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What we propose in your local board area in 2021/2022
We will:
support initiatives like the Wairau Estuary Restoration programme that protect and enhance our natural environment
ensure our parks and facilities meet the needs of our diverse and growing population - the delivery of the new toilet and changing facility on Takapuna Beach will further enhance this popular spot
fund initiatives that help our communities connect and feel safe
work with sport organisations to ensure everyone can get active, stay fit and play organised sport whatever their age or ability
provide safe walking and cycling paths
support and fund events that encourage people to come to our town centres and take advantage of all they have to offer
look for opportunities to develop relationships with iwi in our area.
Key areas of spend
Community services
Operating spend 2021/2022: $10.6 million
Capital spend 2021/2022: $4.1 million
Environmental services
Operating spend 2021/2022: $73,000
Planning services
Operating spend 2021/2022: $2.7 million
Capital spend 2021/2022: $934,000
Governance
Operating spend 2021/2022: $830,000
Key advocacy initiatives for 2021-2031
We will advocate:
to the Governing Body that the new ferry terminal at Bayswater be fully funded in the Regional Land Transport Plan
to the Governing Body for an extension to the length of time that the Water Quality and Natural Environment Targeted rates are collected, ideally for the duration of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 rather than finishing in 2028
for an increase in budget for the Safe Networks Programme that supports Safeswim and the work to identify and remedy illegal discharges at our beaches
for local board transport capital funding to contribute to the cost of the new walking and cycling connection between Francis Street and Esmonde Road.
What do you think?
Tell us your thoughts on our proposed priorities for the local board area in 2021/2022 and our key advocacy initiatives – have we got it right? See feedback form question 6.
See section six of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 Supporting Information document for more information about the priorities for your local area.
What we propose in your local board area in 2021/2022
We will:
support initiatives like the Wairau Estuary Restoration programme that protect and enhance our natural environment
ensure our parks and facilities meet the needs of our diverse and growing population - the delivery of the new toilet and changing facility on Takapuna Beach will further enhance this popular spot
fund initiatives that help our communities connect and feel safe
work with sport organisations to ensure everyone can get active, stay fit and play organised sport whatever their age or ability
provide safe walking and cycling paths
support and fund events that encourage people to come to our town centres and take advantage of all they have to offer
look for opportunities to develop relationships with iwi in our area.
Key areas of spend
Community services
Operating spend 2021/2022: $10.6 million
Capital spend 2021/2022: $4.1 million
Environmental services
Operating spend 2021/2022: $73,000
Planning services
Operating spend 2021/2022: $2.7 million
Capital spend 2021/2022: $934,000
Governance
Operating spend 2021/2022: $830,000
Key advocacy initiatives for 2021-2031
We will advocate:
to the Governing Body that the new ferry terminal at Bayswater be fully funded in the Regional Land Transport Plan
to the Governing Body for an extension to the length of time that the Water Quality and Natural Environment Targeted rates are collected, ideally for the duration of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 rather than finishing in 2028
for an increase in budget for the Safe Networks Programme that supports Safeswim and the work to identify and remedy illegal discharges at our beaches
for local board transport capital funding to contribute to the cost of the new walking and cycling connection between Francis Street and Esmonde Road.
What do you think?
Tell us your thoughts on our proposed priorities for the local board area in 2021/2022 and our key advocacy initiatives – have we got it right? See feedback form question 6.
See section six of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 Supporting Information document for more information about the priorities for your local area.