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17 October 2024 |
MINUTES
OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Council
Chamber, Memorial Ave, Kaikohe
ON Thursday, 17
October 2024 AT 10:03am
PRESENT: Kōwhai-Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford, Cr Ann Court, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Cr Babe Kapa (online), Cr Penetaui Kleskovic, Cr Steve McNally, Cr Mate Radich (online), Cr Tāmati Rākena, Cr John Vujcich.
IN ATTENDANCE: Kawiti Waetford (Kaiwhakawhiti Reo – Language Interpreter), Andy Nock Chief Executive (Far North Holdings Limited), Community Board Chairs Adele Gardner, Belinda Ward, Chicky Rudkin (online).
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
At 10:03am Kōwhai-Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford commenced the meeting with a karakia.
2 NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
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Resolution 2024/135 Moved: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That the apology received for leave of absence from Kahika-Mayor Moko Tepania and the apology for lateness from Cr Penetaui Kleskovic. |
3 ngā tono kōrero / Deputation
· Josephine Tamehana Kemp Baker, Rosie Reihana representing Ngāti Kōpaki hapū and Pamela-Anne Ngohe-Simon and Te Rina Wihongi representing Moerewa Community they voiced the concerns of their hapū about the proposed Laundromat in Moerewa and the impact it will have on Te Taiao.
· Gerry Paul gave a verbal update on recent activity at the Turner Centre and proposed a partnership with Council.
· Jenny Howard spoke to a petition requesting road repairs along Waipapa Road. The petition was received by Kōwhai-Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford .
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1 Tabled Petition for Waipapa Road - Document number A4947494 refers |
At 10:31am Cr Penetaui Kleskovic arrived to the meeting.
· Dallas King (Ngāti Kaharau & Ngāti Hau Hapū Representative) also representing Te Mauri o Te Wai, spoke in support of public excluded agenda item 8.3 and spoke further on the history of Te Raupo.
· Te Pātukurea Hapū Rōpū (Jo Civil, Arnold Maunsell, Whati Rameka and Rio Greening) spoke in support of item 6.5 and also gave further history on Te Raupo relating to the previous hapū representative deputation, Dallas King.
4 NGĀ KŌRERO A TE kahika / MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
· Advised that public excluded agenda item 8.2 has been pulled.
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Resolution 2024/137 Moved: Cr Penetaui Kleskovic Seconded: Cr Tāmati Rākena That Council appoint Cr Steve McNally as the interim Chairperson should Kōwhai-Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford need to step out of the room for this meeting. |
6.0 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 5.1 document number A4909851, pages 6 - 24 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/138 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr Penetaui Kleskovic That Council confirm the minutes of the Council meeting held 12 September 2024 and Extraordinary Council meetings held 6 September and 24 September 2024 as true and correct record. |
7 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
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7.1 Community Board Minutes - September 2024 Agenda item 7.3 document number A4911641, pages 448 - 469 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/139 Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council note the following Community Board minutes: · 17 September 2024 Te Hiku Community Board; · 19 September 2024 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board; and · 20 September 2024 Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board |
The meeting adjourned from 11:24am to 11:34am
Cr Felicity Foy left during the adjournment and returned at 11:35am
8 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports
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8.1 Te Pātukurea Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan - Public Engagement on Growth Scenarios Agenda item 6.5 document number A4884394, pages 68 - 338 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/140 Moved: Cr Hilda Halkyard-Harawira Seconded: Cr Tāmati Rākena That Council approves public engagement to be carried out on the growth scenarios for Te Pātukurea Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan in November 2024 as set out in this report. |
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8.2 Temporary Road Closure - International Rally of Whangārei Agenda item 6.1 document number A4841092, pages 25 - 39 refers. |
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Moved: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Penetaui Kleskovic That Council approve the proposed temporary road closure to accommodate the safe operations of the International Rally of Whangārei, subject to a hui with Akerama Marae to undertake meaningful engagement with Hapū representatives and confirm suitable arrangements are agreed. Moved: Cr Felicity Foy Seconded: Cr Penetaui Kleskovic And that the Chief Executive confirm any additional costs to Council or reimbursements for future events. In Favour: Crs Kelly Stratford, Ann Court, Felicity Foy, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Babe Kapa, Penetaui Kleskovic, Steve McNally, Tāmati Rākena and John Vujcich Against: Nil Abstained: Cr Mate Radich carried The amendment became the Substantive Motion. Resolution 2024/141 Moved: Cr Hilda Halkyard-Harawira Seconded: Cr Penetaui Kleskovic That Council approve the proposed temporary road closure to accommodate the safe operations of the International Rally of Whangārei, subject to a hui with Akerama Marae to undertake meaningful engagement with Hapū representatives and confirm suitable arrangements are agreed, And that the Chief Executive confirm any additional costs to Council or reimbursements for future events. |
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8.3 Temporary Road Closure - Kerikeri Half Marathon 2024 and Kerikeri Street Party 2024 Agenda item 6.2 and 6.3 document number A4841616 and A4850625, pages 40 - 53 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/142 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr Ann Court That Council approve the proposed temporary road closure to accommodate the safe operations of the below: a) Kerikeri Half Marathon 2024. b) Kerikeri Street Party 2024. |
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8.4 Classification and Revocation of a Kerikeri Reserve (Lot 10 DP 62588) Agenda item 6.4 document number A4871002, pages 54 - 67 refers. |
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Moved: Cr Ann Court Seconded: Cr Steve McNally That Council: a) approve the initiation of a public consultation process under Section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977 to classify Lot 10 DP 62588 as a Local Purpose (drainage and access) reserve; b) approve the initiation of a public consultation process under Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 to revoke areas of reserve underlying an existing retaining wall owned by Woolworths Ltd; c) appoint Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board to hear any submissions received in response to the consultation processes and to make recommendations to the Council in respect of the reserve classification and revocation; and d) that BECA be consulted and provide a report on any implications with the current designation process for the Kerikeri CBD Ring Road. Resolution 2024/143 Moved: Cr Penetaui Kleskovic Seconded: Cr Ann Court
That Council leave to lie the options below: a) approve the initiation of a public consultation process under Section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977 to classify Lot 10 DP 62588 as a Local Purpose (drainage and access) reserve; b) approve the initiation of a public consultation process under Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 to revoke areas of reserve underlying an existing retaining wall owned by Woolworths Ltd; c) appoint Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board to hear any submissions received in response to the consultation processes and to make recommendations to the Council in respect of the reserve classification and revocation; and d) that BECA be consulted and provide a report on any implications with the current designation process for the Kerikeri CBD Ring Road.
In Favour: Crs Ann Court, Felicity Foy, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Penetaui Kleskovic and John Vujcich Against: Crs Kelly Stratford, Steve McNally and Mate Radich Abstained: Cr Tāmati Rākena carried |
The meeting was adjourned from 12:45pm to 1:31pm.
Cr Penetaui Kleskovic left the meeting during adjournment and joined online.
Cr Tāmati Rākena left at 1:31pm and returned at 1:33pm.
7 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports continued
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7.2 Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub Project Update Agenda item 7.1 document number A4899504, pages 345 – 410 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/144 Moved: Kōwhai – Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That the Council receive the report Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub Project Update. |
8 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports Continued
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8.5 Proposal fee increase for Property Files and LIM Reports Agenda item 6.6 document number A4908358, pages 339 - 344 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/145 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Cr Steve McNally That Council: a) Approve amendments to the Fees and Charges Schedule 2024/25 to increase fees for Property Files from $26.00 to $33.50 and for Land Information Memorandum Reports from $319.00 to $395.00. b) Approve the fee increases for Property Files and Land Information Memorandum Reports to take effect from 11 November 2024, for the remainder of the 2024/25 rating year. c) Approve a news story being published on the Council website, clearly outlining the fee adjustments and the date that they will take effect, and d) Instruct the Chief Executive to commence a structured, evidence-based review of fees and charges for Property File and LIM Report services with a view to reporting to Council on any further changes required to cover 100% of costs of providing services for simple and complex/commercial Property File and LIM Report services in preparing the 2025/26 Annual Plan. |
Cr Mate Raddich left the meeting at 2:12pm
7 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports Continued
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7.3 Chief Executive Report - Period July - September 2024 Agenda item 7.2 document number A4912454, pages 411 - 447 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/146 Moved: Cr Tāmati Rākena Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That the Council receive the report Chief Executive Report - Period July - September 2024. |
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7.4 Mayor and Councillor's Reports Agenda item 7.4 document number A4909855, pages 470 - 536 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/147 Moved: Cr John Vujcich Seconded: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford That Council note the reports submitted by Kahika-Mayor Moko Tepania, Kōwhai-Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford, Councillors Ann Court, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira, Babe Kapa, Steve McNally, Tāmati Rākena and John Vujcich be received. |
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7.5 Council Open Resolutions Update October 2024 Agenda item 7.5 document number A4909874, pages 537 - 567 refers. |
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Resolution 2024/148 Moved: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr John Vujcich That Council receive the report Council Open Resolution Update October 2024. |
9 te wāhanga tūmataiti / Public Excluded
RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC
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Resolution 2024/149 Moved: Kōwhai - Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject matter of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
And that the following are permitted to remain in the Public Excluded part of the meeting: - Community Board Chairs Adele Gardner, Belinda Ward, and Chicky Rudkin - Kawiti Waetford Kaiwhakawhiti Reo – Language Interpreter |
CONFIRMATION OF INFORMATION AND DECISIONS TO BE RELEASED IN PUBLIC
At the conclusion of the public excluded portion of the meeting Council confirmed all decisions contained in the part of the meeting held in public excluded remain in public excluded.
10 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
At 3:13pm Cr Tāmati Rākena closed the meeting with a karakia.
The meeting closed at 3:13pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14 November 2024.
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CHAIRPERSON