Accountability Report from the City Vision team on the Albert-Eden Local Board
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Accountability report from the City Vision team on the Waitematā Local Board
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Accountability Report from the City Vision team on the Albert-Eden Local Board
Your Community Voice
In 2016 you voted for a strongly community-focused, City Vision team, on the Albert-Eden Local Board. Here’s a report back on what Graeme Easte, Glenda Fryer, Peter Haynes, Jessica Rose and Margi Watson have achieved in that time. We are bringing our wide-ranging skills, experience and vision to work for you and your community.
Parks and open space
- Opened a BMX track and skatepark at Waterview Reserve
- Renewed the netball and tennis courts at Windmill Reserve
- Completed the installation of Australasia’s first community hybrid sports fields at Nixon and Gribblehirst Parks
- Opened the popular playground and ‘Learn to Ride’ at Potters Park
- Planning for the diversification of sport and recreation at Chamberlain Park in addition to it remaining a home for golf (more background here from Chair Peter Haynes)
- Construction of a new all-weather path around Coyle Park
- Completion of 1 new field and planning for upgrades to 2 fields and new facilities at Phyllis Reserve
- Park improvements in: Coyle, Anderson, Alan Wood, Delphine Fowlds, Louis Adolphus Reserve, Heron, Nicholson, Withiel Thomas, Gribblehirst, Windmill and Roy Clements Treeway
Environment
- Funded community groups restoring the Te Auaunga/Oakley and Waititiko/Meola Creeks
- Sponsored a Moth Plant Eradication Programme for school students
- Restoring rock forest at Oakley Creek, Almorah Rd and Thomas Withiel Reserve, and restoration planting at Windmill Reserve
- Future Giants planting completed
- Trialled a Pollution Prevention Programme in Morningside
- Developed a strategic plan for Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek
Sustainability
- Co-developed a case for a resource recovery centre for the residents of the central isthmus
- Supporting the establishment of a Bike Hub
- Funding the Eco-Neighbourhoods programme to bring locals together and support new ways of living.
Village and town centres
- Completion of the award-winning Sandringham Reserve to become a focal point for the Sandringham Village
- Completion and opening of the Mt Albert Town Centre upgrade.
- Planning underway for Greenlane, Sandringham and Pt Chevalier Town Centre improvements
Heritage
- Installed signage to tell the story of Sir Algernon Withiel Thomas in the Withiel Thomas Reserve
- Opened the Waterview Heritage area and bridge , the site of Auckland’s second flour mill
Community empowerment
- Supported community-led planning in Sandringham
- Funding for community groups on projects like the Bright Street butterfly mural
- Provide leases for buildings to community groups
- Funded more than $430,000 in grants to community groups and organisations delivering services and programmes in the local area (eg the Mount Albert Playgroup grant for toys)
Local economic development
- Actively supported 9 business associations and groups
- Established the Albert-Eden Business Awards to encourage business excellence
Events and arts
- Helped fund the Albert-Eden Schools Cultural Festival, Sandringham Spring Festival, Brazil Day Fiesta, Carols at Potters, Movies in Parks, Big Gay Out
- Funded Neighbours Day events for communities across Albert-Eden
- Planning for new Public Art installation in Potters Park and Heron Park
- Support community arts through a funded Arts Broker programme
Transport
- Opening of the, long campaigned for Waterview Shared Path which is now used by more than 1,000 people on weekdays, with even more on the weekends.
- Working to ensure Albert-Eden people can move around safely and easily by funding crossings, signage and roading improvements
- Worked with Auckland Transport to deliver a major traffic calming project between Carrington and St Lukes Road.
- Updated our vision for Greenways and path developments for 2018 and beyond
- Co-funded the Heron Park to Holly St Walkway
Children and Young People
- Funding swimming lessons for children
- Support our schools on their Enviroschools journey
- Upgrades to playgrounds in Eric Armishaw, Braemar, Murray Halberg, Gribblehirst, Nixon, Harwood, Melville, Nicholson, Centennial Park, Anderson
More highlights are in the Local Board Achievements report 17/18
The team’s report back was delivered to households across the community over summer.
We are your representatives and are always happy to talk. Do get in touch. Contact a board member directly or email City Vision at cityvision.org.nz@gmail.com
Accountability Report from the City Vision team on the Albert-Eden Local Board
Your Community Voice In 2016 you voted for a strongly community-focused, City Vision team, on the Albert-Eden Local Board. Here’s a report back on what Graeme Easte, Glenda Fryer, Peter Haynes, Jessica Rose and Margi Watson have achieved in that time. We are bringing...
Accountability Report from the City Vision team on the Albert-Eden Local Board
Your Community Voice In 2016 you voted for a strongly community-focused, City Vision team, on the Albert-Eden Local Board. Here’s a report back on what Graeme Easte, Glenda Fryer, Peter Haynes, Jessica Rose and Margi Watson have achieved in that time. We are bringing...