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WhakahouTaketake VitalUpdate TAURANGA 2020 Snapshot Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi Photo credit: Tauranga City Council Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents This page represents the demographics of the 208 survey respondents who reside in Arataki (Bayfair) and Matapihi. Age groups Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi 16–24 25–44 45–64 65+ years years years years 12% 26% 30% 23% Ethnic groups Gender NZ European 75% Māori 25% 48% 52% Asian 4% Pacific 2% Unemployment rate Middle Eastern, Latin American, 1% African Unemployment rate in Arataki (Bayfair) and Matapihi is lower than the average in Tauranga Other 1% (5.1%). It is still slightly higher than the National average at 4%(1). 23 out of 208 respondents identified as 2.3% belonging to more than one Ethnic group NOTES: 1 https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/unemployment-rate 2 Sample: n=208. Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 2 Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents % from all respondents Ethnicity (Multiple choice) 4% 208 NZ European 74.9% Māori 24.7% Length of time lived in Tauranga Asian 4.2% Less than 1 year 1.2% Pacific 2.3% 1 - 2 years 8.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American, 1.3% African 3 - 5 years 12.6% Other 0.9% 6 - 10 years 11.1% More than 10 years 44% Employment status (Multiple choice) I have lived here on and off 22.6% throughout my life At school / study 11.4% Self employed 0.7% Gender Disability benefit / ACC / Sickness 0.4% Male 48.0% Stay at home Mum / Parental leave / 3.4% Homemaker Female 52.0% Business owner 0.0% Unemployed 2.3% Age Unpaid worker / internship / apprenticeship 0.3% 16 - 24 11.7% Casual/seasonal worker 0.7% 25 - 34 19.5% Work part-time 17.5% 35 - 44 16.3% Work full-time 47.9% 45 - 54 14.9% Retired 19.5% 55 - 64 14.7% Volunteer 7.5% 65 - 74 11.9% Other 0.5% 75 - 84 7.7% 85+ 3.3% Disabilities Disabled people 11.9% NOTES: People who care for a disabled person 5.7% 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 Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi Handy to malls/cafés/shops/amenities/schools/work 50% It is close to the beach 39% Safe/peaceful 24% Friendly neighbourhood/community feel 20% Close to parks/cycleways/walkways/reserves 11% Being on my land/close to whānau or friends 10% It is beautiful/an attractive place to live/clean/the view 9% It is rural/low density housing/private 5% For the groups below the overall It is green (trees and gardens/birdlife) 4% result significantly differs: Age 25 - 34 It is close to city centre 4% Handy to malls/cafés, shops (69%) A lot of diversity (culture/ages) 4% Ethnicity - Asian Friendly neighbourhood/ It is close to motorways/public transport 3% community feel (30%) Ethnicity - Māori Unhappy/negative comment 1% Being on my land/close to whānau or friends (32%) Not much traffic congestion 1% Ethnicity - Māori It is close to the beach (12%) Other 3% People say: I have lived here my whole The proximity to amenities life and I feel connected and the beach. to it so strongly, the land Close to a lot of things shopping the people. The people of centre, beach, highway out of Matapihi care more about town and to the city, schools. there families and future It is close to everything! Walking now compared to when I distance to shops parks medical was small. centre pharmacy short drive to library and service station and a Our close neighbourhood short walk to the beach. I love how is very supportive of each many schools there are in the area other. Friendships are Close knit community. and the diversity of residents. strong and important. Know everybody. No traffic. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=202; 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 Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi Better roading solutions/fix the roads/speeding 15% Less traffic congestion 13% Reduce antisocial behaviour/social issues/crimes/racism 10% Safer, improved, more cycleways/walkways 10% Better public transport/bus shelters/disability access 9% Nothing/I love my suburb/It is perfect 8% More cafés/supermarkets/community hubs/facilities/services 8% More community events and events for youth/more schools 5% CCTV cameras/improved security/better lighting 5% Rubbish pollution/recycling issues/sprays/pollution 5% More greenery/trees/control trees 4% More pedestrian crossings/traffic calming measures 4% More parks/more dog parks/more green spaces 4% Less housing development/ larger sections/less people 4% More affordable housing 3% Friendlier neighbours/sense of community/inclusivity/diversity 2% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: Noise pollution/noise control 2% Ethnicity - Māori More parking/better parking solutions/free parking 1% More community events/activities and events for youth/more Solve issues with dogs/cats 1% schools (18%) Other 4% People say: Bigger section with neighbours More local zoned areas. not so close. Toilets at the Our malls are leading in We need a good cafe and a playgrounds. delivering our local needs. closer library, and more bike It would be better to build paths and safe crossings. local amenities. The traffic issues. More safe cycle and walkways Less dense urban development (off the road) separated Bayfair underpass built and with better protection of urban from the road by green cycleways improved. green space. strips of grass or trees, would be awesome. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=186; 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 29% Segregated cycle lanes/improved cycleways 18% Better public transport options/light rail 16% Affordable housing/housing availability/better housing developments 14% More community facilities/recreational opportunities for families/community events 12% Better street appeal/more trees 11% Better rubbish solutions/better awareness of environmental impact and sustainability 7% Improved social issues/less crime/fewer homeless 7% More shops/cafes/restaurants/supermarkets/malls 6% Safety/security/more police presence 5% For the groups below the overall Sense of community/more inclusive/kindness 4% result significantly differs: Ethnicity - Asian Happy as it is/keep it the same 4% More community facilities/ recreational opportunities (40%) Other 4% People say: Sustainable housing options Less rubbish, less noisy for whānau on their land. Increased cycle safe areas/ planes (noise pollution is activity cycle lanes, off road cycle terrible, especially in the networks, pump tracks. weekends from small planes and sight seeing planes). The dump by ASB needs proper fencing, anytime it’s slightly windy the rubbish just blows out my Maori language/signs. children are so upset seeing it all More roadside recycling. Keeping Matapihi as a blowing around whenever we go Community gardens. green belt. to gym (near ASB). NOTES: 1. Sample: n=185 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 1% Boarding 6% Renting 24% Home ownership* 65% Right to occupy/license to occupy/retirement village 2% Other** 4% Living situations 31% 21% 18% 16% 9% 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% 65% 31% 31% 21% 24% 10% 16% Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi Matapihi Matapihi Matapihi 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=208. 2. Q15. Which of the following describes your current housing? n=208 3. Q17. Which of the following describes who you live with? n=208 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 25% $101–$200 9% $201–$300 8% $301–$400 15% $401–$500 10% $501–$600 11% $601–$700 5% $701–$800 1% $801–$900 1% Household incomes meeting needs 39% 33% 12% 16% Not enough Just enough A little extra More than enough More than enough Not enough 21% Average weekly expense: 16% 14% 12% $309.55 Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi Matapihi NOTES: 1.