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12 February 2026 |
MINUTES
OF
Bay of
Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Turner
Centre, 43 Cobham Road, Kerikeri
ON Thursday, 12
February 2026 AT 10:03 am
PRESENT: Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Tyler Bamber, Member Jo Alexander, Member Korey Atama, Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema, Member Dane Hawker, Member Jane Hindle, Councillor Ann Court
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen FitzHerbert (Community Board Coordinator), Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Amber Wihongi Alderton (Democracy Advisor), Peggy Veen (Principal Advisor – Strategic Relationships), Trinity Lane (Finance and Customer Services Administrator), Roger Ackers (GM – Policy and Planning), Imrie Dunn (Democracy Advisor), Donald Sheppard (Policy Advisor), James Knight-Wagener (District Facilities Design Officer), Robin Rawson (Parks and Reserves Planner), Tammy Wooster (Manager – Integrated Planning), Ken Lewis (Manager – Communications and Engagement), Jaye Michalick (Team Leader - Growth Planning & Placemaking), Azman Reuben (Senior Strategic Planner)
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
Member Korey Atama opened the meeting with a karakia at 10:03 am
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and conflicts of Interest
The Chair noted apologies received from Councillor Allen and Te Hono staff who are attending Māngungu commemorations, and that Member Hapati-Pihema would be joining online.
Also noted was congratulations to Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber on his new position at the Turner Centre along with a declaration of a conflict of interest relating to funding application item 7.1 Funding Applications.
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Resolution 2026/1 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the apology received from Cr Arohanui Allen be accepted and leave of absence granted. |
3 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputations
Annika Dickey and Jo Lumkong for Our Kerikeri in relation item 7.4.
· Presentation of potential project for open air stage at Kerikeri Domain.
4 Te Wāhanga Tūmatanui / Public Forum
Rolf Mueller-Glodde for Vision Kerikeri regarding item 7.5 of the agenda.
· Presented proposed amendments to draft terms of reference.
Gerry Paul for The Turner Centre regarding item 7.1 of the agenda.
6 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 6.1 document number A5544225, pages 8 - 17 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/2 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held 17 December 2025 as a true and correct record subject to minor corrections below: a) Item 7.3 c) – amend amount to $3673 b) Item 7.1 – add secretarial notes to provide clarity around discussion points raised. c) Item 7.6 s) – addition of “to the” |
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Agenda item 7.1 document number A5542762, pages 18 - 20 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/3 Moved: Member Jo Alexander Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $7,500 (plus GST if applicable) be retained by The Centre, Kerikeri to be used towards costs of an accessible concert by Troy Kingi to be held no later than 30 June 2026.
Abstained: Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber, Cr Ann Court Note: Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion or the vote. |
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7.2 New Road Name - 1349b State Highway 10, Kerikeri Agenda item 7.2 document number A5540888, pages 22 - 27 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/4 Moved: Member Dane Hawker Seconded: Deputy Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board name a right of way “Kiwi Creek Lane” that is located at 1349b State Highway 10, Kerikeri. |
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7.3 Proposal to Amend Alcohol Control Areas in the Ward Agenda item 7.3 document number A5516634, pages 28 - 49 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/5 Moved: Member Jo Alexander Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, under section 147b of the Local Government Act 2002, recommends that council by resolution: a) declare a new permanent Alcohol Control Area at Waitangi that will apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round , and b) amend the current permanent Alcohol Control Areas in Kerikeri, Waipapa, and Paihia that will continue to apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. |
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7.4 Kerikeri Domain - Proposal to Establish an Advisory Group Agenda item 7.4 document number A5529374, pages 50 - 57 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/6 Moved: Councillor Ann Court Seconded: Chairperson Belinda Ward That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board a) receive the report Kerikeri Domain - Proposal to Establish an Advisory Group, b) endorse the establishment of a Kerikeri Domain Advisory Group to provide ongoing advice and feedback on the management and development of the Domain; and c) endorse the terms of reference for the Kerikeri Domain Advisory Group with amendments to items 4.2 and 11: 1. 4.2 Consult the Advisory Group on proposed changes, developments, new and existing events that may affect the Domain. 2. 11. Addition of Community Board representatives to membership d) apply to Council to remove the Kerikeri Domain from the list of district-wide assets and transfer delegation to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board. |
Secretarial Note: Community Board Coordinator to assist the Chair, regarding the delegation process.
At 11:33 am, Deputy Tyler Bamber left the meeting and returned at 11:36 am
At 11:38 am the meeting adjourned and resumed at 11:51 am.
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7.5 Te Pātukurea Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan - Implementation Steering Group Establishment Agenda item 7.5 document number A5540696, pages 58 - 67 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/7 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receives this report and: a) appoint members Tyler Bamber and Jo Alexander to Te Pātukurea Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan Implementation Steering Group; and b) inform Te Kūkupa Committee for Strategy Policy and Regulation of the establishment of Te Pātukurea Kerikeri Waipapa Spatial Plan Implementation Steering Group. |
Secretarial note: Terms of Reference are in draft form and not seeking endorsement. The established group will review and finalise the draft. Proposed amendments from Vision Kerikeri will be provided to staff for consideration in the Terms of Reference.
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Agenda item 7.6 document number A5540967, pages 68 - 75 refers |
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Resolution 2026/8 Moved: Deputy Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Jo Alexander That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board recommend to Te Kūkupa Committee: a) Exclusion of the following from the Waipapa Structure Plan project scope: i) Preparation of a catchment management plan for Waipapa. ii) Masterplanning for Te Puāwaitanga b) That establishment of an Elected Member Working Group is not required for this project, instead key project milestones discussed in this report are reported on to Te Kūkupa for Strategy Policy and Regulation Committee. |
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7.7 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Capital project priorities for Long Term Plan (2027/37) alignment. Agenda item 7.7 document number A5541718, pages 80 - 83 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/9 Moved: Member Dane Hawker Seconded: Member Korey Atama That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board endorse and confirm the following capital project priorities for inclusion in their 2025–2028 Strategic Plan and for progression through Council’s 2027/37 Long Term Plan process: 1. Onewhero Bay – Park inspection and installation of tailored Park signage 2. Te Puāwaitanga – Sealing of gravel carpark, footpath installation and investigation of safe SH10 crossings 3. Russell Public Toilets – Replacement of York Street toilets 4. Waipapa Carpark Public Toilets – Extension of soakage field 5. Whangaroa Reserve – Sealing of gravel area 6. Maritime Storm and Sea-level-rise mitigation - Russell 7. Kerikeri Traffic & Parking – Kerikeri Carpark Plan 8. Parks & Reserves – Waipapa Landing new recreational resources: footpath, car and trailer parking, improved walking access to swimming holes 9. Open spaces – Kaeo recreational space: installation of removeable bollards, amenity lighting and CCTV 10. Amenity Lighting – Priority areas (to be specified) 11. CCTV – Priority areas (to be specified) |
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7.8 Chairperson and Members Reports Agenda item 7.8 document number A5541747, pages 84 - 100 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/10 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the February 2026 member reports from Chair Belinda Ward, Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber, Member Jane Hindle, Member Jo Alexander and Member Dane Hawker. |
8 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
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8.1 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report Agenda item 8.1 document number A5544233, pages 101 - 101 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/11 Moved: Deputy Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report. |
Secretarial Note: The Community Board formally request a report on footpath maintenance and renewals. This is to be added to the open actions list and reports sought by the Community Board Coordinator.
9 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
Member Jane Hindle closed the meeting with a karakia at 1:10 pm
10 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 1.10 pm
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 12 March 2026.
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CHAIRPERSON