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Embedding Diversity into the First Auckland PlanDiversity Forum Workshop 22 August, 2011, Hamilton
Raewyn Stone
Auckland Council
Auckland Council
Mayor’s Values and Vision for Auckland
“The world’s most liveable city”
Inclusive
Courageous
Prudent
Fair
Innovative
Spatial Planning
Four key objectives -
• Improving quality of life
• Socio-economic wellbeing
• Responsible management of the environment
• A land use plan in the public interest
* Source: „Torremolinos Charter‟ – European Regional/Spatial Planning Charter 1983
2006 Census
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
North West Central East South
Pe
rce
nta
ge
European
Asian
Other - 'New Zealander'
Pacific
Māori
Middle Eastern/Latin American/African
Māori
11%
European
59%
Pacific
16%
Asian
22%
Northcote
Meadowlands
Chinese communities
Our social
landscape
Inequalities
Where our
young people
are
Our future
leaders
Wasted
potential
• International
city centre
• Southern
opportunity area
Wellsford
Whangaparaoa
Peninsula
Great
Barrier
Island
Waiheke
Island
Kaipara
Harbour
Manukau
Harbour
Bombay
WAIKATO
DISTRICT
KAIPARA
DISTRICT
Waitakeres
COROMANDEL
DISTRICT
Spatial priorities
Southern opportunity area
Roger Blakeley
Chief Planning Officer
Auckland Council
People and quality of life
A strong, inclusive and equitable society that
provides opportunity for all Aucklanders
Putting children and young people first
Reducing inequalities
Connecting and strengthening communities
Putting children and young people first
A city in which every child can
reach his/her potential
Early learning
Educational Achievement
Pathway to employment.
Community hubs – parent,
whanau, family, village centres
“It takes a whole village to raise a child”
Reducing inequalities
Education
Employment
Housing
Healthy lifestyles
Strengthening and
connecting communities
Community-led development
Changing attitudes – tackling
discrimination
Participation
migrants/refugees
disabled people
Safe communities
F e e d b a c k f r o m A u c k l a n d e r s
General views on cultural diversity
• Maori and Pacific peoples and their cultures set Auckland apart
• Migrants and refugees are an integral part of the big picture
• Recognise geographical clustering of communities of cultural/
ethnic identity – allow for expression at local level
• Celebrations and events to connect communities – reduce isolation,
increase cross cultural understanding
• Design and programming of social and community infrastructure to
reflect diverse cultures and needs.
From children and young people
Values
From disability workshop
• Gap between aspiration and delivery
• Inclusive principles in planning - “accessible journey”
• Built environment is critical
• Accessible communication
• Engage with disabled community -adequate staff and resources
• Initiatives to increase inclusion – free computers at libraries with
access for visually impaired
• Range of housing choices – for all
• Tap into strategic work of legacy councils/ and disability groups
From Older people
• Emphasis on contribution of older people
• Culturally responsive housing, retirement homes
• Affordable, accessible activities
• Transport
From the Pacific fonos
• Create sense of pride and identity – community and
cultural activities
• Support families and young people
• Skills, training and pathways for employment
• Local identity and economy; Pacific entrepreneurship
and investment in tourism
• Housing – equitable, accessible and affordable
• Transport a priority – public transport
From the Ethnic forums
Auckland a hub of skills and innovation
• Use skills, talents of migrants and refugees
• Tap resource of international students
• Transport vital – even more for new migrants
• Big and small events- cultural diversity as normal and not “exotic”
• Safety through design and use of common spaces
• Incorporate response to cultural diversity in community facilities, events, rest-homes
• Support sports and recreational activities for migrants and refugees
• Schools as community hubs and help
• Support for smaller demographic groups in ethnic communities
• Housing – address pockets of deprivation.
Key Dates
• 29 August 2011 Draft Auckland Plan in NZ Herald supplement “Elements Magazine”
• 20 September 2011 Notification of Draft Auckland Plan
• October 2011 Close of submissions
• 1 – 3 November 2011 Hearings of Local Boards
• 4 Nov – 5 December 2011 Hearings of other submissions
• 19 December 2011 Decisions on Auckland Plan
• February 2012 Adoption of Auckland Plan document
Quest ions and Discussions
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