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Huihuinga O Te Poari O Te
Oneroa-a-Tōhe Friday 17 December 2021 at 10.00am
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Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board
17 December 2021
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board Agenda
Meeting to be held via Zoom video and teleconferencing
on Friday 17 December 2021, commencing at 10.00am
Recommendations contained in the agenda are NOT decisions of the meeting.
Please refer to minutes for resolutions.
NGĀ MANA WHAKAHAERE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board
Chair: Haami Piripi, Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa
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Deputy Chair, Cr Mate Radich |
Graeme Neho |
Waitai Petera, Te Rūnanga |
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Wallace Rivers |
Cr Colin (Toss) Kitchen |
Cr Marty Robinson |
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Hon John Carter QSO |
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1.0 karakia me whakatau
2.0 NGĀ WHAKAPAHĀ | apologies
John Carter
3.0 NGA WHAKAPUAKANGA | declarations of interest
4.0 Whakāe Ngā Miniti | Confirmation of Minutes
4.1 Confirmation of Minutes 3
5.1 Financial Report 7
5.2 Correspondence Received by the Board 9
5.3 Speed Limits Bylaw 2021 Update 16
5.4 Update on 2021 Beach Collecting and Loader Driving Code of Practice 18
5.5 Wild Dogs Update 19
5.6 December 2021 Technical Steering Group Update 20
6.0 KARAKIA WHAKAMUTUNGA
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board item: 4.1
17 December 2021
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TITLE: |
Confirmation of Minutes |
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From: |
Rachael King, Planning and Policy Administrator |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 08 December 2021 |
That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 October 2021 be confirmed as a true and correct record.
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Attachment 1: Minutes of Meeting - 15
October 2021 ⇩ 
17 December 2021
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TITLE: |
Financial Report |
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From: |
Rachael King, Planning and Policy Administrator |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 10 December 2021 |
Whakarāpopototanga | Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the financial statement of the Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board for the period ending 30 November 2021.
THAT the report ‘Financial Report’ by Rachael King, Planning and Policy Administrator and dated 10 December 2021, be received.
Tuhinga | Background
A detailed Financial Report is provided as Attachment 1.
In summary, to date the Board has expended $237,959.74 from the following funds:
1. Board Operational Fund $150,000 $92,024.37 remaining
2. Plan Development Fund $250,000 $70,015.90 remaining
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Attachment 1: Financial Report - as at
30 November 2021 ⇩ 
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board item: 5.2
17 December 2021
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TITLE: |
Correspondence Received by the Board |
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From: |
Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 10 December 2021 |
Whakarāpopototanga | Executive Summary
This purpose of this paper is to detail communications received by the Board via its email address: info@teoneroa-a-tohe.nz
That the report ‘Correspondence Received by the Board’ by Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori and dated 9 December 2021, be received.
Tuhinga | Background
Below is a summary of the emails received since the last Board meeting in October:
Ÿ 6 December 2021 Malene Felsing: Moana Project Manager
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Attachment 1: Email from Moana Project
Manager ⇩
Attachment 2: Email Attachment: Moana
Mussel Data Management ⇩
17 December 2021
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TITLE: |
Speed Limits Bylaw 2021 update |
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From: |
Shawn Baker, NTA |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 10 December 2021 |
Whakarāpopototanga | Executive Summary
Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) is undertaking a rolling review of speed limits in the Far North District as part of a region wide review process. The speed limit reviews are being undertaken in accordance with the Road to Zero National Road Safety Strategy, the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe / Ninety Mile Beach was incorporated into the Kaitaia-Awaroa tranche of speed limit reviews to expedite the implementation of Action A38 of the Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Management Plan.
This Report provides the Board with an update on the review process.
That the report ‘Speed Limits Bylaw 2021 update’ by Shawn Baker, NTA and dated 7 December 2021, be received.
Tuhinga | Background
The Land Transport Act 1998 enables the Far North District Council (FNDC), in its role as a road controlling authority, to set speed limits on all local roads (this excludes state highways). The definition of a road includes beaches where vehicles have public access.
To set or review a speed limit on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe / Ninety Mile Beach, FNDC must follow the requirements of the Land Transport Act 1998; the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017; and the Local Government Act 2002. To meet the legal requirements of the various Acts and Rule, FNDC were required to consult the community specifically on the proposed setting of new speed limits on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe / Ninety Mile Beach. This has now been completed.
Community Feedback
A full Statement of Proposal was publicly notified on 12 July 2021, with submissions closing on 24 August 2021. A total of 104 submissions were received, covering the entire review area. Of the 104 submissions received, nine related specifically to Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe / Ninety Mile Beach.
Ÿ Three submissions were in full support of the proposal;
Ÿ Three submissions were in partial support (supporting the 30kph zones near beach entrances, but opposing the proposed 60kph speed limit); and
Ÿ Three submissions were opposed to the proposals.
Preparation of Recommendations Report
NTA staff are currently undertaking a detailed analysis of the submissions received and preparing recommendations. Recommendations will be based on the technical information and guidance that must be considered under the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017, as well as the feedback received.
This Report cannot pre-empt any decision of Council with respect to adopting recommendations made by NTA. However, based on the feedback received, it is expected that a recommendation will be made to adopt the proposed speed limits for Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe / Ninety Mile Beach, which was:
Ÿ 30km/h within 200m of a legal beach access; and
Ÿ 60km/h on all other parts of the beach.
It expected that, once the Recommendations Report is adopted by Council, the implementation of new speed limits will be carried out before June 2022.
Submission on Amendments to Speed Limit Rule
The government is currently reviewing the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017. The amendments will make significant changes to the way speed limits are set going forward. The changes were signalled at the Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board Hui in June 2021.
In accordance with an undertaking made at the June Hui, NTA staff made a submission on the proposed changes to the Setting of Speed Limit Rule to seek specific amendments that would clarify signage requirements on all beaches where a speed limit differed along the beach. NTA staff have not yet received feedback on this submission.
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board item: 5.4
17 December 2021
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Update on 2021 Beach Collecting and Loader Driving Code of Practice |
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From: |
Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 13 December 2021 |
Whakarāpopototanga | Executive Summary
At the October Board meeting, Laws Lawson (Te Ohu Kaimoana) and Gary Hooper (Aquaculture New Zealand) provided an update on the 2021 beach collecting and loader driving code of practice. This report summarises the Board Member feedback to Aquaculture New Zealand.
Gary Hooper Aquaculture will be available at the meeting to provide an update to the board.
That the report ‘Update on 2021 Beach Collecting and Loader Driving Code of Practice’ by Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori and dated 8 December 2021, be received.
Tuhinga | Background
Via email, board members provided comments about the 2021 beach collecting and loader driving code of practice. These are summarised below:
Health and safety matters to consider:
Ÿ Random drug and alcohol tests on all owner operators, their staff and also the designated observer/observers be included into this code of practice.
Ÿ Owner/operators, their staff and the designated observer/observers, fully comply with the COVID-19 responsibilities of Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Search for spatfall, Harvesting:
Ÿ Bullet point 3 and 4 re toheroa and tuatua beds – says “will be avoided wherever and whenever possible”. Is that wording strong enough to protect the tuatua and toheroa – or do the mussel spat have preference if not possible to avoid the beds?
Safe operating of vehicles:
Ÿ Bullet point 11, sub bullet point 2: Speed should be max 60kph, not 90 as stated.
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board item: 5.5
17 December 2021
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TITLE: |
Wild Dogs Update |
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From: |
Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 13 December 2021 |
Whakarāpopototanga | Executive Summary
Since early 2021, attacks by packs of wild dogs have been causing concern for the safety of beach users and owners of properties adjacent to Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe. Te Hiku o te Ika Iwi, Northland Regional Council, Far North District Council and Department of Conservation have been working to resolve the situation.
This paper is to provide an update to the Board on the current situation. The update will be provided by Graeme Neho.
That the report ‘Wild Dogs Update’ by Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori and dated 9 December 2021, be received.
Tuhinga | Background
Nil
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board item: 5.6
17 December 2021
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TITLE: |
December 2021 Technical Steering Group Update |
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From: |
Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori |
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Authorised by: |
Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere on 14 December 2021 |
Whakarāpopototanga | Executive Summary
This report is to receive information from the Technical Steering Group on the progress of:
1. priority action items from Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe; and
2. other matters assigned to the TSG.
That the report ‘December 2021 Technical Steering Group Update’ by Sheila Taylor, Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori and dated 3 December 2021, be received.
Tuhinga | Background
1. Progress of priority action items from Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe:
1.1 Scattering of ashes
A11. Provide information to the public explaining that the scattering of human ashes in the sea, on the beach, on sand dunes and in waterways is inappropriate. Share information via:
1. the Board’s website; and
2. local funeral providers.
Update: A letter has been drafted and is ready for distribution to local funeral providers. Information will be loaded onto the Board’s website in December 2021.
1.2 Speed limits
A38. Undertake changes to the FNDC Bylaw(s) specifying safe speed limits and other measures along Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe including:
1. 30km/per hour speed limit within 200m of any beach
accessway or any activity (e.g., boat launching, people fishing etc) on the beach.
2. 60km/per hour speed limit for the remainder of the beach.
3. No driving vehicles along the beach in the sea except when launching boats.
4. Prohibiting vehicles on sand dunes.
Update: Under separate paper to this meeting agenda. Consideration of mussel spat vehicles required.
1.3 Resource consent process
A16. Formalise the process by which the Board is notified and receives all applications for resource consents relating to Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Management Area for consideration.
A22. Establish a process for the Board to receive and review resource consent applications relating to Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe.
Update: Verbal update to be provided at this meeting.
2. Other matters assigned to the TSG
2.1 Re-print of Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe
Update: A print run has been approved of up to $800, however, grammatical changes are required and staff would request these be noted before a further print run is done.
2.2 Northland Event Fund - Snapper Bonanza letter of support and outcome
Update: On 8 November, a letter of support for the Snapper Bonanza Northland event fund application was received by Northland Inc (Appendix 1). In mid-December the Snapper Bonanza were notified that their bid to the Northland event fund was successful. Snapper Bonanza thank the Board for the letter of support and extend their gratitude towards the Board. Although appreciative, Snapper Bonanza no longer require the financial support of the Board (verbal update, email confirming conversation with event organisers to be tabled at the Board meeting).
Ngā tapirihanga | Attachments
Attachment 1: Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe
letter of support for the Snapper Bonanza ⇩ 
Attachment 2: Legal advice from Far
North District Council inhouse legal counsel. ⇩ 
Attachment 3: Advice from Te Arawhiti
(settlement funds) ⇩ 
