Building communities

This programme focuses on improving wellbeing for people living in communities of need where people are supported to realise their full potential. It aims to transform these communities into strong, fair and sustainable neighbourhoods with good access to education, employment, affordable healthy housing, and public transport.

Significant initiative

Tamaki Transformation Programme. This multi-agency programme brings together a range of social and economic development initiatives within the Tamaki growth node (Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure). Subject to funding approval of the Tamaki Business Case, the aim is to improve the wellbeing of both current and future residents and revitalise the community. This transformation will be supported by initiatives to develop a thriving local economy, improvements to the urban environment, redevelopment of state housing and increased supply of affordable housing (both rental and home ownership). Government and nongovernment agencies will work closely with the community to plan and deliver the programme.

The Tamaki initiative will model ways of working together for transforming other communities of need in Auckland. Because it takes time for a community to achieve longterm sustainable change, the programme has a 20 year timeframe (2008-2028). 

Connected initiatives (includes funding and timelines)

The Tamaki Innovation Precinct aims to be internationally recognised as New Zealand's sustainable centre of technological innovation and the hub of its knowledge economy. This involves upgrading an 80ha area, in conjunction with the proposed New Zealand Innovation Centre technology park centred on the University of Auckland's Tamaki campus, to create an attractive, enabling environment for innovative organisations. The precinct would attract knowledge and science-based industries over a 20-30 year period, and generate at least 10,000 jobs by 2030.

The Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) is an integrated transport project, including both passenger transportand roading components, which is designed to fundamentally change transport use in the Tamaki area and beyond. The proposal supports the region's objectives for managing growth and building fair and connected communities. The AMETI project, which remains subject to funding approval and prioritisation, is planned in stages across three sectors (northern, central and southern) over the next 15-20 years. The northern sector is most closely connected to the Tamaki Transformation and Innovation Precinct areas.

Tamaki Transformation Programme
Programme partners are currently developing the Tamaki Business Case, due in November 2008, which will determine the required level of financial commitments and seek funding approvals in principle. The scale of the project anticipates public and private sector investment of hundreds of millions of dollars over the project's duration.

Tamaki Innovation Precinct
The New Zealand Innovation Centre (NZIC) Business Case, due in February 2009, will determine the required nature and level of commitments from central and local government. The manner of Auckland City Council's development of the Tamaki Innovation Precinct will be contingent on approval of the NZIC Business Case.

AMETI
The total cost of the AMETI project is currently expected to be $1.3b, spread over 15-20 years. If approved, this will be funded by the New Zealand Transport Agency, Auckland City Council and Manukau City Council. $44m has already been committed for design and development by these parties, with the New Zealand Transport Agency's share contingent on the project meeting New Zealand Transport Agency requirements.

Partner agencies

Local government: Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council
Regional government: Auckland Regional Council
Central government: Department of Labour, Housing New Zealand Corporation, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand Transport Agency, Te Puni Kökiri
Other partner agencies: Auckland District Health Board, Auckland Regional Council/Auckland Regional Transport Authority, community organisations, private sector entities, University of Auckland

Supporting Documents