Input wanted for local boards’ plans for Shore

Submissions close June 30 for local board plans that will affect North Shore people’s daily lives and inform board and council plans. Detailed plans and online submission forms are at shapeauckland.co.nz, libraries, service centres and board offices.

HIBISCUS AND BAYS

This draft plan focused on projected substantial growth and its effect on the environment. The plan proposed improving public transport, walkways and cycleways and supported Penlink. It wanted to promote strong local economies by growing youth employment and developing centre plans, such as in Mairangi and Rothesay bays. Recreation and the environment were also mentioned in the plan, suggested developing sport and recreation facilities, like a hub in Browns Bay, and how to become a pestfree local board.

DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA

Chairman Grant Gillon said residents told the board they valued clean and safe beaches, protection and celebration of the area’s heritage, and wanted a more vibrant and successful Takapuna town centre. Improving the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park campground was also part of the draft plan. Other initiatives included continuing to grow the area’s walking and cycling network, improving public transport, reducing congestion in key areasand improving parks.

KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD

Chairwoman Danielle Grant said this was a community plan, which meant it needed to speak all the diverse people living in Kaipatiki. Draft priorities were protecting the natural environment through Pest-Free Kaipatiki, and keeping residents active and healthy with advocacy for better public transport, and improved walking and cycling. Improving the vibrancy of town centres was also a priority, especially for ongoing works in communities such as Northcote and Glenfield.

‘‘This is a community plan.’’ Danielle Grant

UPPER HARBOUR

The pressure of growth was a key focus of this board’s draft plan. Advocating for essential infrastructure to be in place, as new residents arrived was one part of it. The board also planned to advocate for more public transport and more parking at Albany Bus Station and more walking and cycling connections. Improving the environment with a pest-free plan and a long-term library solution for Albany were other issues.

DENISE PIPER/FAIRFAX NZ Local boards on the North Shore are calling for feedback on the plans which will shape the next few years and outline board priorities and projects.