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Albert-Eden Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
Minutes of a meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board held in the Albert-Eden Local Board Office,
135 Dominion Road, Mt Eden on Tuesday, 17 August 2021 at 2.05pm; adjourned at 4.22pm,
Tuesday, 17 August 2021 and reconvened at 4.00pm, Tuesday, 24 August 2021 via Skype-for-
Business.
PRESENT
Chairperson Lee Corrick
Deputy Chairperson Margi Watson
Members Graeme Easte Entered the meeting during Item 9.1 at
2.15pm.
Rachel Langton
Julia Maskill Exited the meeting during Item 13 at 3.59pm,
Tuesday, 17 August 2021.
Will McKenzie
Christina Robertson
Kendyl Smith
ABSENT
Councillor Christine Fletcher
ALSO PRESENT
Councillor Cathy Casey Exited the meeting during Item 13 at 3.59pm,
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1 Welcome
Chairperson Corrick commenced the meeting and welcomed all in attendance.
2 Apologies
Resolution number AE/2021/120
MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Member R Langton:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) note the apology from Councillor Fletcher for absence.
CARRIED
3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number AE/2021/121
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting, held on Tuesday, 20 July 2021, as
true and correct.
CARRIED
5 Leave of Absence
There were no leaves of absence.
6 Acknowledgements
There were no acknowledgements.
7 Petitions
There were no petitions.
8 Deputations
There were no deputations.
9 Public Forum
Note: Item 9.2: Public Forum - Dominion Road Business Association, was taken prior to Item 9.1:
Public Forum - Amelia Wood - Pedestrian Crossing at Mountain Road.
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9.2 Public Forum - Dominion Road Business Association
Gary Holmes and Chris Hammonds - Dominion Road Business Association, were in
attendance to deliver a presentation to the local board to outline the group’s views
on the proposed Light Rail.
A document was tabled for this item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes
and is available on the Auckland Councill website as a minutes attachment.
Resolution number AE/2021/122
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) thank Gary Holmes and Chris Hammonds - Dominion Road Business
Association, for their attendance and Public Forum presentation.
CARRIED
Attachments
A 20210817, Albert-Eden Local Board - Public Forum 9.2: Dominion Road
Business Association - Proposed Designs
Note: Member Easte entered the meeting at 2.15pm during Item 9.1.
9.1 Public Forum - Amelia Wood - Pedestrian Crossing at Mountain Road
Amelia Wood – student, Epsom Girls Grammar, was in attendance to deliver a
presentation to the local board outlining her advocacy for a second pedestrian
crossing at Mountain Road, Epsom, to better enable pedestrians, in particular
school-aged students, to safely cross Mountain Road.
A document was tabled for this item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes
and is available on the Auckland Councill website as a minutes attachment
Resolution number AE/2021/123
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member R Langton:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) thank Amelia Wood – student, Epsom Girls Grammar, for her attendance
and Public Forum presentation.
CARRIED
Attachments
A 20210817, Albert-Eden Local Board - Public Forum 9.1: Amelia Wood -
Pedestrian Crossing at Mountain Road - Presentation Notes
9.3 Public Forum - Alcohol off-license application at Greenwoods Corner
Justine Waters – local community member, was in attendance to deliver a
presentation to the local board to outline her objections regarding an alcohol off-
license application pertaining to Greenwoods Corner, Epsom.
Resolution number AE/2021/124
MOVED by Member R Langton, seconded by Member J Maskill:
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That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) thank Justine Waters – local community member, for her attendance and
Public Forum presentation.
CARRIED
10 Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
11 Albert-Eden Quick Response Round One 2021/2022 grant allocations
Resolution number AE/2021/125
MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Member R Langton:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) approve the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-
Eden Quick Response 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
Application Requesting funding Amount
Organisation Main focus Decision
ID for requested
QR2201‐117 Circability Arts and Towards the costs of $2,200 $2,200
Trust culture delivering two
"Circability Family
Circus Sundays"
events to be held at
Mt Albert War
Memorial Hall,
including the cost of
advertising, three
circus tutors, and
one creative director
to oversee the health
and safety and event
management.
QR2201‐121 Holding Space Arts and Towards the cost of $2,707.50 $1,500
Aotearoa culture delivering three
Charitable youth‐friendly “Open
Trust Mic” events,
including the cost of
venue hire, sound
technician fee, back‐
line music gear hire,
and bean bag hire.
QR2201‐132 Point Chevalier Arts and Towards venue and $2,000 $1,500 subject to
Social culture public address the local board
Enterprise system hire, sound, receiving the
stage, design and quotes
printing of posters requested.
for the “Pt Chev
Festival” on 4
September 2021.
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QR2201‐101 Bellyful New Community Towards the $600 $600
Zealand Trust purchase of plastic
and foil containers
and delivery bags.
QR2201‐103 The Brain Community Towards the cost of $2,000 $2,000
Injury electrician’s fee to
Association install the new road
(Auckland) sign.
Incorporated
QR2201‐114 Point Chevalier Sport and Towards the $2,800 $1,400
Croquet Club recreation purchase of four sets
Incorporated of croquet balls.
QR2201‐115 Campbell Park Sport and Towards the cost to $1,110 $1,100
Tennis Club recreation host "Love Tennis
Incorporated Open Day",
specifically the cost
of the “Love Tennis”
registration kit and
on‐court coaching
fees.
QR2201‐124 Auckland Sport and Towards the $1,899.20 $1,899.20
United recreation purchase of two
Football Club junior football goals
Incorporated for Nicholson Park
training grounds.
QR2201‐112 Auckland Community Towards the cost of $2,718.90 $750 towards
Marathi hosting a Diwali light and sound
Association celebration at the expenses.
Incorporated Fickling Centre in
November 2021,
including the venue
hire, sound and
lighting, decoration
and set up,
recyclable cutlery,
and design and
printing of
community magazine
costs.
QR2201‐129 Youthline Community Towards the cost of $3,000 $3,000
Auckland clinical supervision
Charitable and programme
Trust resources used by
the youth worker
team and counsellors
from 1 September
2021 to 30 June
2022.
QR2201‐133 Multiple Community Towards a portion of $2,000 $2,000
Sclerosis the annual pool hire
at both Epsom Girls
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Auckland and Diocesan Girls
Incorporated for hydrotherapy for
people with Multiple
Sclerosis living in the
Albert‐Eden area.
QR2201‐127 N R Smith on Environment Towards traps and $1,000 $1,000
behalf of chew cards.
Predator Free
Waterview
QR2201‐111 Balmoral Sport and Towards the $1,759.50 $880
Seventh Day recreation transport costs for a
Adventist six day “Water Skills
School for Life Swimming
Programme” at the
Mt Albert Aquatic
Centre for year three
to six students in
November 2021.
TOTAL $19,829.20
b) decline the following applications received during Round One of the Albert-
Eden Quick Response 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
Application Requesting funding Amount
Organisation Main focus Decision
ID for requested
QR2201‐106 Almanar Community Towards the costs of $2,822.40 Declined noting
Trust security, bouncy the benefit to the
castle, and games local community
hire to host the is not clear and
“Almanar Trust Eid the activity takes
event” in May 2022. place outside the
local board area.
QR2201‐110 [redacted] Siu Community Towards the $1,000 Declined noting
purchase of a new the application is
computer for outside the scope
personal use. of the Albert‐
Eden Local Board
2021/2022 Grants
Programme.
QR2201‐125 Mat Connolly Community Towards the $1,000 Declined noting
purchase of teardrop the application is
flags, projector and insufficiently
fitness packs. developed.
QR2201‐126 Sandringham Events Towards the $3,000 Declined noting
Business "Sandringham Spring the local board
Association Street Festival" has previously
Incorporated traffic management funded this event
cost. from its Economic
Development
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Grant allocation
in April 2021.
QR2201‐104 Te Roopu O Sport and Towards health and $3,000 Declined noting
Wai Ora recreation fitness (Kenpo) the benefit is for
Incorporated classes and boxing communities
training and fitness outside the local
classes, for the 24‐ board area.
week community
club programme for
at‐risk youths.
CARRIED
Resolution number AE/2021/126
MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Member R Langton:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
c) approve the following application received during Round One of the Albert-
Eden Quick Response 2021/2022 Grants Fund:
Application Requesting funding Amount
Organisation Main focus Decision
ID for requested
QR2201‐128 Mt Albert Community Towards the $3,000 $2,000
Presbyterian purchase of new
Church tables and chairs for
the Mt Albert
Presbyterian Church
Hall.
TOTAL $2,000
CARRIED
12 Future Tenancy of Former Bowling Club Nicholson Park, 25 Poronui St, Mt Eden
Jo Heaven - Senior Community Lease Advisor, was in attendance to speak to the report.
Resolution number AE/2021/127
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) approve advertising calling for expressions of interest to lease the council-
owned building (approximately 200m²) and/or greens area (approximately
1200m²) located on Nicholson Park Reserve, 25 Poronui Road, Mt Eden
(Attachment A).
b) thank Jo Heaven - Senior Community Lease Advisor, for her attendance.
CARRIED
An amendment was moved by Deputy Chairperson Watson, seconded by Member
Robertson:
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b) invite the Handweavers and Spinners Guild Auckland to apply during the Expression
of Interest (EOI) process noting its status as a current tenant.
Members votes by voice were as follows:
For Against Abstained
Member J Maskill Chairperson L Corrick Member G Easte
Member C Robertson Member R Langton
Deputy Chairperson M Member WM McKenzie
Watson Member K Smith
The motion was declared LOST by 3 votes to 4.
Note: Member Maskill and Councillor Casey exited the meeting at 3.59pm, Tuesday, 17 August
2021 during initial discussion of Item 13: Indicative Business Case: Aquatic Provision in
Albert-Eden Local Board.
14 Albert-Eden Joint Council-Controlled Organisations (CCO) Engagement Plan 2021-
2022
Robyn Allpress – Senior Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to the report.
Resolution number AE/2021/128
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member K Smith:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) adopt the Joint Engagement Plan 2021-2022, with the addition of the Waterview
Precinct Plan to the list of plans in Albert-Eden Local Board area, as agreed
between the local board and Auckland Council’s substantive Council-Controlled
Organisations: Auckland Transport, Auckland Unlimited, Panuku Development
Auckland, and Watercare.
b) note that the Joint Engagement Plan is a live document that will be updated as
needed, with changes reported to the local board each quarter.
c) authorise the chair of the local board to sign this agreement on behalf of the
local board, in conjunction with representatives from the four Council-
Controlled Organisations (CCOs).
d) thank Robyn Allpress – Senior Local Board Advisor, for her attendance.
CARRIED
Note: Chairperson Corrick adjourned the meeting at 3.58pm and reconvened the meeting at
4.05pm.
15 Albert-Eden Local Board feedback on the resource management system reform:
Natural and Built Environment Bill exposure draft
Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to the report.
Resolution number AE/2021/129
MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Member G Easte:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
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a) note the formal feedback on the Ministry for the Environment’s Natural and Built
Environment Bill exposure draft (Attachment A) as authorised by delegation to
Members Easte and McKenzie on 20 July 2021.
b) thank Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, for her assistance and attendance.
CARRIED
17 Albert-Eden Local Board Annual Report 2020/2021
Resolution number AE/2021/130
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) adopt the draft 2020/2021 Albert-Eden Local Board Annual Report as set out in
Attachment A to the agenda report.
b) note that any minor proposed changes after the adoption will be clearly
communicated and agreed with the chairperson before the report is submitted
for adoption by the Governing Body on 27 September 2021.
c) note that the draft 2020/2021 Albert-Eden Local Board Annual Report, as set out
in Attachment A to the agenda report, will remain confidential until after the
Auckland Council group results for 2020/2021 are released to the New Zealand
Stock Exchange which are expected to be made public by 28 September 2021.
CARRIED
18 Auckland Council’s Performance Report: Albert-Eden Local Board for March to June
2021
Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, was in attendance to speak to the report.
Resolution number AE/2021/131
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson M Watson, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) receive the performance report for March to June 2021.
b) note the financial performance report in Attachment B of the report will remain
confidential until after the Auckland Council Group results for 2020/2021 are
released to the New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) which are expected to be made
public on or about 30 September 2021.
c) acknowledge and thank council staff for implementing the Albert-Eden Local
Board work programme over the last 12 months under challenging
circumstances.
d) thank Emma Reed – Local Board Advisor, for her attendance.
CARRIED
19 Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward Councillors' Updates
Note: This item was withdrawn.
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20 Chairperson's Report
Resolution number AE/2021/132
MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Deputy Chairperson M Watson:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) receive Chairperson Corrick’s August 2021 report.
CARRIED
21 Board Members' Reports
Note: This item was withdrawn.
22 Albert-Eden Local Board 2021 Governance Forward Work Calendar
Resolution number AE/2021/133
MOVED by Member K Smith, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) note the August 2021 edition of the Albert-Eden Local Board 2021 Governance
Forward Work Calendar.
CARRIED
23 Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records
A document was tabled for this item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is
available on the Auckland Councill website as a minutes attachment.
Resolution number AE/2021/134
MOVED by Member C Robertson, seconded by Chairperson L Corrick:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) receive the Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop Records for the workshops held
on the 27 July 2021 and the 3 and 10 August 2021.
b) receive the tabled revised Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop record for the 10
August 2021.
CARRIED
Attachments
A 20210817, Albert-Eden Local Board - Item 23: Albert-Eden Local Board Workshop
Records - 10 August 2021 Albert-Eden Local Board Revised Workshop Record
24 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
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Motion – Adjournment of Albert-Eden Local Board 17 August 2021 Meeting
Resolution number AE/2021/135
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member C Robertson:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) agree to adjourn the Albert-Eden Local Board 17 August 2021 meeting to 4.00pm,
Tuesday, 24 August 2021 via Skype-for-Business.
CARRIED
Note: The meeting was adjourned at 4.22pm, Tuesday, 17 August 2021.
Note: The Tuesday, 17 August 2021 meeting of the Albert-Eden Local Board was reconvened at
4.00pm, Tuesday, 24 August 2021, via Skype-for-Business.
The following members were present: Chairperson Corrick, Deputy Chairperson Watson
and Members Easte, Langton, Maskill, McKenzie, Robertson and Smith.
13 Indicative Business Case: Aquatic Provision in Albert-Eden Local Board
Carole Canler - Senior Policy Manager, and Kelsey Hanrahan – Graduate Policy Advisor,
were in attendance to speak to this report during the 17 August 2021 part of the meeting.
Note: During the Albert-Eden Local Board 17 August 2021 business meeting, by
agreement of the local board, it was agreed that the item lie on the table until the
reconvened meeting on Tuesday, 24 August 2021.
Resolution number AE/2021/136
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member K Smith:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) request staff seek the view of the Mt Albert Grammar School Community Pool
Trust and Mt Albert Grammar on the Indicative Business Case: Aquatic
Provision in Albert-Eden Local Board report by 10 September 2021.
b) request council staff to attend a workshop with the local board as soon as
possible to discuss the Indicative Business Case: Aquatic Provision in Albert-
Eden Local Board and following the workshop refer the report to 21 September
2021 for formal resolution.
CARRIED
16 Proposal to make a new Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw
Note: During the Albert-Eden Local Board 17 August 2021 business meeting, by
agreement of the local board, it was agreed that the item lie on the table until the
reconvened meeting on Tuesday, 24 August 2021.
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member W McKenzie:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) generally support in principle the draft Statement of Proposal on Te Kaunihera o
Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture ā-Rohe Noho Puni Wātea ā-Waka 2022 / Auckland
Council Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022.
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b) note the improvements to this draft Statement of Proposal, as the Albert-Eden Local
Board provided feedback in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and identified several concerns that
have been addressed in the current draft.
c) note the following features about the Albert-Eden Local Board area:
i) it is densely populated;
ii) is sited on the central isthmus, within easy reach of the airport and central city;
iii) there is a heavy demand on local parks and carparks;
iv) there are conflicting high-use activities on local parks;
vi) the majority of possible freedom camping locations are small neighbourhood
parks or carparks and are in close proximity to intensive residential areas.
d) note that staff have been unable to provide the Albert-Eden Local Board with a list of
which parks are held under the Reserves Act 1977 and which are held under the
Local Government Act 2002, so there is no clarity on which parks are provided
protection under the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in Vehicles
Bylaw 2022.
e) note that there is significant exposure to freedom camping in Albert-Eden as the
majority of reserves and parks in Albert-Eden Local Board area are held under the
Local Government Act 2002 rather that the Reserves Act 1977, and this is significantly
lower than other local boards for example, the five local boards who have undertaken
omnibus Management Plans in recent years have an average of 94 per cent of their
parks held under the Reserves Act 1977.
f) note that the Albert-Eden Local Board engaged the community in 2019 and received
feedback that littering, safety, capacity of facilities, damage to significant cultural or
historical features and environmental impacts were the main concerns raised.
Prohibited or restricted sites
g) request the following urban parks or car parks held under the Local Government Act
2002 be classified as prohibited in the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom
Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 as they need protection on the basis of public safety,
environmental impact or conflicting high-use activity:
Park or car park Reason for prohibition
a. Aberfoyle Reserve, Epsom Kindergarten on site, no toilets.
b. Raymond St Reserve, Point Boat ramp, lease over carpark by Sailing
Chevalier Club, history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour
alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
c. Phyllis Reserve, Mount Albert Sports clubs, current parking issues, next to
playcentre, history of anti-social behaviour, 24
hour alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
d. Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Venue for hire on site, confined space, no
Avenue (adjacent to Griffin toilets.
Reserve), Epsom
e. Windmill Green, Mount Eden No toilets.
f. Kūkūwai Park, Ōwairaka No toilets, little surveillance, sportsfield,
locked at night.
g. Pascoe Quarry Reserve, Sports clubs on site, no toilets.
Epsom
h. Mount Albert War Memorial Consecrated site, used for Anzac services,
Reserve, Mount Albert community centre, leisure centre, venues for
hire, community lease and playground on site,
events often held in park, playgroup on site,
toilets only in Rocket Park, history of anti-
social behaviour, partial gate locking at night,
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part of carpark to be decommissioned and
converted to construction site for Central
Interceptor.
i. Mount Eden War Memorial Consecrated site, used for Anzac services,
Reserve, Mount Eden community and commercial leases and venue
for hire on site, no toilets.
j. Jack Dickey Community Hall, Confined space, busy arterial road, no toilets.
Greenlane
k. Essex Road carpark, Mount Confined space, no toilets, paid carpark.
Eden
l. Parr Road North carpark, No toilets, history of anti-social behaviour, 24
Point Chevalier hour alcohol ban in place.
m. Epsom Library, Epsom Library on site, no toilets, confined site.
n. Mount Albert Library, Mount Library and sports clubs adjacent to site, no
Albert toilets.
o. 990 Great North Road, Waiorea Community Recycling Centre.
Western Springs
p. Epsom Community Centre Community centre, community lease,
carpark, Epsom kindergarten and creche on site.
q. 16-20 Huia Road, Point Shopping centre carpark, library and
Chevalier community centre carpark, Plunket rooms and
the early childhood education carpark, history
of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban
in place.
r. 135 Dominion Road, Mount Confined space, history of anti-social
Eden behaviour, no toilets, timber parking deck may
not be rated for multiple heavy vehicles.
s. Monkey Hill Reserve, Restricted space.
Sandringham
h) request the following parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be classified
as restricted in the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in Vehicles
Bylaw 2022:
Park Area- specific restrictions
a) Certified self-contained vehicles only.
b) Must be parked within any marked lines in
the designated parking area.
c) Overnight only, don’t occupy before
3.00pm and must vacate parking space by
9.00am.
d) Maximum 2 nights in a 2-week consecutive
period.
a. Chamberlain Park, Mount Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Albert
b. Western Springs Garden Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Community Hall, Western
Springs
c. Nixon Park, Kingsland Maximum of 6 vehicles.
d. Neville Street adjacent to Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Walker Park, Point
Chevalier
e. St Andrews Road adjacent Maximum of 6 vehicles.
to Melville Park, Epsom
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f. Kiwitea Street adjacent to Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Freyberg Field,
Sandringham
g. Windmill Road adjacent to Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Windmill Park, Epsom
i) request that all spaces that contain a boat ramp, urupā or cemetery are included on
the prohibited schedule due to their sensitive use or nature.
General rules
j) support the principle of including general rules for areas that are not reserves or
individually scheduled in the bylaw.
k) support the following general rules:
i) require freedom campers to use certified self-contained vehicles;
ii) allow freedom campers to stay a maximum of 2 nights in the same road or off-
road parking area;
iii) require freedom campers to not return to the same area within two weeks.
l) request the general rule relating to departure time include an arrival time restriction as
follows:
i) freedom campers must not occupy their parking space before midday on their
day of arrival and must vacate their parking space by 9.00am on their day of
departure.
m) request staff investigate a new general rule which restricts freedom camping arrival
time to after 4.00pm and departure time to before 8.00am within close proximity (for
example, 50-100m) of a school or early childhood facility, which aligns to the Freedom
Camping Act 2011 criteria of protecting the health and safety of people who may visit
the area, given:
i) the number of traffic and pedestrian movements, especially during peak times;
ii) the risk to children’s safety around large vehicles.
Impact on people experiencing homelessness
n) support the intent that the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in
Vehicles Bylaw 2022 is not intended to manage homelessness across Auckland,
which should be dealt with by other measures and support enforcement of the
Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 be done with a compassionate approach.
Enforcement and implementation
o) note that once operative the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 should be well
monitored and enforced and areas properly resourced with appropriate infrastructure
(including public toilets) noting that there appears to be an ongoing preference by
freedom campers to use public facilities.
p) request Auckland Council staff undertake a proactive promotion and advertising
programme for a select number of suitable freedom camping locations across
Auckland which:
i) are identified by local boards as suitable locations;
ii) have adequate supporting facilities and infrastructure;
iii) are supported by additional compliance staff providing education, monitoring
and enforcement;
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iv) may be sites listed as restricted or may be managed under the general rules and
therefore less known to the general public to be suitable locations.
An amendment by way of addition was Moved by Member Maskill, seconded by Member
Robertson:
n) request first that the bylaw specifically states that it does not apply to people who are
homeless; and secondly that for the purposes of the bylaw ‘homeless’ includes
‘sleeping in a vehicle, which may have been modified to enable comfortable sleeping
and other arrangements required for dignity and security’.
CARRIED
An amendment was Moved by Deputy Chairperson Watson, seconded by Member Easte:
g) request that the following spaces including parks, reserves, carparks and sportsfields
held under the Local Government Act 2002 need protection and be classified as
prohibited under the Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw
2022 on the basis of public safety, environmental impact or conflicting high-use
activity already being in that space:
Park or car park Reason for
prohibition
a. Aberfoyle Reserve, Epsom Kindergarten on
site, no toilets.
b. Raymond St Reserve, Pt Chevalier Boat ramp,
lease over
carpark by
Sailing Club,
history of anti-
social behaviour,
24 hour alcohol
ban in place,
locked at night.
c. Phyllis Reserve, Mount Albert Sports clubs,
current parking
issues, next to
playcentre,
history of anti-
social behaviour,
locked at night.
d. Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Avenue, Epsom Venue for hire
on site, confined
space, no toilets.
e. Windmill Green, Mount Eden No toilets.
f. Kūkūwai Park, Ōwairaka No toilets, little
surveillance,
sportsfield,
locked at night.
g. Pascoe Quarry Reserve, Epsom Sports clubs on
site, no toilets.
h. Mount Albert War Memorial Reserve, Mount Albert Consecrated
site, used for
Anzac services,
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community
centre, leisure
centre, venues
for hire,
community lease
and playground
on site, events
often held in
park, playgroup
on site, toilets
only in Rocket
Park, history of
anti-social
behaviour,
partial gate
locking at night,
part of carpark
to be
decommissioned
and converted to
construction site
for Central
Interceptor.
i. Mount Eden War Memorial Reserve, Mount Eden Consecrated
site, used for
Anzac services,
community and
commercial
leases and
venue for hire
on site, no
toilets.
j. Jack Dickey Community Hall, Greenlane Confined space,
busy arterial
road, no toilets.
k. Essex Road carpark, Mount Eden Confined space,
no toilets, paid
parking.
l. Parr Road North carpark, Point Chevalier No toilets,
history of anti-
social behaviour,
24 hour alcohol
ban in place.
m. Epsom Library, Epsom Library on site,
no toilets,
confined space.
n. Mount Albert Library, Mount Albert Library and
sports clubs
adjacent to site,
no toilets.
o. 956-990 Great North Road Waiorea
Community
Recycling
Centre.
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p. Epsom Community Centre carpark, Epsom Community
centre,
community
lease,
kindergarten
and creche on
site.
q. 16-20 Huia Road, Pt Chevalier Shopping centre
carpark, library
and community
centre carpark.
Plunket rooms
and the early
childhood
education
carpark, history
of anti-social
behaviour, 24
hour alcohol ban
in place.
r. 135 Dominion Road, Mount Eden Confined space,
history of anti-
social behaviour,
no toilets, timber
parking deck
may not be rated
for multiple
heavy vehicles.
s. Monkey Hill Reserve Restricted
space.
t. Chamberlain Park, Mt Highly utilised
Albert sports facility, no
toilets, gated at
night to protect
expensive
assets.
u. Warren Freer Park, Highly utilised
Sandringham sportsfield, no
toilets.
v. Western Springs Community Hall, 956-990 Great North Road, Albert-Eden’s
Western Springs most popular
hall for hire and
parking for
MOTAT and
Western
Springs.
w. Nixon Park, Kingsland Highly utilised
sportsfield.
x. Neville St, adjacent to Walker Park, Pt Chevalier Highly utilised
sportsfields,
playground, bus
layover site.
y. St Andrews Road, adjacent to Melville Park, Highly utilised
Epsom sports facility,
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hall for hire,
playground.
z. Kiwitea Street adjacent to Freyberg Field, Highly utilised
Sandringham. sports field and
community
facility.
aa. Windmill Road adjacent to Windmill Park, Epsom Highly utlised
sports facility,
basketball and
dog off leash
area.
bb. Owairaka Park, Owairaka Utilised
playground,
basketball, skate
park, sportsfield,
community
garden.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
For Against Abstained
Member G Easte Chairperson L Corrick
Member J Maskill Member R Langton
Member C Robertson Member WM McKenzie
Deputy Chairperson M Member K Smith
Watson
The motion was declared TIED.
The chairperson exercised her casting vote against so the motion was LOST.
The chairperson put the substantive motion.
The motion was put in parts.
Resolution number AE/2021/137
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) generally support in principle the draft Statement of Proposal on Te Kaunihera
o Tāmaki Makaurau Te Ture ā-Rohe Noho Puni Wātea ā-Waka 2022 / Auckland
Council Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022.
b) note the improvements to this draft Statement of Proposal, as the Albert-Eden
Local Board provided feedback in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and identified several
concerns that have been addressed in the current draft.
c) note the following features about the Albert-Eden Local Board area:
i) it is densely populated;
ii) is sited on the central isthmus, within easy reach of the airport and central
city;
iii) there is a heavy demand on local parks and carparks;
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iv) there are conflicting high-use activities on local parks;
v) the majority of possible freedom camping locations are small
neighbourhood parks or carparks and are in close proximity to intensive
residential areas.
d) note that staff have been unable to provide the Albert-Eden Local Board with a
list of which parks are held under the Reserves Act 1977 and which are held
under the Local Government Act 2002, so there is no clarity on which parks are
provided protection under the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom
Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022.
e) note that there is significant exposure to freedom camping in Albert-Eden as
the majority of reserves and parks in Albert-Eden Local Board area are held
under the Local Government Act 2002 rather that the Reserves Act 1977, and
this is significantly lower than other local boards for example, the five local
boards who have undertaken omnibus Management Plans in recent years have
an average of 94 per cent of their parks held under the Reserves Act 1977.
f) note that the Albert-Eden Local Board engaged the community in 2019 and
received feedback that littering, safety, capacity of facilities, damage to
significant cultural or historical features and environmental impacts were the
main concerns raised.
i) request that all spaces that contain a boat ramp, urupā or cemetery are included
on the prohibited schedule due to their sensitive use or nature.
General rules
j) support the principle of including general rules for areas that are not reserves
or individually scheduled in the bylaw.
k) support the following general rules:
i) require freedom campers to use certified self-contained vehicles;
ii) allow freedom campers to stay a maximum of 2 nights in the same road or
off-road parking area;
iii) require freedom campers to not return to the same area within two weeks.
l) request the general rule relating to departure time include an arrival time
restriction as follows:
i) freedom campers must not occupy their parking space before midday on
their day of arrival and must vacate their parking space by 9.00am on their
day of departure.
m) request staff investigate a new general rule which restricts freedom camping
arrival time to after 4.00pm and departure time to before 8.00am within close
proximity (for example, 50-100m) of a school or early childhood facility, which
aligns to the Freedom Camping Act 2011 criteria of protecting the health and
safety of people who may visit the area, given:
i) the number of traffic and pedestrian movements, especially during peak
times;
ii) the risk to children’s safety around large vehicles.
Impact on people experiencing homelessness
n) request first that the bylaw specifically states that it does not apply to people
who are homeless; and secondly that for the purposes of the bylaw ‘homeless’
includes ‘sleeping in a vehicle, which may have been modified to enable
comfortable sleeping and other arrangements required for dignity and security’.
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o) support the intent that the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping in
Vehicles Bylaw 2022 is not intended to manage homelessness across Auckland,
which should be dealt with by other measures and support enforcement of the
Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 be done with a compassionate
approach.
Enforcement and implementation
p) note that once operative the Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 should
be well monitored and enforced and areas properly resourced with appropriate
infrastructure (including public toilets) noting that there appears to be an
ongoing preference by freedom campers to use public facilities.
q) request Auckland Council staff undertake a proactive promotion and
advertising programme for a select number of suitable freedom camping
locations across Auckland which:
i) are identified by local boards as suitable locations;
ii) have adequate supporting facilities and infrastructure;
iii) are supported by additional compliance staff providing education,
monitoring and enforcement;
iv) may be sites listed as restricted or may be managed under the general
rules and therefore less known to the general public to be suitable
locations.
CARRIED
Resolution number AE/2021/138
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
g) request the following urban parks or car parks held under the Local Government
Act 2002 be classified as prohibited in the draft Statement of Proposal on
Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw 2022 as they need protection on the basis
of public safety, environmental impact or conflicting high-use activity:
Park or car park Reason for prohibition
a. Aberfoyle Reserve, Epsom Kindergarten on site, no toilets.
b. Raymond St Reserve, Point Boat ramp, lease over carpark by Sailing
Chevalier Club, history of anti-social behaviour, 24
hour alcohol ban in place, locked at night.
c. Phyllis Reserve, Mount Sports clubs, current parking issues, next
Albert to playcentre, history of anti-social
behaviour, 24 hour alcohol ban in place,
locked at night.
d. Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Venue for hire on site, confined space, no
Avenue (adjacent to Griffin toilets.
Reserve), Epsom
e. Windmill Green, Mount No toilets.
Eden
f. Kūkūwai Park, Ōwairaka No toilets, little surveillance, sportsfield,
locked at night.
g. Pascoe Quarry Reserve, Sports clubs on site, no toilets.
Epsom
h. Mount Albert War Memorial Consecrated site, used for Anzac services,
Reserve, Mount Albert community centre, leisure centre, venues
for hire, community lease and playground
on site, events often held in park,
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playgroup on site, toilets only in Rocket
Park, history of anti-social behaviour,
partial gate locking at night, part of
carpark to be decommissioned and
converted to construction site for Central
Interceptor.
i. Mount Eden War Memorial Consecrated site, used for Anzac services,
Reserve, Mount Eden community and commercial leases and
venue for hire on site, no toilets.
j. Jack Dickey Community Confined space, busy arterial road, no
Hall, Greenlane toilets.
k. Essex Road carpark, Mount Confined space, no toilets, paid carpark.
Eden
l. Parr Road North carpark, No toilets, history of anti-social behaviour,
Point Chevalier 24 hour alcohol ban in place.
m. Epsom Library, Epsom Library on site, no toilets, confined site.
n. Mount Albert Library, Library and sports clubs adjacent to site,
Mount Albert no toilets.
o. 990 Great North Road, Waiorea Community Recycling Centre.
Western Springs
p. Epsom Community Centre Community centre, community lease,
carpark, Epsom kindergarten and creche on site.
q. 16-20 Huia Road, Point Shopping centre carpark, library and
Chevalier community centre carpark, Plunket rooms
and the early childhood education carpark,
history of anti-social behaviour, 24 hour
alcohol ban in place.
r. 135 Dominion Road, Mount Confined space, history of anti-social
Eden behaviour, no toilets, timber parking deck
may not be rated for multiple heavy
vehicles.
s. Monkey Hill Reserve, Restricted space.
Sandringham
CARRIED
Note: Deputy Chairperson Watson and Members Robertson, Maskill and Easte
requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.
Resolution number AE/2021/139
MOVED by Chairperson L Corrick, seconded by Member WM McKenzie:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
h) request the following parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 be
classified as restricted in the draft Statement of Proposal on Freedom Camping
in Vehicles Bylaw 2022:
Park Area- specific restrictions
a) Certified self-contained vehicles only.
b) Must be parked within any marked lines
in the designated parking area.
c) Overnight only, don’t occupy before
3.00pm and must vacate parking space
by 9.00am.
d) Maximum 2 nights in a 2-week
consecutive period.
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a. Chamberlain Park, Mount Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Albert
b. Western Springs Garden Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Community Hall, Western
Springs
c. Nixon Park, Kingsland Maximum of 6 vehicles.
d. Neville Street adjacent to Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Walker Park, Point
Chevalier
e. St Andrews Road Maximum of 6 vehicles.
adjacent to Melville Park,
Epsom
f. Kiwitea Street adjacent to Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Freyberg Field,
Sandringham
g. Windmill Road adjacent to Maximum of 6 vehicles.
Windmill Park, Epsom
CARRIED
Note: Deputy Chairperson Watson and Members Robertson, Maskill and Easte
requested that their dissenting votes be recorded.
Note: Chairperson Corrick adjourned the meeting at 4.43pm and reconvened the meeting
at 4.52pm.
5.44pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance
and attention to business and declared the meeting
closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD
AT A MEETING OF THE ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL
BOARD HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................
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