Supplementary Reports Agenda of Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting

Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting Agenda

6 May 2026

7 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports

7.5 Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Footpath Prioritisation 2025/26

File Number: A5702910

Author: Fay Cameron, Programme Manager - Roading

Authoriser: Charlie Billington, Group Manager - Corporate Services

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

To seek the Kaikohe‑Hokianga Community Board’s approval to proceed with the delivery of new footpath projects in the 2025/26 financial year, including consideration of options for delivering the three Community Board‑prioritised footpaths and whether to also deliver a short, council‑identified footpath extension at Hōreke Clinic using available budget.

WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary

· The Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board was invited to confirm its priorities for new footpath delivery in the 2025/26 financial year.

· A workshop held on 14 April 2026 reviewed previously identified sites and resulted in the Community Board prioritising three footpath projects that provide improved safety and connectivity for tamariki and whānau accessing schools, health services and recreation areas.

· Separately, the Transport team identified a short footpath extension near the Hōreke Clinic to address a safety risk caused by a gap in the existing footpath, which currently requires pedestrians to cross the road near the clinic carpark.

· Delivery projects have been identified, ranging from delivery of the three Community Board‑prioritised projects only, through to including the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension as a complementary project.

· The preferred option is to deliver the three Community Board‑prioritised footpaths and, as a one‑off exception, also deliver the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension using up to $25,000 from the Kaikohe‑Hokianga 2025/26 Town Beautification capital budget.

· This approach delivers the full Community Board programme while addressing a clearly identified and well‑substantiated pedestrian safety issue within available budget.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board:

a) Approves the delivery of the following Community Board prioritised footpath projects identified at the April 2026 workshop:

i) Panguru Kura to Panguru Clinic (West Coast Road)

ii) Koutu Point Road, Ōpononi (Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Tonga o Hokianga to Koutu Loop Road)

iii) Freese Park Road, Ōmāpere; and

b) Approves the delivery of the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension as part of the 2025/26 programme; and

c) Where programme funding is insufficient, approves the use of a one-off allocation of up to $25,000 from the Kaikohe-Hokianga 2025/26 Town Beautification capital budget to fund the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension, as set out in Option 2 of this report.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

Following the October 2025 Council elections, the Transport team paused engagement with Community Boards on footpath prioritisation to allow newly elected members time to settle into their roles. With the end of the 2025/26 financial year approaching, Community Boards were subsequently asked to confirm their priorities to enable timely delivery within existing budgets.

The most recent ward‑level footpath prioritisation list was outlined in the agenda for the Te Koukou – Transport Committee meeting of 23 April 2024 (Item 6.3)^{^[1]}. Building on this, a workshop was held with representatives of the Kaikohe‑Hokianga Community Board on 14 April 2026. This workshop reviewed previously identified sites, considered additional locations, and confirmed priorities for delivery in the 2025/26 financial year.

As a result of this process, three footpath projects were prioritised by the Community Board due to their anticipated safety, accessibility and community connectivity benefits, particularly for tamariki and whānau travelling to schools, clinics and recreation areas.

Separately, the Transport team identified the need for a short footpath extension near the Hōreke Clinic at 2093 Hōreke Road, Hōreke. This request arose from customer feedback highlighting safety concerns caused by a break in the existing footpath, which requires pedestrians to cross the road near the clinic carpark. This was also raised with the Community Board through a deputation at its most recent meeting. Although identified after the Community Board workshop, the project is considered a justified safety improvement with an indicative cost of approximately $25,000.

As the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension was not part of the Community Board’s original prioritisation exercise, Community Board approval is required before it can be progressed.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

The Community Board is asked to consider how best to allocate available 2025/26 footpath funding to address identified community needs while ensuring projects can be designed and delivered before year end.

Two potential approaches have been identified.

Option 1 – Deliver the three Community Board‑prioritised footpath projects only.

This option provides for the delivery of the three footpath projects prioritised by the Community Board during the April 2026 workshop:

· Panguru Kura to Panguru Clinic (West Coast Road)

· Koutu Point Road, Ōpononi (Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Tonga o Hokianga to Koutu Loop Road)

· Freese Park Road, Ōmāpere

Advantages

· Fully reflects the outcomes of the Community Board prioritisation process

· Delivers projects agreed by elected community representatives

· Can be delivered within existing Footpaths Western Ward budget

Disadvantages

· Does not address the identified safety issue at Hōreke Clinic

· Leaves an existing footpath discontinuity unresolved despite customer feedback

Option 2 – Deliver the three Community Board‑prioritised projects plus the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension (Recommended Option).

This option delivers the three footpath projects prioritised by the Kaikohe–Hokianga Community Board at the April 2026 workshop:

· Panguru Kura to Panguru Clinic (West Coast Road)

· Koutu Point Road, Ōpononi (Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Tonga o Hokianga to Koutu Loop Road)

· Freese Park Road, Ōmāpere

In addition, this option includes delivery of the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension, utilising up to $25,000 from the Kaikohe–Hokianga 2025/26 Town Beautification capital budget as a one‑off exception.

Advantages

· Delivers all Community Board‑prioritised projects

· Addresses a known and well‑substantiated pedestrian safety risk

· Removes the need for pedestrians to cross the road near the clinic

· Maximises use of available budgets to achieve safety and community outcomes

Disadvantages

· Requires reallocation of a portion of the Town Beautification budget

· Reduces funding available for other potential beautification initiatives in 2025/26

TAKE TŪTOHUNGA / REASON FOR THE RECOMMENDATION

Option 2 is recommended as it delivers the outcomes of the Community Board’s prioritisation process while also addressing an identified pedestrian safety issue.

The three footpath projects prioritised by the Community Board were agreed through a workshop process and are considered to provide the greatest benefit to local communities. Delivering these projects reflects the Community Board‑led approach set out in Council’s footpath policy.

In addition, the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension addresses a documented safety risk caused by a gap in the existing footpath that requires pedestrians to cross the road near the clinic carpark. Including this project as a complementary addition, using up to $25,000 from the 2025/26 Town Beautification capital budget, is considered a proportionate and pragmatic response. The relatively low cost and strong safety benefit support its inclusion alongside the Community Board‑prioritised projects.

Overall, Option 2 provides the best balance between delivering agreed Community Board priorities, responding to community safety concerns, and making effective use of available budgets within the current financial year.

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

Sufficient budget is available in the 2025/26 Footpaths Western Ward programme to deliver the three Community Board‑prioritised footpath projects.

A total of $455,815 was carried forward work from the 24/25 financial year, which included $294,038 Footpaths Western Ward programme budget and underspend from completed Western Ward footpath new works programmes totalling $161,777. No footpath works have been delivered to date in the current financial year.

While detailed costings are not yet available, a rough order of cost estimate for design, construction and traffic management indicates the following:

· Panguru Kura to Panguru Clinic (approximately 140m): $50,000

· Koutu Point Rd, Ōpononi (approximately 670m): $300,000

· Freese Park Rd, Ōmāpere (approximately 140m): $50,000

Based on these indicative estimates, the three Community Board prioritised budgets can be delivered within the available budget.

Sufficient funding is also available within the Kaikohe–Hokianga 2025/26 Town Beautification capital budget to support delivery of the Hōreke Clinic footpath extension, should it be required.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency no longer provides subsidy funding for new footpath construction, and as such all costs for these works will be met from FNDC’s unsubsidised budget.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Footpath Prioritisation projects - A5753115 ⇩

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	Low significance. The decision relates to local footpath delivery within an existing approved budget and is Community Board‑led in accordance with Council’s Footpath Policy.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	Local Government Act 2002 FNDC Policy #5004 – Footpaths Long Term Plan / LTCCP 2025–2026
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 matter does not have district‑wide relevance. It relates specifically to footpath delivery within the Kaikohe‑Hokianga ward. The views of the Kaikohe‑Hokianga Community Board have been sought through a workshop and are reflected in the recommended option.
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.	The proposed footpath works are minor in scale and are within the existing road corridor. No specific impacts on Māori land, bodies of water, or sites of cultural significance have been identified. Community Board involvement provides a local engagement pathway consistent with Council’s obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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).	Local residents, pedestrians, school communities, clinic users, children, older adults, and people with accessibility needs are likely to be affected by the proposed works. The projects prioritised by the Community Board focus on improving safety and accessibility for these groups.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	The recommended option can be delivered within existing approved budgets for the 2025/26 financial year, as outlined in the Financial Implications section of this report.
Chief Financial Officer review.	CFO has reviewed the report

Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting Agenda

6 May 2026

8 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports

8.4 Petition "Historic Racing Car Housed and Displayed in Te Āta Haere Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub Building"

File Number: A5753267

Author: Rhonda-May Whiu, Democracy Advisor

Authoriser: Aisha Huriwai, Manager - Democracy Services

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

For the Board to receive the petition requesting Far North District Council to house and display the historic car in the new Te Ata Haere Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub building currently under construction.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· There are 1,384 signatures.

· 1 letter of support on behalf of a business.

· All signatories are in support of requesting Far North District Council to house and display the historic car in the new Te Āta Haere Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub building

· The Petition has been redacted due to private information on the petition. Copies of the petition can be made available to the board members at their request.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the Petition "Historic Racing Car Housed and Displayed in Te Āta Haere Kaikohe Library and Civic Hub Building".

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

The petition was received from the Neil Phillips on 29 April 2026.

Petitions may be presented to the Far North District Council or any of its committees or community boards.

Petitions must contain at least 20 signatures, and the request must consist of fewer than 150 words (not including signatures). The petition must be received by the Chief Executive at least five working days before the date of the meeting at which it will be presented.

Petitions must not use offensive language or include malicious statements. They may be written in English or te reo Māori.

To be accepted, a petition must be clearly addressed to the Far North District Council.

A petition may be delivered by electronic means.

The name of the principal petitioner must appear at the head of the petition, and that contact information is provided when the petition is presented. The principal petitioner is usually the person who has initiated or organised the petition and presents the petition to Council.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

To enable the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board to formally receive the petition and provide a way for the Board to advocate for its community where appropriate.

The petition is addressed to the Far North District Council. It has not been attached to this report because it contains personal information that must be withheld for privacy reasons. A redacted version would add little value, but copies of the petition can made available to members of the Board for confidential reference.

When receiving a petition, the Board must consider whether it supports the request and what action, if any, should follow.

At this stage there is insufficient information to do anything other than receive the petition.

If the Board are supportive in principle for staff to progress as appropriate.

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or need for budgetary provision in receiving this petition.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Petition Cover - Historic Racing Car - A5757750 ⇩