Waitākere Ranges Local Board

Get the Waitakere Ranges fully open again for residents and visitors alike.

Localise council spending.

Recognise small local businesses as the heart of any community and support them with events and community programmes.

Add a percentage of local employment for subcontractors into supply agreements.

Demand heavy investment into the region's roading and stormwater management systems.

Demand the facilities contractor have a depot or operations within the region.

Encourage responsible filming in the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area to create local jobs while protecting the natural environment.

Invest in youth leadership, development and employment programmes, design and innovation, and collaboration between business and community.

Support shuttle buses to remote areas, supporting local businesses and tourism that respects our natural environment.

Push for progress on the Glen Eden town centre plan and improve services in local town centres.

Support the growth of West Auckland's creative, tourism and food sectors to create local jobs.

Support youth training and sustainable jobs so young people can build their future here in West Auckland.

Back small businesses with streamlined permits, free digital training and 'Shop Local' campaigns. Grow main street economies.

Launch paid internships with local employers and trade school partnerships. Provide skills and opportunities for a future-proof Waitakere.

Upgrade walking trails, support Māori tourism ventures and fix rural roads. Boost visitors while serving communities.

Actively monitor Watercare's redevelopment of the water catchment and treatment infrastructure to mitigate impact on local communities.

Advocate for local employment initiatives that support local businesses and develop gateway tourism potential.

Champion opportunities for youth that connect them to local businesses for meaningful, relevant apprenticeships and pathways to employment.

Fund projects that promote shopping local, including street festivals, cultural events and excellent markets.

Support local jobs for local people, including youth and older adult employment programmes to encourage local work opportunities.

Support the activities and initiatives of business associations to promote safer town centres and local economic development.

Promote west Auckland's tourism, creative and film sectors to attract more business while maintaining special character.

Support youth and older adult employment programmes to encourage local work opportunities and business success.

Work with local businesses and associations to improve town centres, including security, parking, clean-ups, events and advocacy.

Ensure that local infrastructure is properly funded, maintained and repaired, as short term cost savings can have long term adverse effects.

Ensure that Waitakere's role as an outstanding scenic area is preserved by protecting and enhancing the local environment.

Improve conditions for Glen Eden local businesses by beautifying the area and constructing a town square.