CDEM Coordinating Executive Group Meeting
14 June 2022
CDEM Coordinating Executive Group Meeting Minutes
Meeting held in the Council Chamber
36 Water Street, Whangārei
on Tuesday 14 June 2022, commencing at 9.30am
Tuhinga/Present:
Chair, Victoria Harwood, Northland Regional Council (NRC)
Far North District Council Representative, Andy Finch (FNDC)
Welfare Coordination Group Chair, Rachel Hill
Northland Lifelines Group Representative, Russell Watson
National Emergency Management Agency, Chloe Marshall (NEMA)
Kaipara District Council Representative, John Burt (KDC)
NZ Police, Wayne Ewers
Fire and Emergency NZ Representative, Corey Matchitt (FENZ)
I Tae Mai/In Attendance:
Full Meeting
Northland CDEM, Graeme MacDonald (NCDEM)
NCDEM Consultant, Alastair Wells
NCDEM, Laura Exton
NCDEM, Sarah Boniface
NCDEM, Evania Arani
NCDEM, Zach Woods
NCDEM, Tegan Capp
NCDEM, Mana Wright
NCDEM, Jenny Calder
NCDEM, Bill Hutchison
NRC Secretariat, Nicky Hansen
Part Meeting
Far North District Council CE, Blair King (9.56am)
The Chair declared the meeting open at 9.30am.
Ngā Mahi Whakapai/Housekeeping (Item 1.0)
Ngā whakapahā/Apologies (Item 2.0)
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Moved (Burt / Watson) That the apologies from WDC Representative, Sandra Boardman Iwi Representative Mariameno Kapa-Kingi NDHB Representative, Sarah Hoyle MoH Regional Emergency Management Advisor, Jane Rollin (Observer Status) Iwi Representative Hone Dalton (received after the meeting) for non-attendance be received. Carried |
Secretarial note: Corey Matchitt, FENZ and Wayne Ewers, NZ Police introduced themselves to the meeting.
Nga whakapuakanga/Declarations of Conflicts of Interest (Item 3.0)
It was advised that members should make declarations item-by-item as the meeting progressed.
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Receipt of Action Sheet (Item 5.1) Report from Nicky Hansen, PA to GM Community Resilience |
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That the action sheet be received. Carried |
Action: The Chair nominated John Burt as the replacement Deputy Chair. All were in favour.
Secretarial note:
Andy Finch will be replaced by Darren Edwards as the FNDC representative. The Chair thanked Andy for his valuable input and attendance over the last few years.
The Chair thanked Sandra Boardman for her time as Deputy Chair and commitment to CEG. John Burt was nominated and received as replacement Deputy Chair, all members present were in agreement.
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NEMA Monthly Update (Item 7.1) Report from Graeme MacDonald, Emergency Manager |
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1. That the report ‘NEMA Monthly Update’ by Graeme MacDonald, Emergency Manager and dated 23 May 2022, be received. 2. That the ‘Partnership Charter’ be received and endorsed. Carried |
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Secretarial note: Andy Finch introduced CE Blair King, Far North District Council. |
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Report from Victoria Harwood, Pou Tiaki Hapori - GM Community Resilience |
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That the report ‘CEG Chair's Report’ by Victoria Harwood, Pou Tiaki Hapori - GM Community Resilience and dated 16 May 2022, be received. Carried |
Action: A letter from CEG is to be submitted to Radio NZ and NEMA before 8 July 2022 regarding the radio mast at Waipapakauri.
Secretarial note:
· Discussions were had around the Far North CDEM Activities – Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Kaitaia AM transmission mast removal.
· Lifelines will check with telcos about their plans regarding copper wire and line removal.
· Northland CDEM Group agreed to sign the letters and raise the issue with Hon. Kieran McAnulty, Minister for Emergency Management and Hon. Willie Jackson, Minister for Broadcasting.
Whakamutunga (Conclusion)
The meeting concluded at 10.50am.