Cultural Wellbeing Strategy for Waitakere - Auckland Council

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THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION CONTINUEDYoung dancers, DiwaliYoung artists, Massey Community CentreTHE OUTCOMES – WHAT WOULD THEY LOOK LIKE ON THE GROUND?SECTION TWO THE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONOUTCOME 1Everyone feelsa sense ofconnection andidentityOUTCOME 2Te iwi Maori astangata whenuaare valued andrespectedOUTCOME 3Waitakere takespride in the richfabric of culturesin the City• Everyone feels part of a group and included in society• Our City is a great place for children• We all feel safe and connected to others• People have a shared sense of pride and belonging in Waitakere• Waitakere is a dynamic and fun City that people want to be a part of• Local neighbourhoods have strong identities that refl ect the communitiesliving in them• Local venues for social and cultural interaction meet the needs of the localcommunity• Community, arts and cultural organisations and networks are supportedand enhanced• Residents understand and support the role of Maori as tangata whenua• The bicultural basis of Aotearoa/New Zealand is understood and upheld• All people are proud to support the Treaty of Waitangi• Non-Maori cultures understand what biculturalism means for them• We enjoy our range of lifestyles and people• Diversity between people is recognised and valued• People see cultural diversity as a strength and addition to the City20 BEST FOR THE WEST - CULTURAL WELLBEING STRATEGY FOR WAITAKERE
SECTION TWO THE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONPipeband, HendersonEnvironmental educationOUTCOME 4Waitakere’s diversecommunitiesare involved inshaping theirneighbourhoodsand the City• Local leadership and governance is supported• Council services cater for a range of different needs• People are able and willing to be part of City issues, and feel that they canmake a difference• There are high levels of community involvement and people respect eachother’s views• We have up to date communications technology in place and our peopleare skilled in using the internet and other relevant technologiesOUTCOME 5Waitakere’s naturaland cultural taongaare cherishedOUTCOME 6Waitakere is awork of art wherecultural expressionand creativeopportunitiesabound• The rich cultural Maori and non-Maori heritage of the City is treasured andpreserved• Children learn about the cultural and natural wonders of the City, andecological education is central to school curricula• There is recognition and pride in Waitakere’s natural environment• Places that are of particular value to the community are protected andrestored• The Waitakere Ranges are permanently protected and a Green Networklinks the ranges and the sea, connecting our everyday lives with thenatural world• Our streams and forests are full of life• The local creative sector builds a sustainable creative economy withabundant local jobs and training• Young people can freely express themselves culturally and creatively• People see themselves refl ected in the look and feel of the City, enhancinglocal pride• Public art representing the diversity of the community is incorporated intoCity life• Opportunities are freely available for all people to express their cultures,creativity and languages• Waitakere has public transport and communication systems that providefast, effective services to the whole City• Community facilities and public places teem with people; the streets arealive and busySECTION TWO THE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONBEST FOR THE WEST - CULTURAL WELLBEING STRATEGY FOR WAITAKERE 21
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