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Sub-Committees
Civic Trust Auckland operates the following subcommittees:
| Submissions |
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Allan Matson |
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Audrey van Ryn |
Submissions are made on issues that we feel are relevant to the aims of
Civic Trust Auckland. When the opportunity arises we also speak to our submission at a hearing.
Below are listed a number of plans and issues on which representations have recently been made by the Trust. Some submissions are available on this website.
Our most recent submission was on the draft Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan on 31 January 2012.
| Volcanic Features Protection |
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Margaret Barriball |
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Munroe Graham (chair) |
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Carol Sanders |
This is a very big and ongoing project, which began when Munroe noticed, from a press release, that the proposed new four lane highway through the quarry site at Maungarei/Mt Wellington would pass directly through the remnant and site of Te Tauomo/Purchase Mt, just north of Homestead Drive. Representations were immediately made to Council to divert the road and create a reserve around the site of this now largely demolished volcano.
Civic Trust Auckland is joined in its efforts by the Geological society, the Volcanic Cones Society, Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki Trust, a local Iwi and many individuals. As at August 2006, it seems that a small park may indeed now be the result.
Civic Trust Auckland is concerned that a number of other volcanic features are at risk and has made submissions followed by ongoing negotiations concerning:
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Crater Hill, Papatoetoe |
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McLaughlan Mt and stone fields, Wiri |
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Te Hopua (Gloucester Park), Onehunga. |
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Various features in the South Auckland field |
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Wiri Mt
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There is a case for the possible reinstatement of some volcanoes which have been lost, including portions of the above.
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Three Kings |
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Maungataketake |
| Purewa Valley Protection |
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Roy Clements (Chair) |
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Brian Bartley |
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Carol Sanders |
This largely treed valley includes the Purewa creek and the Orakei Basin. It is subject to a motorway designation (the Eastern Bypass), last costed at around $4bn, about 2004 and then apparently for only two lanes each way, doomed to gridlock from day one.
The valley and basin have early settler historic connections, as the sea was the only practical access initially available to the North Remuera and Meadowbank hinterland. In particular, it was the main access for the development of the St Johns College complex. It is also of botanical, ecological and Maori cultural interest.
To date, nobody has clearly demonstrated how residents within the Eastern suburbs would access the proposed highway and therefore how it could be of benefit to commuters. Council planners have long held the view that traffic into and out of the city should be discouraged.
| 23 Alten Road |
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Peter Macky |
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Carol Sanders |
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Allan Matson |
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Julian Mitchell |
This historic building, located on land owned by the University, is administered by
Civic Trust Auckland. A superbly researched history has been produced (August 2006) and the intention is to convert that document into book form for publication in the near future.
Rental income, plus further valuable assistance from the Auckland City Council, goes towards repairs, maintenance and documentation.
| Kinder House |
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Allan Matson |
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Audrey Van Ryn |
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Gary Russell |
The purpose of this subcommittee is to liaise with the Kinder house trust in the operation of Kinder house and the use of part of that building by
Civic Trust Auckland as its headquarters and for board meetings. The building itself is of course historic and an excellent example of period architecture in rare stonework. It is also an art gallery and museum, detailing the life and times of John Kinder and his art works.
Watching Briefs
In addition to the above, various board members observe "watching briefs" in respect of a number of current and future development projects (in no particular order).
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Wynyard Quarter
See Auckland Waterfront
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All Board Members |
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Toroa Restoration |
James Mason |
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Victoria Theatre Devonport (Now restored)
See The Vic website |
James Mason |
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SH 20 Extensions |
Munroe Graham |
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Chelsea reserve
See the Chelsea website |
Munroe Graham
James Mason |
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Naval Artefacts
See Panoramic Earth website |
James Mason
Navy Museum Devonport |
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Urban Transport (rail) |
Roy Clements |
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Munroe Graham |
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Urban Transport (road) |
Roy Clements |
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Munroe Graham |
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Maori Heritage/History |
Munroe Graham |
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Proposed Next Harbour Crossing |
Munroe Graham |
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East Tamaki Edge |
Munroe Graham |
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Future Walks and Walk Booklets |
All Board Members |
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Waterview valley |
Roy Clements |
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Retail Centre Heritage |
Munroe Graham |
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Park Development/Upgrading |
All Board Members |
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Vintage Cars |
Munroe Graham |
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Railway Stations |
Munroe Graham |
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Waitakere Ranges Protection |
Roy Clements |
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Ferry Transport |
James Mason |
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Britomart
See the Herald website |
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Auckland Museum - Maritime Collection
See Maritime Museum website |
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Interest in the various matters set out above is not limited to those board members named, nor is the list comprehensive. It does however indicate the wide range of interests of board members and the huge variety of subjects which require virtual "day to day" contemplation by
Civic Trust Auckland.
Some of these watching briefs will develop into full sub-committees and others will spawn books, booklets or brochures.
Civic Trust Auckland keenly seeks member and public input into current or future projects where watching briefs or sub-committees should be active.
Contact us if you have a suggestion, or can make a contribution, in any area of our activities.
