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Parnell Plan Consultation Document
Engagement Summary
August 2018
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Contents
Executive summary……………………………………………………………………………………..……..…….4
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……5
Background………………………………………………………………………………………..….……………5
Engagement period………………………………………………………………………..…………..………5
Study area……………………………………………….……………………………………..…………….……..6
Consultation events, activities, and publicity…………………………………..……….………...…7
Events and activities………………………………………………………….…………..…………………….7
Publicity…………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..……8
Feedback……………………………………………………………………………………………….…….……………11
Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………….……..……….11
Feedback statistics…………………………………………………………………………………..…………11
Feedback topic themes……………………………………………….………………………..…….……..12
Response to feedback form questions…………………………………………………..….……….17
Tuk-Talk initiative………………………………………………..…………………………………….....…….23
School visit………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….….25
Appendices……………………………………………………………………….…………..………….……….….…..28
Appendix 1: Brochure…………………………………………………………………….………..……..…..29
Appendix 2: Feedback form……………………………………………………….……….…….………..30
Appendix 3: Feedback Overview Report…………………………………….…………….…….…..33
Appendix 4: Report on Tuk-Tuk Activation for the Parnell Plan….…………….…….….41
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Executive summary
The Parnell Plan will be a Waitematā Local Board sponsored strategic
document that sets out the community’s 30-year vision for the area, as
well as ways that vision can be achieved.
A consultation document was developed over a period of months, with
public feedback sought through May - June 2018. The consultation
document contained a draft vision, objectives (with strategies aligning to
those objectives), and potential projects.
Many events were held across Parnell through May - June, with over 200
pieces of feedback received, and a further 600 additional pieces of
feedback received through a parallel questionnaire.
This report summarises engagement activity to date and provides a
summary of feedback received through May - June 2018.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background
The Parnell Plan will provide strategic guidance to ensure Parnell
continues to be a great place to live, work and play in the future. It will set
out the community’s’ vision for the area, key objectives, and strategies for
achieving these objectives. The Parnell Plan will be a non-statutory
document, it can influence and guide decision makers but cannot set rules
controlling development or allocate funding.
The Parnell Plan Consultation Document was created in collaboration with
a community working group of key stakeholders over a series of six
workshops. This is in addition to meetings and workshops with Auckland
Council and council-controlled organisations.
The working group is made up of the following local representatives:
- Blind Foundation - Parnell Heritage
- Local Board members - Parnell District School
- Local youth representatives - Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Parnell Business Association - Parnell Trust
- Parnell Community Committee
The draft plan has also been developed together with mana whenua,
being Ngāti Whatua Orakei and Ngāti Maru.
1.2 Engagement period
The draft plan went out to the community for feedback between 21 May -
29 June 2018. Many events were held across Parnell through this feedback
period, with over 200 pieces of feedback received, and a further 600
additional pieces of feedback received through a parallel questionnaire.
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1.3 Study area
The focus area of the Parnell plan is shown in Figure 1, noting the plan’s
influence beyond the shown boundary.
Figure 1 Parnell Plan Study Area
Auckland
Central
Parnell
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2. Consultation events, activities, and publicity
2.1 Events and activities
The following engagement events and activities occurred within the feedback period.
Engagement activity Venue Date/s
Pub Quiz The Paddington Tuesday 22 May
La Cigale French Market La Cigale, St Georges Bay
Road
Sunday 27 May
Sunday 17 June
School workshop Parnell District School Tuesday 29 May
Whānau Day Parnell District School Friday 1 June
Library drop-in Parnell Library Wednesday 6 June
Saturday 16 June
Parnell Farmers’ Market Jubilee Building (carpark) Saturday 9 June
Saturday 23 June
Holy Trinity Cathedral
drop-in Holy Trinity Cathedral Sunday 10 June
Winter Solstice Night
Market
La Cigale, St Georges Bay
Road Thursday 21 June
Tuk-talk trips across Parnell 11 - 22 June (weekdays)
Auckland War Memorial
Museum static display
Auckland War Memorial
Museum 21 May to 29 June
Parnell Library static
display Parnell Library 21 May to 29 June
Whānau Day at Parnell District School
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2.2 Publicity
Have Your Say
The Parnell Plan consultation document was available to read throughout the
engagement period at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say. This
website also detailed ways you can provide feedback (by post, in-person at
events/library/service centres, via online form, or email).
The Parnell Plan webpage received 1399 unique page views (excludes looking
at a page twice by the same person, and page views from council offices)
Service centres, libraries, and other venues
The Parnell Plan consultation document was available at the Waitematā Local
Board office, Parnell Library, and at the Auckland War Memorial Museum
throughout the consultation period.
Mail-out
A combined information brochure and feedback form (seen in Appendix 1) was
mailed out to households and businesses within the study area between 11 June
and 16 June. In total, 4,118 brochures were distributed via mail-out.
Parnell Library static display
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Parnell Business Association
The Parnell Business Association (PBA) actively distributed the plan through their
network, including a post on www.parnell.net.nz. The PBA were also instrumental
in developing the tuk-talk initiative (see page 23).
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Several posts were made on the Waitamatā Local Board Facebook
page, with the page having an audience of approximately 2,300
followers.
21 May 2018
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21 May 2018 27 May 2018
11 June 2018
Other
Awareness for the draft plan was raised through several other channels,
particularly through stakeholders in the Working Group.
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3. Feedback
3.1 Summary
In total, 238 submissions were received during the engagement period. Of the feedback
received, the majority was received via online form. This total does not include data from
the tuk-talk initiative (page 23) or school visit (page 25).
Approximately a quarter of respondents identified as submitting on behalf of
organisations or businesses. Organisations that submitted include the business
associations, community committee, the museum, among others. To note, many (but not
all) local businesses that submitted indicated support for the Parnell Business
Association’s submission.
Feedback topic themes are identified in section 3.3 (page 12), this includes analysis of
online and hardcopy form, and freetext email/other. A breakdown of responses to each
question in the feedback form is in section 3.4 (page 17).
3.2 Feedback statistics
Feedback method
Of the submissions received, 33 were from businesses, groups or organisations who
submitted letters or statements primarily via email. The following data includes
responses from these submitters, therefore it should be noted that the information is
from a mix of individuals, businesses, groups and organisations and not just
individuals.
Demographics
Submitters who provided feedback were evenly split in terms of gender, a mix of ages,
and the majority identified as being Pakeha/NZ European in ethnicity. The submitter
demographics are fairly reflective of the census data for the Parnell area.
Submission type Number received Percentage of total
Online form 132 55%
Hard copy form 56 24%
Non-form (i.e. email) 50 21%
Total 238 100%
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Age Number of
respondents Percentage of total
< 15 1 1%
15 - 24 11 8%
25 - 34 34 25%
35 – 44 10 7%
45 - 54 29 22%
55 - 64 27 20%
65 - 74 16 12%
75 + 6 4%
Total (submitters who
provided data) 134 100%
3.3 Feedback topic themes
A high-level analysis of themes from feedback received is provided below, organised
by topic. These themes have emerged from both the feedback form submissions and
freetext submissions. Hundreds of comments are contained in the raw data and have
been analysed through a parallel process to this report.
Transport and connectivity
• Accessibility and getting around
This was a popular topic of interest. People commented that it is difficult to
navigate through the suburb and find key points such as the train station, and
links to the Domain. Improved wayfinding and signage was raised several
Ethnicity Number Percentage of total
European 114 83%
Maori 4 3%
Pacific 1 1%
Asian 10 7%
African/Middle Eastern/Latin 3 2%
Other 6 4%
Total (submitters who provided data) 134 100%
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times. The topographical challenge in Parnell was also mentioned – it’s steep
in many places, particularly difficult for those with impaired mobility, and
sightlines are not great.
• Connectivity improvements
Allied with concerns about getting around was the need to better connect
Parnell with adjoining areas including Grafton Gully, The Strand, Lower St
Georges Bay Road, Newmarket, the city centre and waterfront, as well as east
and west across the area. The need for clearer, easier to navigate links and
pathways was raised. Comments were made also about the lack of additional
bus routes in the new network.
• Parking provision
Parking was a popular topic of feedback. There was strong concern for the
viability of businesses in Parnell with the current difficulty for customers to
find car parks – it’s seen that people could be detracted from going to Parnell
if they repeatedly cannot find parking. Concerns were expressed about new
cycleways potentially taking away car parking spaces. Several residents of
Parnell also saw parking as an issue, having difficulty finding on street parking
due to the flow on effects of nearby parking time restrictions.
• Better traffic management
Some feedback was concerned about traffic congestion and volumes, and the
need to alleviate this, particularly heavy vehicle traffic. Slower speed areas,
more crossings, addressing one way roads, intersection improvements and
better integration of walking and cycling into streets were suggested.
• Safety and comfort
General personal safety, particularly from a pedestrian perspective, was raised
in feedback. Heavy vehicle movements along The Strand was a concern, the
installation of CCTV cameras particularly around the train station and
underpass was desired, better vegetation maintenance around footpaths to
improve sightlines and enhance the perception of safety, lowered speed limits
on Parnell Road, improved cyclist safety (especially for children cycling to
school), improved (or constructing) bus shelters, among other comments.
• Accommodating different transport modes
Feedback was received seeking improved public transport (trains, buses),
better transport options to the museum from Parnell, better walkways and
cycling options (including support for the disused tunnel to become a
walkway cycleway), introducing a local shuttle service. There were also
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opposing and mixed views about the proposed Gladstone Road cycleway
(unsightly, takes away parking spaces, in the wrong place).
Business and Parnell’s image or brand
• Creativity and innovation
There was general support to build on and promote Parnell as a great place
for innovation and creativity in art and design activities, and alternative
business models to grow. Suggestions such as having more art sculptures and
art events came through strongly.
• Visitors and tourism
The need to continue to attract tourists and visitors to support business came
through in the feedback, with several however commenting that resident’s
needs shouldn’t be neglected. For example, while there are many cafes and
boutique shops, Parnell is perceived to lack core shopping needs (e.g.
supermarket, hardware) and residents need to travel outside of Parnell for
this.
• Reinforce Parnell’s identity and character
Enhancing and defining Parnell’s particular or unique identity came through in
comments, with ideas such as a gateway feature, having good urban design
which relates back to historic character, and creating laneways. Also raised
was the need to promote or require sensitive, quality development particularly
on key underutilised sites.
• Amenity enhancement
Quite a few comments were received around the general level of amenity in
Parnell, and attractive well-maintained streets with abundant tree planting,
and pleasant walking routes are valued. This was particularly noted for the
Grafton Gully area, The Strand, the lower St Georges Bay Road area, and the
area between Parnell Road and the train station. Improvements, upgrades,
and better maintenance was encouraged.
• Train station potential
The potential of the train station was a popular topic. The station is seen as
underutilised and poorly connected to Parnell, the Domain, and to the north
and south. It could be a central focus for accessing Parnell and provide
greater opportunity for businesses, workers and visitors.
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• The need for investment
A theme of feedback, particularly from businesses and business groups, is the
need for priority to be given to investment in infrastructure, which has not
been seen to be forthcoming in recent years. The requested investment
relates to transport and linkage improvements, area upgrades and wayfinding
improvements, particularly in and around Parnell Station, Parnell Road, Lower
St Georges Bay Road, and Grafton Gully-The Strand.
Community, events, parks and Parnell’s heritage
• Better facilities
Several submitters said they would like to see existing facilities better
integrated, maintained and upgraded (e.g. heated pools at Parnell Baths). Also
mentioned were more public toilets, baby changing facilities, play
opportunities, and better coordinated programmes
• Distinctive events
A few submitters said that it is important for Parnell to retain and add to its
programme of distinctive events and local community activities across the
year (e.g. could have a beach event at Judges Bay, amplify La Cigale markets).
• Improvements to parks and spaces
The need for park upgrades came through strongly, such as improving Heard
Park as a focus (i.e. playground upgrade, having creative landscaping/
planting), and ensuring parks are well maintained and better utilised
throughout the year. More spaces for children and teens was sought (e.g.
skatepark), as was the repurposing or activation of underutilised road and
reserve spaces. Comments around improving Hobson Walkway were popular
and connecting it with Point resolution.
• Storytelling and awareness
Greater visibility of the history of European settlement in the area, as well as
Maori heritage came through in feedback. Suggestions included using
plaques, art installations, interpretation panels, creative wayfinding
techniques, better defining the Pa site, having a heritage trail.
• Respecting heritage buildings
Heritage was a popular topic in the feedback received. Submitters
commented that it’s important to recognise the potential of heritage
buildings and what they can add to the community e.g. Kinder House. Many
submitters were pleased to see emphasis on protection of heritage buildings.
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A few submitters qualified that while they are proud of Parnell’s heritage there
also needs to be forward thinking and modernisation in the built environment.
Some submitters said that new development should not detract from the
historic main street environment.
Natural environment
• Taking care of the environment
There was general support for taking greater care for the natural environment
in Parnell, noting how many significant ecological areas there are in Parnell,
and the importance of Waipapa Stream and its potential as a key feature of a
green recreational area and link.
A few comments were received around the need to better define the
ecological or water quality outcomes sought by the strategies, and to better
link in to existing regionwide or area specific programmes.
• Infrastructure upgrade and maintenance
A few commented that stormwater/sewage overflows (e.g. in Alberon Reserve)
is an issue in Parnell, and continued maintenance needs to be a priority.
• General park maintenance
Many comments focused on the need to continue to weed and remove
rubbish in parks and public spaces.
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3.4 Response to feedback form questions
The feedback form (see Appendix 2) contained several questions, and the responses
will be summarised in this section. Where comments are used, these are taken from
both the feedback form responses and the non-form responses. This summary is based
on the analysis conducted and shown in Appendix 3.
Question 1: In your opinion, have we got the vision for the Parnell Plan right?
There were 189 responses to this question, with 61% saying yes, we had got the vision
right. A further 27% said we had partially got the vision right, and 12% said no, we had
not got the vision right.
A snapshot of comments around the vision –
There was general support for the vision, with some respondents qualifying in their
comments that it’s great to embrace the past but also look forward to the future, and
to recognise the distinctiveness of Parnell.
Those who answered ‘no’ or ‘partially’, qualified their response with comments that
Parnell was less of a suburb now and more of an inner city urban area, that they
didn’t want heritage to detract from built progress in Parnell, queried why Parnell is
being singled out as being unique over other suburbs, commented that reference to
‘prosperity’ should be included in the vision, that more emphasis is needed on the
natural environment, and included several comments that were less about the vision
and more about issues in Parnell.
“It is a well thought
through vision
and well
articulated”
“'Auckland's first suburb' is
good but the rest of the
vision could apply to
almost any of Auckland's
older suburbs”
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Question 2: Proposed Objectives and Strategies
(submitters were asked to tick the strategies most important to them)
There were 192 responses to this question.
• Objective 1: Promote Parnell as an innovative and creative place to work, live, visit
and do business
All strategies were largely seen as important, with minor difference in support
between the six strategies. The most popular strategy was Strategy 5 - ‘Encourage
all development to respect Parnell’s unique identity’.
A snapshot of comments relating to this objective and its strategies –
• Objective 2: Enhance connectivity within Parnell and with its neighbours
All strategies were largely seen as important, with minor difference in support
between the three strategies. The most popular strategy was Strategy 1 - ‘Better
connect Parnell to its surroundings including Auckland Domain and the Museum,
the Waitematā, Newmarket and the city centre’.
A snapshot of comments relating to this objective and its strategies –
“Parnell suffers from
connectivity issues. It is
poorly linked between
the East and West, and is
impacted by heavy
vehicle movements along
The Strand”
“Car parking critical
to businesses on
Parnell Road and
feeder roads”
“Use art and design to
accentuate our role as a
design centre, school for
the arts and innovation
hub”
“Improved wayfinding is
critical to the future
growth of Museum
patronage, and fully
realising the economic
knock on benefits in
Parnell…”
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• Objective 3: Enable the community to use and enjoy our great places and spaces
All strategies were largely seen as important, with a small difference in support
between the five strategies. The most popular strategy was Strategy 3 - ‘Link parks,
community facilities, school and learning facilities together to form an integrated
network of services’ (113 responses), with the least responded to strategy being
Strategy 2 – ‘Ensure that we continue to maintain accessible community services
that reflect ongoing community needs’ (58 responses).
A snapshot of comments relating to this objective and its strategies –
• Objective 4: Care for, protect and enhance our natural environment
All strategies were largely seen as important, with a small difference in support
between the three strategies. The most popular strategy was Strategy 1 - ‘Enhance
and restore our streams, waterways and bays’ (148 responses), with the least
responded to strategy being Strategy 3 – ‘Encourage greater collaboration between
local government, mana whenua, land owners and the community to protect and
restore our natural environment’ (88 responses).
A snapshot of comments relating to this objective and its strategies –
“[Heard Park] can become a
hub through well designed
landscaping upgrade, with
outdoor furniture that
facilitates and promotes
regular events being held in
this space”
“We see the potential
of the train station
as a cultural and
social place”
“support the proposed
plantings alongside the
Waipapa Stream”
“needs to explicitly
acknowledge the need for a
long‐term strategy to reduce
or eliminate the pollutant
effects of wastewater and
stormwater on water quality”
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• Objective 5: Respect, recognise and protect our historic and cultural heritage and
character
All strategies were largely seen as important, with a small difference in support
between the four strategies. The most popular strategy was Strategy 4 - ‘Support
the protection, restoration and adaption, where appropriate, of heritage buildings’.
A snapshot of comments relating to this objective and its strategies –
Question 3: In your opinion, are there any other objectives or strategies that
should be included in the Parnell Plan Consultation Document?
This was an open-ended question, with 99 responses received. Parking, improved
public places, public transport and traffic, connections/links, safety, and culture and
heritage, were all popular comment themes. A snapshot of comments is below –
“pleased to see a
proposed strategy that
seeks to enhance
heritage buildings”
“We do not see that
currently Parnell’s Māori
heritage is particularly
visible”
“In addition to
improving the transport
networks, walkways,
cycle ways, add more
and cheaper car
parking”
“Improving the
aesthetic appeal and
amenity of our public
spaces should be the
primary overriding
focus”
“Parnell's back streets are
a rabbit warren of tiny
dead end and cramped
streets. Any new
developments should not
contribute to this but
should improve access”
“Lacking Maori
cultural consideration
in the objectives”
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Question 4: What are your most important ideas and projects for making Parnell
great?
This was an open-ended question, with 109 responses received. Connections/links was
the most popular comment theme. A snapshot of comments is below –
“Complete and upgrade
Hobson Bay walk way to
connect to Judges Bay/
Parnell pools”
“Opening up the old
Parnell tunnel to bikes
would be an exciting
tourist drawcard”
“…enclosed escalators.
This is the one way that
we will definitely
substantially improve
visitation to the historic
heart”
“Develop pop up
activities at heritage
sites and activate
them”
“Parnell is perfect for a
monthly activity, such
as "Gallery Hop" in
Columbus, Ohio or
"First Thursday" in
Austin, Texas”
“Encourage artist
studios (such as a
multi-storey building
becoming a centre
to view the arts in
action)”
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Question 5: Do you have any other comments on the Parnell Plan Consultation
Document?
This was an open-ended question, with 75 responses received. Comments varied in
theme, with a snapshot of comments below –
“The station should be
the core of a massively
enhanced pedestrian
network”
“Supports the intent
of the plan, but it is
lacking in ambition and
should be more
aspirational”
“Playgrounds! Heard Park
needs more than one set
of swings (ideally gated
due to road access) and it
would be awesome to have
an artistic play area”
“Enhance the qualities
of Gladstone Road as a
boulevard that has
multiple functions for
community and wider
benefit”
“We don't need every
space to be "activated".
Quiet spaces are
important for the
residents in particular”
“No one knows
where Parnell
station is”
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3.5 Tuk-Talk initiative
The Tuk-Talk initiative was put forward by the Parnell Business Association as an
alternative way to seek feedback from the community, sponsored in part by the
Waitematā Local Board, and in collaboration with stakeholders who participated in the
creation of the draft plan. The Tuk-Talk involved an electric tuk-tuk journeying on short
trips around Parnell. Passengers were able to have a free ride in exchange for their
thoughts.
Over a two-week period, 680 people responded to an i-pad questionnaire on the trip.
This was a parallel questionnaire to council’s feedback form and provided additional
insight into the community’s views.
The PBA actively followed up with
respondents and encouraged them
to provide more detailed feedback
on the Parnell Plan consultation
document.
A summary of results is below. A full
picture of results can be read in
Appendix 4.
Respondents age
Age Number of
respondents Percentage of total
< 14 3 0.44%
15-24 149 21.91%
25-34 239 35.15%
35 – 44 123 18.09%
45 - 54 90 13.24%
55 - 64 48 7.06%
65 - 74 23 3.38%
75 + 5 0.74%
Total (submitters who
provided data) 680 100%
Tuk-Talk electric tuk-tuk
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Question 1: Thinking about the expanse of Parnell, from The Domain to the Rose
Gardens and the Library to The Strand, do you think Parnell has challenges for
pedestrians?
Answer Number of
respondents Percentage of total
Yes 420 61.49%
No 189 27.67%
I don’t know 74 10.83%
Total (submitters who
provided data) 683 100%
Question 2: If Parnell had a permanent shuttle connecting the various public
transport options, development hubs and key attractions (such as Auckland
Museum), would you be likely to use it?
Answer Number of
respondents Percentage of total
Yes 536 78.48%
No 111 16.25%
I don’t know 36 5.27%
Total (submitters who
provided data) 683 100%
Question 3: How did you travel to, or within Parnell?
Answer Number of
respondents Percentage of total
Car 339 49.63%
On foot 200 29.28%
Public transport 120 17.57%
Cycle 17 2.49%
Other 7 1.02%
Total (submitters who
provided data) 683 100%
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Question 4: From where did you travel to Parnell?
Answer Number of
respondents Percentage of total
Central Auckland 187 27.38%
N/A, I live in Parnell 129 18.89%
North Shore 83 12.15%
Eastern Suburbs 81 11.86%
West Auckland 75 10.98%
City fringe suburb 68 9.96%
South Auckland 48 7.03%
Other 12 1.76%
Total (submitters who
provided data) 683 100%
3.6 School visit
On 29 May 2018 Auckland Council staff visited Parnell District School to host a workshop.
This visit formed part of the school’s ‘community week’.
Staff gave a presentation to a class of students from Years 4-6, speaking to them about
what a planner does, what makes a great place and city, and the importance of engaging
with the community on
projects.
The students were placed
in groups to complete
several activities. In the
groups, they identified on
a map landmarks and
notable places in Parnell,
and their travel route to
school. Several questions
were also posed to the
groups, with informative feedback received.
A snapshot of responses is provided on the following page.
School workshop activity at Parnell District School
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✓ What should Parnell look like in the future?
✓ What do we like about Parnell?
✓ What don’t we like about Parnell?
o More ways to cross the railway
o Electric station to charge cars
o Minimise cars
o Better signage
o Bus lanes, faster public transport
o A bigger library
o More benches
o Parks should have more stuff like
basketball hoops, bike/skateboard parks
etc.
o Tidier beach
o Covered swimming pool
o Outdoor entertainment-
music/movies
o More supermarkets
o Have lighting when dark
o Solar panels for houses and
buildings to save oil and gas
o No waste
o More community planning with
festivities
o Pools close by
o Parnell library, lots of books, good
place to relax
o How modern our school looks but
they still keep the heritage of it
o Train station
o Beaches: Judges Bay and Hobson
Bay
o Climbing trees in the rose gardens
o How close everything is
o Historic places
o View to Rangitoto
o Parnell village, lots of shops,
restaurants, very inviting and
unique
o French markets
o Domain bush walk- refreshing and
great for recreational purposes as
well as a historical element to it
o Traffic lights at Parnell Road
o No bike lane to come to school
o Give way sign at Parnell, St
Stephens and Gladstone roads
o Bus takes too long
o Limited car parking spaces
o Salt water in the Parnell pools
o No basketball hoops
o Heard park needs an update
o No skate park
o Everything in the museum that’s
free stays the same and everything
new costs money
o Too much construction
o Length of building time
o Market is in a carpark, should be in
a greenspace
o Nothing to do in winter
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4. Appendices
Appendix 1: Brochure
Appendix 2: Feedback form
Appendix 3: Feedback Overview Report
Appendix 4: Report on Tuk-Tuk Activation for the Parnell Plan
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Appendix 1: Brochure
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Appendix 2: Feedback form
Have your say on Parnell’s Future Feedback opens 21 May 2018 and closes 29 June 2018
The Parnell Plan will be a Waitematā Local Board sponsored strategic document that sets out the community’s 30-year vision for the area as well as ways that vision can be achieved.
A draft plan, the Parnell Plan Consultation Document, has been released by the local board for public feedback. This document was created in collaboration with mana whenua and local stakeholder groups as part of a Parnell Plan Working Group.
To provide feedback on this document you can:
• Return this brochure to the feedback boxes at the Waitematā Local Board offices, Parnell Library and Auckland Museum.
• Visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay to provide feedback online and find out about the events we are attending
• Scan it and email it to parnellplan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• Freepost to: Auckland Council, Plans and Places (Planning – Central and South), Freepost Authority 237170, Private Bag 92300, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142
• Phone 09 301 0101 to have a hard copy posted to you
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Appendix 3: Feedback Overview Report
PARNELL PLAN 2018 – FINAL UPDATE FEEDBACK OVERVIEW (PUBLISHED BY CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND INSIGHTS)
Total submissions received: 238 The following information relates to feedback received and processed 21 May 2018 to Friday 29 June 2018.
SUBMITTER GROUP
The table below indicates the total number of submissions received.
SUBMITTER GROUP Total Percentage
Individual 205 86%
Organisation 33 14%
TOTAL 238 100%
SUBMISSION TYPE
The majority of submissions were received via online form.
SUBMISSION TYPE # %
Online form 132 55%
Hard copy form 56 24%
Non-form 50 21%
Total 238 100%
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0 50 100 150
Online form
Hard copy form
Non form
21 5 64 22 39 87
21 26
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150
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28 May- 3 June
4 June- 10 June
11 June- 17 June
18 June- 24 June
25 June- 29 June
Date received
Submissions processed by date received Total submissions processed
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The following data primarily represents the characteristics recorded on the online submission form and from
those non-form submitters who completed the demographic questions in the submission form. It should be
noted that of the submissions received, 33 were from businesses, groups or organisations who submitted
letters or statements primarily via email and not necessarily via the online form. Therefore the data may not
capture these non-form respondents [disclaimer inserted by Plans and Places team].
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The table below indicates the demographic information people identified with when provided (note – the graphs only include a breakdown of those that provided demographic information).
100%
Male 63 47%
Female 70 52%
Gender diverse 1 1%
Total submitters providing data 134 100%
AGE Male Female Diverse Total %
< 15 0 1 0 1 1%
15 – 24 5 6 0 11 8%
25 – 34 13 20 0 34 25%
35 – 44 5 5 0 10 7%
45 – 54 15 14 0 29 22%
55 – 64 14 13 0 27 20%
65 – 74 9 7 0 16 12%
75 + 2 4 0 6 4%
Total submitters providing data 134 100%
ETHNICITY # %
European 114 83%
Pakeha/NZ European 110 80%
Other European 4 3%
Maori 4 3%
Pacific 1 1%
Samoan 1 1%
Tongan 0 0%
Other Pacific 0 0%
Asian 10 7%
Chinese 4 3%
Indian 4 3%
Other Asian 2 1%
African/Middle Eastern/Latin 3 2%
Other 6 4%
New Zealander/Kiwi 4 3%
Other 2 1%
Total submitters providing data 138 NA
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< 15 15-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465-74 75 +
Male Female Gender Diverse
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CONSULTATION FEEDBACK
In your opinion, have we got the vision for the Parnell Plan right? Submitters were asked to select whether they agreed with the vision. (n=238 responses)
Suggestions TOTAL %
Yes 115 48%
No 22 9%
Partially 52 22%
No response 49 22%
Total 238 100%
Please tick the strategies that are most important to you? Submitters were asked to tick which strategies in five objectives they supported. (n=192 responses)
Objective 1: Promote Parnell as an innovative and creative place to work, live, visit and do business
48%
9%
22%
21%Yes
No
Partially
No response
Encourage all development to respect Parnell'sunique identity
Encourage creative and innovative use ofunderutilised space
Realise the potential of Parnell train station
Strengthen Parnell's role as a prominent centreand improve the appeal to visitors, locals and
existing and potential business owners
Build on Parnell's reputation as a destination forarts, culture, learning and creative enterprise
Support sustainable business and employment
145
145
141
115
109
108
Objective 1: Top Rated
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Objective 2: Enhance connectivity within Parnell and with its neighbours
Objective 3: Enable the community to use and enjoy our great places and spaces
Better connect Parnell from West to East; linkingCarlaw Park, the Domain, Parnell Station, Parnell
Road and St Georges Bay Road through to Judgesand Hobson Bays
Improve safety, amenity, and accessibility forpedestrians, cyclists and other users throughout
Parnell
Better connect Parnell to its surroundings includingAuckland Domain and the Museum, the Waitemata,
Newmarket and the city centre
137
128
124
Objective 2: Top Rated
Link parks, community facilities, school and learningfacilities together to form an integrated network of
services
Ensure our outdoor spaces are safer, well used andintegrate with their surroundings
Promote flexible use of our spaces, streets andfacilities for our community
Support community collaboration, initiatives andevents for our diverse communities
Ensure that we continue to maintain accessiblecommunity services that reflect ongoing community
needs
113
92
88
63
58
Objective 3: Top Rated
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Objective 4: Care for, protect and enhance our natural environment
Objective 5: Respect, recognise and protect our historic and cultural heritage
Enhance and restore our streams, waterways andbays
Enhance biodiversity through predator control andby planting appropriate vegetation, in particular,
native vegetation
Encourage greater collaboration between localgovernment, mana whenua, land owners and the
community to protect and restore our naturalenvironment
148
99
88
Objective 4: Top Rated
Support the protection, restoration and adaptation,where appropriate, of heritage buildings
Ensure that Parnell’s Maori heritage is visible and shared and cultural landscapes and taonga are
respected
Encourage new development to embrace andenhance our existing heritage environment
Celebrate our collective stories, our heritage placesand their contribution to our identity
125
114
97
96
Objective 5: Top Rated
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In your opinion, are there any other objectives or strategies that should be included in the Parnell Plan Consultation Document? Submitters were asked if there were any objectives or strategies that they think should be included in the Parnell Plan. (n=99 responses) The table below show’s the main themes that came out of the objectives or strategies question to be included into the Parnell Plan. You can read full comments in the Parnell Plan Consultation Data Sheet.
Top Themes
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14
13
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Parking
Improved public places
Public transport & traffic
Connection links
Safety
Accessibility
Culture & heritage
Other
Improved public
spaces Parking Public transport &
traffic
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What are your most important ideas and projects for making Parnell great? Submitters were asked to provide a free text response about what they thought were the most important ideas and projects for making Parnell great. (n=109 responses) The table below show’s the main themes that came out of the ideas and projects question in the Parnell Plan. You can read full comments in the Parnell Plan Consultation Data Sheet.
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15
15
14
12
10
6
5
Connections links
Environment
Culture and hertiage
Community facilities
Parking
Public transport & traffic
Safety
Train station
New business
Parnell tunnels
Other
Top Themes
Connections links Environment Culture and
heritage
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Do you have any other comments on the Parnell Plan Consultation Document? Submitters were asked to provide a free text response about any other comments they may have on the Parnell Plan Consultation Document. (n=75 responses) The table below show’s the main themes that came out of the other comments question in the Parnell Plan. You can read full comments in the Parnell Plan Consultation Data Sheet.
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12
10
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5
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3
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13
Improved public spaces
Connections links
Public transport & traffic
Parking
Train station
Culture & heritage
Safety
Parnell tunnell
Signage
Pool improvements
Other
Improved public
spaces
Top Themes
Connections links Public transport &
traffic
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Appendix 4: Report on Tuk-Tuk Activation for the Parnell Plan
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Parnell Plan Consultation Document, Engagement Summary
August 2018
e: parnellplan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz