Councils and Community Organisations
Tamaki Transformation Programme
- Tamaki Transformation Programme.
Issue 1 | May 2009
What is the Tamaki Transformation Programme?
It is an exciting urban renewal project - an opportunity for the community to work together with local and central government to deliver new and refurbished housing; create local jobs and training opportunities; improve parks and reserves; make the streets safer; lift the health of the residents and provide better delivery of services to the people of Tamaki.
Why Tamaki?
Tamaki (which includes Glen Innes, Panmure and Pt England) is uniquely located near Auckland's CBD, the sought after Eastern suburbs, and extends to the water's edge of Hauraki Gulf. The area has a long and proud history with a strong sense of community spirit, culture and identity.
It is an area earmarked for future growth and development. The population is expected to nearly double in the next 20 years.
It is also an area ready for change. There are many houses in urgent need of repair and refurbishment. There is a high rate of unemployment, a lower than average household income, low decile schools and a high dependency on government assistance.
Government's investment in housing, health, education and social services in the area is much higher than the New Zealand average - however it isn't working for people in the community. We need to deliver better value for money and better outcomes while working with the community.
What changes will we see in the next three years?
Planning for the future
The programme will work with the community to create an overall plan for Tamaki which includes housing, parks and reserves, transport, community and infrastructure needs for the next 20 years. The programme will start a Development Planning Process which will capture the 20 year vision for the area.
Housing
There is a $52 million government investment being made in Tamaki over the next three years. This includes:
- providing the opportunity for around 150 new homes
- refurbishing at least 120 state homes
- creating opportunities for first home buyers and private owners.
High quality, healthier housing has a positive impact on a community. Over time, the programme will deliver:
- warmer houses
- houses better designed for families living in them
- a healthier and safer community
- a more mixed population and a more attractive urban environment.
Jobs
With local redevelopment comes local jobs. There is potential for hundreds of jobs to be generated as a result of the building activity over the next few years. Young people in the area will be encouraged to work and train on these building sites.
Working together
Real change requires strong community foundations. The community is integral to the success of the programme. The programme will work in new ways with the community by encouraging local ownership to ensure the long term success of the project. Everyone in Tamaki will play a part in the way Tamaki will look and feel - central and local government and the community working together.
Linking agencies
The programme will only be successful if the community and central and local government can pool resources, plan together and work in a new way to deliver real results with the people of Tamaki.
The Tamaki Transformation Programme will trial a way of working together across all levels of government with the community. It will look at ways to deliver better value for money, better access to social services for residents and ultimately better outcomes for the people of Tamaki. We hope Tamaki will become a benchmark for the delivery of government services in New Zealand.
What next?
The launch of the Tamaki Transformation Programme is the first step in a 20 year journey to transform Tamaki into a thriving, prosperous, attractive and self reliant community. Work will begin immediately on achieving that vision. The programme aspires to become a flagship for best practice in urban renewal and could be rolled out into other parts of New Zealand in the future.
How do I have my say?
Your involvement is important. We have already had good discussions with some of the community and we will continue to build on that and ask you how you want to be involved in the future.
In the meantime, if you would like more information on the Tamaki Transformation Programme you can phone 0800 222 646.
"Tamaki, where people thrive and prosper for generations, a place with strong and vibrant community spirit, valued for its beauty and history"
