the funding that they allocated has been spent correctly.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water.	There are no implications on Māori in confirming the project reports. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in project reports should be considered as part of the relevant report.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	This report is asking for the project reports to be approved, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

8.2 Chairperson and Member Reports

File Number: A4426284

Author: Ellie Greenwood, Democracy Advisor

Authoriser: Casey Gannon, Manager - Democracy Services

Te Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

The reason for the recommendation is to note the reports from the Chairperson and Members. The reports provide feedback to the community on matters of interest or concern to the Community Board and how the Community Board has communicated with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.

ngĀ tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That the Te Hiku Community Board note the October 2023 reports from Chairperson Adele Gardner and Members Darren Axe, and Bill Subritzky.

1) te TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

The Local Government Act 2002 Part 4 Section 52 states that the role of a community board is to represent, and act as an advocate for the interests of its community.

2) Te matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Community Boards are required to consider and report on any matters of concern or interest to the Community Board, maintain an overview of services provided to the community and communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.

The reports from the Chairperson and Members provide information to community on these requirements. They also provide Request for Service (RFS) information on issues of interest or concern to the Community Board, providing a reference for further enquiry on the progress of the matters raised.

The reports from the Chairperson and Members are attached.

Te Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation

The reason for the recommendation is to provide information to the Community on the work that has been undertaken by the Chairperson and Members on its behalf.

3) NgĀ PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision as a result of this report.

ngĀ Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. 2023-10-24 Chair Report [Adele Gardner] - A4423918 ⇩

2. 2023-10-24 Member Report [Bill Subritzky] - A4423720 ⇩

3. 2023-10-24 Member Report [Darren Axe] - A4423645 ⇩

Te Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance requirement	Te Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	Not applicable.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Not applicable.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	This is a Community Board report.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water.	Not applicable.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	Yes.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.