Community outcomes 2008 progress report
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Leadership
Aucklanders
have faith in the future
Where do we want to be?
We feel confident about the direction Auckland city is
heading and are optimistic for the future. We plan by taking into account not
just what we need now, but also what will be needed by generations to come.
How will we know this?
The community is confident that Auckland has a great
future.
What we measure and why
- Aucklanders have a shared vision of the city's development.
- Residents' views of Auckland as a place to live, work and enjoy life.
Auckland city faces a wide range of influences that impact on our natural, economic and social environment. Auckland City Council
is charged with leading the city and managing its resources to create the future
we want. In addition, the combined efforts of others, including community
groups, businesses, Māori, local authorities and government agencies, also
determine the future shape of the city. It is important that all groups,
together with the council, have a shared understanding of where Auckland city is
heading.
Having a shared understanding or vision in turn inspires confidence in
Auckland city's future, because it helps us determine what we need to achieve
and the issues we need to solve.
How we view Auckland as a place to live, work and enjoy life can partly be
seen as a reflection of how confident we are in our city's future.
Key trends
Achieving the future that we want requires us to have a
shared vision that we can work towards.
We have a moderate sense of shared vision for the city.
- We consistently rate the strength of our shared vision of the direction that
Auckland city is heading in at around 5 (average) on a 10 point scale.
- We see Auckland city as a good place to live, work and enjoy ourselves.
Aucklanders
trust in leadership
Where do we want to be?
We trust those who look after our city. We look to
Auckland City Council, along with many other organisations, to provide
leadership.
How will we know this?
Auckland has good leaders who make good decisions.
What we measure and why
- Residents' views on how Auckland is governed
- Residents believe that overall the council's decisions and expenditure are
having a positive impact on Auckland
Our views on how Auckland city is governed and the belief
that council's decisions and expenditure are having a positive impact on
Auckland are important measures of trust and confidence in the leadership of our
city.
Key trends
Most residents consider that Auckland city has reasonably
good leadership and that decisions are having a positive impact on our city.
- Overall, residents continue to give Auckland city's leadership a moderate
rating (5.5 out of 10) on the way our city is governed.
- Over half of Auckland city's residents consistently agree that when it comes
to decision-making and expenditure, the council does a good job in most
areas.
Aucklanders
participate
Where do we want to be?
Every Aucklander has a voice and we get involved in our
city. Leadership is based on listening to the voices of our diverse communities.
How will we know this?
The community participates in the democratic process and
is listened to.
What we measure and why
- The level of voter participation in council elections.
- Residents are satisfied with the way the council involves people in key
decisions.
- Residents know how to take part in decision-making.
Community involvement and participation in decision
making enables us to express our views and influence the direction of our city. Voting in local body elections is another way that residents and ratepayers can
seek to influence the overall direction and services in our local area. To
participate effectively, residents need to understand how the council makes
decisions.
Key trends
Community participation in elections and understanding of
council processes is low.
- Voter turnout at local council elections remains low.
- Most residents continue to want to have more of a say in council. However
many do not understand how councils make decisions. This lack of
understanding has increased.
Aucklanders
work together
Where do we want to be?
We all work together - individuals, community groups,
businesses, Māori, local councils, central government and many other
organisations.
How will we know this?
Collective responsibility is taken for Auckland's
progress.
What we measure and why
- Examples of shared commitment to Auckland's future success
Auckland's progress depends on people working together with
other regional and local authorities and central government organisations. Many
of the issues that Auckland city faces today, including transport, environment,
urban planning and social issues, cannot be addressed by any one organisation.
They require a collaborative and multi-sector approach.
Key trends
Auckland city's future prospects depend on strong partnerships not only at a
local level but also within the Auckland region as a whole. Recently, there
have been new efforts to enhance collective leadership in the region:
- The Regional Sustainable Development Forum and development of 'One Plan' for
the Auckland region.
- A key theme of the Government's Economic Transformation Agenda is to
develop Auckland into an internationally competitive city.
- The Government established a Royal Commission of Inquiry in October 2007 to
examine how Auckland's governance arrangements can better give effect to
collective decision-making in the region.
- Within Auckland city, there are now many examples of collective action
occurring between relevant arms of central and local government and
community organisations to address important issues for Auckland city
residents.
Case study: Mana Whenua and regional
sustainability
Mana Whenua are taking a leadership role in regional sustainability issues.
The Auckland Sustainability Framework acknowledges Mana Whenua as the first peoples of the region and an intimate part of the ecological and cultural fabric of the region.
In response to the framework and sustainability challenges, Mana Whenua have developed their own sustainability framework in parallel.
The Mana Whenua Regional Sustainability Framework is based on Te Ao Māori, or the world view of the iwi and hapu of the region. The two frameworks will together guide regional decision-making towards effective outcomes for the entire community.
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Published January 2009
