The Southern Initiative

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1 The Southern Initiative Updated section for the Auckland Plan The Southern Initiative Feedback from general submissions: Overall strong support for the Southern Initiative (TSI) section Many submissions noted that focusing and improving this area will have benefits for all of Auckland and New Zealand Support for integrated approach to TSI Concerns clarity about role of central government (need to ensure alignment and coordination) consider other areas in Auckland with similar demographics outside of TSI area (Riverside request from Maungakiekie Tamaki Local Board) greater level of detail required (e.g. Initiatives, funding for the TSI) 2

2 The Southern Initiative - continued The following processes were also undertaken to consult and gather feedback on the TSI meeting with central government agencies MSD, MoE, Pacific Island Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development: January 2012 Auckland Policy Office: multiple meetings between October 2011 February 2012 Auckland Social Sector Leaders Group: multiple meetings between November 2011 and January 2012 meeting with informal stakeholders and Local Board Chairs December 2011 Local Board Chairs feedback on TSI received February The Southern Initiative - continued Feedback from 4 Local Boards: TSI made up of the following local boards Mangere-Otahuhu Manurewa Otara-Papatoetoe Papakura While supportive of intent, and Mayoral sponsorship, the Boards want greater influence and involvement in future development of the TSI Local Board comments: TSI too narrow in scope employment and education should be primary focus for the TSI, other critical factors for TSI include land availability for business, regulatory settings, pathways to jobs, affordable housing, good infrastructure (transport, broadband) and supporting cultural expression, events and community celebration agreed governance framework needed, with central government, Council, Local Boards, and key community and business leaders all involved in leadership role 4

3 Major TSI proposals - overview While TSI section has been substantially restructured and expanded, the major proposed changes are: Expanded list of priorities, including economic development, natural and built environment, and creating an international gateway and destination area Expanded text on roles of key stakeholders (recognise and acknowledge role of central government, Mana Whenua, Local Boards and wider strategic partners) Creation of 8 new Directives for the section Inclusion of a list of measurable targets for the section 5 1. Expanded TSI priorities list 3 new TSI Priorities proposed: Create an international gateway and destination area Economic development, and jobs for local people Outstanding natural and built environment These proposed priorities: address concerns raised by Local Boards and submissions are generally supported by central government 6

4 2. Expanded text on central government, local boards, and other strategic partners Expanded text added acknowledge and recognise roles of: local boards central government Mana Whenua businesses, the private sector NGOs community leaders and community networks New text acknowledges resources/funding from central government into the area Development of new Multi-sector Action Plan section (paragraphs ) 7 3. Expanded list of TSI Directives 8 Directives for the TSI have been developed: develop and deliver multi-sector programme of work for early intervention, with priority on vulnerable children provide transition and pathway programme for all children (year 7 to leaving school) work with business leaders/employers to enhance job opportunities and connect work-ready youth to local employment deliver an outstanding international gateway and destination area develop and deliver programme for existing and future economic development opportunities, with focus on increasing jobs for local people complete a new bus service between Onehunga and the Airport develop programme of housing development in Mangere and Manurewa produce by December 2012, an agreed multi-sector action plan for the area 8

5 4. Proposed targets for TSI increase effective engagement of parents in quality, culturally appropriate EC learning services increase participation of Maori/Pacific 3-4 year olds in ECE facilities to 98% by 2020 within 3 years, all 6 year olds will demonstrate success in numeracy and literacy within 3 years, all young people will have access to career mentoring to effectively support their transition from school to work or further study reduce truancy in the area by 50% within 5 years reduce number of 16 and 17 year olds not in education, employment or training reduce number of 18 year olds applying for benefit in line with government targets by 2020 the unemployment rate in the area will match rate for all of Auckland within five years, increase access to the internet in the area from 36% to 65% % of Maori & Pacific home ownership is comparable to levels of other ethnic groups in 5 years 2000 families will complete a Pacific financial literacy programme and accessed appropriate home ownership schemes complete a new bus service between Onehunga and Airport within 2 years carry out a customer survey and an educational campaign about transport services within 2 years by % of all children aged 2 are fully immunised reduce the level of residents 15 years and over that smoke to under 40% by 2030, rates of diabetes amongst Maori and Pacific people in the CMDHB area equals the regional rate 9 TSI minor changes Amended overall direction: Strengthening Children and Families in stable homes and employment Minor amendments made to 4 priorities: Clear pathway and support further education, training or employment for every young person leaving school Housing development in Mangere and Manurewa Increased services and use of public transport Safe, stable and health homes and communities Refreshed TSI map (previously Map 1.2) Replace reference in Map legend from Auckland Council Boards to Local Board Areas 10

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