Auckland Local Board Decisions Timeline

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill, supporting proportionate liability and mandatory professional indemnity insurance and not supporting the proposed faster consenting for sustainable building…

(Draft minutes) Received the Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Programme for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the report and thanked Whau Ward Councillor Sarah Paterson-Hamlin for her attendance and update.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Whau Local Board Plan 2026 and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits that may be necessary prior to publication.

(Draft minutes) Rescheduled the Wednesday 2 December 2026 meeting to Wednesday 18 November 2026 and approved two additional meetings (16 December 2026 and 27 January 2027) and two extraordinary meetings (15 December 2027 and 26 January 2028) for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decision-making…

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the departing Local Area Manager for the West Auckland boards and thanked them for their support and advice to the boards.

(Draft minutes) Accepted the apology from Member Fania Kapao.

(Draft minutes) Received Chair Thomas' 28 October 2026 report.

(Draft minutes) Noted the workshop records for 2, 9, 16 and 23 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Approved classifying the land at 17-19 St Georges Road, Avondale as Local Purpose (Community) reserve and granted Whau the People Charitable Trust Incorporated a community lease for St Ninian's Hall, at a rent of $1 plus GST per annum…

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Auckland Council submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill, opposing the introduction of a rates cap and citing the infrastructure deficit, implementation costs and the potential impact on local services…

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation and thanked Salā Marie Young and Yara Gaunavinaka, on behalf of the PaCIVICa Charitable Trust, for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the minutes of its extraordinary meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2026 and of its meeting held on Wednesday 23 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Approved in principle the Whau Local Board Portfolio Plan, subject to the correction of discrepancies in the asset list, and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments…

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation and thanked Michael Broome, on behalf of the Onetangi Beach Ratepayers Association, for his attendance and participation.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged with sadness the passing of Malcolm Bell, who served on the Franklin Local Board for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025, representing communities across the Franklin area…

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of Pat Spellman (Ngāti Maruwharanui, Mangaia), a respected community advocate, former iwi radio broadcaster and dedicated contributor to Māori and Pacific sport…

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Papakura Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) of the Papakura Local Board to approve any minor edits that may be…

(Draft minutes) Noted the records of the local board workshops held on 7, 14 and 21 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Supported the recommendations in the Waiheke Street Lighting Site Visit Report (Attachment A), subject to technical assessment, confirmation of funding and the relevant Auckland Council approvals, including Ridge Road, Oneroa…

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation and thanked Paul Walden for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation and thanked Nora West for the attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the verbal report from the Papakura Local Board Chairperson.

(Draft minutes) Supported the Auckland Council draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill, noting a concern that the insurance industry may not be willing to underwrite the proposed indemnity…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Governance Forward Work Calendar (Attachment A).

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027 and requested a report including the rationale for proposed changes to the Unsealed Road Improvements Project at Man O' War Bay Road and Cowes Bay Road.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Rosemary Nash and Dana Cardoso from Sustainable Papakura for their attendance and presentation on the management of non-kerbside waste in Papakura…

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary meetings, including 18 November 2026 for long-term plan (LTP) decision-making and 16 December 2026 for LTP and Road Controlling Authority (RCA) decision-making…

(Draft minutes) Agreed to exclude the public from part of the proceedings and to permit a named external party to remain for Confidential Item 13.1, Acquisition of land (by gifting) at 92 Waituarua Drive, Conifer Grove.

(Draft minutes) Received the engagement findings and endorsed the recommended design decisions for Manuia Road, Manuroa Road, Taka Street and Walters Road to support progression to preliminary design…

(Draft minutes) Approved five amendments to the meeting schedule for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decision-making, adding 18 November 2026, 16 December 2026, 27 January 2027 and 26 January 2028 and removing 9 December 2026…

(Draft minutes) Supported the Auckland Council draft submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill.

(Draft minutes) Received the petition requesting that safety improvements at the Porchester Road intersection be prioritised and acknowledged Pahul Kaur and the petitioners for raising the issue…

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Waiheke Local Board Portfolio Plan (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments to the Waiheke Local Board Portfolio Plan…

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday 23 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Deferred the matter to the next meeting for further staff advice.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Notice of Requirement to alter the existing designation boundaries and introduce new conditions to Designation 5023 for Papakura Normal School at 49-75 Walters Road, Takanini…

(Draft minutes) Received the Papakura Local Board workshop records for 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027 and the recommendations in Attachments A, B, C and D.

(Draft minutes) Accepted the apology from Brent Catchpole for lateness.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Bridget Sutton and Carol Slade for their attendance and presentation on their activities and initiatives within the Papakura community.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Community Forum record of proceedings dated 14 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Papakura Local Board Portfolio Plan and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments to the Papakura Local Board Portfolio Plan…

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and noted the final decision to approve the submission will be made by the Policy Planning and Development Committee…

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Auckland Council submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill, as per the tabled attachment.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Waiheke Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa - Policy Schedule for November and December (Attachment A) and the board's upcoming workshop items for November 2026…

(Draft minutes) Noted the list of resource consent applications (Attachment A) for Waiheke Island and the inner Hauraki Gulf islands for the period 13 September to 17 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the verbal update from Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman.

(Draft minutes) Approved the acquisition of approximately 527m2 of land, proposed Lot 6 at 92 Waituarua Drive, in lieu of reserve, at no capital cost to council (gifting by Fletcher Residential)…

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Waiheke Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) of the Waiheke Local Board to approve any minor edits that may be…

(Draft minutes) Received Chairperson Kylee Matthews' report and thanked Deputy Chair Sycamore for his work with Melanna House.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday 23 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Brian McDonald for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the governance forward work programme calendar as at 20 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Margaret Ngapera for her attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Patrick O'Meara for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mihikore Roberta Te Huia and Raymond Hall, on behalf of Te Atatū Marae Coalition Trust, for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Dion Pou, on behalf of Te Atatū Marae Whānau Trust, for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Denise Furey and Josie Wall, on behalf of Te Kawerau ā Maki, for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Accepted the apology from Member Topou Folau for early departure at 3pm.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Carolyn Makari, on behalf of Te Atatū Marae Coalition Trust, for her attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the Claris facilities and services current state and recommendations report (Attachment A) and endorsed proceeding to further options and recommendations development for the future provision of services and assets at…

(Draft minutes) Supported Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and provided feedback to be appended to the submission…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Public Forum presentations and thanked presenters including Kate Waterhouse and Hannah Smith for the Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust application, and David Gauld…

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Noted the board's correspondence, including letters of support for Kawa Marae dated 8 September 2026 and Great Barrier Island Sports and Social Club dated 21 September 2026…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Hōtaka Kaupapa (Policy Schedule) / Governance Forward Work Programme Calendar as at October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary meetings, including 17 November 2026 at 10am at the Great Barrier Local Board office for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decision-making…

(Draft minutes) Noted the records of the local board workshops held on Tuesday 15 September, Tuesday 29 September and Tuesday 6 October 2026…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Dark Sky Network Newsletter September 2026 (Attachment A) and the Hauraki Gulf Forum workplan 2027-2029 (Attachment B).

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) to approve any minor edits that may be…

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline each application received in the Great Barrier non-capital grants round one for the 2026/2027 financial year (Table one)…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Anne Kernohan for her 37 years of veterinary service to the motu and wished her all the very best for her retirement.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027 and thanked the council relationship staff member for the update.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed that the Sustainable Tourism activity be renamed Economic Sustainability, with the activity description as outlined in the report, within the 2026/2027 Local Community directorate work programme…

(Draft minutes) Noted Attachments A to G of the agenda report.

(Draft minutes) Did not support central government's proposal for a rates cap, citing concerns about the loss of local decision-making and the potential impact of rates capping on core services…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Dee Petit for her attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the Ward Councillors' verbal updates on the activities of the Governing Body.

(Draft minutes) Noted the workshop records for 15 September and 6 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board to approve any minor edits that may be necessary…

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and provided feedback supporting the objective of improving the efficiency, effectiveness and affordability of the…

(Draft minutes) Received members' written reports and verbal updates.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026 and the minutes of its emergency meeting held on Monday 25 May 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Will McKenzie and Andriu Sucu for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Poto Turu, Karen Wells and Conrad Tuau of the Ōtara Guardians for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Approved Option 1 (current scope) for the Papatoetoe Town Hall Renewal and Amenity Upgrade, retaining the original scope including seismic strengthening to 67% of New Building Standard (NBS), and recognised that…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Denis Kuzmenko for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Nicoll, Mr Geelen and Mr Buck for their presentation and requested further staff advice on future public toilet facilities at Mairangi Bay Beach.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Hōtaka Kaupapa/governance forward work programme calendar.

(Draft minutes) Received the Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for October 2026 (Attachment A).

(Draft minutes) Received the Chairperson's verbal update.

(Draft minutes) Deferred the item to the next available business meeting so members can discuss alternate names at a workshop first.

(Draft minutes) Received the Chairperson's update on recent activities, itemised by outcomes in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan 2023.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Malaina Taufa for her attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Mackinnon for his attendance at the meeting.

(Draft minutes) Approved permanent traffic and parking control changes, including no stopping at all times restrictions, road hump, footpath, give-way…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Jacqueline Pointon and Dr Bridget Faamatuainu for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Declined the Sauna Collective proposal to operate at Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park, as the business is no longer compatible with the holiday park's operations and core business.…

Vote: division: for: Parfitt, Poppelbaum, Walden, Bishop; against: Law, Willis, Moffat; abstain: none (carried 4–3)

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling two additional meetings: 17 November 2026 at 1pm for long-term plan (LTP), Road Controlling Authority (RCA) decision-making and other items, and 15 December 2026 at 1pm for LTP, RCA…

(Draft minutes) Rescheduled the 1 December ordinary business meeting to Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 10.00am (Ground floor – Hawiti, 6-8 Munroe Lane, Albany) and approved the addition of an extraordinary…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Mcfadzean for his attendance at the meeting.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Hutton for his presentation and requested advice on the options and priority for this project at the earliest opportunity, and advice on the use of…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Marc Jacobs from Auckland Wake Park for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the workshop records for 6, 13 and 20 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on 22 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Auckland Council submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill, supporting Council's concerns about the impact of rates capping on local decision-making and…

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board to approve any…

(Draft minutes) Accepted the apology from Deputy Chairperson Brooke Loader for early departure.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Gardiner for his attendance at the meeting.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Portfolio Plan (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Portfolio…

(Draft minutes) Approved staff proceeding with option 1, permanent closure of the eastern staircase at Pacific Parade Reserve, Army Bay, Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and noted that $160,000 of regional capex has been allocated to investigate…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Connor and Ms Harbidge for their attendance at the meeting.

(Draft minutes) Noted that in 2024 the board approved an Agreement to Lease and, subject to conditions, a Community Ground Lease, both on specified terms, to the Te…

(Draft minutes) Received apologies for absence from Lesieli Oliver.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027, including Attachments A, B and C.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Portfolio Plan (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Bill Peace, CE of Ola le Ola Aotearoa Trust, for his attendance and presentation on the 'Co-designing the Future Youth Hub – Insights Report'.

(Draft minutes) Endorsed Auckland Council's submission on the Building Amendment Bill and its focus on keeping building regulation settings practical, risk-based and responsive to local needs, and noted the final decision to approve the…

(Draft minutes) Provided views on the Building Amendment Bill, supporting its general intent to improve accountability, reduce unnecessary complexity and provide greater certainty, while noting that durable improvement…

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the minutes of its ordinary meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Approved seven applications for the 2026/2027 activation of rural halls programme, totalling $19,245.64, including Ararimu Hall (Ararimu Residents and Ratepayers Association)…

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of Danny Watson and extended sincere condolences to his whānau, family and friends.

(Draft minutes) Received the public forum item and thanked David Edwards, Chairperson, The Rocks, for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Approved the traffic controls in Attachment A (Traffic Control Order, report SE002473) and authorised the Executive Office (Transport and Infrastructure), or delegate, to sign the Traffic Control…

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the tragic passing of a local Glen Innes resident a few weeks ago, extended condolences to the family and their loved ones, and acknowledged the housing, community organisations and police who…

(Draft minutes) Approved the Milford Marina Footpath concept design, a 1.8m wide concrete footpath (Attachment A – Option 4), subject to changes including ensuring that a 1.8m wide footpath…

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary meetings at the board office, 1 The Strand, Takapuna, starting Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 10:00am to…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for November 2026 to February 2027 (Attachment A) and noted the board's Upcoming Workshop Items for…

(Draft minutes) Received and thanked Member George Wood for his written report.

(Draft minutes) Approved funding of up to $250,000 to Counties Tennis Association from the 2026/2027 operational discretionary budget to progress the indoor court development.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Franklin Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits that may be necessary to the Franklin Local…

(Draft minutes) Received written reports from Member Dianna Fuka and from Deputy Chair Tabetha Elliott (tabled at the meeting).

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Auckland Council submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill and supported the submission in principle,…

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mark Ball, Dave Thompson (President, Pukekohe Lions Club) and John Duncan (President, Franklin Historical Society) for their presentation on a proposed long-term home for the Lions and Franklin…

(Draft minutes) Provided views on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill, not supporting the Bill in its current form because a nationally imposed rates cap would reduce local democratic choice and constrain…

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling three extraordinary meetings, including Wednesday 18 November 2026 for Governing Body long-term plan (LTP) decision-making and Tuesday 15 December 2026 to accommodate…

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of Beverley McConnell, who created the internationally significant Ayrlies Garden in Whitford over 60 years ago with her late husband Malcolm McConnell, and extended condolences to the…

(Draft minutes) Received Chairperson Debbie Burrows' written report.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of former board member Malcolm Bell on 13 October 2026, who represented the Wairoa subdivision for 12 years, retiring only due to illness in February…

(Draft minutes) Received the petition from Keith Sharp of the Panmure Action Group and thanked them for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Approved permanent traffic and parking control changes, including no stopping at all times restrictions, footpath, no passing and lanes on…

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Plan 2026–2029 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board to…

(Draft minutes) Agreed to consider an item not on the agenda, "Temporary road closures and traffic and parking controls – 27 October", at Item 11.15, noting it was not on the agenda because a decision needs to be…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Hūnua Road Footpath Project cost increase from $500,000 to $692,225 and approved reallocating budgets to the project, including $385,955 in reprioritised funding…

(Draft minutes) Received the Franklin Local Board workshop records for 1, 8, 15 and 29 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Charlotte Butcher, Chair, and Deborah Bell, Secretary, of the Franklin Arts Festival Society Incorporated for their presentation on their strategic planning work and findings from community engagement in…

(Draft minutes) Deferred the decision on the Blair Park (Stanley Point) Dinghy Ramp Report and requested staff investigate a co-funding arrangement for the boat ramp option and seek a feasibility report and timing considerations.…

(Draft minutes) Received the records of the workshops held on 6, 13 and 20 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Appointed Chair Debbie Burrows as Transport Lead for the Maungakiekie subdivision and Deputy Chair Tabetha Elliott as Transport Lead for the Tāmaki subdivision, to act as the primary point of contact for transport matters…

(Draft minutes) Rescinded clause b. of resolution FR/2025/41 for the Runciman Tennis Club Incorporated (term of 5 years from 1 April 2025, with one 5-year right of renewal, reaching final expiry on 31 March 2045) and replaced clause b.…

(Draft minutes) Approved the proposed Fergusson Domain playground concept design (Figure 2), noting the bike track component is indicative and subject to detailed design, Safety in Design assessments and confirmation through the final project…

(Draft minutes) Received the Franklin Local Board Achievements Report for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years and acknowledged the Auckland Council staff, community organisations, mana whenua, schools and agencies that have…

(Draft minutes) Received the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board workshop notes for 1, 8, 15 and 22 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill to inform the Auckland Council submission and endorsed Auckland Council's submission on the proposed Local Government (Rates Capping)…

Vote: against: Wood, Busch

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and endorsed it, noting its insights and further recommendations that make improvements to…

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) of the Devonport-Takapuna…

(Draft minutes) Received the Takapuna Football Club deputation from Daniel Semp, Football Director, and Michael Howard, Junior Football Director, and thanked them for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received the verbal report and noted the Chairperson's correspondence on behalf of the board, including a deputation reply to South Auckland Riding for the Disabled regarding the…

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary or additional meetings, including an additional meeting at 2.00pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026 to accommodate long-term plan (LTP) and Road Controlling Authority…

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged Auckland Council Public Art, Ngāti Pāoa, iion, Janine Williams, Shannon Novak and Norwich Group for their contribution to Te Kōpua o Hiku, and congratulated the team on its recognition at the 2026 Designers Awards…

(Draft minutes) Noted the Franklin Local Board Hōtaka Kaupapa (governance forward work calendar) dated October 2026 (Attachment A).

(Draft minutes) Supported Private Plan Change Request 126 – Drury South Deviation as proposed, as it is needed to support growth, and declined to appoint a member to speak to the board's views at a hearing on the…

(Draft minutes) Received the Ola Fou Health Group deputation and thanked Jacqueline Pointon for her online attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Received Councillor Josephine Bartley's written report for 12 September to 18 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Accepted the apology from Member T Harpur for absence.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged with sadness the passing of former Franklin Local Board member Malcolm Bell, who represented the Wairoa subdivision for twelve years.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Bakshi and Nilima Venkat of the SEVA Charitable Trust for their deputation and requested exploration of options for a community centre venue.

(Draft minutes) Received the verbal and written report from the Chairperson.

(Draft minutes) Approved site clearance, decontamination and enabling works, and delivery of priority Stage 1 works, for the Ostrich Farm sports field development.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to exclude the public from part of the meeting under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Hasita Wimalachandra, Darryl Bretherton and Laurie Hayward of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show for their deputation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Noted written reports from Member Damian Light and Deputy Chair Kai Zeng, and verbal reports from Members Peter Young and Krish Naidu.

(Draft minutes) Approved option 3 and the concept design for a short pathway along the existing desire line at Mooneys Bridge South Reserve, Highland Park.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Approved five extraordinary meetings, including Thursday 19 November 2026 at 3pm, for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decisions.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline applications in the Howick Quick Response Round One 2026/2027 (HW/2026/213, first of four related resolutions).

(Draft minutes) Strongly supported Auckland Council's submission opposing the proposed rates-capping framework in the Rates Capping Amendment Bill.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline applications in the Howick Quick Response Round One 2026/2027 (HW/2026/216, fourth of four related resolutions).

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of the meetings held on Thursday 17 and Thursday 24 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Thanked David Riley of the Oceania Literacy Trust for his deputation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Noted the records of the workshops held on 17 September, 1 October and 8 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Howick Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or a nominated member to approve minor edits.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline applications in the Howick Quick Response Round One 2026/2027 (HW/2026/214, second of four related resolutions).

(Draft minutes) Approved the name Te Ara Maumahara for a new public road along the northern edge of Whaka Maumahara (Guys Reserve), East Tamaki.

(Draft minutes) Received the written update from Councillor Bo Burns.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Hōtaka Kaupapa for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline applications in the Howick Quick Response Round One 2026/2027 (HW/2026/215, third of four related resolutions).

(Draft minutes) Supported Auckland Council's February 2026 submission on the Rates Capping Amendment Bill, noting its concerns remain relevant, including local decision-making impacts.

(Draft minutes) Noted the workshop records for 3, 10, 17 and 24 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan 2026 and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits before publication.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline each application in the Waitākere Ranges Local Grant Round One 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of 24 September 2026, subject to an amendment to resolution WTK/2026/121 (item 11.1) on rainwater.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Waitākere Ranges Water Safety Plan project, added it to the 2026/2027 Community Work Programme and allocated $10,000 in operational budget.

(Draft minutes) Received Chair Mark Allen's verbal report of 22 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Approved three extraordinary meetings, including Thursday 19 November 2026 at 10.15am, for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decisions.

(Draft minutes) Received the Governance Forward Work Programme for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of Debs Gregory, a long-term resident and member of the Ray White Glen Eden team, and her local fundraising and charity work.

(Draft minutes) Approved variations, including budget, to the 2027-2029 Community work programme, including reduced capital spend on project 53022 Lopdell House roof and exterior.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Waitākere Ranges Local Board Portfolio Plan, excluding asset risk scores needing further engagement, and delegated minor amendments.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Glenora Bears Rugby League Football Club representatives for their clubroom lift presentation and requested investigation of funding options.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Thursday 24 September as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the UWEN deputation from Charissa Snijders and Amelia Jack, thanked them, and requested advice from officers on the relevant processes.

(Draft minutes) Received the governance forward work calendar for November 2026 to January 2027.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Council submission on the Rates Capping Amendment Bill, opposing the proposed rates capping framework and sharing Council's broader concerns.

(Draft minutes) Amendment (lost): proposed to support keeping rates affordable, predictable and transparent while recognising the need for flexibility to maintain essential services.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2026 as tabled and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits.

(Draft minutes) Congratulated Balmoral School on its centenary, noting it opened as 'Brixton School' in 1926 with a roll of 158 children.

(Draft minutes) Accepted an apology for absence from Chairperson M Watson.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Jenny Basset for her attendance regarding Albany Library and carparking in Hooton Reserve.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A), subject to a change to a Built Environment initiative on page 23.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Ramon Narayan (Action Education Incorporated) and Jesse Tima (Dilworth School) for their deputation on the group's advocacy and project work.

(Draft minutes) Received the Governance Forward Work Programme calendar for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the workshop records for workshops held on 10 September, 17 September and 8 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received verbal and written local board members' reports, including from Deputy Chairperson Sylvia Yang.

(Draft minutes) Received the Hobsonville Yacht Club deputation from Kostya Starodub, Treasurer, and thanked him for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Hamish Meacheam of the Auckland Badminton Association for his deputation on the group's activities and possible collaboration with the board.

(Draft minutes) Received and thanked Ward Councillors Julie Fairey and Christine Fletcher for their ward councillor updates.

(Draft minutes) Approved changes to the business meeting schedule, including an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 9.15am for long-term plan and RCA decisions.

(Draft minutes) Received the deputation from Amanda Isada, Albany Community Hub Manager, and thanked her for her presentation and contribution to the hub and residents.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Endorsed Scheme B as the preferred scheme for the Green Lane West Corridor Improvements, noting an east-west cycle route is a long-term board advocacy priority.

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary or additional meetings, starting with 3pm on Thursday 19 November 2026, for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decisions.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Portfolio Plan (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments.

(Draft minutes) Received verbal board reports for October 2026 from members Jacqui Tay and Kendyl Smith and Acting Chairperson Christina Robertson.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the minutes of the ordinary meeting held on Thursday 24 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and provided feedback supporting the Bill's intent to modernise the system.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Rodney Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and Member Ross to approve minor grammar and typographical changes, provided they do not change its intent, prior to publication.

(Draft minutes) Amendment: approved the maintenance seal on Wharehine Road, Wharehine ($305,000), the investigation and design of the Woodhill School footpath and pedestrian crossing ($190,000, delivery subject to board review of designs) and a footpath investigation around Helensville showgrounds (up to $5,000).

(Draft minutes) Thanked John Kumitau and Nora Poching of the Counties Manukau Community Safety Patrol for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan 2026-2029 (Attachment A), noting the final plan will include a te reo translation on page 5.

(Draft minutes) Approved construction of off-road shared paths and crossings for the Māngere to Favona link (Māngere East Stage 1).

(Draft minutes) Noted the workshop records for 2 and 9 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Sharafat Salarzai of Noor Foundation and Shabnam Nisha of SAIPS for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Local Board Portfolio Plan (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve minor amendments.

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary meetings for long-term plan (LTP) and Road Controlling Authority (RCA) decision-making: 18 November 2026, 16 December 2026, 27 January 2027, 15 December 2027 and 26 January 2028…

(Draft minutes) Received the Governance Forward Work calendar for October to November 2026.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Kopano Simanu of Roots to Fruition and Emma Helmich for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Auckland Council submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill, based on the Chairperson's recommendations.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Tracy Atiga, Acting Chairperson, and Asenati Tavita of I Am Māngere for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill, noting the final decision rests with the Policy Planning and Development Committee.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Mr Lynch of the Warkworth Brass Band for the presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 Kōkiri Agreement update and approved putting the Falls Road Pedestrian Improvements Project on hold.

(Draft minutes) Amendment (lost): sought to clarify that noting the Kaipara Moana Remediation update did not mean the board endorsed the committee's position on voting rules.

(Draft minutes) Granted Rodney Rams Rugby League and Sports Club a renewal of its lease of about 1,300 square metres at Whangateau Domain Recreation Reserve.

(Draft minutes) Received the board members' written and verbal reports.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2026, including the confidential section, as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Noted that the confidential decision on Sandspit Holiday Park future lease arrangements and reserve assessment is now publicly available.

(Draft minutes) Received Councillor Sayers' update on Governing Body activities.

(Draft minutes) Approved the proposal to grant Watercare Services Limited a lease of part of the land at 18 Oraha Road, Huapai.

(Draft minutes) Granted Warkworth Brass Band Incorporated a community lease of about 145 square metres of land at 4 Church Hill, Warkworth.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Ms Botha and Mr Wilkin of the Warkworth Pony Club for their presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Received the Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for October 2026 (Attachment A).

(Draft minutes) Approved two extraordinary meetings and rescheduling of one ordinary meeting, including Wednesday 27 January 2027 in Warkworth, for RCA decisions.

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and provided feedback supporting the Bill's general objective.

(Draft minutes) Thanked the CNSST Foundation presenters, Ms Huang and Mr Qiao, for their presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Kaipara Moana Remediation Joint Committee update for October 2026 and the agenda and minutes of its 27 July 2026 meeting.

(Draft minutes) Granted Warkworth Branch Pony Club a Reserves Act lease of 2,654 square metres at Warkworth Showgrounds Reserve, 82 Great North Road, Warkworth.

(Draft minutes) Amendment: delegated authority to the Chairperson and Member Ross to approve minor grammar and typographical changes to the Rodney Local Board Plan 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the Chairperson's written or verbal update.

(Draft minutes) Noted progress on the Transport Targeted Rate programme and approved maintenance seals, footpath investigations and design work across the Kumeū, Northern Rodney and Southern Kaipara subdivisions, as amended…

Vote: against: Upson

(Draft minutes) Received the workshop records for 23 September, 7 October and 14 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Council submission on the Rates Capping Amendment Bill, acknowledging the importance of rates affordability and transparency.

Vote: abstain: Smith

(Draft minutes) Approved progressing work to formalise legal boundaries and land tenure at Shelly Beach, Helensville River Walkway and Big Omaha Wharf Reserves.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Ms Lester and Mr Clayton of Kaipara Performing Arts Collective for their presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Ms Abercrombie and Mr Thomson of Art Centre Helensville for their presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Accepted apologies for absence from Member Te'o Harry Fatu Toleafoa and Member Fe'etau Papaliitele Lafulafu Peo, JP.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the draft Kaipātiki Local Board Portfolio Plan (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson, with the Deputy, to approve minor amendments.

Vote: against: Gillon; abstain: Ryburn-Phengsavath, Tupou

(Draft minutes) Approved permanent traffic and parking control changes, including no stopping at all times restrictions, a traffic island, footpath and lane changes.

(Draft minutes) Noted the November 2026 to January 2027 Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule and the October to December 2026 workshop forward work programme.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Kaipātiki Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson, with the Deputy, to approve minor edits.

(Draft minutes) Noted the records of the board workshops held on 2, 9 and 23 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Approved the board's tabled feedback on the Auckland Council submission on the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Chairperson's verbal report.

(Draft minutes) Noted the verbal update from Member E Ryburn-Phengsavath.

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill and approved the board's tabled feedback on it.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of Danny Watson and expressed sincere condolences to his family and friends.

(Draft minutes) Approved two extraordinary meetings at 10am at the board office in Glenfield, including 16 December 2026, for long-term plan and RCA decisions.

(Draft minutes) Noted the verbal update from Member T Spring.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 Kōkiri Agreement quarterly update, noted progress on collaboration projects and supported stage one of Inner West Connections.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Waitematā Local Board Plan 2026-2029 (Attachment A) with minor additions, including adding 'sport' to much-loved community spaces on page 17.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the minutes of the 15 September 2026 ordinary meeting and the 29 September 2026 extraordinary meeting as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the Chairperson's report for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the Action Education presentation and thanked Ramon Narayan and Milan Moala for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation on Te Mātāwai safety concerns, referred it to the Community Committee, and thanked Rory Walker, John Devine and Daniel Barnes.

(Draft minutes) Delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits to the Waitematā Local Board Plan 2026-2029 before publication.

Vote: against: Trotman

(Draft minutes) Opposed including targeted rates used for infrastructure and economic development in any rates cap, should the cap proceed.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Hōtaka Kaupapa – Policy Schedule for the 2025-2028 term as at 13 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Added to the Waitematā Local Board Plan 2026-2029 an advocacy point (page 33) asking the Governing Body to explore a ticketing model.

Vote: against: Trotman

(Draft minutes) Received Member Elliott's tabled report for October 2026 and verbal reports from Members Moyle and Trotman.

(Draft minutes) Noted with concern deaths and serious injuries from road crashes in the board area, and community concerns about near misses, speeding and dangerous driving.

Vote: against: Moyle, Trotman

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation on the 40th anniversary of the Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Act and thanked Kathy Ross and Richard Northey.

(Draft minutes) Received and fully supported Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill, supporting the Bill's intent and adding further feedback.

(Draft minutes) Accepted an apology for absence from Deputy Chairperson Rawiri.

(Draft minutes) Approved an additional ordinary business meeting on 15 December 2026 for Long-term Plan and Road Controlling Authority decisions and other items.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged the passing of Dirk Hudig, former chair of the Herne Bay Residents Association and a water quality advocate with SASOC.

(Draft minutes) Referred Graeme Easte's presentation on the Dominion Road junction and George Street level crossing to the Policy, Planning and Development Committee.

Vote: against: Trotman

(Draft minutes) Opposed the proposed rates capping framework and shared Auckland Council's broader concerns about financial sustainability, infrastructure and essential services.

Vote: against: Moyle, Trotman

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation from PaCIVICa Charitable Trust and thanked Salā Marie Young and Yara Gaunavinaka for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan 2026-2029 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits.

(Draft minutes) Approved variations, including budget, to the 2027-2029 Community work programme, including project 30201 to refurbish amenity blocks.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Teressa Smith, on behalf of Rānui Primary School, for her attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Corrie Cook, on behalf of Window on Swanson Road, for her attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund, part-fund or decline each application in the Henderson-Massey Local Grant Round One 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Approved three extraordinary meetings, including Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 10am, for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decisions.

(Draft minutes) Endorsed the draft Whenuapai and Redhills North Structure Plan Update for public engagement, with a clarification to the open space and community facilities map.

(Draft minutes) Accepted apologies for absence from Chairperson Chris Carter and Member Ingrid Papau, and for lateness from Member Susan Diao.

(Draft minutes) Received Chair Chris Carter's report of 20 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation from The Trusts Arena and thanked Marcus Reynolds for his attendance.

(Draft minutes) Supported Auckland Council's February 2026 submission on the proposed rates capping regime, noting its concerns remain relevant.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the confidential minutes of the 25 August 2026 extraordinary meeting and the minutes of the 15 September 2026 meeting as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the Governance Forward Work Programme for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Jolene Mareko and Ara Smith, on behalf of Rānui Action Project and Whiti Mai Rānui, for their attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Jordan Polima, on behalf of Rānui 135, for his attendance and presentation.

(Draft minutes) Noted the workshop records for 22 September, 6 October and 13 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received the October 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026-2027, provided any requests for changes to it, and thanked Jennifer Fraser for attending online via Microsoft Teams.

(Draft minutes) Resolved on the Dominion Road Extension roundabout, incorporating a new signalised pedestrian crossing on Dominion Road, roundabout metering in the evening peak, a safety upgrade of the existing zebra crossing on Richardson Road east and a bus priority lane…

Vote: abstain (clause b): Larmer

(Draft minutes) Received the Puketāpapa Local Board workshop notes for 10 and 24 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received Deputy Chair Ella Kumar's board report for September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Endorsed Auckland Council's preferred options for upgrading two arterial intersections, as recommended by the Waikōwhai Intersections Upgrades business case, and endorsed Auckland Council's preferred option, as…

(Draft minutes) Supported the objective of keeping rates affordable, predictable and transparent, with an emphasis on prudent financial management and a clear focus on core council responsibilities, noting the proposed framework should also recognise…

(Draft minutes) Supported the Bill's general intent to improve accountability, reduce unnecessary complexity and provide greater certainty, while noting that durable improvement requires reform across the wider building system and…

(Draft minutes) Appointed Chair Roseanne Hay as the board's transport lead, with Fiona Lai as alternate, to act as the primary point of contact for transport matters for staff and receive updates from staff and convey these…

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling five extraordinary meetings, including 17 December 2026 at 10.00am for LTP and Road Controlling Authority (RCA) decision-making and Thursday 28 January 2027 at 10.00am to…

(Draft minutes) Received the Hōtaka Kaupapa/governance forward work programme calendar as at 6 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Received Ward Councillor Julie Fairey's September 2026 Ward Councillor Report.

(Draft minutes) Received the verbal report from Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillor Christine Fletcher.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Thursday 17 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2026, including the tabled version of Attachment A, and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or other nominated member(s) of the Puketāpapa Local Board to approve any minor…

(Draft minutes) Received the Chairperson and Board Members' Report for August 2026 (Attachment A).

(Draft minutes) Received the presentations regarding the Piha Domain Campground and thanked the presenters for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation from Stu Leighton on behalf of Te Kawerau ā Maki and thanked him for his attendance.

(Draft minutes) Approved the resumption of overnight accommodation at Piha Domain Campground, subject to a Trigger Action Response Plan with monitoring, warnings and evacuation procedures.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation from Councillor Turner and Councillor Henderson and thanked them for their attendance.

(Draft minutes) Received the summary of information memoranda circulated to the board.

(Draft minutes) Approved five extraordinary meetings, including 17 December 2026 and 28 January 2027, for long-term plan and Road Controlling Authority decisions.

(Draft minutes) Received Auckland Council's draft submission on the Building Amendment Bill, noting the final decision rests with the Policy Planning and Development Committee.

(Draft minutes) Received a petition presented by Cindy Baxter, on behalf of 6,606 signatories, requesting that the Piha Campground remain open, and thanked her.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Governance Forward Work Calendar as at 15 October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Provided feedback on the Council submission on the Rates Capping Amendment Bill, supporting a rates cap in principle to encourage fiscal responsibility.

(Draft minutes) Received the September 2026 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2026/2027.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Kenneth Sin of What Hope and Pete Jones of Manurewa High School for their presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Requested that any transfer of management of the Ōrākei Basin sluice gates away from the Auckland Water Ski Club be held off pending further steps.

Vote: for: Churton, Voyce, Wong, Lockyer; against: McPhee, Milne, Powrie; abstain: none

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the minutes of the ordinary meeting held on Thursday 17 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Paris Bowling and John Cameron of the Manukau Urban Māori Authority, supported the MUMA Energy Project in principle and requested advice on options.

(Draft minutes) Approved scheduling extraordinary meetings, including Thursday 28 January 2027 at 10am at the board office, for Road Controlling Authority decisions.

(Draft minutes) Received information reports referred to the board from other local board and Council meetings.

(Draft minutes) Agreed to fund or part-fund applications in the Ōrākei Local Grant Round One 2026/2027, as listed in the decision table.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Ōrākei Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson to approve any minor edits.

(Draft minutes) Confirmed the ordinary minutes of 17 September 2026 and the extraordinary minutes of 24 September 2026 as true and correct.

(Draft minutes) Received the Auckland Waterski Club presentation from Paul Murray and Chris Shaw on retaining management of the Ōrākei Basin sluice gates, and thanked them.

(Draft minutes) Received the presentation from Tim Figgins of Ōrākei Sea Scouts on the Ōrākei Basin sluice gates and thanked him for his attendance.

(Draft minutes) Thanked Penina Ifopo, Maria So'o-Foluena and Jenniene Fleming of the Falelalaga Cultural and Education Centre for their presentation and attendance.

(Draft minutes) Noted the Governance Forward Work Calendar for October 2026.

(Draft minutes) Noted the rapid growth of e-bikes and other electric two-wheeled devices across Auckland, and acknowledged their transport and recreational benefits.

(Draft minutes) Adopted the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2026 (Attachment A) and delegated authority to the Chairperson and/or a nominated member to approve minor edits.

(Draft minutes) Received the Chairperson's written report.

(Draft minutes) Received the workshop records for 3, 10 and 24 September 2026.

(Draft minutes) Acknowledged with sadness the passing of Pat Spellman, a valued member of the community whose contribution will be remembered.

(Draft minutes) Received the Manukau Cycling Stage 2 Project report, supported the Browns Road intersection upgrades and Option 2, an off-road shared path.

Confirmed the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Thursday 27 August 2026, including the confidential section, as true and correct.

Strongly opposed the proposed changes to the Fairer Funding model for local boards, saying the process was rushed and lacked adequate, timely information.

Requested that the principle of no local board being worse off be retained in developing any new local board funding model.