Puketāpapa locals have shared their vision for the future of their neighbourhoods and it includes more opportunities to get together, caring for the environment, better and more accessible public spaces with diverse transport options.
The area is distinct from other areas in key ways such as being home to diverse communities, set apart because of its diverse cultural needs and a fast-growing population.
“About 60,000 people call Puketāpapa home. Our community is one of the most ethnically diverse in Auckland, with half our residents born overseas.
"This multi-ethnic mix of Asia, Pacific, Middle Eastern, Latin American and African people has added another strong seam to the rich heritage laid down by early Māori, then European settlement,” says local board chair Julie Fairey.
People in Puketāpapa almost unequivocally commented through their feedback that they would like to get involved in what their local board does.
“It’s great to see that people in our neighbourhoods are keen on getting involved in the work of the local board. We are here to serve the locals and make sure that we represent them and advocate on their behalf,” says Fairey.
Local board decisions impact the community directly. The board want people to understand these impacts and have a say about what works for them, their families, and their aspirations for the future.
Ways to have your say
Puketāpapa Local Board along with the other 21 of Auckland’s Local Boards is developing their new 2020-2023 Local Board Plans based on feedback from Aucklanders.
Go here to read the full plan, different ways to have your say, and to make a submission.
Submissions close on 13 August.
