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Deputy Chair Report: November-December 2014
November marked the launch of the local board plan with Jim Diers of Seatle’s city transformation sharing stories about the USA and inspiring us to dream about what could be possible here. We’ve worked hard on the local board plan, and while some initiatives may be...
Key Policy and Initiatives
- Advocating for a visitor tax to manage the infrastructure we need for the island.
- Working towards an active transport friendly island and improving transport choices and safety.
- Addressing the range of accommodation issues on the island (affordable housing through to retrofitting homes).
- Working for greater visibility of culture and the arts.
- Supporting small business and social enterprise development for meaningful work opportunities.
- Questioning the TPPA and speaking out to make sure we protect government contracts and the needs of small and medium businesses.
- Ensuring that Waiheke remains Kauri Dieback free and work towards a pest free Waiheke.
- Working towards food, transport and energy security.
- Advocacy for the Inner Gulf and kaitiakitangi of the people, land and sea resources, particularly in the use of public space.
- Working on relationships, transparency of decision-making and inclusivity so we work together as a board, building strong relationships with CCOs and community stakeholders.
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Tourism Report
ATEED Media releases provide useful info on Tourism, Economic Development and Events in the Auckland Area
Waiheke Tourism Research
Local Board Census Profile (PDF)
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Auckland Transport Feedback for all safety issues, comments and complaints on transport issues
ATEED Media releases provide useful info on Tourism, Economic Development and Events in the Auckland Area
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Vision Matauranga
Waiheke Tourism Research
Local Board Census Profile (PDF)
Local Board portfolios