Agenda of Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Minutes

3 June 2025

Unconfirmed

MINUTES OF Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting No. OMC25-3
HELD IN THE Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre, 28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa (Whakamarama Room)
ON Tuesday, 3 June 2025 AT 7.00pm

1 Present

Chairperson C Dever, Member P Presland, Member B Bell and Cr M Grainger.

Absent

Cr D Thwaites.

2 In Attendance

M Taris (Interim Chief Executive Officer) and P Osborne (Senior Governance Advisor).

Others in attendance

Mayor James Denyer.

3 Apologies

Apology

Resolution OMC25-3.1

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member P Presland

That the apology for absence from Deputy Chairperson A Hughes be accepted.

Carried

4 Consideration of Late Items

Nil

5 Declarations of Interest

Nil

6 Public Excluded Items

Nil

7 Public Forum

7.1 Alie Henderson and Linda Chalmers - Public Art Ōmokoroa

Ms Henderson and Ms Chalmers were in attendance to speak on behalf of the Public Art Ōmokoroa grant application, noting the following points:

· This grant was to help with the second stage of a commission that the group had been working on for many years, noting that the first stage of the commission was completed, and was fully funded.

· This commissioned art piece was for the Ōmokoroa Library.

· Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild worked in conjunction with Pirirākau to create stage one of the commissioned artwork, being the three kete.

· The second/final stage was for a carved piece that would represent the heavens.

· The grant was to help cover the shortfall of the funding, as well as the installation and signage.

8 Minutes for Confirmation

8.1 Minutes of the Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting held on 8 April 2025

Resolution OMC25-3.2

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member B Bell

1. That the Minutes of the Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting held on 8 April 2025 as circulated with the agenda be confirmed as a true and correct record.

2. That the Chairperson’s electronic signature be inserted into the confirmed minutes.

Carried

9 Reports

9.1 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Workshop Notes - 6 May 2025

The Board noted the notes from the workshop held 6 May 2025.

9.2 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Chairperson's Report - June 2025

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Chairperson. The report was taken as read.

Resolution OMC25-3.3

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member B Bell

That the Chairperson’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board – Chairperson’s Report – June 2025’ be received.

Carried

9.3 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Councillor's Report - June 2025

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from Councillor Thwaites.

In Councillor Thwaites’ absence, Councillor Grainger spoke to one of the points in the report, noting that he had put the ‘Ōmokoroa Domain - Marine and Boating Facilities’ link up on Facebook so that formal feedback could be received. It was noted that there was funding available for this project through the Long Term Plan.

Resolution OMC25-3.4

Moved: Cr M Grainger

Seconded: Member B Bell

That Councillor Thwaites’ report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board – Councillor’s Report – June 2025’ be received.

Carried

9.4 RC13484v01 - Road Naming - Te Awanui Waters Stage 6

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Consents Planner.

The following tākupu were made by Board members:

· Cr Grainger had provided feedback regarding the proposed names as Tabled Item 1. He also noted that all the other streets were themed around fish, and perhaps consideration to the name ‘Hapuka Way’ could be considered.

· Member Presland suggested that Council consider alternative naming arrangements not based off fish/animals.

· The Board was advised that there were alternative names provided to Council from Mana Whenua, which they suggested could be considered over Kākāramea.

Resolution OMC25-3.5

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member B Bell

1. That the Consents Planner’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘RC13484v01 – Road Naming – Te Awanui Waters Stage 6’, be received.

2. That the Ōmokoroa Community Board consider and provide feedback on the proposed road names being ‘Flounder Drive’ (Road 1) and ‘Kākāramea Way’ (Road 2) as part of the Te Awanui Waters Stage 6 (RC13848S).

Carried

9.5 RC13878LS - Road Naming Application - 75 & 77 Kayelene Place, Ōmokoroa

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Consents Planner.

The following tākupu were made by Board members:

· To avoid any confusion with existing areas/places within Ōmokoroa, the Board noted that their preference would be the alternative name that was provided, being ‘Ara Patirawa’.

· Cr Grainger had provided feedback regarding the proposed names as Tabled Item 1.

Resolution OMC25-3.6

Moved: Member P Presland

Seconded: Member B Bell

1. That the Consents Planner’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘RC13878LS – Road Naming Application – 75 & 77 Kayelene Place, Ōmokoroa’, be received.

2. That the Ōmokoroa Community Board consider and provide feedback on the proposed road name option of Ara Waipapa for Road 2 (Lot 202) consented under RC13878LS.

Carried

9.6 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Grant Applications - June 2025

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Senior Governance Advisor.

The Board considered each grant separately as per below.

There was a request to have some feedback from groups who had previously received funding for their projects, as the Board would love to see updates/outcomes of those projects. The Senior Governance Advisor would endeavour to collate this information prior to the final meeting.

Resolution OMC25-3.7

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member P Presland

That the Senior Governance Advisor’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board - Grant Application’ be received.

Carried

9.6.1 Public Art Ōmokoroa Incorporated

The Board noted that this was their final meeting for the 2024-25 financial year, and therefore suggested that they give the remainder of the grant funding to Public Art Ōmokoroa Incorporated project.

Resolution OMC25-3.8

Moved: Member P Presland

Seconded: Member B Bell

That the Ōmokoroa Community Board approves the grant application from Public Art Ōmokoroa Incorporated for $6,140 to contribute to the commission for a wall carving for the Ōmokoroa Public Library as a taonga for the local community. This grant will be funded from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Grants Account, subject to all accountabilities being met.

Carried

9.6.2 Friends of Bramley – Subgroup of Ōmokoroa Environmental Managers Inc

Due to this project being eligible to be funded from the Reserve Account. The Board suggested the below resolution.

Resolution OMC25-3.9

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member P Presland

That the Ōmokoroa Community Board approves the grant application from ‘Friends of Bramley’ – subgroup of Ōmokoroa Environmental Managers Inc for up to $4,000 to contribute to the safety fencing at the MacDonnell Reserve – Neighbourhood Fruit Tree Garden and community Space in Ōmokoroa. This will be funded from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Reserve Account.

Carried

9.7 Precious Family Reserve – Shared Pathway Improvements

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Reserves and Facilities Manager. The report was taken as read.

The Board raised a concern in relation to stormwater flooding issues in Precious Family Reserve, particularly in relation to the two pipes under the access road being at/close to capacity.

The Board requested for staff to investigate whether these issues could be addressed prior to the shared pathway improvements taking place, or in conjunction with the works. The Reserves and Facilities Manager had been advised of the issue and was following up.

Resolution OMC25-3.10

Moved: Cr M Grainger

Seconded: Member P Presland

1. That the Reserves and Facilities Manager’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘Precious Family Reserve – Shared Pathway Improvements’ be received.

2. That the report relates to an issue that is considered to be of low significance in terms of Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. That the Ōmokoroa Community Board approve up to $30,000 from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Roading Account, for improvement work to the shared pathway on Precious Family Reserve.

Carried

9.8 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Projects and Operations Report - June 2025

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the General Manager Infrastructure Services. The report was taken as read.

The Board queried the works that were scheduled to take place, which would result in the closure of one lane outside Fresh Choice. Staff would follow up to ensure communication on the rationale was available to both the Board and members of the public.

Resolution OMC25-3.11

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member B Bell

That the General Manager Infrastructure Services’ report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Projects and Operations Report – June 2025’ be received.

Carried

9.9 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Financial Report - April 2025

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Finance Partner. The report was taken as read, noting that there were remaining funds sitting against two projects that were not required due to the projects being completed. The Board therefore agreed to release the remaining funds back into the Reserve Account.

Resolution OMC25-3.12

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Cr M Grainger

1. That the Finance Partner’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board Financial Report – April 2025’, be received.

2. That the Ōmokoroa Community Board approve for the remaining funds from the

below resolutions, to be released back into their Reserve Account:

Resolution	Description	Remaining $
OMC24-2.7	Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall Incorporated for $40,650 to contribute to the building of a large deck area at the back of the hall. (Spent to date $26,370).	(14,280)
OMC24-5.11	Ōmokoroa Esplanade Street Lighting Project – Stage 1 and Stage 2 - $80,000 from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Reserve Account. (Spent to date $64,596).	(15,404)

Carried

9.10 2025 Triennial Elections - Update and Protocols

The Board considered a report dated 3 June 2025 from the Senior Governance Advisor. The report was taken as read, noting a couple of upcoming key dated. The Board were advised that a ‘Candidate Information Session’ would be taking place next Wednesday 11 June 6pm at the Pavilion – Activity Space.

The interim CEO provided the Board with a brief overview of the protocols expected of current elected members during the election period.

The Board noted that they had a role in encouraging enrolment to vote.

Resolution OMC25-3.13

Moved: Chairperson C Dever

Seconded: Member P Presland

That the Senior Governance Advisor’s report dated 3 June 2025 titled ‘2025 Triennial Elections – Update and Protocols’ be received.

Carried

10 Information for Receipt

Nil

The Meeting closed at 7.48pm.

Confirmed as a true and correct record at the Ōmokoroa Community Board meeting held on 29 July 2025.

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Chairperson C Dever

CHAIRPERSON

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

9.2 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Chairperson's Report - July 2025

File Number: A6857130

Author: Chris Dever, Community Board Chairperson

Authoriser: Peter Watson, Acting General Manager, Infrastructure Group

Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is for the Ōmokoroa Community Board’s Chairperson to provide the Board with information and updates on events and matters within the community.

Recommendation

That the Chairperson’s report dated 29 July 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board – Chairperson’s Report – July 2025’ be received.

Background

It is great to see the progress being made on the major projects around the community.

The temporary (temporary) roundabout seems to be working well, especially if residents are turning right towards Katikati.

The bridge at Heartwood Avenue across to Tui Glen is making good progress. The most common comments I get about the bridge, is that residents of the Ōmokoroa Country Club are concerned that the bollard on the new bridge will be too narrow for their golf carts to use it. I have been assuring them that it will be sufficiently wide. (I hope it will be!)

The urbanisation of Prole Road and the associated roundabout are also looking near completion and the section of Ōmokoroa Road from the Railway to Prole Road is now well underway.

There have been a number of requests that have arisen over the past weeks.

1. I continue to get feedback on the homeless people in the Ōmokoroa Domain carpark. I have been explaining that there is no easy solution, but the feedback is continuous.

2. Once the new bridge at Heartwood Avenue across to Tui Glen is completed, several people have mentioned that for children to safely use this route to school, it would be ideal if there was a pedestrian crossing at Kaylene Place and a footpath at 45-49 Western Avenue. I have investigated and consider that the pedestrian crossing at Kayleene place should be considered (perhaps as part of that whole bridge project). This should be considered by a traffic engineer. The stretch of Western Avenue that required children to walk on the road is almost a driveway. They could probably be alleviated by a ‘Children Crossing’ (or whatever) sign at the corner of Western Avenue and the Western Avenue driveway to 45-49 Western Avenue.

3. I hear constant comments about the lack of pedestrian crossings on Ōmokoroa Road. Particularly in the location of bus stops and the skate park. As there are no pedestrian crossings in Ōmokoroa, it seems that they are not popular in modern traffic engineering. Is this a deliberate planning decision or is it an oversight?

4. I anticipate getting a request for a ‘video surveillance’ sign for near the Bakery in The Village. There have been instances of ‘boy-racing’ reported in the lower part of Hamurana Road. I understand that the body-corporate has purchased a video camera, but they want to put a sign on the road advising that video surveillance is happening. I will know more about this for our meeting.

As this is the final Community Board meeting for this triennium, I would like to pass my thanks to my fellow Board members. Allan Hughes, Peter Presland, and Ben Bell have provided excellent service to the Board, and we have had great support from Councillors Murray Grainger and Don Thwaites. I would also, like to thank our Governance Advisor and other council staff that have supported the Board over the triennium.

I am looking forward to seeing how the new Ōmokoroa-Kaimai Community Board will progress next triennium as part of Councils efforts to deliver District-wide community board coverage.

Community Group Updates

Ōmokoroa Community Response Team (OCRT) – Member Hughes

This update has been provided as Attachment 1 to this report.

Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group Trust (OCPGT) – Member Hughes

This update has been provided as Attachment 2 to this report.

Public Art Ōmokoroa Incorporated – Member Bell

Public Art Ōmokoroa continues to make meaningful strides in enhancing our community’s Artscape. July was a big month for PAO, with the group receiving confirmation of their recent grant application from TECT was approved, which sets a deadline for the completion of the Black Walnut/Library Carving Project, which has been a focal point for the group for the past two years.

The final touches are being made, and the installation is hopefully set to be completed by the end of the year. This artwork, representing Tāne's "three kete of knowledge" will be a powerful and symbolic addition to the Ōmokoroa Library, enriching the space with cultural depth and storytelling.

The group remains committed to fostering creativity and collaboration and is grateful for the continued support from the community and funding partners.

Attachments

1. Ōmokoroa Community Response Team Report - 29 July 2025 ⇩

2. Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group Trust Report - 29 July 2025 ⇩

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

9.3 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Councillor's Report - July 2025

File Number: A6847966

Author: Murray Grainger, Councillor

Authoriser: Peter Watson, Acting General Manager, Infrastructure Group

Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is for Councillor Grainger to provide the Board with updates on the items listed below.

Recommendation

That Councillor Grainger’s report dated 29 July 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board – Councillor’s Report – July 2025’ be received.

UPDATES

Since the June meeting, Council has approved the Annual Plan for the 2025/26 year along with the Financial Contributions and Fees & Charges schedules. There has also been much work done to progress the Local Water Done Well changes that Central Government are wanting.

To the north, the new Waihi Beach Library and Community Hub was opened as was the Heron Crescent Elder Housing project. To the south, the No. 4 Road bridge was opened to replace the bridge washed away in the January 2023 storm.

But, by far, the most momentous thing to note is that this is the last ever meeting of the Ōmokoroa Community Board. After the October election there will be a new Ōmokoroa-Kaimai Community Board with two representatives from a larger Ōmokoroa/Whakamarama/Pahoia/Plummers Point catchment subdivision instead of the four Members from the current Community Board area.

My tenure on this Board has lasted nine years, first as Chair and then as an appointed Councillor, so it seemed an opportune time to look back on that time and see what this Board has achieved for the Omokoroa Community.

2016

· Contribution to Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway

· Contribution to Skate Path

· Grant to ANZAC committee

· Contribution to parking bays at Western Ave

· Grant to Night Owls cinema

· Grant to Cyberlink

2017

· Contribution to new Sports Pavilion

· Grant to RunOmok event

· Paid for footpath down Anderley Ave

2018

· Contribution to Anchor Stone sculpture

· Grant to ANZAC committee

· Paid for parking bays at Ōmokoroa Point School

· Contribution to pedestrian bridge across railway

· Contribution towards amenity seating around Ōmokoroa

2019

· Paid for two bus shelters

· Paid for path and development of storm water reserve at the end of Western Ave

· Grant to ANZAC committee

· Contribution to coastal path beside golf course

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Sea Scouts

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Point School

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Community Garden

· Paid for an extra parking bay on The Esplanade

· Paid for barbeque and shelter at Skate Path

· Paid to upgrade to a concrete surface for Western Ave to Kaylene walkway

· Paid for cycle racks at various locations

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Lions Club

2020

· Secured the old library in McDonnell St for community use by way of the Town Centre Development fund. Assisted in TOLO obtaining a lease from Council

· This fund also paid for the relocation and refurbishment of the old pavilion on Western Ave sports ground

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Public Art Group for Kuaka Sculpture

2021

· Paid for parking area in Goldstone Rd by Fire Station

· Paid for cycle maintenance stations

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Bowling Club

· Grant to Ōmokoroa MenzShed

2022

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Public Art Group

· Paid for pathway linking Skate Path to footpath

2023

· Paid for kerb, channel & footpaths in Gane Place to match Western Ave urbanisation

· Paid for concrete steps down to tennis courts, Western Ave

· Paid for safety fencing by Boat Club

· Paid for no parking signs at Fire Station

· Paid for cycle rack at TOLO

2024

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Probus Club

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Public Art Group to repair Kuaka sculpture

· Paid for larger deck at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall

· Paid for bollards at the end of The Esplanade

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Football Club

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group

· Paid for improved street lighting on The Esplanade

· Grant to Ōmokoroa Artist Group

2025

· Paid for improved street lighting corner Tralee and Hamurana

· Paid for CCTV camera at Tralee St-Ōmokoroa Rd roundabout

· Grant to Bramley Reserve garden safety fencing

· Grant to Public Art Ōmokoroa for Library carving

· Paid for sealed driveway in Precious Reserve

Finally, we left healthy balances in the Roading and Reserve funds for the new Ōmokoroa-Kaimai Community Board to spend in the old Ōmokoroa Community Board area.

I should like to pay tribute to those who have served alongside me on the Ōmokoroa Community Board over the years and thank them for their valued service to our community.
Councillors: John Palmer, Margaret Murray-Benge and Don Thwaites

Board Members: Teresa Sage, Derek Sage, John Evans, Ben Bell, Allan Hughes, Greig Neilson, Chris Dever, and especially the one other person who has shared this journey with me over the nine years, Peter Presland.

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

9.4 Ōmokoroa Community-Led Development

File Number: A6847814

Author: Jodie Rickard, Community and Strategic Relationships Manager

Authoriser: Emily Watton, Acting General Manager, Strategy and Community

Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to set out the background to the work of the Ōmokoroa Community-Led Development Group (Ōmokoroa CLD), what has been completed to date and to seek a recommendation for funding of $30,000 to support the work of the Group for the next 12 months.

Recommendation

1. That the Community and Strategic Relationships Manager’s report dated 29 July 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community-Led Development’ be received.

2. That the report relates to an issue that is considered to be of low significance in terms of Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. That the Ōmokoroa Community Board recommends to Council that funding of $30,000 be committed from the Community Plan budget to support the work of the Ōmokoroa CLD Group for the next 12 months.

Background

1. The Ōmokoroa Community-Led Development work was initiated in late 2023, with Liz Farrell presenting to the public forum of Council’s Community Committee. Liz requested that Council support the Ōmokoroa community to establish an umbrella organisation with the purpose of ensuring the social fabric of Ōmokoroa is supported, involving both social and economic development and working closely with the business network.

2. Council staff met with Liz, Rachel Millard and Karen Hind in early 2024 to talk through what was envisaged. They had a model they were interested in, similar to Katch Katikati, and were also keen on establishing a youth centre.

3. Liz, Rachel and Karen were very clear that they did not want to duplicate existing services in Ōmokoroa. With many groups already operating, it was important identify what, if any, gaps there were and what organisations might be best placed to fill those gaps. This also needed to align with what the community wanted for Ōmokoroa and where the community felt more needed to be done. It was decided to form a small steering group to progress this work. This group is the Ōmokoroa CLD group.

4. The CLD Group with support from Council have undertaken the following work:

Community engagement

(a) Setting up a broader steering group and bringing in key stakeholders

(b) Group workshops with the Wellness Collective Group, Ōmokoroa Business Network, Council staff and Ōmokoroa Point School students (15 classrooms of students from 5years to 12 years)

(c) Face to face interviews with representatives from the Sport and Recreation Society, Environmental groups, the principal of Ōmokoroa Point School

(d) Informal chats with various community members including new migrants

(e) An online survey.

Data and insights

(f) The steering group have worked with the Community Insights Lab to assess and analyse census and other data relevant to the Ōmokoroa community.

Initial Action Plan

(g) The Steering Group have used the feedback received through community engagement, along with the data and insights, to form an initial action plan. This plan is some ideas of things that could be progressed relatively quickly that would make a difference and provide benefit to residents in Ōmokoroa and are things the community either feels is lacking or is things they are looking for.

5. Karen Hind has facilitated the work to date working with the steering group. The Steering Group members are:

· Ben Bell

· Rachel Millard

· Roger Goodman

· Sandra Portegys

· Hilary Lyons

6. Attached to this report are the outcomes from the work produced by Karen and the Ōmokoroa CLD Steering Group. Attachment 1 is the Asset Mapping Report, and Attachment 2 is the Initial Action Plan.

next steps

The Steering Group has agreed they want to continue to act as an umbrella group with the purpose of ensuring the social fabric of Ōmokoroa is supported, involving both social and economic development and working closely with the business network. Working with Council staff, the recommended approach is to contract a coordinator for a period of 12 months to support the work of the group and delivery of the initial action plan. The coordinator role will:

· Bring together key organisations, groups and people with common interests in Ōmokoroa to understand better who is doing what, where the gaps are and how they could collaborate, focussing on topics set out in the initial action plan

· Support those organisations to collaborate on key projects and programmes that meet identified community needs (as highlighted in the initial action plan)

· Act as a link between organisations and highlight what is happening in the community

· Share information so that others can be involved.

· Coordinate the steering group and provide support with development of an action plan for the 2026/27 year, including ways to secure ongoing funding for the Ōmokoroa CLD initiative.

Significance and Engagement

7. The Local Government Act 2002 requires a formal assessment of the significance of matters and decision in this report against Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. In making this formal assessment there is no intention to assess the importance of this item to individuals, groups, or agencies within the community and it is acknowledged that all reports have a high degree of importance to those affected by Council decisions.

8. The Policy requires Council and its communities to identify the degree of significance attached to particular issues, proposals, assets, decisions, and activities.

9. In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy this decision is considered to be of low significance because the work aligns with community plan funding and implementation which is already budgeted.

Engagement, Consultation and Communication

Extensive community engagement has been undertaken as part of the first stage of work undertaken by the Ōmokoroa CLD Group. This is outlined below

Interested/Affected Parties	Completed/Planned Engagement/Consultation/Communication
Ōmokoroa Point School students	Workshops with 15 classrooms	Complete
Wellness Collective Group and Business Network	Workshops
Ōmokoroa Residents	Online survey
Sport and Recreation Society, Ōmokoroa Point School and Ōmokoroa Environmental Managers Inc, Business Reps	Face to face interviews

Issues and Options Assessment

Option A

The Ōmokoroa Community Board recommends to Council funding of $30,000 to support the next stage of work

Assessment of advantages and disadvantages including impact on each of the four well-beings

· Economic

· Social

· Cultural

· Environmental

Advantages

- Supports the Ōmokoroa CLD Steering Group, made up of local people and organisations that are committing their time and resources to act as a governance / oversight group for this work,

- Supports collaboration to deliver local projects and programmes to address local needs,

- Aligns to Council’s priorities under the Community Building Activity Plan,

- Creates leveraging opportunities for the community as they will be able to take value from the work the Omokoroa CLD Group does.

Disadvantages

- There is an opportunity cost to investing in this option, as the funding is therefore not available to invest elsewhere.

Costs (including present and future costs, direct, indirect and contingent costs).

There are no direct additional costs, as the $30,000 comes from existing Council budgets.

There is an opportunity cost to investing in this option, as the funding is therefore not available to invest elsewhere.

There are indirect costs of staff resources committed to support the Ōmokoroa CLD Steering Group and coordinator role.

Option B

The Ōmokoroa Community Board does not recommend to Council funding of $30,000 to support the next stage of work

Assessment of advantages and disadvantages including impact on each of the four well-beings

· Economic

· Social

· Cultural

· Environmental

Disadvantages

- Without some dedicated resource, the Ōmokoroa CLD Steering Group will struggle to make progress.

- Could mean that work done to date is wasted.

- Does not align to Council’s priorities under the Community Building Activity Plan.

Advantages

- No opportunity cost.

- No indirect costs incurred.

Costs (including present and future costs, direct, indirect and contingent costs).

There is no cost to this option.

Statutory Compliance

10. The recommendations in this report comply with the Local Government Act 2002 decision-making requirements.

Funding/Budget Implications

Budget Funding Information	Relevant Detail
$30,000	Budget available in Community Action Plan funding budget 148815

Attachments

1. Ōmokoroa CLD Asset Mapping Report ⇩

2. Ōmokoroa CLD Initial Action Plan ⇩

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

9.5 Ōmokoroa Community Board Grant Funding 2022-2025 - Outcomes/Feedback

File Number: A6856112

Author: Pernille Osborne, Senior Governance Advisor

Authoriser: Robyn Garrett, Governance Manager

Executive Summary

This report is to provide the Ōmokoroa Community Board with feedback and outcomes of the grant funding they provided throughout the 2022-2025 triennium.

Background

1. The Community Board has the ability to consider grant applications at each of their Community Board meetings.

2. The following information provides an overview of the funding provided to community groups to support their relevant projects/initiatives, as well as some feedback received by the groups.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

26 September 2023

Ōmokoroa Sports and Recreation Society Inc

For the construction of concrete steps with handrails to the north side of the Ōmokoroa Pavilion.

$27,943.00 – Declined – Went to the board as a decision report to fund the project from the Reserve Account, as it fit the criteria.

Feedback:

This project was undertaken by Councils Reserves and Facilities Team and was reported on to the Board through the Projects and Operations Report.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

13 February 2024

Probus Club of Ōmokoroa

Contribute towards costs for promoting the club’s presence through advertising, signage, and a wider range of activities for members.

$2,370.00 approved

Feedback:

The Probus Club of Ōmokoroa instructed the secretary to thank the Board for the grant of $2,370, noting that the money would be used in advertising the activities of the club locally.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

9 April 2024

Public Art Ōmokoroa Inc

For the re-design and repair work to the Kinetic Godwits Sculpture and Whakawhanaungatanga and Community awareness initiatives.

$3,630 approved

Feedback:

In April 2024, the Ōmokoroa Community Board gave Public Art Ōmokoroa a grant of $3,500.00 towards the re-design and repair of the kinetic sculpture at Cooney’s Reserve – Ngā Kuaka, and towards Whakawhanaungatanga (relationship building) and community support initiatives.

We very much appreciated the support of the Community Board and can report that the re-design of the kinetic godwits sculpture was completed by local engineer, Russell Prout, with the support of the original artist, Dave Roy. The re-design required the dismantling of the top section of the sculpture and re-designing the attachment of the birds to the main support using flexible tensile wires. The re-design allows the birds to move gently in the wind, without the danger of high winds damaging the construction of the sculpture and sending the metal birds ‘flying’ to the ground, as happened during previous storms. The re-design was completed in time for the Kuaka Festival in early November 2024, and Russell Prout was paid $3,000.00 for this work.

The remaining $500.00 has been well spent in building relationships with the local creative community, with iwi/hapū, and with the wider Ōmokoroa community. It has helped fund a celebration and kai for Tauranga Woodcrafters’ Guild members and Pirirākau on the completion of the three carved kete at the end of the first stage of the current project for the Ōmokoroa Library.

This grant has also helped fund Guest Speaker events at our AGM in May 2024 and in April 2025, which have helped us grow our support base in the local community and establish ‘Friends’ members of Public Art Ōmokoroa. Linda Chalmers was our speaker in 2024 and spoke of her experience in running public art galleries in Auckland and Waiheke Island and organising ‘Sculpture on the Gulf’ – a large-scale Public Art exhibition held every few years on Waiheke Island. Linda has since joined our Public Art committee. Our Guest Speaker at our AGM this year was Arohanoa Matthews, the Toi Māori Navigator for Creative Bay of Plenty, who has been instrumental in supporting us in working in partnership with Pirirākau Hapū on our current project for the Ōmokoroa Library. Arohanoa is a practising artist, and art educator, and is now involved in arts administration in Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty. We very much appreciate her ongoing support.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

9 April 2024

Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall Society

For the building of a large deck area at the back of the Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall.

$40,6580 approved from the Reserves Account

Feedback:

In April 2024, the Ōmokoroa Community Board kindly granted funds to assist with the building of a large deck in the grassed area at the rear of the halls. This area was unused and largely inaccessible for hall users. Completed at the end of 2024, the new deck includes a large ramp, which is suitable for wheelchair users and runs from the deck to the ground, as well as a new door from the large hall, making the deck accessible from both halls.

The lovely new deck has been extremely well received by hall users, who enjoy the outdoor space for a wide range of activities, from a break-out area, market stalls, to simply sitting in an outside space and enjoying the views across to the Kaimai ranges, an added bonus. The addition of a deck adds so much value to the halls, as well increased enjoyment for hall users.

The full potential of the deck space is yet to be fully realized, as at the end of the build, our users had to deal with constant sewage smells emanating from the sewage pipes under and around the new deck area. With the help of Council and Watercare, these issues are thankfully now mainly resolved. Now that the hall modifications and toilet upgrades are complete, both the committee and the ever-increasing amount of hall hirers and users, look forward to spending more time outside enjoying the new deck space, especially when the weather improves.

Our grateful thanks to the Community Board for their valuable support.

Moving forward, the committee will be exploring options to fund the purchase of outdoor furniture for the deck area, as well as landscaping the grassed area around the deck, for the enjoyment of all. The Omokoroa Outdoor Art Group have also expressed an interest in assisting the hall committee with this exciting new project.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

24 September 2024

Ōmokoroa Football Club

For the purchase of a new line marker and paint for the club.

$1,505.43 approved

Feedback: The Ōmokoroa Football Club would like to update the Ōmokoroa Community Board on the grant received in September 2024. This funding helped us purchase a new line marker and battery, which has been really helpful in keeping our playing fields in good shape.

The Ōmokoroa Football Club is an important part of our community, providing organised sports for people of all ages in Ōmokoroa. Our programs help promote well-being by giving everyone a chance to be active, learn new skills, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

The Community Board's grant has directly supported how effectively the club operates. The new line marker ensures our pitches are consistently marked correctly, which is important for both player safety and fair play. This improved efficiency in getting our fields ready means our volunteers can spend more of their time on coaching and running our programs.

We appreciate the Community Board's support, which allows us to continue offering these services to the Ōmokoroa community. Your investment in essential equipment like the line marker helps ensure that local sporting facilities and programs remain available for everyone.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

24 September 2024

Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group Charitable Trust

For the purchase of a new patrol vehicle.

$5,000.00 approved

Feedback:

Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group Charitable Trust and Ōmokoroa Community Patrol would like to acknowledge and thank the Ōmokoroa Community Board for their generous grant which contributed towards the purchase of the new Toyota Rav4 Community Patrol vehicle. The Board's decision helps the volunteer patrollers to continue the patrols around the Ōmokoroa community which keeps our community neighbourhoods much safer as well as being a visual presence within the community. The vehicle will also be available in the event of an emergency where it can be of huge assistance to Ōmokoroa Community Response Team when they are providing assistance to the community in the event of a disaster and/or emergency.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

19 November 2024

Ōmokoroa Artists Group

For a fully assembled shed, including floors.

$4,935 approved from Reserves Account.

Feedback: Firstly, we wish to express our gratitude to the Board for providing us with the necessary funding to purchase a shed for the Ōmokoroa Artists group. The Shed Shop were able to supply us with the ideal shed. It is roomy, has a strong wooden floor and large sliding doors, making it easy to move our large display stands in and out of the shed.

Since acquiring the shed, we have not only built internal framing to accommodate the stands but have also acquired a large table for further storage. We also intend to buy and install shelving.

Please refer to below photos. The remaining display stands will be moved into the shed in the next couple of weeks.

Once again, thank you very much for your support. The shed will definitely serve us well.

Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

3 June 2025

Public Art Ōmokoroa Inc

To contribute to the commission for a wall carving for the Ōmokoroa Public Library as a taonga for the local community.

$6,140.00 approved.

Feedback:

In June 2025, we received a grant of $6,400.00 towards the completion of the final stage of our wall carving for the Ōmokoroa Library, and we are delighted to confirm that the full fundraising campaign for this project has now been completed successfully, with the final grant of $9,500.00 from TECT being awarded in July. With full funding for this carving, we are now working with master carver/Kaiwhakairo Pete Smith (Ngāti Hangarau/Pirirākau) and expect carving to begin shortly. We look forward to reporting further on this grant as the project is completed later this year.

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Meeting Date

Application

Purpose

Amount

3 June 2025

Friends of Bramley (sub-group of OEMI)

For the safety fencing at the MacDonnell Reserve – Neighbourhood Fruit Tree Garden and community Space in Ōmokoroa.

$4,000 approved from the Reserves Account.

Feedback:

This project is being undertaken by the group, alongside Council’s Reserves and Facilities Team, therefore updates will be reported on to the Board through the Projects and Operations Report.

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

9.6 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Projects and Operations Report - July 2025

File Number: A6848642

Author: Pernille Osborne, Senior Governance Advisor

Authoriser: Peter Watson, Acting General Manager, Infrastructure Group

Executive Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide the Ōmokoroa Community Board with an overview of the Infrastructure Projects currently being undertaken in the Ōmokoroa area, as well as to provide an overview of the operational matters from across Council that relate to the Ōmokoroa area.

Recommendation

That the Senior Governance Advisor’s report dated 29 July 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Projects and Operations Report – July 2025’ be received.

Council led projects

Work has been done to create an online engagement platform ‘Your Place’ Tō wāhi’ which communities can access to find out information on Council-led projects in their area. For Ōmokoroa, this will include information on projects of high community interest such as stormwater, roading, the current development projects taking place.

Your Place Tō wāhi

In response to the successful creation of Western Bay’s 12 communities (through the recent Long Term Plan and District Plan Review processes), and community desire for real-time updates and visible deliver of mahi, Council is updating its existing ‘Have Your Say Western Bay’ online community engagement platform to ‘Your Place Tō wāhi’.

Your Place Tō wāhi will serve as a holistic, one-stop digital hub where communications about key projects, community details, and Council services are seamlessly integrated with community consultation efforts. This dual approach not only clarifies Council’s role and contributions but also enhances community pride and strengthens community connections. 

This will be achieved through the creation of 12 standalone ‘community hubs’ allowing for Council to prioritise and manage projects and community updates directly within their respective communities rather than on Council’s main website. Doing so will allow people a wider understanding of what is happening in their community and provide a layer of education about Council’s role in the community, while allowing the opportunity to add in community engagement tools such as quick polls, blogs, ideas boards and surveys all in one place.

Communities

- Waihī Beach / Athenree

- Katikati / Aongatete

- Matakana Island

- Ōmokoroa

- Whakamarama

- Te Puna / Minden

- Omanawa / Lower Kaimai

- Oropi / Ohauiti / Pyes Pya

- Te Puke

- Paengaroa

- Pukehina / Pongakawa

- Maketu

By updating this platform, we believe we can foster a deeper connection between Council and the community through accessible, meaningful, and effective communications and engagement. This approach will make Council more understood and supported, allowing us to better serve the community efficiently.

What success looks like

· Neighbourhood recognition and engagement: increased levels of community engagement – digital and kanohi ki te kanohi – and subscriptions to our ‘stay informed’ widget, allowing people to receive regular updates and actively participate in their specific neighborhoods and projects. 

· Digital footprint expansion: a consistent rise in impressions and click-through rates not only to the main Your Place Tō wāhi page but also to the unique URLs dedicated to each of the 12 communities and their specific project pages. 

· Community pride and trust: people take pride in their local areas and consistently turn to Your Place Tō wāhi as their primary resource for local information - deepening their trust and connection with the Council. 

Feel free to go and have a look online now: www.yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

Projects – roading

STREETLIGHT UPGRADES – TRALEE STREET / HAMURANA ROAD

Project Description

Staff Comment/Update

Progress Level

Following a workshop with the Transportation Director, the Board approved $30,000 from the Ōmokoroa Roading Account for the installation of three new streetlights at the following locations:

· Adjacent to 14 Tralee Street;

· Adjacent to the side entrance to CHT Acacia Park; and

· Adjacent to 112 Hamurana Road.

It was also acknowledged that Council would installed a streetlight at the raised crossing at Hamurana Road/Tralee Street, noting that this should have been part of the initial project.

2/3 streetlights have been installed.

Installation of the third streetlight (outside #110 Hamurana Road) is postponed until all works currently being undertaken in the road reserve as part of the residential development at #112 are complete.

Staff will endeavour to have an update in relation to the streetlight at the raised crossing in time for the formal hui.

In progress.

Projects – RESERVES

PRECIOUS FAMILY RESERVE – SHARED PATHWAY IMPROVMENTS

Project Description

Staff Comment/Update

Progress Level

At their 3 June hui, the Board approved up to $30,000 from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Roading Account, for improvement work to the shared pathway on Precious Family Reserve.

Staff are engaging with local contractors to determine required driveway chip seal specification (including any storm-water management aspects). Works will not be scheduled until after the new toilet installation has been completed (which is also weather dependent), to avoid damage from trucks or other heavy machinery.

‘Share with care’ and speed restriction signage will be installed as part of the pathway improvements.

Planning in progress

GERALD CRAPP RESERVE TO ŌMOKOROA DOMAIN TRAIL MAINTANANCE

Project Description

Staff Comment/Update

Progress Level

At the Boards workshop on 24 June, there was concern raised regarding the some of the shingle on the track from Ōmokoroa Domain to Gerald Crapp Reserve being washed away, and the need for maintenance. There was a query as to whether this could be addressed or was scheduled in the maintenance programme at some stage.

Reserves staff are seeking the services of a trail builder to address maintenance issues and improve where possible. Weather is the main limiting factor at the moment, but the intention is to complete this before Summer. Any matters of path safety “urgency” need to be identified through Antenno / Council’s Customer Service Request system, which will be responded to by our maintenance contractor.

Also, while we acknowledge that some chose to cycle this path, we don’t promote it as it’s not a particularly safe shared walking & cycling environment. Therefore, the focus will be on improving/creating a safer pedestrian experience.

Planned improvements between Omokoroa Domain and Crapp Reserve in the months ahead includes accuracy checking and updating interpretation and information boards.

Scheduled

WĀHI Ō TE KAKARAMEA RESERVE (NAME To Be Confirmed) – PATH TO LOOKOUT UPGRADE
Project Description	Staff Comment/Update	Progress Level
The project aims to construct a new gravel track approximately 1.5m wide between the new concrete path and the reserve lookout seating area.	Construction of this path is on hold over winter until ground conditions are suitable.	On hold.

MACDONNELL RESERVE – NEIGHBOURHOOD FRUIT TREE GARDEN

Project Description

Staff Comment/Update

Progress Level

At the meeting held 3 June 2025, the Board approved for up to $4,000 from the Reserve Account to contribute to the safety fencing at the MacDonnell Reserve – Neighbourhood Fruit Tree Garden and Community Space in Ōmokoroa.

Following the meeting, the group approached the Board to seek approval to use some of the funds for the required groundwork and fencing at the rear of the reserve adjacent to the slip. It was noted that additional funding that they had applied for was a lot less and therefore they needed to prioritise what work needed to be done first. The Board agreed that the funds could be reallocated to a different part of the project, noting that as long as it supported the project as a whole, they were happy. They also agreed that the fencing at the rear of the reserve was a priority.

The group have finalised their proposal and now have the following next steps:

1. Gather quotes for proposed works and send through to staff – this will show the full cost of the proposed project (earthworks quotes received);

2. Staff to confirm Council’s commitment (50%, if amount is reasonable); and

3. Group to confirm funding (for their 50% share of cost).

Staff have also notified the group of Councils Community Matching Fund, as a fund that could be worth them applying to, to help them raise the required funds for this project.

In progress

ŌMOKOROA GOLF COURSE ESPLANADE RESERVE FORESHORE EROSION

Project Description

Staff Comment/Update

Progress Level

Ōmokoroa – Precious Reserve foreshore to Kayelene Place Walkway

· There was a site meeting 22 May with WBOPDC, BOPRC staff and Council’s coastal scientist– this was to discuss possible options regarding short/medium- and long-term solutions, “emergency works” and consenting requirements.

· Council’s coastal scientist has subsequently delivered his investigative/recommendatory report which proposes a low timber wall structure as a medium-term solution to deal with the erosion areas close to the path, which is currently about 200m of total affected length. Medium term means a timber wall has a life span of about 25-35 years. The installation of a 200m timber wall at today’s rates is about $200k plus consenting costs. The timbers will need to be H6 treated and have lagging below the surface.

· The long-term solution involves eventual planned retreat of the golf course affected fairways/greens and public path as well as beach sand renourishment. This is something for both Council and the Golf Club to prepare for into the future.

· The preparation of a new resource consent with associated design is now underway and the new design will include the entire beach length. The conclusion of this is months away. Note – the path bund project completed a few years ago was implemented as part of the earthworks for the storm-water outlet structures along the pathway.

· If in the meantime, current erosion results in failure of the actual formed pathway, then Council will close the pathway until emergency works have been undertaken. Emergency works will be the same as the proposed design we are going to submit with the RC application. Any emergency works will still require a follow up RC.

· Staff are keeping the Omokoroa Golf Club updated through the current club president.

In progress

Kaimai Reserve Management Plan - Update

Council received 71 submissions on the draft Kaimai Ward Reserve Management Plan. A full submission pack was provided at the hearings and is now available to the public (see agenda item 10.4 on 20 May Agenda). The Strategy and Policy Committee will deliberate and adopt the final Kaimai Reserve Management Plan on 31 July 2025. The report responding to submitters and proposing amendments to the Reserve Management Plan will be available on our website by 29 July 2025. We will update the Community Board and submitters of the outcome of this meeting as soon as possible.

Projects – property

INSTALLATION OF CCTV AT TRALEE STREET/MARGARET PLACE INTERSECTION

Project Description

Staff Comment/Update

Progress Level

At the 4 April 2025 Community Board meeting, the Board recommended that Council approve $25,000 from the Ōmokoroa Town Centre Development Fund for costs relating to the installation of a CCTV camera at Tralee Street and Margaret Place intersection.

Council approved the funds at their 27 May 2025 hui.

Staff are currently getting a price from an alternate contractor to install the camera and will endeavour to get it installed as soon as possible.

In progress.

service requests

This section is to provide an overview of Service Requests for the Ōmokoroa Community Board area since the last meeting.

There has been one of each of the following subtypes of Service Requests raised and completed.

· Animal Services - Animal Welfare

· Animal Services - PERSON - Dog aggressive/ Rushed towards

· Building Act Compliance - Building Compliance

· Collections - General enquiry/call back

· Local Road - Bus Shelters (Rural only) - Replacement/Maintenance Asset Requests

· Local Road - Slip/Flood/Crash/Spill/Trees Down on Local Road--All URGENT!RING!

· Reserves & Facilities - Trees (only)

· Water - Meter/Toby issue (not leak)

· Water - Reinstatement after works

· Animal Services - Dog Roaming

· Animal Services - Other Animal Enquiries

· Compliance & Enforcement - Noise Complaint (Daytime)

· Customer Service Planning - District Plan advice

· Customer Service Planning - LIMS Planning Enquiries

· Local Road – Vegetation (not trees)/mowing Local Roads

· Rates - Sewer Connections

· Reserves & Facilities - Park and Playground Equipment

· Water Revenue - Water leak remission application

There has been one of each of the following subtypes of Service Requests raised, which are under investigation.

· Compliance & Enforcement – Signs

· Customer Service Planning - Pre Application

· Reserves & Facilities - Mowing and Vegetation/Gardens (NOT Trees)

· Stormwater - Flooding open drain/culvert-raining only

The table below shows Services Request’s that are higher in numbers and have a mix of statuses.

Service Request Subtype	Notes	Completed	Under Investigation/Scheduled for Completion
Animal Services - Dog Barking (address of dog required)	Reports from Bridle Way to Western Avenue	2	0
Building Act Compliance – General	Enquiries from across the Te Puke Community – Multiple from Tinopai Drive	6	1
Swimming Pool Enquiries	Enquiries from Wairere Rise and Ōmokoroa Road	2	0
Building Admin – General	Enquiries and requests from across the Ōmokoroa Community	23	8
Complaints about Freedom Camping affecting Reserves or Roads	Reports from across the Ōmokoroa Community – Multiple from The Esplanade	2	1
Customer Service Planning – General	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community – Multiple from Ōmokoroa Road	16	0
Engineering General	Enquiries from Prole Road	2	0
Kerbside Collective - Damaged Bin - Replace/Repair	Damaged Bin complaints from across the Ōmokoroa Community	2	0
Kerbside Collective – General	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community	2	1
Kerbside Collective – Lost/Stolen Bin	Reports from across the Ōmokoroa Community	1	2
Detritus (Loose Chips/Sand/Dead Animal) - NO Illegal Dumping	Reports from across the Ōmokoroa Community	4	0
Footpaths on Local Road	Replacement/Maintenance Asset Requests from Hamurana Road	4	0
Local Roads – General	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community	15	9
Road Surface Defects - SEALED LOCAL RD	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community – Multiple reports from Ōmokoroa Road	15	4
LGOIMA Request	Requests from Greystone Place and Ōmokoroa Road	0	3
Rates – General	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community	5	0
Plumbing: Toilets/Taps/Waitui/Irrigation	Reports from The Esplanade and Western Avenue	2	1
Reserves General	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community – Multiple from Anderley Avenue	8	1
All water leaks	Leak reports from across the Ōmokoroa Community	13	2
Water Revenue – General	Enquiries from across the Ōmokoroa Community	3	0

Ōmokoroa Community Board Meeting Agenda

29 July 2025

9.7 Ōmokoroa Community Board - Financial Report - May 2025

File Number: A6845184

Author: Allan Carey, Finance Business Partner Lead

Authoriser: Jonathan Fearn, Chief Financial Officer

Executive Summary

This report provides the Community Board with a two-monthly monitoring of its operational budget. Attached are the financial statements for the period ended 31 May 2025 (Attachment 1).

Total operational costs are under budget year to date for 2024/25 by $6,806.

The Ōmokoroa Community Board Roading Current Account has now been incorporated into the financial report. The opening balance of $136,321 has not moved as at May 2025, it is available for future projects with no pending commitments or current approved projects. Attached is the report for the period ended 31 May 2025 (Attachment 2).

Recommendation

That the Finance Business Partner’s report dated 29 July 2025 titled ‘Ōmokoroa Community Board - Financial Report – May 2025’, be received.

Grant payments made to date:

Resolution	Description	$
OMC24-5.9	Ōmokoroa Football Club for $1,505.43 (plus GST) to contribute towards the purchase of a new line marker and battery for the club.	1,505
OMC24-5.10	Ōmokoroa Policing Group for $5,000 to contribute towards the purchase of a new patrol vehicle.	5,000
	2024/25 Grants to date	6,505

Committed - Operational expenditure:

Resolution	Description	$
OMC-25-3.8	Grant application from Public Art Ōmokoroa Incorporated for $6,140 to contribute to the commission for a wall carving for the Ōmokoroa Public Library as a taonga for the local community. To be funded from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Grants Account.	(6,140)
	2024/25 Outstanding operational commitments	(6,140)

2024/25 Omokoroa Community Board Reserve analysis:

Resolution	Description	$
	2024/25 Opening Balance	253,163
OMC24-2.7	Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall Incorporated for $40,650 to contribute to the building of a large deck area at the back of the hall.	(35,355)
OMC24-6.6	Ōmokoroa Artists Group for $4,291 ($4,935 GST inclusive) to contribute towards the purchase of a new fully assembled shed.	(4,291)
OMC24-5.11	Ōmokoroa Esplanade Street Lighting Project – Stage 1 and Stage 2 - $80,000 from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Reserve Account	(64,596)
OMC23-7.6 + OMC24-3.6	Ōmokoroa Pavilion $30,530.50 AND an additional $5,000.00 to fund the construction of concrete steps with stainless steel handrails, on the north side to link the top and bottom fields.	(35,530)
	2024/25 Closing reserve balance	113,391

Committed – Omokoroa Community Board Reserve expenditure:

Resolution	Description	$
	Opening balance before committed expenditure	113,391
OMC25-3.9	Grant application from ‘Friends of Bramley’ – subgroup of Ōmokoroa Environmental Managers Inc for up to $4,000 to contribute to the safety fencing at the MacDonnell Reserve – Neighbourhood Fruit Tree Garden and community Space in Ōmokoroa. This will be funded from the Ōmokoroa Community Board Reserve Account.	(4,000)
	2024/25 Balance after the committed expenditure	109,391

2024/25 Ōmokoroa Town Centre Development Reserve

Resolution	Description	$
	Opening balance before committed expenditure	118,227
PMC25-1.7	Share of distribution of district wide Town Centre Development Fund	80,405
	2024/25 Balance after the committed expenditure	198,632

Attachments

1. Ōmokoroa Community Board - Financial Report - May 2025 ⇩

2. Ōmokoroa Community Board - Roading Current Account - May 2025 ⇩

Chairperson	Chris Dever
Deputy Chairperson	Allan Hughes
Members	Ben Bell Peter Presland Councillor Murray Grainger Councillor Don Thwaites
Quorum	3
Frequency	Eight weekly / Workshops as required