PFW E-News: July 2024

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PFW E-News: July 2024

In January 2024, the Waiheke Local Board entered into a collaboration with Project Forever Waiheke (PFW) to explore Waiheke residents’ current views on tourism on the island, through a ‘refresh’ of PFW’s 2021 resident survey. A new survey was undertaken with Waiheke residents to assess their experiences and perceptions of the impacts of Waiheke tourism on the island’s community and natural environments over the previous 12 months, including both positive and negative impacts. You can read a summary of the research findings here, or the full report, which includes a LOT of verbatim comments from a broad diversity of Waiheke residents.

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Waiheke community survey results published→

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Waiheke community survey results published

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.

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Survey finds Waihekeans have little say over island decisions→

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Survey finds Waihekeans have little say over island decisions

A 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.

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