Hauraki Gulf islands strategic plan

The Hauraki Gulf islands offer diverse lifestyles, visitor destinations, and business and recreational opportunities in superb natural settings. They also make up a significant area of Auckland - 74 per cent of the city's land area.

The issues and challenges that arise in the islands differ from those in the rest of Auckland. Some are the result of the islands' geographic isolation while others are due to their proximity to Auckland. 

The greatest challenge is conservation of the islands' natural environments and unique lifestyles - at the same time as catering for increasing numbers of visitors.

Auckland City's response to this challenge has been to listen to what the people of the gulf say they want for their communities and to adopt a holistic approach to planning and management. As a result, its organisational structure, planning documents, programmes and actions all identify, plan and manage issues in a cooperative and integrated way.

Like the island communities, Auckland City's aim is that the Hauraki Gulf islands are protected, understood and enjoyed forever.

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Published 2002