Danielle Grant Chairs Report February 2018
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Monthly report for the period 5 December 2017 to 11 February 2018
Significant Issues
Rawene Carpark land slip
A contractor for the design of the permanent remedial work at Rawene Carpark has been appointed by Auckland Council. This is the beginning of the long term solutions for the site.
The drilling of boreholes is still continuing and are part of the survey work, along with the drone surveys, that will assist in the decision making for the remedial options.
Public consultation will be carried out prior to any remedial options being selected. An update will be discussed at the upcoming public meeting.
The community are being asked to respect the safety warnings at the site and to not go past the fences, as security guards are no longer onsite.
The next public meeting, hosted by the Kaipātiki Local Board and Auckland Council will be held at the Rawene Centre, 33 Rawene Rd, Birkenhead, at 6pm on Tuesday 13 February.
Kauri Die Back – concerns raised by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Kauri Die Back is currently undetected in Kaipātiki. The Chair of Pest Free Kaipātiki, Jo Knight, has written to the Mayor raising concerns about Kauri Die Back, and seeking assurances that all is being done to protect our local area. With the permission of Jo Knight, I have attached her letter, Appendix 1. I have spoken at length with Jo to understand the points being raised and have followed up the concerns and will continue to work with Pest Free Auckland, and our Biosecurity Managers to advocate for resources to be provided for Kaipātiki.
Auckland Council are actively working the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) on a number of initiatives, this includes looking to make it a legal requirement to clean footwear etc before entering a park with kauri. If practical, it is intended that this would be rolled out across the region (and country) over time.
One option in the Mayor’s budget is for an environmental targeted rate that would be used for the battle against Kauri Dieback. The community are encouraged to provide written submissions to Auckland Council’s 10-year budget at www.shapeauckland.co.nz, from 28 February 2018.
An update on the renewal of tracks in Kauri Glen Reserve is also being sort. The local board has given approval for this work, however it is yet to start.
Flooding at Northcote Bowling Club
Significant flooding during the recent King Tides in January and February 2018, across Dunning Park, along with heavy rainfall has caused significant damage to the greens and club house at Northcote Bowling Club. I have been contacted by the Chairman, Gerard van Tilborg, for assistance. The concerns raised by the club are an understanding of the flooding of the neighbouring park and carpark, the damage to the retaining wall at the rear of the club, with buildup of sediment in the swamp behind the club, and requests for improved landscaping in the park to deter flooding, and a further request for a management plan that supports the ongoing maintenance of the park. I have following up with our Local Board Services staff to request an update on the Health Waters environmental report for Dunning Park. It is my understanding that this report will be presented to the local board in March. I have also requested that staff follow up directly with the Bowling Club to discuss the clubs concerns.
Significant Events
Kia Maia te Whai/Dare to Explore – Children’s Summer reading programme
Congratulations to the Glenfield, Birkenhead and Northcote Libraries for the running of the Kia Maia te Whai/Dare to Explore – Children’s Summer reading programme. More than 500 local children enjoyed the engaging activities. The library staff are to be commended for the efforts they put into our children’s learning. Over 60 children who had worked hard over the summer, attended the Kaipātiki Libraries celebration party. The event was hosted at Marlborough Park on 24 January, with support from the Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust, NZ Police and the Kaipātiki Youth Development Trust.
Birkenhead War Memorial Park – stakeholder engagement and park development
The redevelopment of Birkenhead War Memorial Park is a key priority for the Kaipātiki Local Board. Currently the grandstand has been condemned and will need to be removed from the site. During the last couple of months ongoing stakeholder engagement has been undertaken by Auckland Council. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the groups who reside in the park and who have been attending the stakeholder workshops over the last few weeks. Your insights and engagement will help greatly with the decision making over the coming year. Thank you to the officers for their ongoing work and support of this project.
Meetings and workshops dates:
Weekly chairs meeting every Monday or Tuesday morning
Beach Haven accessible access group meeting, with John Gillon, on 6 December to discuss the possible suggestions for the coastal walkway
Chaired the Kaipātiki Local Board workshop on 6 December
Birkenhead War Memorial Park, local board working party meeting, on 7 December
Northcote Stakeholders engagement meeting, on 7 December, hosted by Homes, Land and Community
Local Board Chairs Forum, on 11 December
Auckland Transport – local boards quarterly briefing, on 11 December
Chaired the Kaipātiki Local Board meeting on 13 December
Pest Free Kaipātiki monthly catch-up, 14 December
Kura Kawana meeting on the levels of support for Deputy Chairs, 15 December
Murals in Kaipātiki meeting with Council officers and Jesse Jensen, 18 December
Birkenhead War Memorial Pool, 19 December
Fern Glen officer briefing, 19 December
Restoration projects update and shared resources between Upper Harbour and Kaipatiki Local Boards, 23 January
Uruamo Maranga Ake Marae presentation of the feasibility study – Chaired the workshop on 31 January
Attended the North Harbour Sports Council monthly meeting, 1 February
Monthly meeting with Jill Nerheny, Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust, on 5 February
Transition meeting with local board services staff and John Gillon, 7 February
Birkenhead Town Centre Assn executive meeting, attended at the local board liaison, 7 February
Northcote Unlock briefing from Panuku Development Auckland and Homes, Land Community (HLC), on 8 February
Regulatory Committee workshop: Public safety and nuisance bylaw review, on 8 February
Cr Richard Hills, monthly catchup with John Gillon, on 9 February
Auckland Emergency Management update from Craig Glover, on 9 February
Events, Site Visits and Functions
Kaipātiki Public Arts Trust – with guest speaker and artist, Marte Szirmay, on 5 December
Rawene Carpark Public Meeting, hosting with Dean Kimpton, Auckland Council Chief Operating Officer, 8 December
Hinemoa ‘Street Party’ and community day, 9 December
Birkenhead Santa Parade, on 10 December
Opening of the new Methodist Village at 100 Beach Haven Road, 12 December
Kaipatiki Project end of year gathering, speech on behalf of the KLB, 14 December
Birkdale Beach Haven Christmas Fiesta, hosted at 136 Birkdale Rd, on 15 December
Men’s Shed North Shore Christmas Function, 16 December
Birkenhead War Memorial Park, site visit/audit with elected members and Council officers, 21 December
Kia Maia te Whai/Dare to Explore – Children’s Summer reading programme party hosted by Kaipātiki’s libraries, 24 January, at Marlborough Park
NorthArt exhibition opening, artist Malcolm Harrison, on 27 January
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge, at Little Shoal Bay, welcome speech, on 27 January
Beach Haven coastal walkway site visit with local accessibility group and local residents, 30 January, facilitated by Jane Aitken
North Harbour Gymnastics opening of Mini Gymnastics Centre at Glenfield Mall, 1 February
Marlborough Park and Youth Space Gala, 3 February, hosted by the Kaipātiki Local Youth Board
Badminton North Harbour International, prize giving, 4 February
Attended the Waitangi Day Bledisloe Reception at Government House, Auckland on 6 February
Birkenhead War Memorial Park - user group workshop two, on 10 February
Northcote Chinese & Korean New Year’s Festival 2018 – year of the dog, speech and hosting of the Mayor, on 10 February
Babylon Charitable Trust Family Day Festival, at Marlborough Hall, on 10 February