Leases granted

The Rodney Local Board tidied up some lease and licence to occupy requests at its last meeting before next month’s election, held on September 21.

Football lease

The Warkworth Association Football and Sports Club has been granted a 10 year lease on Shoesmith Reserve, with an early termination clause to allow for any future relocation to a multisports facility on Warkworth Showgrounds. The lease was granted with one 10-year right of renewal and the rent will by $1 per annum if demanded.

Shorebird licence

The Omaha Beach Community group has been granted a licence to occupy a small portion of land at Omaha Spit, located off Ida Way, for five years with a five year right of renewal. The purpose of the proposed licence to occupy is to locate a storage shed to accommodate Omaha Beach Shorebird Protection Trust Board’s equipment used during its shorebird protection activities. The rent will be $1 per annum if demanded.

Mahurangi hall

Mahurangi West Hall and Reserve Incorporated was granted a licence to occupy a 20sqm section of land in the reserve, on Mahurangi West Road, to accommodate a storage shed. The shed will replace an existing structure and will be used by the Mahurangi West Community Response Group to house equipment for use during an emergency event. The licence is for five years with one five year right of renewal. The rent will be $1 per annum if demanded.