Western Leader

Local boards seeking feedback

- MAHVASH ALI

The local boards have released their draft three-year plans and are now seeking feedback from the community.

The Whau, Henderson-Massey and Waitakere Ranges local boards in west Auckland released a draft of the key outcomes they want to achieve over the 2017 2020 period.

Residents and ratepayers will have opportunit­ies over the next six weeks to provide the board members feedback on the plans. Community consultati­on closes on June 30.

The local board plans were developed every three years.

Common themes of the three west Auckland local board plans included improving transport options, environmen­tal developmen­t and enhancing community spaces.

The Whau Local Board sought public feedback on seven outcomes. These initiative­s were well-planned towns, facilities and housing, building great neighbourh­oods with strong community connection­s, a maximum of 20 minutes travel time within the Whau area to walk, cycle and use public transport, enhanced natural environmen­t, strengthen­ing the local economy, celebratin­g creativity and promoting local heritage.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board wanted community input on six initiative­s in the draft plan. These included developing a thriving local economy, building communitie­s that know each other and working together on common interests, making community facilities vibrant and welcoming, making it easy to get around without a car and valuing and restoring natural spaces.

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board wanted the public’s input on six initiative­s. These included people protecting the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area, protecting natural habitats, helping local communitie­s feel good about where they live, people experienci­ng local arts and culture, making urban centres enjoyable places and providing easy access to community spaces.

Go to shapeauckl­and.co.nz to have your say.

 ??  ?? The local boards, including Whau Local Board, released a draft of what they want to achieve over the next three years.
The local boards, including Whau Local Board, released a draft of what they want to achieve over the next three years.

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