Minutes of Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting - Wednesday, 3 June 2026

UNCONFIRMED

Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting Minutes

3 June 2026

MINUTES OF
Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Council Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Wednesday, 3 June 2026 AT 10:09 am

PRESENT: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh, Cr Arohanui Allen, Member Eddie Court, Member Denis Orme, Member Doug Te Wake, Cr John Vujcich.

STAFF PRESENT: Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Melissa Wood (Community Board Coordinator), Dallas Apimerika (Team Leader – Property Management), Michelle Rockell (Executive Projects Lead), Marysa Maheno (Democracy Advisor).

1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer

The meeting commenced with mihi and karakia from Paul Wihongi.

2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and conflicts of Interest

Apology

Resolution 2026/44

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

That the apology received from Deputy Chair Scarlet Mokaraka and Member van Gaalen be accepted and leave of absence granted and that the online attendance from Member Doug Te Wake be noted.

3 Verbal submitters for the future of the current Kaikohe Library

· Shelly Pomare

At 10:13AM Cr Allen arrived.

· Tangaroa Butler

· Paul Wihongi

4 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputations

Russell Shaw and Clair Picking spoke to the board on behalf of Top Energy.

Attachments tabled at meeting

1 Top Energy Presentation - June 3

5 Ngā Kaikōrero / Speakers

April Atkinson spoke to item 7.4h, funding application for Circability Trust.

Janet Nixon spoke to item 7.4g, funding application for Hokianga Community Educational Trust.

Kay Baker Martin spoke to item 7.4f, funding application for Lake Ōmāpere Trust.

Rhonda Kite spoke to item 7.4a, funding application for Screen Northland Limited.

Te Manaaroha Rollo spoke to item 7.4d, funding application for Ngā Moko a Rāhiri Incorporated.

The meeting adjourned at 11:32AM.

Cr Arohanui Allen left during the adjournment.

The meeting resumed at 11:50AM.

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

6.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 6.1 document number A5780974, pages 8 - 15 refers

Resolution 2026/45

Moved: Member Denis Orme

Seconded: Cr John Vujcich

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held 6 May 2026 to be a true and correct record.

7 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports

7.1 Chairperson and Members Reports

Agenda item 7.1 document number A5528233, pages 16 - 24 refers.

Recommendation

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board:

a) note the June 2026 member report from Chair Jessie McVeagh, and Member Denis Orme; and

b) request that the Kaikohe Hokianga Community Board be provided with a list of all Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board ward assets included in the Community Facilities contract by July 2026.

carried

7.2 Te Puna O Kupenuku Lease Update

Agenda item 7.2 document number A5776774, pages 25 - 56 refers.

Resolution 2026/46

Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

Seconded: Cr John Vujcich

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board:

a) receive the report “Te Puna o Kupenuku Lease Update”; and

b) note the current lease over 78 Parnell Street, Rawene is currently holding over pending further discussions regarding the future management of the site; and

c) note that options relating to the future of the lease agreement include:

i) renewing the existing lease agreement;

ii) renewing the lease over a reduced section of the site while Council resumes management and maintenance responsibility for the remaining areas; or

iii) not renewing the lease.

7.3 Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Funding - Community Guidance

Agenda item 7.3 document number A5782656, pages 57 - 61 refers.

Resolution 2026/47

Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

Seconded: Cr John Vujcich

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board adopt the “Community Guidance for funding from Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board” to provide guidance to applicants from their community seeking funding from Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board.

7.4a Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/48

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

a) That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $3,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Screen Northland Ltd for costs towards creative participation and regional screen development support.

Cr Arohanui Allen returned at 12:04PM.

7.4b Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

The Paua Trust withdrew their funding application and it was not considered.

7.4c Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/49

Moved: Member Denis Orme

Seconded: Member Eddie Court

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $2,850 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Omapere Resource Hub Working Group for costs towards a feasibility study.

7.4d Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/50

Moved: Member Denis Orme

Seconded: Member Arohanui Allen

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Ngā Moko a Rāhiri Inc for costs towards Whāia Te Oranga Tonutanga.

7.4e Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/51

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $2,300 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Momentum Charitable Trust for costs towards Life and Financial Skills Programmes Supporting Reintegration for Kaikohe-Hokianga Residents

Against: Member Dennis Orme

Note: Cr Vujcich voiced that in future this should be funded by a government agency.

carried

7.4f Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/52

Moved: Member Denis Orme

Seconded: Member Arohanui Allen

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Lake Ōmāpere Trust for costs towards Matariki 2026.

7.4g Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/53

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Member Denis Orme

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $4,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Hokianga Community Educational Trust for costs towards “Ngā Whakaata o Matariki”, Reflections of Matariki.

7.4h Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/54

Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

Seconded: Cr John Vujcich

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $4,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Circability Trust for costs towards Adapted circus programme for Disabled young people in Kaikohe and Hokianga.

7.4i Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/55

Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

Seconded: Member Denis Orme

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $47,511.13 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Waitapu Community Centre for costs repiling and reroofing the old community school.

7.4j Funding Applications

Agenda item 7.4 document number A5782716, pages 62 - 87 refers.

Resolution 2026/56

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Member Eddie Court

That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board leave the application from the South Hokianga Growers Market for costs towards upgrades of Freese Park to lie on the table until the new financial year to allow the drainage issues to be resolved with Council prior to any funding being granted.

7.5 Project Funding Reports

Agenda item 7.5 document number A5783352, pages 88 - 143 refers.

Resolution 2026/57

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Member Denis Orme

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board note the project reports received from:

a) Bald Angels

b) Bay of Islands Creative Charitable Trust

c) Claire Gordon

d) Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

e) Hokianga Country Music Club (2025 festival)

f) Manaki Tinana Trust

g) Momentum Charitable Trust

h) Ngā Moko a Rāhiri Inc

i) Northland Edible Garden Trail

j) Ohaeawai Taiamai Residents Association (Taiamai Day)

k) Rawene Primary School

l) South Hokianga Growers Market

m) Tangihanga

8 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports

8.1 Update on public engagement for the future of the current Kaikohe library building

Agenda item 8.1 document number A5776195, pages 144 - 148 refers.

Resolution 2026/58

Moved: Cr John Vujcich

Seconded: Member Arohanui Allen

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the report Update on public engagement for the future of the current Kaikohe library building.

8.2 Open Resolutions - June 2026

Agenda item 8.2 document number A5782295, pages 149 - 149 refers.

Resolution 2026/59

Moved: Member Denis Orme

Seconded: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh

That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the report Open Resolutions - June 2026.

9 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer

Member Eddie Court closed the meeting with a karakia.

10 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close

The meeting closed at 12:43PM.

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting held on 1 July 2026.

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CHAIRPERSON