Kāpiti Coast District Council to negotiate Maclean Park Kiosk tenancy
Published prior to 2016
The next steps in the tenancy negotiations for the Maclean Park Kiosk are now underway.
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Environment and Community Development Committee (ECD) has approved starting negotiations with the Kiosk Community Collective (KCC) to be the tenant of the kiosk building at Maclean Park in Paraparaumu Beach.
The collective, which is made up of six groups – ASK (A Safe Kāpiti), Greypower, Kāpiti Patrol, Age Concern, Disability Information and Equipment Centre and Neighbourhood Support – was picked as the preferred lessee after wide community consultation.
The combined-use arrangement was recommended by the Paraparaumu-Raumati Community Board following public meetings, community consultation and an expression of interest process.
Paraparaumu-Raumati Community Board chair Fiona Vining says the collective’s open approach and willingness to working with other community groups helped its proposal.
“This is a good outcome and it’s great to see the collective are keen to build something that will have a high level of community benefit for Paraparaumu Beach.”
Paraparaumu Ward councillor K Gurunathan says the collective’s use of the kiosk will benefit various aspects of the community.
"It's taken more than a year but the wait has been worth it. The Board and ASK have established a home for the delivery of a range of community services provided by a unique combination of mostly volunteer groups. It will increase the safety of this popular area for children and families, teenagers, senior citizens, visitors and local businesses.”
"It's taken more than a year but the wait has been worth it. The Board and ASK have established a home for the delivery of a range of community services provided by a unique combination of mostly volunteer groups. It will increase the safety of this popular area for children and families, teenagers, senior citizens, visitors and local businesses.”
Because the building is located on a recreation reserve only certain activities are permitted.
Under the Reserves Act 1977, a one-month public notification period is now in place before the Kiosk Community Collective can take up the lease.
If a submission is received against the proposed lease in this time the ECD committee will reconsider its decision before the end of September.
The council has also recommended the Kiosk Community Collective consider working with current short-term tenants, Kāpiti Island Nature Tours, and ensure there is a level of youth representation included.