Vote Shirin Brown
Waiheke's sustainable future
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Board Member Report: December 2015-January 2016
Kia Ora everyone It’s a very busy Summer which of course is great for business but can be tricky for infrastructure to keep up. I think we’ve coped really well though. People are generally good spirited, the toilets are generally clean and we’re usually on top of...
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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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)
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