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Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting Minutes |
1 July 2026 |
MINUTES
OF
Kaikohe-Hokianga
Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Council
Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe
ON Wednesday, 1 July
2026 AT 10:02am
PRESENT: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh, Deputy Chairperson Scarlet Mokaraka (online), Member Arohanui Allen, Member Eddie Court, Member Denis Orme, Member Doug Te Wake, Member Kelly van Gaalen, Member John Vujcich.
STAFF PRESENT: Marysa Maheno (Democracy Advisor), Melissa Wood (Community Board Coordinator), Stephen FitzHerbert (Community Board Coordinator), Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Aya Morris (Net Zero & Sustainability Programme Lead), Ken Lewis (Manager – Communications & Engagement), Llani Harding (Pouhautu Te Hono – Manager Te Hono), Peggy Veen (Principal Advisor – Strategic Relationships), Marlema Baker (Te Kuaka Coordinator), Esther Powell (Manager – Climate Action & Resilience), Dallas Apimerika (Team Leader – Property Management), Ivan Ashby (Manager – Property & Facilities Management), Katy Simon (Adaptation Programme Lead)(online).
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
At 10:02AM Member Doug Te Wake commenced the meeting with karakia and mihi. Member Eddie Court replied with a mihi.
2 Ngā Kaikōrero / Speakers
Bo-Deen Stephens – H.U.S.H Hope Unity Strength Hauora Trust.
Christina Ross – Hospice Mid-North Society Incorporated.
Moana Timoko – Te Kotahitanga E Mahi Kaha Trust.
Lee Warbrick – Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust.
Catherine Langford – R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust.
Richard Wagget – Splashsave Foundation.
3 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputations
Vikram Gorur representing Meridan Energy spoke in relation to agenda item 7.5.
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1 Meridian EV Public Charging Presentation 2 Partner with Meridian EV charging |
Lee Harris representing Te Puna o Kupenuku spoke in relation to agenda item 7.1.
Nopera Pikari and Kiki Marama spoke in relation to agenda item 7.1.
Oliver Knox spoke in relation to agenda item 7.1.
Member Dennis Orme left the room at 11:20AM and returned at 11:22AM.
Reva Mendes spoke in relation to agenda item 7.1.
4 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 6.1 document number A5736620, pages 8 - 16 refers |
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Resolution 2026/60 Moved: Member Denis Orme Seconded: Member John Vujcich That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held 3 June 2026 to be a true and correct record subject to the amendment of member Kelly van Gaalen being removed from present members. |
The meeting adjourned at 12:35PM and reconvened at 1:01PM.
Deputy Chair Scarlet Mokaraka left the meeting during the adjournment.
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5.1 Te Puna O Kupenuku Lease Update Agenda item 7.1 document number A5776774, pages 17 - 48 refers |
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Resolution 2026/61 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Kelly van Gaalen That Kaikohe Hokianga Community Board recommend that Council: a) do not renew the lease; and b) request that staff work with current tenants to secure future tenancy including Te Wananga o Hokianga being one of those tenants. |
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5.2 Chairperson and Members Reports Agenda item 7.2 document number A5528235, pages 49 - 55 refers |
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Resolution 2026/62 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Denis Orme That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board note the July 2026 member reports from KHCB Chair McVeagh and Member Orme. |
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5.3 Elected Members Code of Conduct Agenda item 7.3 document number A5766284, pages 56 - 73 refers |
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Resolution 2026/63 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board adopt the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Code of Conduct. |
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5.4 Scoping Proposals for Stage One Community Adaptation Planning Agenda item 7.4 document number A5798117, pages 74 - 121 refers |
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Resolution 2026/64 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Denis Orme That the Kaikohe Hokianga Community Board: a) Note the Stage One scope to plan for a 100-year timeframe and high-end climate scenarios for coastal flooding, coastal erosion and pluvial/fluvial (river) flooding, based on available modelling.
b) Note the Stage One scoping proposal to prioritise planning in select settlements for mixed elements, supported by less-detailed planning for individual elements outside of select settlements and large-scale issues.
c) Note that future implementation actions in adopted Stage One Community Adaptation Plans are timed, in most cases, for the Long Term Plan 2030-2040 and beyond.
d) Endorse the Stage One scoping proposal to develop up to five Community Adaptation Plans at the sub-area scale (as shown in Figure 3).
e) Endorse the Stage One scoping proposal to establish five Community Panels, to represent each sub-area and recommend adaptation decisions.
f) Endorse the Stage One scoping proposal that Community Board Members representing a sub-area can participate in their relevant Community Panels. |
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5.5 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Agenda item 7.5 document number A5799319, pages 122 - 132 refers |
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Resolution 2026/65 Moved: Member John Vujcich Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board endorse the granting of leases for sites managed by the Far North District Council to facilitate the installation of public EV charging infrastructure in off-street public carparks and in areas of council parks and reserves that are already in use as public parking spaces. |
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Agenda item 7.6a document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Resolution 2026/66 Moved: Member Denis Orme 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 Hush Hope Unity Strength Hauora Trust for costs towards Ko Wai Au? Rangatahi Identity & Wellbeing Programme. |
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Agenda item 7.6b document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Resolution 2026/67 Moved: Member John Vujcich Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake b) That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $1,035 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Hokianga Bowling Club for costs towards tree maintenance/removal at the club grounds. |
6 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
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6.1 Te Hono Group Annual Operational Report Agenda item 8.4 document number A5822991, pages 189 - 192 refers |
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Resolution 2026/68 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member John Vujcich That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receives Te Hono Group Annual Operational Report. |
5 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports continued
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Agenda item 7.6c document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Resolution 2026/69 Moved: Member Denis Orme Seconded: Member Arohanui Allen c) That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $5,210 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Hospice Mid-Northland for costs towards medical beds and extenders. |
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Agenda item 7.6d document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Resolution 2026/70 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Kelly van Gaalen d) 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 R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust for costs towards youth training voyages for Kaikohe-Hokianga rangatahi. |
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Agenda item 7.6e document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Agenda item 7.6f document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Resolution 2026/71 Moved: Member John Vujcich Seconded: Member Denis Orme e) That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $5,100 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Pride of Place Grant Fund account to Te Kotahitanga E Mahi Kaha Trust for costs towards Te Ara Kohekohe - Phase 1 Kaikohe sign |
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Agenda item 7.6g document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Agenda item 7.6g was deferred to the August meeting. |
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Agenda item 7.6h document number A5824849, pages 128 - 148 refers |
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Resolution 2026/72 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member John Vujcich f) That Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board approve the sum of $4,500 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust for costs towards Youthline Helpline Support for Youth - Kaikohe Hokianga. |
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Agenda item 7.7 document number A5826147, pages 149 - 150 refers |
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Resolution 2026/73 Moved: Member Arohanui Allen Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board note the project reports received from: a) Umawera Hall |
At 1:51PM Member Denis Orme left the meeting.
At 1:52PM Member Eddie Court left the room.
6 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports continued
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6.2 2025 - 26 End of Year Funding Report Agenda item 8.1 document number A5826118, pages 153 - 155 refers |
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Resolution 2026/74 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the report 2025 - 26 End of Year Funding Report. |
At 1:43PM Member Eddie Court returned.
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6.3 Kaikohe Community Pool Season 2025/2026 Agenda item 8.2 document number A5678019, pages 158 - 161 refers |
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Resolution 2026/75 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the report Kaikohe Community Pool Season 2025/2026. |
At 2:12PM Member Eddie Court left the room and returned at 2:15PM.
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6.4 Analysis of options for the future use of the current Kaikohe library building Agenda item 8.3 document number A5792871, pages 162 - 167 refers |
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Resolution 2026/76 Moved: Chairperson Jessie McVeagh Seconded: Member Eddie Court a) that the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the report Analysis of options for the future use of the current Kaikohe library building. b) that the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board provide their views on the proposed recommended option for future use of the building, being keep the building and lease for commercial purposes, and to begin expressions of interest for a commercial lease. |
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6.5 Open Resolutions - July 2026 Agenda item 8.5 document number A5825387, pages 193 - 193 refers |
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Resolution 2026/77 Moved: Member John Vujcich Seconded: Member Doug Te Wake That the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board receive the report Open Resolutions - July 2026. |
7 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer
Member Doug Te Wake closed with a karakia.
8 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close
The meeting closed at 2:19PM.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Meeting held on 5 August 2026.
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CHAIRPERSON