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Tamaki Transformation Programme
- Tamaki Transformation Programme.
“Tamaki, where people thrive and prosper for generations, a place with a strong and vibrant community spirit, valued for its natural beauty and history”
The Tamaki Transformation Programme is one of New Zealand’s largest urban renewal projects and is being driven by a unique partnership between central government agencies, local government, the Tamaki community and the private sector. All are striving to achieve ambitious housing, infrastructure, social services and economic performance goals for the area by working together in new ways.
Why Tamaki?
Tamaki (which includes Glen Innes, Panmure and Pt England) is located near Auckland's CBD, is within 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. Better value for money and better outcomes are needed; these can only be achieved by 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 that includes housing, parks and reserves, transport, community and infrastructure needs for the next 20 years. A two-year action plan has been developed by working with all stakeholders to identify five priority areas for 2009-2011. These are:
- That children enter school healthy and ready to learn
- That literacy levels among our children are raised
- That families are strong, healthy and well-supported
- That we build capacity for employment (jobs, training and training opportunities)
- That neighbourhoods are safe, healthy and well-designed.
Projects for 2009 - 2011
- Early childhood health and education: To increase participation in early childhood education and pre-school health checks, the Ministry of Education, Auckland District Health Board and others will be working alongside parents, educators and community groups. They are proposing a new approach to play groups as a basis for improving school readiness.
- Manaiakalani: This is a project initiated by a local cluster of seven schools and involves using technology to raise student literacy levels. The Programme is working alongside the schools to equip children with internet-enabled computers for home and school
- Nursing: A pre-entry nursing programme is being developed that will support Māori and Pasifika residents towards getting in to nursing training and careers. Once the right approach is in place, it can be extended to other employment sectors.
- Strong and healthy families: A community-led parenting network has recently been established to provide formal and informal parenting support. The Programme will link family services currently delivered in the Tamaki area to this network, improve access to relevant services and help to ensure they fit with community needs.
- Employment: Construction-related projects such as the modernisation of over 100 local houses and the redevelopment of the site at 4 Kings Rd will provide jobs, training and work experience for local people.
- Place Making: The approach to Tamaki’s future development plan (Place Making) is underway. This involves a significant programme of work that will lay the foundation for the medium and longer term transformation of Tamaki area. It needs plenty of input from residents, businesses and the public and private sectors to ensure that the plan is visionary, yet achievable and well-supported.
- Neighbourhood development: The Programme is bringing together projects from Housing New Zealand, Auckland City Council, Auckland District Health Board and the New Zealand Police to work in a ‘joined up’ way at a neighbourhood level.
All areas of wellbeing for the people of Tamaki are also critical to the success of the Programme. These include:
- Housing
- Skills, employment and economic development
- Safety and security
- Environment and sustainability
- Education
- Health
- Social services
- Culture and identity
- Operational excellence.
Housing
There will be 120 homes will be modernised over the next three years to 2012, and around 150 homes rebuilt over the next four years. High quality, healthier housing has a positive impact on a community and the neighbourhoods that make up the community. Over time, Housing New Zealand will deliver through the Programme:
- Warmer houses
- Houses better designed for the families living in them
- A safer community and neighbourhoods
- A more mixed population and a more attractive urban environment.
Skills, employment and economic development
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. The focus on education will help equip young people to succeed and have greater workforce choice.
Putting communities first
Real change requires strong community foundations. The community is integral to the success of the Programme, which will work in new ways with the community to ensure the long term success of the Programme. Everyone in Tamaki will play a part in the way Tamaki will look and feel - central and local government, partner agencies, the community and the private sector working together.
The Programme has a ‘whole of community’ approach that encompasses:
- Community of Place — those who live here now
- Community of Interest — those who have an interest in the area
- Community of the Future — the future community of Tamaki.
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 for and with the people of Tamaki.
The 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.
The key stakeholders in the Programme are: The Tamaki Community; Ministry of Social Development; Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs; Ministry of Education; Housing New Zealand; NZ Police; Te Puni Kokiri; Auckland District Health Board; Auckland City Council; and private sector groups.
What next?
The Programme was launched in May 2009, signalling the first step in a 20 year journey to transform Tamaki into a thriving, prosperous, attractive and self reliant community. Work began immediately on achieving that vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the Programme affect those of us who live in Tamaki?
The Programme is about working in bold new ways with central and local government, agencies and the community, to achieve better results for the people of Tamaki. It’s a 20-year programme. We have not developed a single plan about what we want to do, but are working with the community to find out what it wants and needs from us as we need to get this right. Areas where Tamaki residents will notice change in the next few years include improvements at a neighbourhood level, and the opportunity to work with others on specific initiatives in ways that were not previously possible.
How will the Programme be creating local jobs?
The local employment opportunities are dependent on the type and number of projects that develop through the Programme, of which there will be a broad range as we move through the next 20 years. The scope and shape of each project will also influence the skills required.
The Programme’s team will be working with community organisations, networks and partner agencies to promote opportunities that become available over time. The future development plan for Tamaki will include provision for commercial and business activities that will foster economic development and job creation.
When and where is new housing being built?
New housing will be built in Tamaki to meet growing demand, and the creation of a future development plan will help determine where it should be and the type of housing needed.
Are there plans for high density housing in Tamaki?
Like the rest of Auckland, Tamaki’s population is growing rapidly. This Programme is about ensuring that as change occurs in the area, it is shaped and managed to achieve the best possible future for the community. The nature of new housing in Tamaki will be shaped by working with the community and other key stakeholders, including potential investors.
Will the numbers of Housing New Zealand homes be reduced?
Housing New Zealand Corporation currently owns 56 per cent of the state housing in Tamaki. While more houses will be built over time, the existing number of state houses is not going to change. This is a commitment by Housing New Zealand, through the Programme, to the Tamaki community. A greater mix of housing will be encouraged, including private ownership.
What is the relationship between the Programme and big projects in the area being driven by other agencies, such as roading and infrastructure?
The Programme is a multi-agency initiative and it will work, where this fits within the Programme’s goals and objectives, with its partner agencies on projects in this area. Initiatives planned by other agencies, such as major infrastructural works, will be driven by the agency it falls under.
How do I have my say / get in touch?
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, for more information on the Tamaki Transformation Programme you can phone 0800 222 646 or email info@tamakitransformation.co.nz.
You can also contact Jenny Chilcott, Community Engagement Manager, email jenny.chilcott@tamakitransformation.co.nz.
The Programme offices are at 171 Pilkington Road, Glen Innes.
