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6.5.3 The envisaged growth of businesses
According to the current community increase forecast, there will be
an extra 156,000 careers in Auckland by 2031, and most of them will be
occupying business zones such as East Tamaki, as it is a significant trade
area within Auckland and provides 4.5% of the domain’s total enrolment,
(In only 2010, the precinct has employed 27,580 people). 100
6.5.4 Conclusions and observations
Demographic studies have included the near-by areas (Otara, and
Flatbush) as a response to statistics which showed that most of the
precinct’s workers are drawn from its east and south sides.
The majority of East Tamaki residents are Europeans and Asians, with
a high number of independents. Couples with and without children rate is
shown very close.
Flat Bush area has the majority of its residents from the pacific and
Maori ethnicities; couples mostly have children with a relatively high
number of single parents.
Otara-Papatoetoe area also shows a high percentage of a Pacific
Islands race and most couples had children.
The current and the envisaged increase of both businesses and
population are very significant. Interventions that aim to bring those people
together are needed, and perhaps promoting wellness within such
interventions is essential.
100 Auckland Council, “East Tamaki Business Precinct Plan (DRAFT),” last modified May 4,
2012,http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/councilpolicies/eastta
makibusinessprecinctplan/Documents/drafteasttamakibusinessprecinctplanjuneconsultati
on.pdf
On the other hand, life-work balance for employees is becoming more
and more challenging. However, bringing wellness activities close-by may
encourage its use by workers. Conclusion made is that for the intervention
to be viable, it should respond to workers and communities’ needs;
Workers:
manufacturing and office employees are the two main dominant groups;
manufacturing workers are physically active at work, while office workers
are considered less active. As a response, the proposed wellness
programmes will involve a variety of ordinary physical and hydrotherapy
physical (which offers less pressure on joints and better for people
experiencing muscle tensions). Moreover, sociability for workers is
regarded beneficial from health perspective and business success,
keeping in mind motivation will be a significant factor too.
Communities:
-Recreational and physical activities are essential in order to bring people
together (European, Maori and pacific cultures love and appreciate their
family time, especially during the weekends)
-Meditation and yoga ,on the other hand, are significant activities practised
mostly by the Asian group to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul.
-Hydrotherapy pools, spas and massages as healing and therapeutic
facilities for both; healthy people who want to maintain their health or
people with issues relate to: joint mobility, sport injury...etc.
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