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Outcome: Environment and cultural heritage

Te taiao me ngā tikanga ā-iwi tuku iho

Aucklanders preserve, protect and care for the natural environment as our shared cultural heritage, for its intrinsic value and for the benefit of present and future generations.

About this outcome

Conceptual graphic of Auckland landmarks such as the ferry terminal building, the sky tower, and a volcanic cone.

Environment and cultural heritage explained

Where we are heading

Graphic depicting Auckland's natural environment.

Direction 1: Ensure Auckland’s natural environment and cultural heritage is valued and cared for

A sketch showing a vibrant Auckland with a strong Māori identity. It includes a waka in the Auckland harbour.

Direction 2: Apply a Māori world view to treasure and protect our natural environment (taonga tuku iho)

A visual showing a productive Auckland. It shows a cruise ship pulled up in the harbour, the port and cargo boxes.

Direction 3: Use Auckland’s growth and development to protect and enhance the natural environment

Direction 4: Ensure Auckland’s infrastructure is future-proofed

Where we need to focus our efforts

Focus area 1: Encourage all Aucklanders to be stewards of the natural environment, and to make sustainable choices

Photograph of the Onehunga foreshore restoration project, there are people milling around the foreshore and boats on the shore.

Focus area 2: Focus on restoring environments as Auckland grows

Focus area 3: Account fully for the past and future impacts of growth

Photograph of the One Tree Hill summit and obelisk from inside Cornwall park.

Focus area 4: Protect Auckland’s significant natural environments and cultural heritage from further loss

A waterway with ducks runs through urban area.

Focus area 5: Adapt to a changing water future

Solar panels on roof.

Focus area 6: Use green infrastructure to deliver greater resilience, long-term cost savings and quality environmental outcomes

How we'll implement this outcome

Photo of the beach and sea taken from high up on the hills.

Implementing the environment and cultural heritage outcome

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Outcome: Environment and cultural heritage

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