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Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting Minutes |
3 September 2026 |
MINUTES OF
Bay of
Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting
HELD AT THE Turner
Centre, 43 Cobham Road, Kerikeri
ON Thursday, 3
September 2026 AT 10:10am
PRESENT: Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber, Member Korey Atama, Member Dane Hawker, Councillor Arohanui Allen, Councillor Ann Court
STAFF PRESENT: Lawrence Wharerau (Kaiarahi Kaupapa Māori), Aylah Williams (Transportation Support Officer), Jaye Michalick (Team Leader-Growth Planning & Placemaking), Joshua Ambler (Community Placemaking Advisor), Kathryn Trewin (Funding Advisor), Ken Lewis (Manager Communications & Engagement), Natasha Rmandic (Democracy Advisor), Jolene Rupapera (Kaiarahi Kaupapa Māori), Beverly Mitchell (Community Board Coordinator), Rhonda-May Whiu (Democracy Advisor), Peggy Veen (Principal Advisor)
1 Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer
Chair Belinda Ward commenced the meeting and Kaiarahi Kaupapa Māori Lawrence Wharerau opened with a karakia.
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and conflicts of Interest
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Resolution 2026/1 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the apology received from Members Jane Hindle, Jo Alexander and Roddy Hapati-Pihema be accepted and leave of absence granted.
Deputy
Chair Tyler Bamber declared a conflict of interest relating to funding
applications 7.3f and 7.3g. |
3 Te Wāhanga Tūmatanui / Public Forum
Kathleen Reihana – Mid-North Pop-Up Play Trust
· Lucy and Donald Ripia representing Earth Citizens Organisation Charitable Trust agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Valevale Tapu Tonga representing New Zealand Kahoa Tauleva Trust 2000 agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Annika Dickey and Vince Buxton representing Our Kerikeri Community Charitable Trust agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Joanna Reti representing Te Kura o Waikare agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Hana-May Riedlinger-Kapa and Teranoriwa Pene representing The Centre at Kerikeri Ltd agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Daniele Cook representing Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust agenda item 7.3 refers.
· Gerry Paul representing The Centre Kerikeri Limited agenda item 7.3 refers.
5 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes
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5.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Agenda item 6.1 document number A5921961, pages 8 – 17 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/2 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board confirm the minutes of the meeting held 6 August 2026 as a true and correct record. |
The meeting was adjourned from 11.26 am to 11.54 am.
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6.1 New Road Name: Lot 1 DP 608165 Wharau Road, Kerikeri Agenda item 7.1 document number A5907262, pages 18 – 23 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/3 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board name a right of way “Stonefields Road” located at Lot 1 DP 608165 Wharau Road, Kerikeri. |
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6.2 Taupō Bay Steps – Amendment to Terms of Reference Agenda item 7.2 document number A5924464, pages 24 – 33 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/4 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Korey Atama That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board adopt the amended Terms of Reference for the Taupō Bay Steps Encroachment Working Group. |
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6.3a Funding Applications Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 – 58 refers |
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Resolution 2026/5 Moved: Member Korey Atama Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber a) That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $4,642 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Earth Citizens Organisation and Charitable Trust for costs towards 2026 Forest Healing Festival. carried Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 – 58 refers. |
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Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $2,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to New Zealand Kaho Tauleva Trust 2000 for costs towards youth camp at Paihia. lost Abstained: Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 – 58 refers |
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Funding application for New Zealand Opera Ltd-Toiere Waitangi Concert has been deferred to the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board October meeting at the request of the applicant. |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/6 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Resolution 2026/7 That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $10,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund to Our Kerikeri Community Charitable Trust for costs towards Kerikeri Tourism initiative. In Favour: Chairperson Belinda Ward, Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber, Member Dane Hawker and Cr Arohanui Allen Abstained: Member Korey Atama and Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/8 Moved: Member Korey Atama Seconded: Chairperson Belinda Ward That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $9,659 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Te Kura o Waikare for costs towards Te Kura o Waikare 150 year anniversary. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/9 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $6,500 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Turner Centre for costs towards Kaiārahi Curates: Toi Māori Season. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/10 Moved: Member Dane Hawker Seconded: Member Korey Atama That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $7,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Turner Centre for costs towards Carnaval Latino. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/11 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board leave to lie application for the sum of $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Kawakawa Business Association for costs towards Kawakawa Christmas in the Park. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/12 Moved: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber Seconded: Chairperson Belinda Ward That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $2,000 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Community Grant Fund account to Turning Pointe Dance for costs towards Echoes Through Time – A Showcase of Ballet. Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
At 12:38am, Councillor Arohanui Allen left the meeting.
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Agenda item 7.3 document number A5920352, pages 34 - 58 refers. |
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Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Dane Hawker That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board approve the sum of $8,243 (plus GST if applicable) be paid from the Board’s Pride of Place Fund account to Kerikeri Community Childcare Trust for costs towards installation of an independent water tank supply. lost Abstained: Cr Ann Court |
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Agenda item 7.4 document number A5922206, pages 59 - 72 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/13 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the project reports received from: a) Manawanuitia Kaumatuatanga o Whangaroa b) Turner Centre – Te Wiki o Waitangi 2026 c) Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival |
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6.5 Russell Placemaking - Endorsement of Final Design for Cass Street Supplementary Agenda item 7.5 document number A5905923, pages 4 - 26 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/14 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Deputy Chairperson Tyler Bamber That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board: a) Recommend that Council approve, and request that Te Koukou Committee for Transport and Infrastructure endorse to Council for approval the final design plan for Cass Street and The Strand, per Attachment 1, with the following changes (as detailed in Section 2 of this report): i. Shift proposed pedestrian safety bollards, provide additional signage, and install a cycle parking rack. ii. Endorses grey-tinted concrete as the proposed construction material for the raised crossing entrance to Cass St (from York St). b) Recommend that Te Kūkupa Committee for Strategy, Policy and Regulation approve: i. the Parking Bylaw Schedules and Maps be amended as indicated in the final design plan for changes to The Strand and Cass Street in Russell-Kororāreka, per Attachment 1, with the following changes (as detailed in Section 2 of this report), once the new parking spaces have been installed and marked out, and the appropriate signage has been erected. ii. the Road Use Bylaw be amended as indicated in the final design plan for changes to The Strand and Cass Street in Russell-Kororāreka, per Attachment 1, with the following changes (as detailed in Section 2 of this report). Secretarial note: Members pointed out that delay in works presents a significant Health and Safety risk for the residents and visitor of Russell. |
7 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports
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7.1 Chairperson and Members Reports Agenda item 8.1 document number A5922031, pages 73 - 82 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/15 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Korey Atama That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board note the September 2026 member reports from Chair Belinda Ward, Deputy Chair Tyler Bamber and Members Jo Alexander, Dane Hawker and Jane Hindle. |
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7.2 Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution and Actions Update Report Agenda item 8.2 document number A5922060, pages 83 - 90 refers. |
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Resolution 2026/16 Moved: Chairperson Belinda Ward Seconded: Member Korey Atama That the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board receive the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Open Resolution and Actions Update Report. |
8 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close
At 1:41pm the meeting was closed with a karakia.
The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board Meeting held on 1 October 2026.
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CHAIRPERSON