July 2023 Board Member Report

1^st July – 1001 Spheres artwork blessing in Monte Cecilia Park.
2^nd March – Meeting with staff – Community Facilities, Local Area Manager and Local Board Advisors – with Chair Fairey.
6^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop.
6^th July – Joint workshop with the Albert-Eden Local Board on potential artworks for the Central Interceptor parks network.
11^th July – Mt Roskill Bike Hub opening.
15^th July – Friends of Wairaki Stream planting day.
16^th July – Matariki kite day on top of Puketāpapa maunga.
17^th July – Local Board member briefing on the “Making space for water” programme – part attended via MS Teams.
18^th July – Agenda run through for the Manukau Harbour Forum meeting.
20^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board business meeting
21^st July – Manukau Harbour Forum workshop and business meeting. We received an update on the “better outcomes for the Manukau Harbour” programme being run by the Natural Environment Strategy group, an update on the work programme for next year, a demonstration of a freshwater management tool being developed and discussed feedback for the Future Development Strategy.
24^th July – Local members briefing on Local Board funding equity proposals.
27^th July – Puketāpapa Local Board workshop.