Implementation partners
We all have a part to play in creating an inclusive and equitable Auckland. The impact that communities and individuals have in shaping Auckland cannot be underestimated.
Mana whenua Hapū and iwi with ancestral relationships to certain areas in Tāmaki Makaurau where they exercise customary authority., as kaitiaki Trustee, custodian, guardian. of Tāmaki Makaurau The Māori name for Auckland. Translates to Tāmaki desired by many. extend manaakitanga The process of showing respect, hospitality, generosity and care for others. to visitors and newcomers to Auckland.
Community groups and organisations provide opportunities for people to connect, learn, understand and support their community.
Central government contributes to this outcome through multiple functions, for example:
- providing funding and support for refugee and migrant resettlement facilities and programmes
- ensuring the human rights of all Aucklanders are upheld through the Human Rights Commission
- promoting social wellbeing.
Auckland Council also undertakes a variety of functions that enhance belonging and participation for all Aucklanders. This includes:
- provision of social policy
- supporting community organisations and providing community facilities and services
- funding events and other initiatives that celebrate and showcase Auckland's diversity
- encouraging participation in the decision-making process by a range of diverse groups and communities through advisory panels.
Auckland Council will develop an implementation approach for this outcome working alongside our key partners and stakeholders. This will be built on existing programmes and ensure all new elements introduced in Auckland Plan 2050 are planned for.
Mechanisms used to work together
Auckland Council embraces an empowered community approach, where individuals, whānau Extended family, family group, a familiar term of address to a number of people. Also the primary economic unit of traditional Māori society. and communities have the power and ability to influence decisions, take action and make change happen in their lives and communities.
Groups are encouraged and supported to identify their own ways for working together and for getting on with making a difference in their community.
Auckland Council, through its committees and local boards has a number of different ways that it listens, engages and supports its diverse communities.
Its advisory panels are an important source of knowledge and expert advice on the diverse interests and issues experienced by the disability, ethnic peoples, Pacific peoples, rainbow, seniors and youth communities.
An important part of civic participation is Aucklanders taking leadership roles in community activities in a variety of different ways such as voting in and standing for local or central government, school boards, or being a representative for community, cultural or sporting groups.
