MINUTES OF THE PUHOI FORUM COMMUNITY MEETING

HELD AT PUHOI SPORTS CLUB ON 25 JULY 2017 commencing at 7.30pm

Present

Dustyn O’Leary (Chair), Paul Manton (Co-Chair), Jenny Schollum (Treasurer), Sandra Beagley, Mike Swain, Jenny Neel, Kristin Gillies, Val Smith, Judith Williams, Peter Cooley, Sorrel O’Leary, Sheryll Titford, Brian Titford, Gavin Donaldson, Pat Backley, Heston Prospere-Smith, Wendy Hayton (Secretary, Minutes)

Ben Donaldson – Mahurangi Matters

Apologies

Beth Houlbrooke, Margaret Nelson, Tessa Berger, Terri Ryder.

Welcome

Dustyn O’Leary, as Chair, welcomed attendees to the meeting.

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 27 JUNE 2017

The minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2017 had been previously circulated. The minutes were accepted as being a true and accurate record.

Motion 1

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

Moved: Paul Manton

Seconded: Heston Prospere-Smith

Carried

2. TREASURER’S REPORT for JUNE 2017– previously circulated

$420 donated from the Trivial Pursuits night.

Motion 2

THAT the secretarial payment for $30 be approved, and THAT the Treasurer’s report for June 2017 was accepted.

Moved: Dustyn O’Leary

Seconded: Paul Manton

Carried

3. PUHOI PIONEER MEMORIAL PARK

Working bee on Sunday, and added 2/3 of fencing. Posts for linking stage one and two

due to go in tomorrow. Many thanks to all those who volunteered and helped.

Planting – Sorrel reported that donated plants are coming from the Council and Wenderholm. There will be approximately 1000 plants in total. Planting will go against the fence. Planting day is 8am-12pm Sunday 6^th August. Another planting day is to be held at the end of August. All volunteers to help will be most welcome. Please bring a spade, but the plants are small so the work will not be too heavy.

Review of Park Management Plan. Gavin Donaldson had sent an email to the relevant Council Team Leader re how the review process of the Management Plan will take place. The Council now has an Open Space Management framework – a new approach ‘omnibus reserve management plan to cover all parks in one area – for 2017-2018. They have no plan to review the Management Plan in Puhoi Pioneer Memorial Park at this stage, but the Rodney Local Board are likely to be developing an omnibus approach to local park management and endeavor to get community input and public consultation. At this stage the Forum can gather local resident input on what we feel might be an appropriate management plan. Under our lease with the Council we have taken on management of Park therefore can develop some plans but need to run everything past the Rodney Local Board first. Needs to be within parameters of existing park management plan. Puhoi is a special case with our lease and management plan. We can submit ideas and plans to the Council and there is nothing to stop us developing our own plans so long as they fit within the existing management plan and submit these to the Local Board.

Reformation of Park Working Group – The previous group is now defunct. It would be helpful to have a working group to assist with the Park management. Paul Mantonput his name forward, Sorrel O’Leary, Kevin Jones (might be interested as farm lessee), Gavin Donaldson. Please let Dustyn or Paul know if you would be interested in joining this group.

Motion 3

That a Puhoi Pioneer Memorial Park working party be formed and that it reports to the Forum meeting every month as a working group.

Moved: Dustyn O’Leary

Seconded: Mike Swain

Carried

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Working Groups Updates

• Traffic Safety/Walkways

Dustyn has been in touch with Tessa Berger re getting in touch with AT. If Tessa doesn’t hear by the end of the month it is planned to go ahead without AT since there has been so many approaches which have been ignored.

Bus Turnaround

Dustyn has approached AT and given them all the details but so far without any response. Waiting on them for a response. Has been in touch with Beth re using an

existing footbridge now in a paddock which might be useful to use as a pedestrian footbridge in the bus turnaround project. This would need geotech and extensive work, and more public consultation. Plan and costings hopefully to be drawn up by the end of 2017.

Barriers to prevent parking on the footpath

Awaiting permission from AT.

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• Civil Defence

Heston has met with other Civil Defence reps in the area, and they have agreed to meet as a group every 6 weeks. Next meeting is at Puhoi Fire Station at the end of August. We now have 3 more people to assist Heston and there could be more from the Waiwera and Ahuroa areas to re-write the handbook. Will eventually get a water-tight container for equipment.

• Neighbourhood Support

Judith circulated pamphlets ‘Recreation in Rural Areas’ and ‘Fire in Rural Areas by National Rural Fire Authority. Judith also has some ‘Neighbourhood Support’ posters which she will distribute. Neighbourhood Support has drawn a smaller boundary than Civil Defence which is appropriate for the two different groups.

2. Village Market – ordinary market this coming Sunday. Going upstairs is good.

Running ‘Puhoi’s Got Young Talent’ again at the August market. Judith has the entry

forms.

A very successful Anniversary weekend was held by the PHS including a dance.

Special thanks to the Scouts for their help over the weekend.

The meeting closed at 8.30pm.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2017 at 7.30pm.

PUHOI COMMUNITY FORUM

MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 25 JULY 2017 at 7.30pm at

THE PUHOI SPORTS CLUB – CHAIRPERSON – DUSTYN O’LEARY

AGENDA

1. Confirmation of the Minutes of previous Meeting held on 27 June 2017

2. Matters Arising from those Minutes (not appearing on this Agenda)

3. Treasurer’s Report for June 2017 (previously circulated) – Jenny Schollum

4. Puhoi Pioneer Memorial Park

• River walkway planting and fencing working days.

• Review of park management plan

• Reformation of park working group

5. General Business

1. Working Groups – updates

• Road Safety Group – update

• Civil Defence –

• Neighbourhood Support

• Others

2. Village market – Judith Williams

NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2017 at 7.30pm.

PUHOI COMMUNITY FORUM 2017 AGM AGENDA

Meeting to be held on June 27 at 7.00pm in the Puhoi Sports Club

1. Apologies

2. Approval of 2016 AGM Minutes

3. Matters Arising

4. Chairman’s Report

5. Financial Report

6. Correspondence

7. Acceptance of Club and Working Group Representatives

Puhoi Rural Fire Force

Puhoi Historical Society

Puhoi Library

Puhoi Farmers Market

Puhoi Centennial Hall Committee

Puhoi Church Properties Committee

Puhoi Sports Club

Puhoi Pioneers Memorial Park

Puhoi Horse Riding Group

Puhoi Road Safety Group

Puhoi Pest Control Group

Puhoi Civil Defence and Neighbourhood Support

8. Election of Officers

(Chairperson, Deputy Chair, Secretary & Treasurer)

Note: All current financial members to vote by ballot. Nominations for these roles to be collected from the Financial Membership prior to voting for consideration by all Financial Members.

9. Monthly Forum Meeting to Follow.

PUHOI COMMUNITY FORUM

MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 27 JUNE 2017 at 7.30pm at

THE PUHOI SPORTS CLUB – CHAIRPERSON – PAUL MANTON

AGENDA

1. Confirmation of the Minutes of previous Meeting held on 30 May2017

2. Matters Arising from those Minutes (not appearing on this Agenda)

3. Treasurer’s Report for May 2017 (previously circulated) – Jenny Schollum

4. Puhoi Pioneer Memorial Park

• Update – Paul Manton

5. General Business

1. Working Groups – updates

• Road Safety Group – update

• Civil Defence – Heston Prosper-Smith

• Neighbourhood Support – Judith Williams

• Others

2. Judith Williams – rules re sale of reserves

3. Village market – Judith Williams

Next Puhoi Community Forum monthly meeting: Tuesday, July 25 2017

MINUTES OF THE PUHOI FORUM COMMUNITY MEETING

HELD AT PUHOI SPORTS CLUB ON 30 MAY 2017 commencing at 7.30pm

PRESENT: Dustyn O’Leary (Chair), Paul Manton (Co-Chair), Jenny Schollum (Treasurer), Judith Williams, Sheryll Titford, Sorrel O’Leary, Gillian Seymour, Terri Ryder, Johan Rijnbende, Sandra Beagley, Wendy Hayton (Secretary, Minutes) Sandra

APOLOGIES: Russell Green, Heston Prosper-Smith, Mike Swain, Jenny Neel, Val Smith, Marg Nelson, Pat and Graham Backley, Brian Titford, Beth Houlbrooke (Rodney Local Board), Tessa Berger (Rodney Local Board), Christine Mundell,. Kristin Gillies

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 18 APRIL 2017

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2017 had been previously circulated. The minutes were accepted as being a true and accurate record.

Motion 1

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

Moved: Dustyn O’Leary

Seconded: Paul Manton

Carried

2. TREASURER’S REPORT for APRIL/MAY 2017– previously circulated

Subscriptions will be due prior to the AGM in June.

Motion 2

THAT the secretarial payment for $30 be approved, and THAT the Treasurer’s report for April 2017 was accepted.

Moved: Jenny Schollum

Seconded: Dustyn O’Leary

Carried

2. SCHOOL BUS

Terri Ryder reported that the School Bus has been granted an extension through the Ministry. It has been confirmed that when the Orewa bus comes into Puhoi in the morning it will wait for children coming off the Warkworth bus. In the afternoon the bus is taking children further on into the area, past the centre of Puhoi. Many thanks to Terri Ryder her for her hard work.

2. PIONIEER RIVER PARK UPDATE

Paul updated the meeting. The posts had not yet been put in for the fencing as no post rammer machine has been available to put them in. Once the machine comes available, there are plenty of materials available to complete the work. At present there is no date for its availability.

Planting. Sorrel reported that planting can’t begin until the fencing is complete. Plants are being held for this purpose. Sorrel is to liaise with Paul to ascertain when the fence is complete.

Community Planting Day. The end of July is a likely time for the Community Planting Day. A trailer load of plants will be donated by the Wenderholm Nursery. This donation could mean that there is money in the budget for a few additional specimen trees. Many thanks to Gavin Donaldson for his contribution to the work with the trees.

2. GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Motorway Liaison Consortium Group NX2

An invitation only meeting was held last week by NX2 with representatives from the Puhoi local area, to discuss matters that affect this area. Paul and Dustyn were invited, Judith was also there.

Summary. Dustyn reported a very positive meeting. NX2 were completely open and honest regarding what they could do for the community, what the plans and timing are and what the community can do for them. The overpass height was mentioned – 10 metres above the existing road level. There is no opportunity for input regarding the design of overpass, but there could be a 50 car carpark under it which could be used as a Park and Ride for Puhoi village.

Current timing. Access ramps will go in this summer. There will be minimal trucks around Puhoi as they are starting at the other end. Work is starting on the overpass in March 2018, but it will be ground up work, so there won’t be much to see.

Traffic Plan/Speed Limit. NX2 is keen to get the speed limit dropped to 80kmph. Once they have a plan they will come back to us. They haven’t got their final traffic plan worked through as yet. The main site office will be at the northern end of the new motorway, with a small office at the Puhoi end.

Benefits for the community. NX2 can’t give any money or land. There are a couple of opportunities – mitigation planting (off the actual site) – the village might get riparian planting done. Also pest management could possibly be extended to Puhoi. They are also interested in sponsoring local events such as football games.

3 Monthly meetings. These meetings will be held every 3 months, unless other things come up. They want information disseminated as widely as possible (Judith, Mike, Dustyn etc). Dustyn will send out her notes and NX2 will also be sending out notes. Dustyn will be the Forum’s contact/liaison person.

2. Working Groups

• Traffic Safety/Walkways

Dustyn reported that a meeting of interested parties is planned to discuss the possibility of using the rotunda area as a bus turnaround. However, it is important that AT attend, which, at present, appears unlikely.

• Neighbourhood Support and Civil Defence

Nothing to report at present. Heston is currently unwell. The Community Hall has been confirmed as an official gathering area in case of emergency.

3. Village Market

Positive feedback was received from those stall holders who used the upstairs in the Sports Hall for the first time.

4. Tree removal and reserve concern

Judith reported the removal of the tree from the Puhoi River has been successful.

Judith voiced her concern about a neighbor who said they would be looking to buy the reserve between their property and hers. Judith has written to Beth and Tessa who have responded and will look into the legality of any such claims. There are plenty of regulations to prevent this. The Forum are the landlords of the park.

5. Puhoi Historical Society – Community Dance on 24 June and get together on 25 June – 154^th Anniversary (soup, bring a plate in the Community Hall)

Jenny presented a brief report on the PHS. The Society’s AGM is on 7^th June at 7pm. There will be supper afterwards and all are welcome.

Jenny reported that the Museum would like to get a collection of ANZAC stories from anyone who is living in the area – not necessarily those who have a link to Bohemian descendants.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

NEXT MEETING and AGM

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 June at 7pm. This will be the AGM. Membership is open to all with subscriptions needing to be paid prior to the AGM (or at the door, prior to the meeting).

MINUTES OF THE PUHOI FORUM COMMUNITY MEETING

HELD AT PUHOI SPORTS CLUB ON 30 MAY 2017 commencing at 7.30pm

PRESENT: Dustyn O’Leary (Chair), Paul Manton (Co-Chair), Jenny Schollum (Treasurer), Judith Williams, Sheryll Titford, Sorrel O’Leary, Gillian Seymour, Terri Ryder, Johan Rijnbende, Sandra Beagley, Wendy Hayton (Secretary, Minutes) Sandra

APOLOGIES: Russell Green, Heston Prosper-Smith, Mike Swain, Jenny Neel, Val Smith, Marg Nelson, Pat and Graham Backley, Brian Titford, Beth Houlbrooke (Rodney Local Board), Tessa Berger (Rodney Local Board), Christine Mundell,. Kristin Gillies

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 18 APRIL 2017

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2017 had been previously circulated. The minutes were accepted as being a true and accurate record.

Motion 1

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

Moved: Dustyn O’Leary

Seconded: Paul Manton

Carried

2. TREASURER’S REPORT for APRIL/MAY 2017– previously circulated

Subscriptions will be due prior to the AGM in June.

Motion 2

THAT the secretarial payment for $30 be approved, and THAT the Treasurer’s report for April 2017 was accepted.

Moved: Jenny Schollum

Seconded: Dustyn O’Leary

Carried

2. SCHOOL BUS

Terri Ryder reported that the School Bus has been granted an extension through the Ministry. It has been confirmed that when the Orewa bus comes into Puhoi in the morning it will wait for children coming off the Warkworth bus. In the afternoon the bus is taking children further on into the area, past the centre of Puhoi. Many thanks to Terri Ryder her for her hard work.

2. PIONIEER RIVER PARK UPDATE

Paul updated the meeting. The posts had not yet been put in for the fencing as no post rammer machine has been available to put them in. Once the machine comes available, there are plenty of materials available to complete the work. At present there is no date for its availability.

Planting. Sorrel reported that planting can’t begin until the fencing is complete. Plants are being held for this purpose. Sorrel is to liaise with Paul to ascertain when the fence is complete.

Community Planting Day. The end of July is a likely time for the Community Planting Day. A trailer load of plants will be donated by the Wenderholm Nursery. This donation could mean that there is money in the budget for a few additional specimen trees. Many thanks to Gavin Donaldson for his contribution to the work with the trees.

2. GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Motorway Liaison Consortium Group NX2

An invitation only meeting was held last week by NX2 with representatives from the Puhoi local area, to discuss matters that affect this area. Paul and Dustyn were invited, Judith was also there.

Summary. Dustyn reported a very positive meeting. NX2 were completely open and honest regarding what they could do for the community, what the plans and timing are and what the community can do for them. The overpass height was mentioned – 10 metres above the existing road level. There is no opportunity for input regarding the design of overpass, but there could be a 50 car carpark under it which could be used as a Park and Ride for Puhoi village.

Current timing. Access ramps will go in this summer. There will be minimal trucks around Puhoi as they are starting at the other end. Work is starting on the overpass in March 2018, but it will be ground up work, so there won’t be much to see.

Traffic Plan/Speed Limit. NX2 is keen to get the speed limit dropped to 80kmph. Once they have a plan they will come back to us. They haven’t got their final traffic plan worked through as yet. The main site office will be at the northern end of the new motorway, with a small office at the Puhoi end.

Benefits for the community. NX2 can’t give any money or land. There are a couple of opportunities – mitigation planting (off the actual site) – the village might get riparian planting done. Also pest management could possibly be extended to Puhoi. They are also interested in sponsoring local events such as football games.

3 Monthly meetings. These meetings will be held every 3 months, unless other things come up. They want information disseminated as widely as possible (Judith, Mike, Dustyn etc). Dustyn will send out her notes and NX2 will also be sending out notes. Dustyn will be the Forum’s contact/liaison person.

2. Working Groups

• Traffic Safety/Walkways

Dustyn reported that a meeting of interested parties is planned to discuss the possibility of using the rotunda area as a bus turnaround. However, it is important that AT attend, which, at present, appears unlikely.

• Neighbourhood Support and Civil Defence

Nothing to report at present. Heston is currently unwell. The Community Hall has been confirmed as an official gathering area in case of emergency.

3. Village Market

Positive feedback was received from those stall holders who used the upstairs in the Sports Hall for the first time.

4. Tree removal and reserve concern

Judith reported the removal of the tree from the Puhoi River has been successful.

Judith voiced her concern about a neighbor who said they would be looking to buy the reserve between their property and hers. Judith has written to Beth and Tessa who have responded and will look into the legality of any such claims. There are plenty of regulations to prevent this. The Forum are the landlords of the park.

5. Puhoi Historical Society – Community Dance on 24 June and get together on 25 June – 154^th Anniversary (soup, bring a plate in the Community Hall)

Jenny presented a brief report on the PHS. The Society’s AGM is on 7^th June at 7pm. There will be supper afterwards and all are welcome.

Jenny reported that the Museum would like to get a collection of ANZAC stories from anyone who is living in the area – not necessarily those who have a link to Bohemian descendants.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

NEXT MEETING and AGM

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 June at 7.30pm. This will be the AGM. Membership is open to all with subscriptions needing to be paid prior to the AGM (or at the door, prior to the meeting).

PUHOI COMMUNITY FORUM

MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 30 MAY 2017 at 7.30pm at

THE PUHOI SPORTS CLUB – CHAIRPERSON – DUSTYN O’LEARY

AGENDA

1. Confirmation of the Minutes of previous Meeting held on 18 April 2017

2. Matters Arising from those Minutes (not appearing on this Agenda)

3. Treasurer’s Report for April 2017 – Jenny Schollum

4. Puhoi Pioneer Memorial Park

• Update – Paul Manton

5. General Business

1. A motorway consortium liaion representative from the Forum/Puhoi is sought (see attachment)

2. Working Groups – updates

• Road Safety Group – update on the school bus extension to

Remiger Road, on behalf of the Road Safety Group – Terri Ryder

• Civil Defence

• Neighbourhood Support

• Others

3. Judith Williams – removal of Puhoi river tree

4. Village market update

5. Further item (Judith Williams)

NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Tuesday June 27^th 2017 at 7.30pm.

MINUTES OF THE PUHOI FORUM COMMUNITY MEETING

HELD AT PUHOI SPORTS CLUB ON 18 APRIL 2017 commencing at 7.30pm

PRESENT: Paul Manton (Chair), Dustyn O’Leary (Co-Chair), Jenny Schollum (Treasurer), Judith Williams, Sheryll Titford, Brian Titford, Sorrel O’Leary, Kristin Gillies, Gary Wenzlick, Johan Rijnbende, Beth Houlbrooke (Rodney Local Board), Tessa Berger (Rodney Local Board),, Christine Mundell, Terri Ryder, Sarah Churchouse, Martyn smith Wendy Hayton (Secretary, Minutes)

APOLOGIES: Russell Green, Heston Prosper-Smith, Mike Swain, Jenny Neel, Val Smith, Marg Nelson, Pat and Grahamde3 Backley

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 28 MARCH 2017

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2017 had been previously circulated. The minutes were accepted as being a true and accurate record.

Motion 1

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

Moved: Paul Manton

Seconded: Terri Ryder

Carried

Matters Arising

Chris Mundell referred to the reference in the minutes to the paddock with hay that was going to be planted out as wetland and reference to a discussion at a previous meeting. Chris had checked and reported that it was said that the issue of wetland or not would be put before the two farmers involved. Minutes of previous years’ meetings had said that if that land were put into wetland, it could never be put back to a hay paddock. However, there appears to have been no motion made regarding any decision. Dustyn said the issue had been discussed with Kevin and representative Forum members, and agreed that he would not cut it and in future when planting the walkway this area would be left as wetland. Dustyn will circulate minutes where this is covered in order to clarify.

Action: Dustyn

2. TREASURER’S REPORT for MARCH 2017/ End Financial Year – previously circulated

Payments for the month were for the Sports Club meeting venue and a new member subscription. THAT the secretarial payment for $30 was approved. It was noted that the Sport’s Club rental fee has increased as from 1 April 2017. It was agreed that Jenny would send the accounts through to Larry Mitchell to get audited. Subscriptions will be due prior to the AGM in June.

Motion 2

THAT the secretarial payment for $30 was approved, and THAT the Treasurer’s report for March 2017 and the end of the 2106/2017 Financial year was accepted.

Moved: Judith

Seconded: Paul

Carried

2. PIONIEER RIVER PARK

Paul Manton gave an update on the river walkway. There has been little progress on the fencing because of wet weather. The Council arborists have not yet got involved, although they have visited the site.

The Forum leases from the Council all the land in the River Park (land to the left hand side of the bridge, through the metal gate), including walkways and planting, and sublets a substantial amount of this land to Kevin Jones (farmer) on a 5 year sublease, This lease has currently another 2 years or so to run (half way through). Kevin has indicated a desire to continue leasing the land once the lease comes up for renewal.

Paul Manton reported that the Council have sent documentation for renewal of the River Park land lease by the Forum. He requested approval to send these forms in to the Council. The lease is 10 x 10 years. This lease reflects the changeover from the Rodney Council to the Auckland Council. There is no change otherwise. Discussion took place. There is an income stream to the Forum at the moment from Kevin Jones, lessee of the farmland.

The whole Park is under the Council lease. The building of the Sports Club and surrounding land to the right hand side of the bridge is not included in the Forum’s lease. This is leased to the Sports Club by the Council.

It was agreed that Paul should send in the documents for lease renewal to the Council by a show of hands.

Judith Williams reported that a tree had fallen into the river in the storms. This is on public land. It appeared as if it might dam the river. Judith rang the Council storm water help line and lodged a request for assistance. It was suggested that a contractor be brought in to do the work, in order to avoid delays. To date, nothing has happened. It was agreed that Judith should log the call and get a reference number and email the Council (Tessa Berger).by email with the details.

2. FUTURE PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMORIAL PARK

This is ongoing. Some really good ideas have been received. More time and ideas are needed. Sarah Churchouse carried out a survey of Puhoi residents on her own account. She reported that the overwhelming response was as follows:

• The driving force of the survey started with the Little Village information day. 

• The survey showed strong opposition to the Puhoi little village project on Public Land (Puhoi Pioneers Memorial Park).

• The survey was a 6 week project, widely distributed, with 126 people taking part

• Base Statistics showed that of the 126 returned surveys, 12 people are in favour of building and a tourist venture in the Park and 114 prefer to leave it as it is or

to continue with planting. 19 people who filled in the survey were not aware of the Little Village project.

• The park is well used by locals for a variety of recreational activities.

Paul thanked Sarah and Gary Wenzlick for this information and welcomed the feedback.

Judith asked to table information about her views buildings in the Puhoi Memorial Park. This information accompanies the minutes.

2. GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Working Groups

Traffic Safety/Walkways

Dustyn reported that Greenways have approached the Forum for a letter of support for their grant to develop a number of pathways. Duistyn proposed giving this support, conditional on Greenways further consultation with the Forum on a number of issues (e.g. planning for parking etc). This is a long term project. It was agreed in principle by a show of hands, so long as these are multi use pathways

Neighbourhood Support and Civil Defence

Judith reported 21 streets need coordinators. She has about 12.

2. Village Market

Celebrating ethnicities on 30^th April. The pub has ATM facilities for this (not the shop).

3. ANZAC Day – being organized by the PHS.

4. Council 3 Year Strategic Plan Consultation.

Beth Houlbrooke reported that the Council is about to do more consultation on the 3 year strategic plan for the Rodney Local Board area – budget allocations are based on community feedback for projects over the next 3 years.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 30^th May at 7.30pm.