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HŌNGONGOI JULY 2019 / ISSUE 93 JULY HŌNGONGOI OURAUCKLAND.NZ AUCKLAND’S FUTURE IN PROGRESS WHAT DO AUCKLANDERS THINK OF THEIR CITY NOW? AND WHAT DO THEY WANT IT TO BECOME? You could WIN a $10,000 home makeover!* Head to the Carpet Court and CurtainStudio Facebook or Instagram pages for full details @carpetcourtnz @carpetcourtnz @curtainstudionz @curtainstudio_nz *Terms and conditions apply. OurAuckland.nz TO TATOU TAMAKI MAKAURAU CONTENTS 10-22 CONTACT US FUTURE IN PROGRESS Following on from the Auckland Council Auckland Plan 2050, aucklandcouncil.govt.nz which maps out the city’s 09 301 0101 (24/7) development over the next aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ contactus 31 years, 31 Aucklanders Auckland Council, Private tell us what they think of Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 the city now and what facebook.com/aklcouncil they want it to become twitter.com/aklcouncil About OurAuckland OurAuckland keeps you up to date with council services, projects and events and helps to fulfil our legislative obligations to keep Aucklanders informed. We conduct regular research to ensure OurAuckland is an efficient way of doing this. Te reo Māori We’re proud to use te reo 04 24-28 Māori in OurAuckland. If MAYOR’S LETTER WHAT’S ON you come across a word you Green shoots Festivals, shows, sport, free don’t know, you can learn what it means at events and more maoridictionary.co.nz 06 THE BRIEFING 30 OurAuckland Information and inspiration ourauckland@ SEE HERE NOW aucklandcouncil.govt.nz from Auckland Council Great images showing ourauckland.nz headquarters Auckland’s progress Subscribe to OurAuckland e-newsletter at ourauckland.nz/enews Disclaimer OurAuckland includes paid advertising, in addition to 08-09 Auckland Council editorial content. While Auckland IN YOUR Council appreciates the NEIGHBOURHOOD support of advertisers in What’s hot and happening helping to pay for production in your area of OurAuckland, the inclusion of any specific advertisement is not an official endorsement or NEED TO KNOW recommendation of that advertiser’s products or Pools and leisure centres schoolholidays for details of services by Auckland Council. See aucklandleisure.co.nz or events across the region. Published by Bauer Media in call 09 301 0101 for opening partnership with Auckland hours and information Dog registration Council. For advertising about holiday programmes. Take advantage of our enquiries email advertising@ early-payment discount – bauermedia.co.nz. Printed by Webstar using Winter school holidays renew your dog registration sustainably sourced paper. Looking for fun activities to before 1 August to save keep the kids entertained on your annual fees. Visit during their winter break? aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ Visit ourauckland.nz/ dogs for more information. LOWE POOLS / BRYAN 3 HŌNGONGOI JULY 2019 BY THE NUMBERS 1951 The last time Auckland had 100 million public transport journeys within a 12-month period. Auckland hit that milestone in June, and it’s up from a low point of 33 million in 1994. This ranks as the third-highest increase in public transport use in the world 5.6m The height of the new hyper-realist Ronnie van Hout sculpture, Boy Walking, in Potters Park, Balmoral Green shoots In June, Auckland reached two temperatures and extreme weather 7 important milestones – 100 million events, which are already happening. Auckland’s ranking in the 2019 public transport trips in the past year, The Intergovernmental Panel on Bicycle Cities Index, which ranked and one million trees planted through Climate Change says we have only 90 cities on weather, infrastructure, my Million Trees project. Every person around 12 years to reduce global rental options, investment, on public transport is one less car carbon emissions to limit temperature usage, crime and safety clogging up the roads and adding rises to 1.5 degrees. While national and carbon to our atmosphere; every tree international actions are critical, at a planted helps to green our city, offset local and personal level we need to play $120 million carbon emissions and protect water our role in achieving that target. The amount added to Auckland quality. I’m proud that Aucklanders Projects like Million Trees, our Council’s 10-year budget last have achieved these goals – thank you record investments in transport year to fund new sports and to everyone who has helped make our infrastructure and the environment and recreational facilities city a better, greener place to live. the development of our Climate Action The planting of the millionth tree Framework will increase Auckland’s came in the same week that Auckland resilience to climate change and help 45% Council declared a climate emergency, ensure a better world for our children Of the average Auckland signalling the urgency of the action and grandchildren. household’s rubbish bin or bag is we need to take to reduce emissions made up of food scraps. Urban and also to adapt to rising world Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland Auckland is expected to have food scrap bins from 2021 GET CONNECTED WITH Zero The amount of waste the council OURAUCKLAND.NZ hopes to send to landfill by 2040 Discover more at ourauckland.nz Get weekly updates on news and events 98 across Auckland at ourauckland.nz/enews The number of fixed cranes in Follow us on social media Auckland, an all-time high @aklcouncil / RICHARD LEONARD; WALKING JOE HOCKLEY; BOY PHOTO: MAYOR'S CITIES BICYCLE INDEX, RLB CRANE AUCKLAND COUNCIL, COYA INDEX TRANSPORT, AUCKLAND NUMBER SOURCES: 4 TE RETA A TE KOROMATUA / MAYOR'S LETTER CREATE A HOME YOU LOVE With beautiful handcrafted curtains and blinds made in New Zealand. Our nationwide consultants bring the largest range of fabrics to your home and work with you to find just the right look. Your curtains and blinds are then custom crafted in our workroom and professionally installed by our experts to guarantee a perfect fit. Book your free in-home consultation 0800 808 300 russellscurtains.co.nz OurAuckland.nz TO TATOU TAMAKI MAKAURAU THE BRIEFING INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION FROM AUCKLAND COUNCIL HQ includes a vegetation plan PACKING that encourages ecological diversity and resilience through a selection of TRUNKS coastal native plants. Resource consents for three This will create an sections of the Quay Street environment in harmony seismic strengthening with its marine surrounds programme, Quay Street and will enhance the enhancements and Ferry experience for those living, Basin redevelopment have working and playing in been granted, with works healthy. They will return cycleway was extended. downtown Auckland and under way. The pōhutakawa as part of the Quay Street The transformation the city centre. trees between Lower enhancement works. The will deliver a revitalised Hobson and Commerce park is already home to waterfront (above), TICK OF APPROVAL streets will be relocated to a number of Quay Street strengthening the Love your community Teal Park to ensure they are pōhutakawa that were city’s connection to the and giving others a voice? looked after and remain moved last year when the Waitematā Harbour. It Then represent the Auckland you love and bring your passion, skills CUT IT OUT and heart to the table in this year’s local elections. Ditch those plastic produce and shopping bags; say no to plastic Nominations open on 19 straws; take a reusable coffee cup, takeaway container or water July and we’re looking for bottle with you when you’re out and about; and join the Plastic local board, council and Free July Aotearoa Challenge. The challenge can be done at home mayoral candidates. For and in the workplace and it’s part of a global effort for our oceans, all you need to know, visit for cleaner streets, and for the planet. Auckland Council is on voteauckland.co.nz. board and encouraging staff and all Aucklanders to accept the challenge. Sign up now at plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge We’re growing so much right now, there’s a real opportunity to create something new and accessible.” DAN BUCKINGHAM General Manager, Attitude TV. Gold medalist, 2014 Paralympics. See what people think about Auckland’s future in progress at ourauckland.govt.nz/futureauckland SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 9AM – 3.30PM OPENDAY.AC.NZ LOCAL NEWS / AROUND AUCKLAND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, MĀORI DESIGN DISPLAY, HOLIDAY PARK UPGRADE, AND MAJOR REGENERATION STRATEGY IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WHAKAMĀTAUHIA TITIRO LOOK / EXPERIENCE / MĀORI DESIGN MAHURANGI WINTER Until 14 July, Freyberg FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Place in the CBD plays host (ABOVE) to a cluster of lightboxes Enjoy a family day out on showcasing Māori designers Saturday 20 July from 11am shaping our city, including at Warkworth’s Baxter artist Ahlia-Mei (below). Street. There will be snow The display is produced to play in, amusement by Māori design specialist rides, ice skating, food KIA MŌHIO KNOW / WALKING AND CYCLING LINK Olivia Haddon, with trucks and a movie. And Construction of a walking and cycling path across the Auckland Council support. after dark, a spectacular Auckland Harbour Bridge is expected to start next year. laser show will light up the The announcement by the NZ Transport Agency has been night sky. welcomed by active-transport advocates. ME OHU VOLUNTEER / SHAKESPEAR REGIONAL PARK, WHANGAPARĀOA Get planting with our rangers and volunteers at Shakespear Regional Park on Sunday 14 July and 21 July from 10am- 1pm. When planting is complete, we’ll reward you with a sausage sizzle. Go to ourauckland.nz for details. FARNWORTH JAY LINK / CYCLING AND WALKING 8 KAWENGA KŌRERO Ā-ROHE / LOCAL NEWS OurAuckland.nz TO TATOU TAMAKI MAKAURAU MAKING MOVES Do Good Feel Good, whose mission is to bring positive change in South Auckland, recently placed another ‘activation container’ in Mangere’s Imrie Avenue Reserve. The container holds fitness equipment, and the youth group, funded by a Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board grant, invited locals to get active and join in.