Community Wellbeing Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

Confirmed

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of Community Wellbeing Committee held in the Council Chambers, 126-148 Oxford St, Levin on Wednesday 13 December 2023 at 10:00am.

 

present

Chairperson

Cr Clint Grimstone

 

Membership

Cr Nina Hori Te Pa

 

 

Mayor Bernie Wanden

Apologies

 

Amber Moffitt

Via A/V link

 

Mandy Fryer

 

 

Mark Robinson

Apologies

 

Tyrone Kemp

 

 

Renee Regal

Apologies

 

Patrick Rennell

 

 

Jacqui Moynihan

 

 

Di Rump

 

 

Mike Fletcher

Apologies

 

Paul Adrian

 

 

Joanne Parker

Apologies

 

Dr Betty-Lou Iwikau

 

 

Angela Rainham

Via A/V link

 

Grant Congdon

Apologies

 

Oliver Bau

 

 

Angelina Tuialii

 

 

Brett Gillies

 

 

Mike Fletcher

Apologies

 

Ted Melton

 

 

Josie Biddle

 

 

Sheryl Hoera

Apologies

IN ATTENDANCE

Reporting Officer

Mark Hammond

Community Facilities and Services Manager

 

Brent Harvey

  Group Manager – Community Experience and Services

 

Julia Atkins

Community Development Team Lead

 

Emma Gowan

Community Development Advisor

 

Laura Fisher

Community Development Coordinator

Meeting Secretary

Grayson Rowse

Principal Democracy Advisor

 


Community Wellbeing Committee

13 December 2023

 

 

1          Apologies

 

Apology

Resolution number CWCCC/2023/11

MOVED by Cr Grimstone, seconded J Moynihan:

 

That the apology from Mayor Bernie Wanden, Mark Robinson, Renee Regal, Mike Fletcher, Grant Congdon, Mike Fletcher and Sheryl Hoera  be accepted.

CARRIED

 

 

 

2        Public Participation

 

There was no public participation.

 

3        Late Items

 

There were no late items.

 

4        Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

5        Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution Number  CWCCC/2023/12

MOVED by Cr Grimstone, seconded M Fryer:

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Community Wellbeing Committee held on Wednesday, 20 September 2023, be confirmed as a true and correct record

.Carried

 

 

6        Items for Discussion

 

6.1

Education Horowhenua - Te Tomokanga Programme

 

Deferred untill 2024

 

 

 

 

6.2

Horowhenua Community Camera Trust

 

Presentation by Ted Melton and Brett Gillies

 

The presentation introduced the role of the Horowhenua Community Camera Trust (HCCT) noting work they have completed within the community and highlighting future projects including a recent funding application process. A case study was shared with the committee that demonstrated how the use of cameras and strong inter-agency communication resolved issues within a community.

 

HCCT also shared their mission to achieve safety cover coverage for all Horowhenua communities.     

 

 

 

 

7        Reports for Decision

 

7.1

Community Wellbeing Committee Framework

 

1.       Purpose

1.1     This report aims to provide guidance and suggested actions to enhance the Community Wellbeing Committee's framework following feedback already received from members.

1.2     Provide a way forward to Committee members to ensure that the Committee aligns with the intended outcomes that were initially envisioned as per the Community Wellbeing Strategy 2021-24 and in preparation for the renewed Strategy.

 

 

Following introductory remarks from the Chair, Mr Mark Hammond spoke to the report noting the areas of the framework that there is a desire to improve on in the new year. A focus in 2024 will be improved communication with the committee.

 

Feedback was positive around having remote link option for meetings. Discussion around the table indicated a strong desire for public excluded sessions to allow open networking to build inter-agency relationships. Officers to look into ways to increase accessibility to meetings going forward.

 

 

Resolution Number  CWCCC/2023/13

MOVED by Cr Grimstone, seconded M Fryer:

2.1     That Report 23/903 Community Wellbeing Committee Framework be received.

2.2     That this matter or decision is recognised as not significant in terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.

Carried

 

Resolution Number  CWCCC/2023/14

MOVED by Cr Grimstone, seconded  M Fryer:

 

2.3     That the Committee endorses the Community Wellbeing Committee Suggested Actions listed in this report, and supports the recommended timeframes.

 

Carried

 

 

8        Reports for Noting

 

8.1

Community Wellbeing Network Report - December 2023

 

1.       Purpose

To give an update and overview of the activities and actions undertaken by the current Community Wellbeing network committees.

 

 

Julia Atkins introduced her report, noting highlights from each committee. Noting particular action around youth wellbeing with youth vaping prevention, emergency housing, and planning the Youth Expo youth for youth. Also highlighted was the success of the Age on the Go Expo in November being the biggest one yet. Access and Inclusion Network helped deliver a successful International Day of Disabled Persons.  

 

Patrick Rennell provided a verbal update for Education Horowhenua, highlighting the poor statistics for older youth engagement in education and looking at successful transition out of school into the workforce or further education. These issues will require a multiagency approach and there will be a presentation on this in early 2024.

 

Mark Hammond updated the committee on Youth Empowerment Project (yEP) advised this runs out of the youth space at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō and have a great group of committed rangatahi.

 

 

Resolution Number  CWCCC/2023/15

MOVED by Cr Grimstone, seconded P Rennell:

3.1     That Report 23/896 Community Wellbeing Network Report - December 2023 be received.

3.2     That this matter or decision be recognised as not significant in terms of s76 of the Local Government Act 2002.

Carried

 

Councillor Clint Grimstone thanked the attendees and their agencies for their commitment ot the work of this committee.

 

 

11.15 am                                            There being no further business, the Chairperson declared the meeting closed.

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF Community Wellbeing Committee HELD ON

 

 

DATE:                 .22 August 2024..........................

CHAIRPERSON: