Hui tahi tātou o Porirua

In 2019, Te Rā Nui - Eastern Porirua Development started a conversation to understand the community values, needs and aspirations for eastern Porirua. This feedback helped us create the Spatial Plan, which we shared at Hui tahi tātou o Porirua over May and June 2023 to make sure nothing was missing. 

What you told us

This report presents the findings from Hui tahi tātou o Porirua, our community engagement which was conducted from May – June 2023. This represents Phase 2: Whakaata – round back to community with what we heard and share how all of the feedback the project received over the last five years (particularly in 2019) has been incorporated into project plans and initiatives. 

 

The Spatial Plan sets the direction for how eastern Porirua (Rānui, Cannons Creek, Waitangirua and Ascot Park) will develop and change over the next 20 years. It represents the wants, needs and aspirations of the community, landowners, iwi and government.

 

There are seven key focus areas in the Spatial Plan. Each has a list of potential actions for Te Rā Nui to either support or deliver.

 

Below is a summary of community feedback provided during Hui tahi tātou o Porirua on the Spatial Plan – the overwhelming response was “you heard us”.

 

Community feedback on the Spatial Plan:

 

1. Local Identity 

Local identity is key to the delivery of all Spacial Plan focus areas.

Consider different cultures when developing and delivering work programmes. Protect and restore spaces valued by the community. Spaces should incorporate culture, promote social connectivity and celebrate diversity.

2. The Environment

Project and community action are key to delivering environmental outcomes.

Consider different cultures when developing and delivering work programmes. Protect and restore spaces valued by the community. Spaces should incorporate culture, promote social connectivity and celebrate diversity.

3. Resilient and sustainable development

This is priority - especially waste, waterway restoration and stormwater issues.

Local people should gain jobs and skills through the project.  Cultural and community input will bring indigenous knowledge to help achieve outcome.

4. Better connections

Safety upgrades are vital for connections- lighting, road design, traffic calming, pedestrian crossings and accessibility.

More frequent and reliable public transportation. Greater access to alternative modes of transport - more community-led support will encourage more use of these modes.

5. Vibrant centres

This is the greatest opportunity to unlock aspirations and build social connection and cohesion.

More local, cultural and food shops. More arts, community and cultural spaces. Improved and increased social services and community amenities. More jobs and skills pathways. More markets and events.

6. Neighbourhoods

The community wants to be and have good neighbours.

More intervetions to address safety issues, disruptive behaviour and noise concerns. Increase community participation in environmental improvements and stewardship. Increase local amenities and businesses for greater social connections.

7. Homes

Greater affordabiliity and pathways to home ownership.

More homes to be safe, warm and dry. Different types of houses to cater for larger families, multicultural living and those experiencing accessibility issues. Options for those experiencing homelessness.

 

Community feedback on other important Te Rā Nui plans

During Hui tahi tātou o Porirua, we also sought further information to help inform the Transport Plan, Neighbourhood Masterplans
and Outcomes Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Te Rā Nui.

 

These are the key points raised by the community: 

 

Transport Plan

• Need to see progress on a bettertransport network.
• Safety and maintenance issues arebarriers to getting around and usingalternative modes of transport.
• More reliable and affordabletransportation options are needed.

 

Neighbourhood Masterplans

• It’s good to see these plans and get a better understanding of specifics for each neighbourhood.

 

Outcomes Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

• The overarching vision and focus areas to enable community wellbeing are on the right track.
• This is a good next step in the engagement process and will strengthen the opportunity for change and investment to meet 
  community aspirations.

 

Next steps...

Spatial Plan

Te Rā Nui is working alongside Porirua City Council, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Pae Whakahou Hapori to include community feedback. A revised Spatial Plan will be available from1 December 2023.

 

Transport Plan

Te Rā Nui is working with Waka Kotahi, Porirua City Council, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington Regional Council to identify what transport improvements need to be made,how much it will cost and create a business case for funding. After that, we’ll be able to share details of what’s happening and when. 

 

Neighbourhood Masterplans

Te Rā Nui is refining the plans for each neighbourhood based on the feedback received at Hui tahi tātou o Porirua. We’ll share these around the end of next year. 

 

Outcomes Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (OMEF)

As a result of information gathered, Kāinga Ora has created and will be leading the Eastern Porirua Community Survey, with support from Te Rā Nui partners Porirua City Council, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, as well as Te Pae Whakahou Hapori and support agencies. This will collect feedback on what eastern Porirua is like now, so we can track community wellbeing over the next 20 years. The first survey will run in February 2024 and we’ll share the results with the community later in the year. The survey will run every 4 years to show how Te Rā Nui is helping to improve wellbeing in eastern Porirua. 

 

Community Engagement Report Hui tahi tātou o Porirua May – June 2023

Below is a copy of the community engagement report. 

 

Read the report and summary:

Community Engagement Report [PDF 2.3MB, 49 pages]
Community Engagement Summary [PDF 468KB, 5 pages]