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%
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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. Q21. Thinking about how well your household income meets your everyday needs (e.g. accommodation, food, clothing) money wise would you say you have… n=207 2. Q20. What are your rent/board/mortgage costs? n=208 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 8 Ngā whare me ngā paerewa oranga: Housing and standards of living
Savings - how much, how little
29% 19% 15% 12% 9% 2% 2% 2% 8%
Do not have 1–2 Up to 1–2 2–6 Up to 1–5 5–20 As long savings weeks 1 month months months a year years years as we live
How people keep expenses down
Often/all the time Never/rarely Neither
6% 7% 15% 17%
7% Continued wearing clothing that was Not picked up a Gone without fresh 12% worn out because prescription fruit and vegetables could not afford a replacement
87% 78% 71%
25% 24% 31% 43% Gone without/cut Spent less 43% Put off buying back on trips to 49% time on hobbies clothing for as the local shops than you would like long as possible
26% 33% 26%
Do not have savings Have savings up to Have savings for as long 1 month as we live 44% 46% 20% 19% 7% 8%
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NOTES: 1. Q22. If you were to have a change in circumstances that affected your income (e.g. loss of job) how long would you be able to get by using your savings? n=204 2. Q23. In the last 12 months have you experienced any of the following? (excluding ‘Don’t know’), n=207 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 9 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
Who feels alone and how often? Reasons why there’s no or little face to face connection All the time 4% They live too far away 40%
Often I am too busy 30% 8%
Sometimes They are not available when I am 19% 19% Never 39% I cannot afford to go see them using Feeling 5% alone public transport available
No personal transport 5%
Rarely I cannot get the childcare I need to be 5% 37% able to go out
Health related/poor health 4% Never 1% I lost contact/cannot contact them 2%
They choose not to have contact with 1% Rarely me/family issues 6% All the time Sometimes 34% 18% Having contact with friends and family
Often 40%
Feel alone Have contact with friends and family Often/all the time Never/rarely
11% 12% 7% 7%
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NOTES: 1. Q24. In the last four weeks, how often have you felt alone? n=445, excluding ‘Don’t know’. 2. Q25. In the last four weeks, how often have you had contact with relatives or friends? (who don’t live with you) n=447, excluding ‘Don’t know’. 3. Q26. What makes it hard to have contact with family or friends who don’t live with you? n=448 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 10 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
Access to technology
Phone Computer Internet Printer/scanner/ Email/social media photocopier
99% 95% 97% 81% 96%
Why people use their technology - computer, laptop and tablet
28% Homework 25%
36% Training 38%
82% Accessing news and current events 79%
61% Streaming content 61%
40% Reading books 42%
53% Online learning 52%
8% Do not have access to any 6%
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Access to computer Access to internet
93% 95% 96% 97%
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NOTES: 1. Q27. Do you have access to the following? n=208 2. Q28. Do you have access to a computer, laptop or tablet for the following purposes? Please select all that apply. n=208 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 11 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
Event attendance in the community
Not at all
8% Often 24%
Rarely Frequency of 27% attending/ participating in events in the community Occasionally 19%
Seldom 22%
Why people don’t attend events
66% Type of events are not appealing 70%
23% Lack of personal funds to attend 24%
8% Time of events does not suit/too busy 6%
7% Lack of transport 12%
5% Not enough advertisements/do not know of events 8%
5% Concerns for safety 3%
4% Health related issues 6%
2% Too tired/cannot be bothered 3%
1% Do not have anyone to go with 2%
1% Problems with parking/traffic congestion 3%
Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi
NOTES: 1. Q29. On average, how often do you attend and/or participate in events in your community? n=208, Excluding ‘Don’t know’ 2. Q30. If ‘rarely’ or ‘not at all’, what is preventing you from attending events in your community? Please select all that apply n=73 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 12 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
Events people would like to attend
Cultural events/celebrate heritage 15%
Activities for families/children 15%
Large scale music event/international artists 14%
Community events/meet ups/community clean up 14%
Free/cheaper events/more affordable 12%
Happy with what there is already 11%
Training courses/educational events/lectures 10%
Farmers Markets/food stalls 10%
Small scale music/concerts/local bands in the park 8%
Fitness/exercise/dancing 8%
Sports events/international matches 5%
Art exhibitions/museums 4%
Charity events/fundrasing 4%
Food and wine/dinner in the park 4%
Events that are accommodating for diverse society 2%
Events for youth 2%
Christmas/New Years festival 2%
Pet events/animal friendly events 1%
Theatre/performance/drama <1%
Drive-in movies <1%
Other 11%
NOTES: 1. Q31. What kinds of events would you like to see more of in your community? n=108 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 13 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
The use of green spaces and reserves
Never All the 14% time Rarely 28% 7%
Walkways
All the All the time time Sometimes Often Often 9% Never 16% 31% 9% Never 20% 30% 34% Often 15% Cycleways Sports fields
Sometimes 29% Sometimes Rarely Rarely 22% 14% 23%
All the Never All the Never time time 11% 13% 12% 14% Rarely Rarely
16% Harbour/ 18% Often Neighbourhood Often esplanade reserves 25% 21% reserves Never 5% Rarely Sometimes 8% All the Sometimes 34% time Sometimes 37% 39% 16% Beaches
Often 32%
NOTES: 1. Sample: n=207, excluding ‘Don’t know’. 2. Q32. Thinking about your neighbourhood, do you use the local parks/reserves in your area? Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 14 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
Services and facilities people use
Below shows what services and facilities people use in their neighbourhood.
Light green shows the proportion of people who say the facility is not available locally.
88% 85% 80% 79% 76% 51% 18% 7% 7% 7% 6% 10%
Local shops Supermarket Petrol station Medical centres/ Post office, Movie theaters and retail health services bank
55% 48% 47% 33% 32% 25% 19% 14% 4% 3% 7% 9% 4% 4% Libraries Playgrounds Schools Swimming Indoor sport Community Place of pools facilities halls worship
Services and facilities people use outside their suburb
34% 16% 10% 1% 9% 10% 2% Local shops Outdoor sports Indoor sports Playgrounds/ Public transport/ Medical centres/ Local clubs/ and retail facilities facilities parks/beach carparks health services groups
11% 5% 5% 4% 3% 12% 7% Supermarket Theatre/ Art Public Community halls/ Swimming Petrol station Libraries Gallery/Museum bathroom play groups/ pools day care
Services and facilities people want to have better access to in terms of distance
18% 19% 14% 10% 3% 9% Local shops Supermarket Petrol station Medical centres/ Post office, Movie theatres and retail health services bank
20% 5% 3% 4% 7% 4% 4% Libraries Playgrounds Schools Swimming Indoor sport Community Place of pools facilities halls worship
NOTES: 1. Q33. Thinking about your neighbourhood, which local services and facilities do you use? n=208 2. Q34. Which local services and facilities would you like to have better access to (in terms of distance), or would you like to be nearer? Please select all that apply. n=208 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 15 Oranga hapori: Social wellbeing
How people move around in their community
Transport to school or work
69%
11% 9% 4% 3% 1% 2%
Drive a private Public or school Bicycle Walk or jog Passenger in a Motorcycle or Work from car, truck or van bus car, truck, van or power cycle home company bus
2% 18% 16% 15% 26%
84%
Getting around the city
Do not travel to Cycle to work Drive to work Public transport to work school/work 73% 69%
11% 7% 2% 6% 9% 6%
Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Tauranga Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi Matapihi Matapihi Matapihi
Get around by public Get around by riding a bike Get around on foot Drive to get around the city transport 85% 84%
26% 16% 18% 16% 19% 6%
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NOTES: 1. Q35. What is your main mode of transport to school or work? n=206 2. Q36. What mode of transport do you usually use to get around the city? n=208 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 16 Whakaruruhau: Safety
Prefer not to say 4%
6% 23% No 31% Experienced Have more than crimes Drink alcohol 10 standard committed drinks a week against them Yes 64%
Prefer not to say Yes Prefer not to say 4% 3% 7%
Yes 8%
Taken illicit Experienced drugs in the last family harm week
No No 92% 85%
Experienced crime Drink alcohol Taken illicit drugs Experienced family harm
63% 64%
18% 23% 3% 3% 4% 8%
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NOTES: * ‘Other’ options include: domestic violence of neighbours, permanent damage from historic domestic abuse, suicide, arguments with family, mental bullying, financial abuse, theft and work harassment 1. Sample: n=208; 2. Q39. In the last 18 months, did you have any crimes committed against you? (harassment, assault, verbal abuse, theft, vandalism, arson) 3. Q42. How many alcoholic standard drinks do you have a week? (Standard drink is the equivalent to 100ml glass of wine or 330ml light beer (2.5%), 330ml beer can (4%) 4. Q43. Have you used illicit drugs in the last week? 5. Q45. Are you, or a member of your immediate family affected by family harm? 6. Q46. If yes, what type of family harm? Please select all that apply Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 17 Whakaruruhau: Safety - Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi
Feel safe during the day Feel safe during the night
79% 50% 31% 17% 1% 2% 1% 1% 11% 7% Home Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very safe safe unsafe unsafe safe safe unsafe unsafe
49% 42% 30% 30% 19% 5% 3% 1% 11% 10% Local park Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very safe safe unsafe unsafe safe safe unsafe unsafe
47% 43% 36% 22% 28% 4% 4% 2% 4% 11% Neighbourhood Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very safe safe unsafe unsafe safe safe unsafe unsafe
61% 30% 41% 23% 11% 19% To and from 6% 4% 0% 5% school Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very safe safe unsafe unsafe safe safe unsafe unsafe
57% 33% 31% 31% 19% To and from 6% 3% 4% 7% 9% work Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very safe safe unsafe unsafe safe safe unsafe unsafe
54% 39% 27% 35% 23% 5% 10% Going to 3% 3% 1% local shops Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very Very Fairly Neither Somewhat Very safe safe unsafe unsafe safe safe unsafe unsafe
NOTES: 1. Q40. Overall, how safe do you feel walking alone in the following spaces during the day? n=207 2. Q41. Overall, how safe do you feel walking alone in the following spaces during the night? n=199 Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 18 Finished reading the report, but would like to know more?
You can find more information about individual suburbs by reading the full reports at www.vitalupdate.org.nz or click on the links below:
Arataki (Bayfair), Matapihi
Bellevue, Otūmoetai, Matua
Bethlehem
Brookfield, Judea (Huria)
Gate Pā (Pukehinahina), Merivale (Parkvale)
Kairua, Pāpāmoa Hills (Waitao)
Mount Maunganui, Omanu
Pāpāmoa Beach, Wairākei (Pāpāmoa East), Te Tumu
Poike, Oropi, Greerton, Ohauiti
Pyes Pā, Omanawa, Tauriko, The Lakes
Tauranga South, City Centre, Avenues, Sulphur Point
Welcome Bay, Hairini, Maungatapu
You can find more information about our priority groups by reading the full reports at www.vitalupdate.org.nz or click on the links below:
Rangatahi: Youth
Kaumātua: Ageing population
Ngā hunga hauā: Disabled people (including carers)
Ngā hapori mātāwaka waetapu: Ethnic communities
Ngā tāngata noho kāinga kore: People experiencing homelessness
Māori
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