A pilot project launched by Auckland Council last year is already addressing issues raised by Waiheke Island residents in a recent household survey.
The three-year pilot started in December to trial ways of giving the Waiheke Local Board and community more influence over decision-making.
The council’s Research and Evaluation Unit sent 4734 households letters, with 477 responding, as part of the project to provide a baseline of where concerns rest.
Read MoreNational, local and area politicians united last Wednesday to denounce increased council rates imposed on holiday accommodation providers. A future shortage of overnight accommodation is predicted, leading to more day trippers and a lower spend per visitor.
Read MoreA recent household survey has highlighted issues raised by Waiheke Island residents. Auckland Council hopes to address these issues as part of a three-year pilot programme, launched last year.
The three-year pilot started in December to trial ways of giving the Waiheke Local Board and community more influence over decision-making.
The council’s Research and Evaluation Unit sent 4734 households letters, with 477 responding, as part of the project to provide a baseline of where concerns rest.
The full survey results can be found here.
Read MoreAn annual highlight of the Pest Free Auckland calendar, Pestival 2018 will be held on Saturday 15 September, at the start of Conservation Week, in the Aotea Centre (Auckland CBD).
To register, go here.
This year at Pestival we will:
show case community-led conservation activity
introduce new innovations and best practice methods
introduce council’s proposals for expanded work programme funded by the Natural Environment targeted rate including amplifying community-led conservation initiatives.
A community-led initiative committed to developing sustainable community and tourism strategy for Waiheke Island, and to monitoring tourism impacts.
