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

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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