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Outcome: Belonging and participation

Te whai pānga me te whai wāhi atu

All Aucklanders will be part of and contribute to society, access opportunities, and have the chance to develop to their full potential.

About this outcome

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Belonging and participation explained

Where we are heading

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Direction 1: Foster an inclusive Auckland where everyone belongs

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Direction 2: Improve health and wellbeing for all Aucklanders by reducing harm and disparities in opportunities

Where we need to focus our efforts

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Focus area 1: Create safe opportunities for people to meet, connect, participate in, and enjoy community and civic life

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Focus area 2: Provide accessible services and social and cultural infrastructure that is responsive in meeting Aucklanders’ evolving needs

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Focus area 3: Support and work with communities to develop local leadership and the resilience to thrive in a changing world

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Focus area 4: Value and provide for Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi as the bicultural foundation for an intercultural Auckland

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Focus area 5: Recognise, value and celebrate Aucklanders' differences as a strength

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Focus area 6: Focus investment to address disparities and serve communities of greatest need

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Focus area 7: Recognise the value of arts, culture, sports and recreation to quality of life

How we'll implement this outcome

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Implementing the belonging and participation outcome

More outcomes of the Auckland Plan

Outcome: Māori identity and wellbeing

Outcome: Homes and places

Outcome: Transport and access

Outcome: Environment and cultural heritage

Outcome: Opportunity and prosperity

Our Development Strategy

Outcome: Belonging and participation

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