MINUTES OF THE KĀpiti
Coast District Council
Waikanae Community
Board Meeting
HELD IN THE Reikorangi
Hall, 1/5 Akatarawa Road, Reikorangi
ON Tuesday, 4 March
2025 AT 7.01pm
PRESENT: Mr Michael Moore (Chair), Mr Richard Mansell, Mr Tonchi Begovich, Ms Michelle Lewis, Cr Nigel Wilson
IN ATTENDANCE: Cr Jocelyn Prvanov, Mr Cam Butler, Mr Bede Laracy, Mr Glen Olsen, Mr Jonny Best, Mr Brendan Owens, Mr Darren Edwards, Ms Kris Pervan, Mr Darryn Grant, Ms Laura Bertelsen, Ms Kate Coutts
1 NAU MAI | Welcome
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting, and at the invitation of the Chair, Jordan Wansbrough (Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai) opened the meeting with karakia.
There were no apologies.
The Chair noted that he had volunteered at Te Kāhu Tiu, which was anticipated to be raised during public speaking time.
The Chair brought forward Item 6(b) Matters of an Urgent Nature.
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(b) Matters of an Urgent Nature The Chair requested the Waikanae Community Board accept a late grant application for consideration, and advised that a briefing regarding a recent street racing incident in Waikanae would be provided by representatives from New Zealand Police. LATE GRANT APPLICATION |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/1 Moved: Mr Michael Moore Seconder: Cr Nigel Wilson That the Waikanae Community Board accept the late Discretionary Grant application from Kali Parker for consideration under Item 8.1 Consideration of Applications for Funding. |
BRIEFING FROM NEW ZEALAND POLICE
Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander Inspector Renée Perkins and Sergeant Joshua Smith spoke to a street racing incident on 28 February 2025 involving 150-200 anti-social vehicle/road users gathering at the intersection of Greenhill Road and Old State Highway 1 in Waikanae. Inspector Perkins advised that Police had no prior knowledge that the event was taking place, resulting in inadequate staffing levels in the district at that time; and due to other volatile incidents in neighbouring districts requiring Police attendence, back up personnel was unable to be rapidly deployed to assist. Inspector Perkins noted that while awaiting back up units, the Police officers in attendance at the gathering were actively monitoring and assessing the situation, and in the course of the night, officers were able to impound two vehicles. Inspector Perkins answered members’ questions.
At the invitation of the Chair, Cam Butler (Chair of the Ōtaki Community Board) spoke to the ‘Levin Invasion’ event that occurred in early June 2024, and subsequent hui (meetings) the Ōtaki Community Board had held with community groups regarding street racing and the associated anti-social behaviour. Mr Butler and Inspector Perkins listed potential options for managing the issue, including establishing a dedicated space for the burnouts and drifting, anti-cruising bylaws, speed calming measures, increased CCTV, and strengthening Police powers and staffing levels.
The Chair thanked Inspector Perkins and Sergeant Joshua Smith for their time, and advised that a public forum would be arranged by the Ōtaki and Waikanae Community Boards in the near future to further discuss the matter with the Police and community members.
The Chair brought forward Item 7.2 Waikanae Town Centre Plan in the meeting.
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Darryn Grant, Strategic Development Director and Laura Bertelsen, Senior Advisor Strategic Projects spoke to the presentation contained within the agenda that provided an update on the Waikanae Town Centre Plan; and together with Kris Pervan, Group Manager Strategy and Growth, answered members’ questions. The Chair requested Darryn Grant provide a verbal update on the Waikanae Pop-Up at 56–62 Main Road, Waikanae. Mr Grant provided a brief overview of the background and activities planned for the Waikanae Pop-Up, and advised that the space was anticipated to be open by 22 March 2025. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/2 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Mr Tonchi Begovich That the Waikanae Community Board: A. Note the overview of the Town Centre Project. B. Endorse the proposed next steps to support the development of Town Centre Principles and Plans. |
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The board proposed an additional recommendation C to support further engagement with Waikanae town centre property and business owners (in addition to businesses that are members of the Waikanae Business Association), and Waikanae residents' groups during the consultation process for the Town Centre Project: |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/3 Moved: Ms Michelle Lewis Seconder: Mr Tonchi Begovich C. That the Waikanae Community Board support the inclusion of Waikanae residents’ associations, groups, and town centre property and business owners in the stakeholder consultation process for the Town Centre Project. |
The Chair brought forward Item 5 Ngā Teputeihana | Deputations.
5 Ngā Teputeihana | Deputations
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Sandra Daly and Ian Powell of the Kāpiti Health Advisory Group provided an overview of the case for the expansion of health services in the district and spoke to the presentation contained in the agenda to detail progress and next steps. Mr Powell answered members’ questions. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/4 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Mr Richard Mansell That the Waikanae Community Board support the Kāpiti Health Advisory Group’s ‘Compelling Case’ for expanding services at Health New Zealand’s Kāpiti Health Centre. For: Michael Moore, Richard Mansell, Tonchi Begovich and Cr Nigel Wilson Against: Michelle Lewis Carried 4/1 |
4 HE WĀ KŌRERO KI TE MAREA | Public Speaking Time
Catherine Scullin, on behalf of Coast Access Radio Trust, spoke in support of the Trust’s grant application under Item 8.1 Consideration of Applications for Funding.
Steve Botica, on behalf of the Waikanae Rotary Club, spoke in support of the Club’s grant application under Item 8.1 Consideration of Applications for Funding, and answered members' questions.
Tim Armstrong, on behalf of Energise Ōtaki, spoke in support of their grant application under Item 8.1 Consideration of Applications for Funding, and answered members' questions.
Rupert Randall, President of the Friends of Te Horo Beach, tabled and spoke to the group’s accountability report for funding granted last year to install a defibrillator at Te Horo Beach. Mr Randall also spoke to concerns regarding vehicles on Te Horo Beach in no driving zones, including the bird nesting areas at the mouth of the Mangaone Stream. Mr Randall advised that the Friends of Te Horo Beach would be seeking the Board’s support to increase Council’s patrolling presence at Te Horo Beach.
Graham Oliver, Commodore of the Waikanae Boating Club, introduced Club members Toby Bach, Chris Turver, and Brian Framptom, and spoke to the appended letter regarding the Waikanae Boating Club Rebuild Project, and a potential shortfall in funding. Mr Oliver spoke to the Club’s existing community resources, and advised that the Club intended on submitting a Waikanae Capital Improvement Fund grant application for the Rebuild Project. Mr Oliver, Mr Bach and Mr Turver answered members’ questions.
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/5 Moved: Ms Michelle Lewis Seconder: Cr Nigel Wilson That the Waikanae Community Board note the meeting has sat for two hours, and resolve to continue the meeting without a break after two hours. |
Alex Packwood, on behalf of a group of Ngatiawa Road residents, spoke to concerns raised regarding the application process undertaken by Te Kāhu Tiu Trust for a certificate of compliance under the current District Plan. Mr Packwood answered members’ questions.
Kris Pervan, Group Manager Strategy and Growth answered members’ questions regarding the application process for a certificate of compliance under the current District Plan.
Allan Gammon spoke to safety concerns raised by some residents in Reikorangi regarding Te Kahu Tiu Trust’s facility, and associated application for a certificate of compliance under the District Plan. Mr Gammon answered members’ questions.
Tonchi Begovich left the meeting at 9.11pm and returned to the meeting at 9.12pm.
Sarah Yanez, on behalf of the Waikanae Business Association, spoke to the Association’s recent activities and upcoming meetings, and the Waikanae Pop-up space. Ms Yanez also addressed matters raised during the update from New Zealand Police under Item 6(a) Matters of an Urgent Nature and Item 7.2 Waikanae Town Centre Plan, and answered members' questions.
John Adair spoke against the Waikanae Pop-up space raised under Item 7.2 Waikanae Town Centre Plan, and concerns regarding the associated consultation process with local Waikanae businesses and property owners. Mr Adair answered members’ questions.
Jordan Wansbrough spoke to the possibility of setting up a rongoā space at the Waikanae Pop-up, recent conversations held with community members regarding the potential for more Māori wardens in Kāpiti, and his support of Te Kāhu Tiu.
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Public Speaking Tabled Documents 1 Letter from the Waikanae Boating Club 2 Accountability Report from the Friends of Te Horo Beach |
The meeting adjourned at 9.25pm and reconvened at 9.33pm.
Item 5 Ngā Teputeihana | Deputations was moved to an earlier part of the meeting.
Item 6 Ngā Take a Ngā Mema | Members’ Business was considered at another part of the meeting.
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This item was deferred for consideration at the next Waikanae Community Board meeting of Tuesday, 29 April 2025. |
Item 7.2 Waikanae Town Centre Plan was moved to an earlier part of the meeting.
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/6 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Ms Michelle Lewis A. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Promotion Fund grant of $4,600 to Coast Access Radio Trust to assist with the cost of promoting Waikanae news, events and information relevant to the community on Coast Access Radio. Richard Mansell abstained from voting. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/7 Moved: Mr Richard Mansell Seconder: Cr Nigel Wilson B. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Discretionary Fund grant of $500 to the Jazmin Brown to assist with the cost of attending and competing in the 2025 New Zealand National Juniors 8 Ball Tournament and North Island North Island Women's 8 Ball Tournament. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/8 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Mr Michael Moore C. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Discretionary Fund grant of $500 per year for the next three years, to the Ōtaki and Districts Memorial RSA and Community Club to assist with the cost of providing koha and a breakfast for the servicemen contributing to the annual Anzac Day dawn service. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/9 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Mr Richard Mansell D. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Discretionary Fund grant of $750 to the Kapiti Senior Singers to assist with the cost of hiring a pianist for choir rehearsals and concerts at rest homes and retirement villages throughout Kāpiti. |
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The Waikanae Community Board resolved to consider the grant applications from the Waikanae Bridge Club and the Waikanae Rotary Club as Promotion Fund applications: |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/10 Moved: Mr Richard Mansell Seconder: Cr Nigel Wilson That the Waikanae Community Board would consider the grant applications from the Waikanae Bridge Club and the Waikanae Rotary Club as Promotion Fund applications. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/11 Moved: Mr Richard Mansell Seconder: Cr Nigel Wilson E. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Promotion Fund grant of $500 to the Waikanae Bridge Club to assist with the cost of advertising bridge lessons in 2025. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/12 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Ms Michelle Lewis F. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Promotion Fund grant of $500 to the Waikanae Rotary Club to assist with the cost of holding the Kapiti Express Model Train Show in the Waikanae Memorial Hall in February 2025. |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/13 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Mr Michael Moore G. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Discretionary Fund grant of $750 to the Kapiti Movers to assist with the cost of hiring the Mazengarb Park Sports Complex, purchasing equipment, and vetting and training volunteers. For: Michael Moore, Richard Mansell, Tonchi Begovich and Cr Nigel Wilson Against: Michelle Lewis carried 4/1 |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/14 Moved: Cr Nigel Wilson Seconder: Mr Tonchi Begovich H. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Discretionary Fund grant of $500 to the Energise Ōtaki to assist with the cost of purchasing plant sleeves and stakes for the Ōtaki Carbon Forests Project. For: Michael Moore, Richard Mansell, Tonchi Begovich and Cr Nigel Wilson Against: Michelle Lewis Carried 4/1 |
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/15 Moved: Mr Michael Moore Seconder: Mr Tonchi Begovich J. That the Waikanae Community Board approves a Discretionary Fund grant of $500 to Kali Parker to assist with the cost of attending the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Education Course in March 2025. |
9 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
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Committee Resolution WCB2025/16 Moved: Mr Richard Mansell Seconder: Mr Tonchi Begovich That the minutes of the Waikanae Community Board meeting of 19 November 2024 be accepted as a true and correct record. |
The Chair moved Item 6 Ngā Take a Ngā Mema | Members’ Business from an earlier part of the meeting.
6 NGĀ TAKE A NGĀ MEMA | Members’ Business
(a) There were no requests for a leave of absence.
(b) Matters of an urgent nature were covered at an earlier part of the meeting.
(c) Community Board Members’ Activities
Tonchi Begovich tabled a letter to Darren Edwards, Chief Executive, regarding Mr Begovich’s concerns with Council’s process of engaging a contractor for the Waikanae Library project. Members discussed the matter.
Where appropriate, board members gave further updates under Item 10.1 Matters under Action.
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Appendices 1 Letter to the Chief Executive regarding the Waikanae Library Project |
10 Ngā Take e Mahia ana | Matters Under Action
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The Board noted their thanks to Kelvin Irvine, Manager Property and Facilities Maintenance, and Council staff for their work in renovating the Reikorangi Hall, which re-opened in January 2025. The Board discussed the matters under action, and Brendan Owens, Group Manager Customer and Community answered members’ questions. |
11 kARAKIA wHAKAMUTUNGA | cLOSING kARAKIA
At the invitation of the Chair, Jordan Wansbrough (Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai) closed the meeting with karakia whakamutunga.
The Poari ā-Hapori o Waikanae | Waikanae Community Board meeting closed at 10.00pm.
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