Anna Atkinson, Chair of the Upper Harbour Local Board

Thank you to everyone who submitted on the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (LTP), we are currently analysing the data.  In May the Local Board will give feedback to the Governing Body who will debate and discuss the LTP.  They will make changes and adopt a final version in June.  This LTP sets out the budget and direction for the next 10 years. Meanwhile, the Upper Harbour Local Board members are busy working out next years’ work programmes (which involves balancing tight budgets while also achieving the objectives we have in our Local Board Plan) and reviewing projects underway already.

By the time this goes to print the refreshed playground at Starlight Park in Hobsonville will be open, hopefully everyone who goes there is enjoying it.  We are planning on other projects in the West Harbour and Hobsonville Communities, I’ll share more details in a future update.

There are many community events coming up.  Stay up to date with the latest news in our area and any consultations that need your feedback; sign up for our monthly newsletter via the QR code and follow us at facebook.com/upperharbour. 

At the local board we are always doing our best to promote and develop our region, but it takes a community, not just six people.  Everyone is very welcome to come to any Upper Harbour Local Board business meeting.  Meetings are held at the council offices (6-8 Munroe Lane) in Albany on the fourth Thursday morning of the month.  Members of the public can speak for three minutes, or if you notify us in advance and are granted a deputation you can speak for ten minutes.  We would love to see you there, and really appreciate your views. Please don’t hesitate to reach out; Anna Atkinson email: anna.atkinson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Image: Tamiro Road Reserve, Whenuapai.