AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

MEDIA RELEASE

17 April 2007

Creating the city you want

Auckland is a great city with many attributes that we can all be proud of. However, Auckland City Council believes we can be even better.

The council’s plans for making our city even better are contained in its Draft Annual Plan 2007/2008. The plan makes proposals that will help shape Auckland in years to come, as well as setting a budget that will directly affect your rates.

The plan and its summary version both contain feedback forms, so your voice can be heard when decisions are made to help our city achieve its potential.

Mayor Dick Hubbard urges Aucklanders to take part. “We want to know what you think about our ideasto make New Zealand’s largest city our sharpest and smartest.”

Last year, public input helped the council develop its long-term vision, and prioritise projects for the next 10 years so the council could help make its vision a reality.

During the past 12 months, much has been achieved with your feedback influencing the decisions the council makes.

“The council has focused on working with you to make our city even more appealing to both residents and visitors,” says the mayor.

Public consultation on the plan runs from this Friday to Monday, 21 May. The plan will be finalised in June after public feedback has been taken into account.

People can get a summary of the plan and a feedback form from:

• www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/annualplan
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• Auckland City Council libraries and service centres
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• by phoning (09) 379 2020
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• the 22 April edition of City Scene
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Auckland City Council representatives will be in shopping malls around the city and at community markets during the one-month consultation period.

Our plans for the city will also be outlined at the following public meetings:

Community meeting Date and time Venue
Fono for Pacific Island Ministers Tuesday 24 April

3-5pm Hillsborough Room, Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings
Youth Forum Monday 30 April

4.30pm-6.30pm

Level 2 Reception Lounge, Town Hall, 301 Queen Street
Community Board/Public Annual Plan Presentation Tuesday 1 May

6-8pm Hillsborough Room, Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings
Community Board/Public Annual Plan Presentation Wed 2 May

6-8pm Level 2 Reception Lounge, Town Hall, 301 Queen Street
Pacific Peoples Fono Forum Thursday 3 May

6-8pm Otahuhu Town Hall

10 High Street

Otahuhu
Community Board/Public Annual Plan Presentation Monday 7 May

6-8pm Glen Innes Community Centre

96 Line Road, Glen Innes
Eastern Bays Community Board Annual Plan meeting Tuesday 8 May

7.30pm St Heliers Church and Community Centre

100 St Heliers Bay Road

St Heliers
Pacific Peoples Fono Forum Tuesday 8 May

6-8pm Hillsborough Room, Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings
Asian Network Steering Group Forum

Wed 9 May

6-8pm Waikowhai Room, Fickling Convention Centre

546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings
General Union Forum

Wed 9 May

6-8pm Council Chambers

Ground Floor

Town Hall

301 Queen Street

Ends

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