Proposal to grant new community ground lease to the Kelmarna Community Garden Trust at 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021

​Auckland Council gives notice under the Reserves Act 1977 that it intends to grant a new community ground lease for approximately 17,654 sqm to the Kelmarna Community Garden Trust (the trust). The trust owns and operates the community gardens known as the Kelmarna Community Gardens located at 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021 on Hukanui Reserve.

The proposed lease is on part of the land legally described as Lot 2 DP 105055, held in fee simple by Auckland Council as a classified recreation reserve subject to the reserves Act 1977 specifically section 73(3).

The group owns and manages the improvements on the land and has been a part of the local community since 2015.

The proposed new community lease is for a term of 10 years with one right of renewal for 10 years, consistent with Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines (updated June 2023).

Any person wishing to comment, make a submission, or object to this proposal is to send this in writing to Tsz Ning Chung, Community Lease Specialist. Please indicate if you wish to be heard concerning your submission.

To make a submission, or request further information, contact:

Tsz Ning Chung, Community Lease Specialist

TszNing.Chung@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Private Bag 92300

  Victoria St West

  Auckland 1142

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