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Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes |
7 May 2026 |
MINUTES
OF
Bay of
Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Turner
Centre, 43 Cobham Road, Kerikeri
ON Thursday, 7 May
2026 AT 10:07
am
PRESENT: Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Tyler Bamber, Member Jo Alexander, Member Korey Atama, Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema, Member Jane Hindle, Councillor Arohanui Allen, Councillor Ann Court
STAFF PRESENT: Robin Rawson (Parks and Reserve Planner), Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Stephen FitzHerbert (Community Board Coordinator), Imrie Dunn (Democracy Advisor)
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
At 10:07 am, Chairperson Belinda Ward opened the meeting and member Korey Atama followed with a karakia.
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and conflicts of Interest
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Resolution 2026/44 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jo Alexander That the apology received from Member Dane Hawker be accepted and leave of absence granted. Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber declared a conflict of interest for item 7.1c Funding Application for The Centre and will not be participating in the debate and vote. |
3 Te Wāhanga Tūmatanui / Public Forum
David Rees representing Te Hautū Kerikeri Restoration programme to give an update on what the funding given was used for.
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1 David Rees - Te Hautū Kerikeri River Restoration Programme document number A5768335 refers. |
4 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputations
David Crabb in relation to a proposed pump track for the Kerikeri Domain.
John Oszajca speaking on behalf of Kerikeri Theatre Company in relation to agenda item 7.1b
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1 Kerikeri Theatre Company document number A5768336 refers. |
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 A5677519, pages 8 - 16 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/45 Moved: Member Jane Hindle Seconded: Deputy Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held 9 April 2026 as a true and correct record subject to minor amendments below: · change wording for item 8.2 from readmit to exclude, and · consistently refer to the ‘Board’ with its full name for item 8.3 |
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Agenda item 7.1 document number A5734672, pages 17 - 52 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/46 Moved: Member Jane Hindle Seconded: Deputy Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $678 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Opua Pest Plant Patrol for costs towards vests and brochure printing. Abstained: Cr Ann Court
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Agenda item 7.1 document number A5734672, pages 17 - 52 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/47 Moved: Member Jane Hindle Seconded: Member Roddy Hapati-Pihema That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $12,500 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant fund account Kerikeri Theatre Company for costs towards the production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Abstained: Cr Ann Court
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Agenda item 7.1 document number A5734672, pages 17 - 52 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/48 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jo Alexander That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $1,331 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant fund account The Centre for costs towards the Ngā Taonga Tākaro school holiday workshop. Abstained: Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber and Cr Ann Court Note: Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber declared a conflict of interest for item 7.1c Funding Application for The Centre and will not be participating in the debate and vote. |
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7.2 Chairperson and Members Reports Agenda item 7.2 document number A5677526, pages 53 - 62 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/49 Moved: Member Jo Alexander Seconded: Member Jane Hindle That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the April 2026 member reports from Chair Belinda Ward, Member Jo Alexander, Member Dane Hawker and Member Jane Hindle. Note: Request for Member Jane Hindle as the Zone 1 representative to be included in the Local Government Reform Steering Group. |
Secretarial Note: Cr Ann Court expressed appreciation for Member Dane Hawker’s report regarding the New World car park (page 55) and also acknowledged and commended Community Board Chairs for their significant workload, dedication, and contribution, noting the extent of their responsibilities.
Secretarial Note: Members expressed support in creation of a video from FNDC Communications team demonstrating how individuals with restricted mobility can safely access footpaths. Members supported Member Dane Hawker taking a lead role in progressing this initiative.
At 11:15 am, Councillor Arohanui Allen left the meeting and returned at 11:25 am.
8 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
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8.1 2024-2025 BOI-Whangaroa Community Board Report - Domain Management Committees Agenda item 8.1 document number A5711005, pages 63 - 84 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/50 Moved: Deputy Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Jo Alexander That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board leave to lie the report for Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Domain Management Committees Annual Information 2024-2025 to await staff attendance. |
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8.2 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Hall 2024/2025 Annual Information. Agenda item 8.2 document number A5709458, pages 85 - 168 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/51 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands Whangaroa Community Board leave to lie the report Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Hall Annual Information 2024-2025 to await staff attendance. Note: Cherry Park House to be sent the request form to receive their annual information. |
Secretarial Note: Members discussed that the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board holds delegation for cemeteries; however, annual information reports for these have not been received.
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8.3 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report Agenda item 8.3 document number A5677542, pages 169 - 173 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/52 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Jo Alexander That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution Report. Note: Members request a workshop with staff regarding Resolution 2025/129 to provide an appropriate update on this and ensure direction is clear. |
9 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
At 12:04 pm, Chair Belinda Ward closed the meeting.
10 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 12:04 pm.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 4 June 2026.
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CHAIRPERSON