WhakahouTaketake VitalUpdate TAURANGA 2020 Snapshot Mount Maunganui, Omanu Photo credit: Tauranga City Council Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents This page represents the demographics of the 449 survey respondents who reside in Mount Maunganui and Omanu. Age groups Mount Maunganui, Omanu 16–24 25–44 45–64 65+ years years years years 11% 36% 32% 21% Ethnic groups Gender NZ European 90% Māori 11% 49% 51% Asian 3% Pacific 1% Unemployment rate Middle Eastern, Latin American, 2% African Unemployment rate in Mount Maunganui and Omanu is lower than the average in Tauranga Other 1% (5.1%). It is still slightly higher than the National average at 4%(1). 48 out of 449 respondents identified as 4.5% belonging to more than one Ethnic group NOTES: 1 https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/unemployment-rate 2 Sample: n=449. Whakahou Taketake Vital Update | TAURANGA 2020 2 Ngā Kaiurupare: Respondents % from all respondents Ethnicity (Multiple choice) 9% 499 NZ European 89.9% Māori 10.6% Length of time lived in Tauranga Asian 2.8% Less than 1 year 4.3% Pacific 1.2% 1 - 2 years 7.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American, 2.1% African 3 - 5 years 15.7% Other 0.8% 6 - 10 years 10.5% More than 10 years 43.6% Employment status (Multiple choice) I have lived here on and off 18.2% throughout my life At school / study 9.3% Self employed 2.2% Gender Disability benefit / ACC / Sickness 0.7% Male 48.6% Stay at home Mum / Parental leave / 1.7% Homemaker Female 51.4% Business owner 0.5% Unemployed 4.5% Age Unpaid worker / internship / apprenticeship 0.7% 16 - 24 11.4% Casual/seasonal worker 2.0% 25 - 34 19.9% Work part-time 14.5% 35 - 44 15.9% Work full-time 49.6% 45 - 54 15.9% Retired 20.0% 55 - 64 16.4% Volunteer 6.4% 65 - 74 11.4% Other 0.2% 75 - 84 6.5% 85+ 2.7% Disabilities Disabled people 11.1% NOTES: People who care for a disabled person 4.5% 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 Mount Maunganui and Omanu It is close to the beach 56% Handy to malls/cafés/shops/amenities/schools/work 41% Friendly neighbourhood/community feel 23% Safe/peaceful 15% Close to parks/cycleways/walkways/reserves 12% It is beautiful/an attractive place to live/clean/the view 7% For the groups below the overall It is close to city centre 3% result significantly differs: It is close to motorways/public transport 2% Age - 16-24 Handy to malls/cafés, shops Being on my land/close to whānau or friends 2% (25%) Ethnicity - Asian A lot of diversity (culture/ages) 2% Friendly neighbourhood/ community feel (12%) It is green (trees and gardens/birdlife) 2% Ethnicity - Māori Being on my land/close to Unhappy/negative comment 1% whānau or friends (11%) It is rural/low density housing/private 1% Ethnicity - Pacific It is close to the beach (40%) Not much traffic congestion 1% Other 2% People say: Friendly neighbours, wide age My friends are close and I range (seniors and children), know many people. Also the The proximity to the beach, quiet, close to the reserve. beach is awesome. Mount, and other attractions -- this allow us to walk or cycle places rather than Cleanliness. Access to a drive. The pocket of one Easy to get to the beach. Tamariki wonderful beach. Great cafe, one restaurant and of the same age. Family close by. facilities. Great coffee. on dairy located just a Parks are everywhere and well Proximity to all that we need block away. Friendly, safe equipped. for happiness. neighbourhood (sense of community). I love that we have beautiful Can walk to the beach and The Mount is a vibrant outdoor areas. The beach, Bayfair. I can ride a bike to place, but am shifting out as the parks and cycle ways. the Mount easily. Live on a am finding it quite noisy and It’s a great place to enjoy the golf course -feel safe in a traffic too heavy now. outdoors.. friendly community. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=435; 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 Mount Maunganui and Omanu Less traffic congestion 19% Better roading solutions/fix the roads/speeding 12% Safer, improved, more cycleways/walkways 10% More parking/better parking solutions/free parking 10% Better public transport/bus shelters/disability access 7% CCTV cameras/improved security/better lighting 6% Reduce antisocial behaviour/social issues/crimes/racism 6% More cafés/supermarkets/community hubs/facilities/services 6% Rubbish pollution/recycling issues/sprays/pollution 5% More greenery/trees/control trees 5% Friendlier neighbours/sense of community/inclusivity/diversity 5% More affordable housing 5% Less housing development/larger sections/less people 4% Nothing/I love my suburb/it is perfect 4% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: More pedestrian crossings/traffic calming measures 4% Ethnicity - Pacific and Māori Noise pollution/noise control 3% CCTV cameras/improved security/better lighting/more More community events and events for youth/more schools 3% police/safety/crime (24% and More parks/more dog parks/more green spaces 3% 14% respectively) Solve issues with dogs/cats 2% Put powerlines underground/remove tall 5G/cellular towers 2% Other 4% People say: The amount of toxic smells and gases that drift from the port and Dogs not on leashes both nearby industrial areas. Parking for residents. I live in an on beach and streets. apartment with my parents and we have only one off street car park. We live on Adams ave and struggle to find parks every day The noise of kiwi rail trains when we come home from work A grocery store within walking transporting logs to the port as we live close to the Mount and distance that’s not as expensive during the night. Stopping main beach. as New World. the train running through this residential area at night. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=405; 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 35% Better public transport options/light rail 18% Segregated cycle lanes/improved cycleways 18% Better rubbish solutions/awareness of environmental impact 13% More community facilities/community events for families 12% Affordable housing/housing availability/better developments 11% Better street appeal/more trees 9% Sense of community/more inclusive/kindness 8% A more proactive council 4% Improved social issues/less crime/fewer homeless 4% More shops/cafés/restaurants/supermarkets/malls 4% For the groups below the overall result significantly differs: Safety/security/more police presence 4% Age - 75-84 More tourism focus/accommodation/activities 3% Better road infrastructure/less congestion (49%) Happy as it is/keep it the same 2% Ethnicity - Māori Underground powerlines 2% Affordable housing/housing availability/better housing More cultural events 1% developments (20%) Better medical facilities/GPs/more hospitals Ethnicity - Asian 1% More community facilities/ A thriving city centre 1% recreational opportunities (25%) More schools 1% Diverse range of facilities to cater to all age groups 1% Other 3% People say: Roads to be more suited to More care for the Tauranga large population. Better/more harbour and Mauoa itself. A lot public transport. of people use the area, and the Green spaces. Thoughtful environment is under severe and mindful planning of pressure. residential areas and town areas. More efforts to help individuals in the community reduce their environmental footprint so we can Community vegetable gardens become a more environmentally included in all parks. Bring the Make Mount main street friendly area by taking individual community together. Have a pedestrian only, more responsibility. caretaker for maintenance. bars in the Mount. NOTES: 1. Sample: n=394; 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 2% Boarding 1% Renting 30% Home ownership* 63% Right to occupy/license to occupy/retirement village 1% Other** 3% Living situations 27% 34% 13% 14% 9% 4% 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% 63% 30% 31% 27% 21% 10% 14% Tauranga Mount Tauranga Mount Tauranga Mount Tauranga Mount Maunganui, Maunganui, Maunganui, Maunganui, Omanu Omanu Omanu Omanu 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.