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WhakahouTaketake VitalUpdate TAURANGA 2020 Snapshot Welcome Bay, Hairini, Maungatapu Photo credit: Tauranga City Council Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents This page represents the demographics of the 579 survey respondents who reside in Welcome Bay, Hairini and Maungatapu. Age groups Welcome Bay, Hairini, Maungatapu 16–24 25–44 45–64 65+ years years years years 13% 34% 32% 21% Ethnic groups Gender NZ European 81% Māori 19% 48% 52% Asian 6% Pacific 2% Unemployment rate Middle Eastern, Latin American, 1% African Unemployment rate in Welcome Bay, Hairini and Maungatapu is higher than the average in Other 1% Tauranga (5.1%). It is still slightly higher than the National average at 4%(1). 59 out of 579 respondents identified as 6.1% belonging to more than one Ethnic group NOTES: 1 https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/unemployment-rate 2 Sample: n=579. Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 2 Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents % from all respondents Ethnicity (Multiple choice) 12% 579 NZ European 81.1% Māori 19.1% Length of time lived in Tauranga Asian 5.6% Less than 1 year 3.7% Pacific 2.0% 1 - 2 years 8.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American, 0.9% African 3 - 5 years 14.1% Other 1.1% 6 - 10 years 9.6% More than 10 years 49.1% Employment status (Multiple choice) I have lived here on and off 15.3% throughout my life At school / study 11.1% Self employed 1.0% Gender Disability benefit / ACC / Sickness 0.6% Male 48.1% Stay at home Mum / Parental leave / 1.5% Homemaker Female 51.9% Business owner 0.8% Unemployed 6.1% Age Unpaid worker / internship / apprenticeship 0.3% 16 - 24 13.1% Casual/seasonal worker 2.1% 25 - 34 17.8% Work part-time 16.9% 35 - 44 15.9% Work full-time 49.5% 45 - 54 17.0% Retired 17.3% 55 - 64 15.0% Volunteer 6.6% 65 - 74 12.1% Other 0.4% 75 - 84 6.4% 85+ 2.1% Disabilities Disabled people 10.6% NOTES: People who care for a disabled person 7.6% 1. Q4. How long have you lived in Tauranga? 2. Q6. What is your gender? 3. Q7. What age group are you? 4. Q8. What ethnicity do you identify with? Please select all that apply. 5. Q13. Do you have a disability? 6. Q14. Do you have a child or other dependant in your care with a disability? 7. Q11. What is your employment status? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 3 Wawatanga takiwā: Neighbourhood aspirations What people love the most about living in Welcome Bay, Hairini and Maungatapu Handy to malls/cafés/shops/amenities/schools/work 28% Friendly neighbourhood/community feel 25% Safe/peaceful 24% Close to parks/cycleways/walkways/reserves 19% It is beautiful/an attractive place to live/clean/the view 18% It is close to city centre 12% It is close to motorways/public transport 8% It is close to the beach 7% It is green (trees and gardens/birdlife) 6% It is rural/low density housing/private 6% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: It is affordable 5% Age - 55-64 Handy to malls/cafés, shops Being on my land/close to whānau or friends 5% (37%) Ethnicity - Other A lot of diversity (culture/ages) 3% Friendly neighbourhood/ community feel (15%) Unhappy/negative comment 2% Ethnicity - Māori Not much traffic congestion 1% It is close to the beach (1%) It is a new area 1% Other 2% People say: Friendly neighbourhood Good parks, facilities, good with convenient public community feeling, most Friendly people, natural transportation. residents take pride in their environment, access to a large property. variety of facilities, proximity to Tauranga city. The green spaces, the semi- rural feel, the relatively well- No graffiti, no rubbish, people take planned suburb. pride in their lawns and gardens a Being central, close to beautiful well kept area. Looking town, supermarkets, parks. at the tidal estuary on my way Having schools close to work. Traffic lights that are enough to walk to. Handy to Sense of community. Central synched correctly. the bus. By the water. to most places in Tauranga. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=550; 2. Q49. What do you love the most about living in your suburb? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 4 Wawatanga takiwā: Neighbourhood aspirations What is one thing people would change about Welcome Bay, Hairini and Maungatapu More cafés/supermarkets/community hubs/facilities/services 25% Less traffic congestion 14% Better roading solutions/fix the roads/speeding 14% Reduce antisocial behaviour/social issues/crimes/racism 12% CCTV cameras/improved security/better lighting 8% Better public transport/bus shelters/disability access 6% Safer, improved, more cycleways/walkways 5% Nothing/I love my suburb/It is perfect 5% More community events and events for youth/more schools 5% More parks/more dog parks/more green spaces 3% More parking/better parking solutions/free parking 3% Noise pollution/noise control 3% Less housing development/ larger sections/less people 2% More greenery/trees/control trees 2% More affordable housing 1% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: More housing/more density 1% Age - 25-34 More pedestrian crossings/traffic calming measures 1% More cafés/supermarkets/ community hubs/facilities/ Rubbish pollution/recycling issues/sprays/pollution 1% services (40%) Put powerlines underground/remove tall 5G/cellular towers 1% Friendlier neighbours/sense of community/inclusivity/diversity 1% Solve issues with dogs/cats 1% Other 3% People say: Speeds on main road is too fast Traffic issues which could local shops has difficult access be helped by having The shopping area - needs and parking. a supermarket and an updating and needs a intermediate/secondary supermarket. school. Infrastructure in general could be improved - Have more than one road especially with the amount going in and out of the ever- of new housing going up. Improved roading/traffic flow. increasing suburb. Have a better bus service. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=518; 2. Q50. If you could change one thing about your suburb, what would it be? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 5 Wawatanga takiwā: Neighbourhood aspirations Tauranga - looking ahead at the possibilities Better road infrastructure/less congestion 39% More shops/cafés/restaurants/supermarkets/malls 34% Better public transport options/light rail 13% More community facilities/recreational opportunities for families/community events 13% Segregated cycle lanes/improved cycleways 12% Safety/security/more police presence 7% Improved social issues/less crime/fewer homeless 7% Affordable housing/housing availability/better housing developments 7% Better street appeal/more trees 6% Better rubbish solutions/better awareness of environmental impact and sustainability 4% Sense of community/more inclusive/kindness 4% A thriving city centre 2% More schools 2% For the groups below the overall A more proactive council 2% result significantly differs: Age - 55-64 Happy as it is/keep it the same 2% Better road infrastructure/less congestion (51%) Better medical facilities/GPs/more hospitals 1% Age - 25-34 More shops/cafés/restaurants/ More employment opportunities 1% supermarkets/malls (49%) Underground powerlines 1% Other 2% People say: Better housing, safer neighbours and more variety Better public transport, to do in this area. community oriented Safe cycleways. Modern transport development. systems. Larger Baycourt for international shows. Better parking facilities and roads. Larger Hopefully, more public hospital and mental facilities. facilities such as Adequate facilities for those Better roading to connect swimming pools and in need, e.g. social services - the city and its suburbs. libraries are built around housing, drugs, unemployed etc. the suburb. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=509; 2. Q51. Looking ahead, what positive changes would you like to see in your area in 10 years? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 6 Ngā whare me ngā paerewa oranga: Housing and standards of living People’s housing situation Homeless/under housing stress 3% Boarding 5% Renting 21% Home ownership* 66% Right to occupy/license to occupy/retirement village 1% Other** 5% Living situations 33% 32% 10% 11% 11% 5% With partner and With partner Alone With parents Board with friends/ Single parent children family Own a home Renting Live with partner Board with and children friends/family 68% 66% 31% 33% 21% 21% 10% 11% Tauranga Welcome Tauranga Welcome Tauranga Welcome Tauranga Welcome Bay, Hairini, Bay, Hairini, Bay, Hairini, Bay, Hairini, Maungatapu Maungatapu Maungatapu Maungatapu NOTES: * This result may reflect a wide range of scenarios, including but not limited to: • People who own the house they are living in • People who are living with their parents, and their parents own/ partially own the house • People who are living with their parents, who may own/ partially own the house with their family members • People who are own/partially own the house they are living in, with other dependant adults in their care • People who co-own the house they are living in with other parties • People who have inherited the house they are living in • People who have ownership through family trust ** Other include some people stating their living arrangements instead, such as Living with parents/adult children/supported by other family members 1. Sample: n=579. 2. Q15. Which of the following describes your current housing? n=579 3. Q17. Which of the following describes who you live with? n=565 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 7 Ngā whare me ngā paerewa oranga: Housing and standards of living Housing expenses - weekly rent, board and mortgages $0–$100 21% $101–$200 10% $201–$300 5% $301–$400 11% $401–$500 14% $501–$600 9% $601–$700 5% $701–$800 3% $801–$900 1% $901–$1,000 1% Household incomes meeting needs 36% 29% 17% 17% Not enough Just enough A little extra More than enough More than enough Not enough 21% 17% 14% 17% Average weekly expense: $337.03 Tauranga Welcome Tauranga Welcome Bay, Hairini, Bay, Hairini, Maungatapu Maungatapu NOTES: 1.