This document summarizes a workshop on embedding diversity into Auckland's first regional plan. It discusses Auckland's diverse population, including the large Māori, Pacific, Asian, and migrant communities. The workshop focused on how to address inequalities, strengthen communities, and ensure the plan puts children and young people first. Participants emphasized celebrating cultural identities, improving access to housing, employment, education and transportation, and engaging diverse communities in the planning process. The plan aims to make Auckland the world's most liveable city through an inclusive, equitable and responsive approach to its cultural diversity.

1. Embedding Diversity into the
First Auckland Plan
Diversity Forum Workshop
22 August, 2011, Hamilton
Raewyn Stone
Auckland Council

2. Auckland Council

3. Mayor’s Values and Vision for Auckland
“The world’s most liveable city”
Inclusive
Courageous
Prudent
Fair
Innovative

4. Spatial Planning
Four key objectives -
• Improving quality of life
• Socio-economic wellbeing
• Responsible management of the environment
• A land use plan in the public interest
* Source: „Torremolinos Charter‟ – European Regional/Spatial Planning Charter 1983

5. 2006 Census
80
70
European
60
Asian
50
Percentage
Other - 'New Zealander'
40
Pacific
30
Māori
20
Middle Eastern/Latin
10 American/African
0
North West Central East South

6. Māori
11%

7. European
59%

8. Pacific
16%

9. Asian
22%

10. Chinese communities
Northcote
Meadowlands

11. Our social
landscape
Inequalities

12. Where our
young people
are

13. Our future
leaders

14. Wasted
potential

15. Spatial priorities
KAIPARA
• International
DISTRICT
Great
Barrier
Island
city centre Wellsford
Kaipara
Harbour
• Southern Whangaparaoa
Peninsula
opportunity area
Waiheke
Island
COROMANDEL
DISTRICT
Waitakeres
Manukau
Harbour
Bombay
WAIKATO
DISTRICT

16. Southern opportunity area

17. Roger Blakeley
Chief Planning Officer
Auckland Council

18. People and quality of life
A strong, inclusive and equitable society that
provides opportunity for all Aucklanders
Putting children and young people first
Reducing inequalities
Connecting and strengthening communities

19. Putting children and young people first
A city in which every child can
reach his/her potential
Early learning
Educational Achievement
Pathway to employment.
Community hubs – parent,
whanau, family, village centres
“It takes a whole village to raise a child”

20. Reducing inequalities
 Education
 Employment
 Housing
 Healthy lifestyles

21. Strengthening and
connecting communities
 Community-led development
 Changing attitudes – tackling
discrimination
 Participation
migrants/refugees
disabled people
 Safe communities

22. Feedback from Aucklanders

23. General views on cultural diversity
• Maori and Pacific peoples and their cultures set Auckland apart
• Migrants and refugees are an integral part of the big picture
• Recognise geographical clustering of communities of cultural/
ethnic identity – allow for expression at local level
• Celebrations and events to connect communities – reduce isolation,
increase cross cultural understanding
• Design and programming of social and community infrastructure to
reflect diverse cultures and needs.

24. From children and young people
Values

26. From disability workshop
• Gap between aspiration and delivery
• Inclusive principles in planning - “accessible journey”
• Built environment is critical
• Accessible communication
• Engage with disabled community -adequate staff and resources
• Initiatives to increase inclusion – free computers at libraries with
access for visually impaired
• Range of housing choices – for all
• Tap into strategic work of legacy councils/ and disability groups

27. From Older people
• Emphasis on contribution of older people
• Culturally responsive housing, retirement homes
• Affordable, accessible activities
• Transport

28. From the Pacific fonos
• Create sense of pride and identity – community and
cultural activities
• Support families and young people
• Skills, training and pathways for employment
• Local identity and economy; Pacific entrepreneurship
and investment in tourism
• Housing – equitable, accessible and affordable
• Transport a priority – public transport

29. From the Ethnic forums
Auckland a hub of skills and innovation
• Use skills, talents of migrants and refugees
• Tap resource of international students
• Transport vital – even more for new migrants
• Big and small events- cultural diversity as normal and not “exotic”
• Safety through design and use of common spaces
• Incorporate response to cultural diversity in community facilities,
events, rest-homes
• Support sports and recreational activities for migrants and refugees
• Schools as community hubs and help
• Support for smaller demographic groups in ethnic communities
• Housing – address pockets of deprivation.

30. Key Dates
• 29 August 2011 Draft Auckland Plan in NZ Herald
supplement “Elements Magazine”
• 20 September 2011 Notification of Draft Auckland Plan
• October 2011 Close of submissions
• 1 – 3 November 2011 Hearings of Local Boards
• 4 Nov – 5 December 2011 Hearings of other submissions
• 19 December 2011 Decisions on Auckland Plan
• February 2012 Adoption of Auckland Plan document

31. Questions and Discussions