Policies

In West Auckland, the local board needs to aim for a business sector that is high-quality, safe, attractive, and vibrant.

By working with businesses, the local board can act as a conduit, with education sector, for youth to be able to work locally.

The local board needs to work with others so that the West can be the tourism capital of Auckland due to the West's natural beauty.

Work with the local businesses in Henderson CBD towards a revitalisation plan where locals feel welcomed.

Advocate for revitalisation of Henderson CBD with input from the local businesses as important stakeholders and the locals.

Empower and resource local grass root community groups who work with youth to provide opportunities that provide young people platform to grow.

Work with local businesses on security matters.

Work with local operators to increase tourism.

Create more opportunities to increase youth employment.

Stimulate employment opportunities in our area, so residents don't have to travel outside the area.

Work with the Business Association to revitalise Henderson CBD post-COVID-19, to meet the needs of locals and make them feel welcomed.

Support our youth towards employment by engaging with businesses in our area and make them feel welcomed.

Create a hub for micro-business to encourage sustainable commercial models to grow local jobs.

Encourage the circular economy by supporting the expansion of businesses that focus on the recycling and repurposing of materials.

Work with local agencies to streamline job training and placement programmes for young adults and school leavers.

Support youth employment and education initiatives in West Auckland.

Find ways to encourage our people to support local businesses.

Stimulate the local economy by supporting tourism and the film industry in West Auckland.

Work with the Henderson and Central Park Business Association to help stimulate employment opportunities in the local area.

Promote the sensible revitalisation of the Henderson CBD.

Work with Auckland Transport to ensure public transport meets the needs of locals.

Support ways the council can bring more jobs to the area, eg the Create Auckland 2030 initiative for Henderson, tech/green tech sector.

Support the local business associations and initiatives like the Western Initiative with skills and entrepreneurship programmes.

Advocate/investigate what infrastructure is required to enliven our town centres and make it easier for businesses to do business.

Encourage local business to return to Henderson. There are a lot of empty shops in Henderson and it appears that cars are frowned on.

Continue promotion of Westgate and Northwest.

Support the Create Auckland 2030 vision for a Henderson Creative Precinct and local investment in the film and creative industries.

Work with the business improvement districts to improve the local business environment and grow the economy and jobs.

Support the important work of the Western Initiative who champion social and economic transformation and circular economy in West Auckland.

Support local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as local employers and the the BID's, need to value their place in the west and support them.

Recognise the need for more public transport out west, in roading changes Auckland Transport (AT) needs to consider how we use roads for family and work and listen to community.

Support youth employment and experience programmes. Getting kids back into school after Covid years is very important.

Continue to support and fund our creative sector.

Support upgrades at the Corban Estate Arts Centre.

Continue to support ethnic events like the annual Diwali festival, Chinese New Year and Korea Day celebrations at the Trust Stadium.

Advocate for better resourcing of the Western Initiative to create more opportunities to get youth into career development and employment.

Revitalise our town centres, support local businesses, and advocate for 15-minute city model.

Work with business and community associations to improve local economic development and employment initiatives.