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Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes

20 February 2025

 

   MINUTES OF
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE
Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Road, Kerikeri
ON
Thursday, 20 February 2025 AT 10:02 AM

 

PRESENT:              Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr, Councillor Ann Court, Member Bruce Mills, Member Amy Slack, Member Jane Hindle, Member Tyler Bamber.

IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor Babe Kapa.

STAFF PRESENT: Kim Hammond (Community Board Coordinator), Maria Bullen (Democracy Advisor), Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Peggy Veen (Principal Advisor), Trinity Lane (Finance and Customer Services Administrator), Jonnina Jackson (Roading Customer Service Administrator), Ryan Bath (Infrastructure Support Officer), Lawrence Wharerau (Kaiarihi Kaupapa Māori)(virtual), Robin Rawson (Parks and Reserves Planner).

 

1            Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer

At 10:02am, Chair Ward commenced the meeting and Cr Kapa opened with a karakia.

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

·         There were no apologies or conflicts of interest for this meeting.

3            Te wāhanga tūmatanui / Public Forum

·         There were no public forum speakers for this meeting.

4            Ngā Tono KŌrero / Deputations

·         There were no deputations for this meeting.

5            ngā kaikōrero / Speakers

·         Anastasia Potter (virtual) representing Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust, speaking in relation to funding application item 7.5e, page 64.

·         Denise Turner representing Ōpononi Area School, speaking in relation to funding application item 7.5b, page 64.

·         Gerry Paul representing Turner Centre, speaking in relation to funding application item 7.5f, page 65.

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

6.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 6.1 document number A5044371, pages 8 - 14 refers

Resolution  2025/1

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 December 2024 are a true and correct record.

Carried

 

7            Ngā Pūrongo / Reports

7.1         New Road Name: 65 A-F Kerikeri Inlet Road, Kerikeri

Agenda item 7.1 document number A5018050, pages 15 - 19 refers

Resolution  2025/2

Moved:       Member Tyler Bamber

Seconded:  Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board name the right of way currently located at 65 A-F Kerikeri Inlet Road, Kerikeri, “Awa Lane”.

Carried

 

7.2         Application for easement over Waipapa esplanade reserve

Agenda item 7.2 document number A5051196, pages 20 - 36 refers

Resolution  2025/3

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Member Tyler Bamber

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)      Recommends to the Far North District Council as follows:

That the Far North District Council in its role as the administering body of the local purpose (esplanade) Reserve, Lot 3 DP 376253 (held in CFR 318792) and pursuant to its powers under section 48(1) Reserves Act 1977:

1.         the granting of a stormwater drainage easement (shown as A on LT Plan 605935) over the local purpose reserve, subject to it:

            a. meeting Reserves Act 1977 requirements, at no cost to Council

            b. including a condition that requires the landowner benefiting from the easement to provide at their costs an access structure over the drain, if the reserve becomes part of an accessible network.

2.         Pursuant to Council powers under section 48(3) Reserves Act 1977 public notice is not required as the reserve will not be materially altered, and public access is not currently available.

Carried

 

7.3         Application for easement and licence to occupy over Russell esplanade reserve

Agenda item 7.3 document number A5053486, pages 37 - 48 refers

Resolution  2025/4

Moved:       Member Jane Hindle

Seconded:  Member Amy Slack

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board:

a)      Recommends to the Far North District Council as follows:

That the Far North District Council in its role as the administering body of the Local Purpose (esplanade) Reserve, Lot 5 DP 79476, (without title) and pursuant to its powers under section 48(1) Reserves Act 1977:

1.         the granting of a stormwater drainage easement (shown as B on Plan 24495) over the local purpose reserve, subject to it:

            a. meeting Reserves Act 1977 requirements, at no cost to Council

            b. having a condition imposed that requires the applicant to use materials and design that protect the amenity values of the beach area where the structure is visible. 

2.         Pursuant to Council powers under section 48(3) Reserves Act 1977 public notice is not required as the reserve will not be materially altered, and public use and access is not affected.

Carried

 

7.4         Chairperson and Members Report

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5060852, pages 49 - 62 refers

Resolution  2025/5

Moved:       Member Amy Slack

Seconded:  Member Bruce Mills

That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the reports from Chairperson Ward and Members Jane Hindle and Roddy Pihema.

Carried

At 11:24am, the meeting was adjourned and resumed at 11:51am.

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 63 - 78 refers

Resolution  2025/6

Moved:       Member Amy Slack

Seconded:  Member Jane Hindle

a)    That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $610 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the ArtsXL Charitable Trust for costs towards the 100 x 100 art show.

Carried

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 79 - 92 refers

Resolution  2025/7

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Member Amy Slack

b)    That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $7,500

(plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the

Ōpononi Area School for costs towards the 50th anniversary Te Tai Tokerau

Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival. substantive

Carried

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 93 - 103 refers

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

c)    That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board leave to lie:

approve the sum of $3,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the Road Safety Education Limited for costs towards running road safety education classes at Kerikeri High School.

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 104 - 112 refers

Resolution  2025/8

Moved:       Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr

Seconded:  Member Tyler Bamber

d)    That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $1,460 (plus

GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the Te

Whare Pora o Whangaroa for costs towards Heti and Hope concert.

Carried

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 113 - 124 refers

Resolution  2025/9

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Jane Hindle

e)    That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $8,000 (plus

GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the

Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust for costs towards helpline services with the condition that Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust provide reporting on outcomes in the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board area.

Abstained: Member Amy Slack

Carried

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 125 - 134 refers

Resolution  2025/10

Moved:       Member Jane Hindle

Seconded:  Member Tyler Bamber

f)    That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $5,000 (plus

GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the Centre

(Turner Centre) Kerikeri for costs towards community kapa haka classes.

 

Abstained: Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr

Carried

 

7.5         Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5062102, pages 135 - 140 refers

Resolution  2025/11

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr

g)   That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $1,518 (plus

GST if applicable) be paid from the Boards Community Fund account to the

Whangaroa County Museum and Archive for costs towards promotion and a scenic

tourist map.

 

Carried

 

 

7.6         Project Funding Reports

Agenda item 7.6 document number A5070308, pages 141 - 156 refers

Resolution  2025/12

Moved:       Member Bruce Mills

Seconded:  Deputy Chairperson Lane Ayr

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

a)      Our Kerikeri – 2024 Chess Competition

b)      Foster Hope Northland

c)      Kawakawa Christmas Event

d)      Turner Centre – This is Us Here Now

e)      Whangaroa Arts Festival

f)       Whangaroa Recreation and Community Centre

Carried

 

8            Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports

8.1         Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report

Agenda item 8.1 document number A5044352, pages 157 - 158 refers

Resolution  2025/13

Moved:       Chairperson Belinda Ward

Seconded:  Member Jane Hindle

That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board February Open Resolution Report.

Carried

 

8            tE kAPINGA hUI / Meeting Close

At 12:42pm, Cr Kapa concluded the meeting with a karakia.

 

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 20 March 2025.

 

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CHAIRPERSON