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PROJECT
Friday, December 14, 2018
Auckland
In 2021
Auckland
will host:
The America’s Cup
Apec Leaders’ Meeting
Women’s Cricket World Cup
Men’s Softball World Cup
Te Matatini festival
The city
gears up
D2 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018
Project Auckland
Will Phil Goff lead the city in 2021? He’s thinking about it INSIDE
“I am thinking seriously of running for Other initiatives he wants to see of the way I’m thinking,” he says.
the mayoralty again,” says Auckland progress further include cleaning up Based on previous years, Goff
Mayor Phil Goff. “I don’t want to go Auckland’s harbours, making expects there to be around 12 other
into a job and leave it partly Waiheke predator-free and saving the people vying for the mayoralty.
completed.” kauri from dieback in the Waitakere So far only John Palino — a two-
Goff says he will make a formal Ranges. time mayoral candidate — has
decision on whether to run again for “When you come into a job like this formally announced his candidacy.
mayor early next year. But he adds — depending on the electorate’s National MP for Tāmaki Simon
that three years is a very short space willingness to re-elect you — you don’t O’Connor is contemplating running, Auckland in the spotlight — D5-D7
of time to change a city in the way want to say ‘I’ve done a stint there, and has said he will make a formal
he’d like to see it happen. that was nice, now I’ll move on.’ decision in the New Year. Property
“Particularly with our 10-year “You want to say: ‘this developer and brothel owner John
budget, it has been transformational, transformation is critical — not just for Chow as well as Waipareira Trust
with the biggest ever level of capital Phil Goff me, but for my kids’ generation, for chief executive John Tamihere are
investment in our infrastructure. But my grandkids’ generation’. also considering a tilt for the mayoral
that’s time-lagged. progress that is being made towards “You want to see that through so chains.
“To actually see things you have Auckland infrastructure: the City Rail you feel that you have been part of
put in place develop, takes longer Link, Skypath along the Harbour something that has made Auckland D4 — Tim McCready talks to Mayor
than a three-year term.” Bridge, Seapath between Takapuna a better place to be in. Phil Goff about the 2021 challenge
Goff talks about the significant and Northcote Point and cycleways. “So that gives you a bit of a hint for Auckland.
Simon Wilson on being locked out
— D8
Towards a smarter city
— D9-D13
What do Millennials want?
— D14-D15
Crowds
celebrate the Transport: new ways to go
Rugby World — D18-D20
Cup in 2011.
Down memory lane
Fran O’Sullivan the rival Alinghi team, he successfully ● The San Francisco trade
The accolades have
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challenged against Team NZ at that networking during the 2013
aysayers who are sceptical year’s regatta. flowed for Ateed America’s Cup laid the foundations Green bonds and innovative funding
that Auckland cannot These major events took place Here are just some: for Ateed’s team to hit the ground — D21-D24
successfully host a record before the establishment of Ateed — ● Second and third in “Best Sport running into the Tripartite Economic
number of major events in the Auckland Tourism, Events and City” at the International Sports Alliance Auckland signed in 2014
2021 should take a look at the city’s Economic Development agency Event Management awards (2012 with long-time sister cities Los
recent track record. which is a council-controlled and 2013). Angeles and Guangzhou, and the first
In 2021, Auckland will not only organisation. ● SportBusiness Ultimate Sports summit in LA, six months later.
play host to major sporting events As Ateed chief executive Nick Hill Cities Awards 2018 — Best medium- ● 2015 ushered in a spectacular
like yachting’s America’s Cup, the related at the recent farewell for the sized sporting city. sporting event year which included
Women’s Cricket World Cup and agency’s first chairman, David ● Sports Business Awards 2018: Best ICC Cricket World Cup, and Fifa
Women’s Rugby World Cup but also McConnell, much has happened Match or Game days experience — Under 20 World Cup football.
the major Asia-Pacific Economic Co- since the momentous upheaval that Gold (DHL New Zealand Lions Series ● On the economic front, Ateed
operation meeting — Apec, with a was the city’s amalgamation. 2017) and Best Participation event — hosted the Tripartite Economic
bevy of the world’s most powerful Said Hill: “The organisation’s initial Silver (World Masters, Games 2017). Summit in Auckland in 2016 Panuku: where the land meets the
political leaders in town for their focus was on delivering Rugby World attracting about 700 delegates from sea — D26-D28
annual meeting. Cup 2011, an event which put our partner cities Los Angeles and
Auckland has hosted Apec before. newly amalgamated city on the success, but it was only a springboard Guangzhou and giving a huge boost
In 1999, former National Prime world map. After months of planning for Auckland’s emergence as a world- for Auckland businesses wanting to Project Auckland 2018
Minister Dame Jenny Shipley hosted and hard work, a stunning world- class sports city. market to China and the US. Executive Editor: Fran O’Sullivan
Asia-Pacific leaders including former class event marked the emergence of ● The V8 supercars were brought ● Techweek, held for the first time Writers: Bill Bennett, Tim McCready,
US President Bill Clinton and Jiang Auckland as a global city. back to their spiritual home at during Tripartite, had been James Penn, Natalia Rimell, Graham
Zemin of China, the latter even “At the same time, the Auckland Pukekohe in 2013. developed to put a spotlight on Skellern, Simon Wilson
Subeditor: Isobel Marriner
delighting guests with an impromptu Visitor Plan, and the Auckland Major ● A 2013 trade mission to the Auckland’s thriving tech industry, Proofing: Natalia Rimell
piano performance at one business Events Strategy set out the blueprint America’s Cup challenge in San and inspire the next generation. The Cover: Richard Dale
gathering. for Auckland — with an innovation Francisco made great connections for programme’s success saw it expand Advertising: Neil Cording, Christine
Many businesses closed down for plan.” Auckland into the important West nationally the following year. Moxham
a period as a tight security cordon The initial focus was to attract Coast US tech industry. The team was ● 2017 was also a massive year. www.nzherald.co.nz
was wrapped around the city. high-value visitors, and expand key handed a bitter defeat, but the The World Masters Games was a huge Herald senior writer Simon Wilson hosts
But it has been the major sporting visitor markets. foundations were in place for victory success. Hot on its heels came the red a panel on Auckland’s readiness for 2021
events that have been the crowd Ateed’s successes have been a few years later. fan hordes, here for the DHL New at the Project Auckland luncheon today.
Joining him are: Auckland Airport CEO
pleasers. many. “David McConnell’s ● The homegrown NRL Auckland Zealand Lions Series. Adrian Littlewood; Ateed GM
The delight when Russell Coutts’ catchphrase that the destination Nines burst on to the sporting Destinations Steve Armitage, Auckland
Team New Zealand successfully economy “grew the amenity of the landscape in 2014, an event which Fran O’Sullivan was a director of the Transport chairman Lester Levy and
defended the America’s Cup in city” became very familiar to brought Eden Park alive and made Apec CEO Summit board which hosted Auckland Council “design champion”
Auckland in the year 2000. And the Ateeders,” said Hill. Auckland the envy of the rugby the 1999 chief executives’ summit in Ludo Campbell-Reid.
anguish when, in 2003, as skipper for Rugby World Cup 2011 was a huge league world. Auckland.
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Project Auckland Towards 2021
A world stage for our stories
Our big year is a great chance to put NZ on the map, writes Economic Development Minister David Parker
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021 is going to be a
huge year for New
Big events on the 2021 calendar
Zealand and Auckland
with Apec, the 36th
America’s Cup — held at the
world class venue on
Auckland’s waterfront and on
the harbour — and the
Women’s Rugby World Cup as
EVENT VENUE DATE
well as a range of other
international events.
Prada Cup (America’s Cup Auckland January/
This isn’t a new experience Challenger Series February
for us, however. New Zealand
knows how to host and
organise global events, and
America’s Cup Auckland 6-21 March
Auckland has been a major
player in some of the biggest
we’ve had. Whether it’s the
2021 Women’s Cricket Nationwide February David Parker
World Masters Games, the World Cup
Rugby World Cup, major programme has flowed through
international Fifa
tournaments, or previous
2021 Softball Men’s World Auckland 19-28 February to the general marine industry.
The New Zealand Government
America’s Cups — or Apec in Cup (North Harbour) has been a partner to Auckland
1999 — Kiwis extend warm in many of these events,
welcomes to our international
visitors. In the case of Apec we
2021 ICF Junior/U23 canoe WERO Manukau, April including through the New
Zealand Major Events Fund,
are also doing our part — taking slalom world championships Auckland which promise significant
our turn if you like — hosting immediate and long-term
an organisation that is vitally
important to the economies of
2021 Women’s Rugby Auckland- July-August (tbc) benefits to Auckland and the
whole country.
the Pacific Rim. World Cup Whangarei Key to unlocking those
Hosting major events is a benefits is how we leverage these
great chance to put Auckland meetings and fixtures, whether it
and New Zealand on the map. be as a shop front for New
The substantial international Zealand as a tourist destination
coverage that follows gives us a stage events can also provide economic spent elsewhere and others criticise economic benefit is between $550m or as a country of smart, skilled
for us to tell our stories, celebrate our benefits, create jobs and show the what they see as funding that is and $1 billion. Many of the people who workers and businesses.
history, and share what makes us tick. world what we’re capable of. skewed towards “elite” sports and developed Emirates Team NZ’s This is what we should all be
They allow New Zealand to display Making the call to invest public meetings. It is not always an easy call carbon fibre technology have gone looking to do in Auckland in 2021;
our manaakitanga, the uniquely New money in these events is always a for politicians to make. on to develop carbon composites for showcasing New Zealand as a vibrant
Zealand welcome we provide to balancing act. Some question But in the case of the America’s Rocket Lab rockets and new place to live, visit, and invest. I know
visitors from around the world. Major whether the cash could be better Cup, for example, the estimated technology from the R & D Auckland is up for it.
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Project Auckland Towards 2021
2021 — a city transformed
A
uckland Mayor Phil Goff
says the big events of 2021
will not only put Auckland
2021 is a chance to set a target for some of the things we can do
on the world stage, but will
provide the impetus to expedite
around the city, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff tells Tim McCready
Auckland’s transformation into a
truly international city.
He likens the programme of events
— including the America’s Cup, Apec,
the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the
men’s Softball World Cup, the
Women’s Cricket World Cup and the
kapa haka Te Matatini Festival — to
royal visits of the past: “People would
get out and cut their hedges and paint
their fences. This is a chance for us
to set a target for some of the things
we can do around the city — particu-
larly our interface between the city
and the waterfront.”
Goff says the events provide an
opportunity for Auckland to show
itself off to the world.
Apec will receive massive interna-
tional attention, with global
superpowers and representatives of
the largest economies expected to
attend — including leaders from
China, the United States, Russia and
Japan. An expected 10,000 visitors
will arrive for the Leaders’ meeting
over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday
(Nov 12-14, 2021).
“We’re probably going to have to
encourage a few institutions to close
for the day on the Friday to compen-
sate for the congestion that is going
to occur,” says Goff.
Echoes of 1999
Goff has been to many Apec meetings
in his time as Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
“They are unique opportunities to
get key people together in one place, Phil Goff (below) recalls 1999, when Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea were able to combine an Apec trip with a visit to the US America’s Cup contenders.
and in 2021 Auckland will be the focal
point of extensive media coverage separated from it, there is no public and the dynamic lane trial in
that will go right across the world,” access.” Whangaparāoa.
he says. Goff’s eyes light up as he talks “Twelve months ago, if you had
Reminiscing about the last time about his vision for downtown Auck- asked me whether scooters could be
Auckland hosted Apec in 1999, Goff land, as it begins its transition into a a form of transport around Auckland
acknowledges that while he thought place where people want to go, relax I’d have said ‘I don’t think so’, but you
it was a big event then, it was only and enjoy the surroundings. see how quickly that technology
a fraction of what Apec has become. Quay Street will be reduced to two changes.”
His standout memory from 1999 lanes of traffic — with plans for wide The Whangaparāoa Road Dy-
was meeting with then-US President footpaths, trees and plazas — namic Lane project uses LED lights
Bill Clinton. Goff briefed him on what connecting to a car-free lower Queen embedded into the road surface to
was happening in East Timor, where Street, the first part of Auckland’s mark traffic lanes instead of painted
he had been an international ob- “golden mile” to be pedestrianised. lines.
server of the vote for freedom, where The tanks at Wynyard Point, which Changing the lights, along with
the so-called referendum disinteg- have held a variety of hazardous traffic control gantries that display
rated into violence throughout the substances and been a longstanding lanes, creates temporary lanes during
country, with anti-independence feature of Auckland’s skyline since heavy congestion to ensure free-
militants creating chaos. the 1980s are being removed. flowing traffic. The project won Best
“It was a chance — even as an “The America’s Cup will use this Technical Solution at the Association
opposition MP at that time — to meet area for bases in the first instance, and of Local Government Information
some of the key world leaders, be- start to open that area up. Management Awards.
cause of the unique role I had in “You’ll see further developments Similar systems are used in Auck-
relation to East Timor which was at of Wynyard Quarter and Britomart land along the Panmure Bridge and
the forefront of that particular gath- that will make them fantastic places Auckland Harbour Bridge. The sys-
ering,” says Goff. to be,” says Goff. tem is quick to build and around one-
He notes the world has changed “These are all places that will make tenth the cost of alternative solutions.
a lot since 1999 — and so has New our city a destination, not just a place “Auckland Transport is going to
Zealand. “Auckland is now projecting to pass through.” use that same technology in probably
New Zealand onto the international another half a dozen sites around the
scene as a really global city. One that Smart cities city,” says Goff.
is high-tech, moving ahead, one that Goff sees technological solutions as “We can use technology to im-
people want to do business in.” a key component of Auckland’s trans- prove our transport systems. We can
formation into an international city. predict when something is going to
A packed schedule He points to the Safeswim pro- happen or is starting to happen, and
Goff says that 2021 will provide a gramme as an example, which earlier make changes that make it easier to
platform for Auckland to impress the this year won the Smart Water cat- get around the city.”
people that are visiting — and all those egory of the IDC Smart Cities Asia/ Goff says technology can be used
watching from afar — that New Zea- Pacific Awards 2018. A joint initiative to make every aspect of life better for
land is a small but highly competent, between Auckland Council, Surf Life- Aucklanders: from biological nutrient
efficient country with high-tech inno- saving Northern Region and Auck- removal plants for more environ-
vation and a high quality of life. land Regional Public Health Service, mentally friendly wastewater treat-
“The America’s Cup will showcase people — something that gives Auck- Bucknall Crane Index, there are 90 Safeswim provides up to date in- ment, to automatically resettable
the beauty of our environment with land its identify. cranes in Auckland — an increase of formation to the public about Auck- possum traps, to online resource con-
the broadcasting of the harbour, as “Our ability to leverage off the 8.4 per cent over the past six months. land’s beaches — including water sent filing, dog registration and rates
well as our sporting skills and cutting- events in 2021 for investment, tour- Construction of new apartment quality, safety, and long-term health payments.
edge technology in yachting,” he says. ism and human capital is very import- towers, hotels, and shopping centres warnings. “Council is tapping into
And while the Men’s Softball World ant.” are contributing to the count. “We’re the first city in New Zealand innovations which enable us to do
Cup and the Women’s Rugby World One of Goff’s slogans for Auckland “We’ll see a transformation of our that can tell you — in real time — what more for less — providing better
Cup won’t be as big as the America’s is ‘the place where talent wants to skyline in Auckland, and we’ll start the water quality is in beaches this services at a lower cost,” he says.
Cup in terms of audience numbers, live’. to look much more like a global city morning, this afternoon, and “It means we’ve been able to have
he says they are international events “That means retaining and than a traditional New Zealand city,” tomorrow morning,” says Goff. a city that is growing by 30,000 —
that will play to different markets: attracting talent, and to do that, says Goff. “We’re world-leading in that area, 40,000 a year, but we haven’t had the
“Different people will pay attention to you’ve got to look like an interna- He is looking forward to that and we’re using it for the benefit of growth in staffing that is proportion-
different aspects of what Auckland is tional city humming with action. growth, and seeing the city merge the people in Auckland.” ate to the growth in population.
doing that year. The Te Matatini “The centre of the city will epito- with the waterfront precinct. Other smart technologies are “Our per capita staffing levels are
Festival will be a great chance to mise that for Auckland — but with “For most of this city’s history, quickly — and dramatically — actually dropping — we’re providing
showcase Auckland as the world’s impacts across the whole city.” we’ve had the red fence along the revolutionising transport in Auck- better services at a lower cost to our
largest city for Māori and Pasifika According to the Rider Levett waterfront. The public have been land, including electronic scooters rate payers.”
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Project Auckland Towards 2021
Auckland in the spotlight
Tim McCready will descend on the City of Sails.
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Apec was last held in Auckland in
021 is shaping up to be a major 1999, and saw US President Bill Clin-
year on the Auckland calen- ton arrive to a ‘rock star’ welcome and
dar, with major political, busi- also marked the first visit to New
ness, sporting and cultural Zealand by a Head of State from China
events taking place. — then-President Jiang Zemin.
The annual Asia-Pacific Economic While in Auckland in 1999, the
Co-operation (Apec) will be held in world’s two biggest powers — China
Auckland for the first time in 22 years. and the United States — resumed talks
Hosting Apec involves a 12-month during an hour-long meeting, after
period from December 2020 to heightened tensions following the ac-
Team New November 2021, culminating in the cidental bombing of the Chinese Em-
Zealand will leaders’ meeting where political bassy in Belgrade during the NATO
be defending leaders, their ministers of trade and bombing of Yugoslavia.
the foreign affairs, CEOs, youth leaders, This time around will no doubt
America’s business leaders and international prove just as political, with President
Cup in 2021. media from 21 Asia-Pacific economies Donald Trump potentially in his
second term in office, and the status
of the relationship between the US,
What’s in it for business?
China, and Russia anyone’s guess.
Apec 2021 is being planned, organ-
ised and delivered by an All-of-
Government Apec 2021 Programme,
led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tim McCready asks the Ministry is with Apec economies. Apec is also involved in the event delivery itself by and Trade (Mfat) in collaboration with
of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s the only international forum where we supplying goods and services. Overall, a wide range of stakeholders and
Andrea Smith why Apec 2021 have the opportunity to host 21 leaders it’s a fantastic opportunity for New partners.
matters for NZ business. at the same time. In 2021 we have a Zealand businesses, and a chance to tell Mfat says Apec will be the biggest
huge opportunity to showcase New the story to the world about who we event ever hosted by the Govern-
Mfat Deputy Secretary Andrea Smith is Zealand and Auckland to the world that are as a country and what we have to ment.
leading the All-of-Government only comes along once every 20 years.” offer. “With that comes an enormous
planning and delivery for Apec 2021, So what’s in this for business? “At the Apec Leaders Meeting in Port amount of logistics and co-ordination
working closely with local bodies “Apec 2021 offers opportunities to Moresby last month, economies failed that we are actively working on. We
including Auckland Tourism, Events & connect New Zealand businesses with to reach consensus on their are working closely with a range of
Economic Development (Ateed). international visitors and help drive declaration, so business may be partners, including central and local
“Trade matters. One in every four economic growth,” says Smith. wondering about the future of such government agencies, iwi, commer-
New Zealanders in work today depends “We’re working with business to run meetings. In these ‘turbulent times for cial partners and business interests to
on exports for their livelihoods,” she a successful CEO Summit, to develop trade,’ institutions like Apec — that have showcase New Zealand to the world,”
says. policy initiatives and theme, on served us so well — are more important says Andrea Smith, Mfat deputy
“The Asia-Pacific region is the leveraging and legacy activities, and on than ever to bring leaders together and secretary for Apec 2021.
fastest-growing economic region in the sponsorship. discuss meaningfully their vision for Andrea Smith Earlier the same year, Auckland
world and most of our two-way trade “A range of businesses will also be the rules-based trading system.”
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Project Auckland Towards 2021
Women’s Rugby America’s Cup Apec Leaders’ Other events hosted
World Cup 2021 competition 2021 Meeting 2021 by Auckland in 2021
Victory for the Black Ferns as Auckland set The City of Sails will host yachting’s biggest The annual Apec Meeting is to be held in Women’s Cricket World Cup
to host 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup. event, the 36th America’s Cup in March 2021. New Zealand for the first time in 22 years. The 12th edition of the ICC Women’s World
2021 will see Auckland and Whangarei The racing area is set out across the wider The 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cup is to be held in the city in November,
co-host the 9th Women’s Rugby World Cup Hauraki Gulf; running past the North Shore Cooperation (Apec) Leaders’ Meeting will be making it a great year not only for Auckland,
(WRWC) – which will be the first time the beaches, around North Head and the inner the largest event ever hosted by the but for women in sport.
sporting event has been held in the Waitemata harbour, up to the harbour Government in New Zealand’s history. New Zealand became the automatic host
Southern Hemisphere. bridge and downtown CBD, across Welcoming leaders, ministers, senior qualifiers for the tournament which will see
New Zealand’s bid for hosting the cup Auckland’s Eastern suburbs and out to the officials, business leaders and media from the White Ferns play to a home crowd.
trumped rivalry neighbour Australia’s, Tamaki Strait between Waiheke Island and the group’s 21 economies, there will be 12 The cup is competed for every four years.
scoring 25 votes to 17. The 2021 tournament Maraetai. events held throughout the year in
received a record of hosting interest with In a best of 13 — or first to seven points Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland,
six unions formally expressing interest. — the defending Royal New Zealand Yacht culminating in the pinnacle Apec Leaders’ Men’s Softball World Cup
The bid was supported by Auckland Squadron team Emirates Team New Week in Auckland where 10,000 delegates Men’s Softball World Cup will be held at
Tourism, Events and Economic Zealand will race the winner of the Prada are expected to descend into the city across North Harbour's Rosedale Park stadium in
Development (Ateed), on behalf of Auckland Cup, the Challenger Selection Series Circolo the week alongside a further 3000 media Albany in July.
Council and alongside New Zealand Rugby della Vela Sicilia, who will be represented representatives. Chief executive of Softball New Zealand
(NZR), the Government and Whangarei by their team Luna Rossa Challenge. The Leaders’ Week will be held from 8-14 Tony Giles said of the event coming back
District Council. It was presented by NZR The Italian director and skipper Max August 2021 and aims to promote its to New Zealand: “A lot of hard work has gone
board member and ex-Black Fern Farah Sirena said of the city’s hosting: “Having the economic interests with trading nations into preparing the bid and this outcome is
Palmer, ex-All Black star and fellow NZR race course so close to the coast will give including the United States, Japan and testament to the support the organisation
board member Mark Robinson, NZR chief spectators the opportunity to follow the China. has received from both central and local
executive Steve Tew and a video from Prime racing even from the shore with the This will be the first year that New government agencies in collaboration with
Minister Jacinda Ardern. spectacular backdrop of Auckland.” Zealand has hosted the annual Cooperation North Harbour Softball Association in
Since the tournament began in 1991, New The event is expected to raise from meeting since 1999 when Prime Minister bringing the pinnacle of the men's world
Zealand’s Black Ferns team has been $600m to $1 billion for New Zealand’s Jenny Shipley led the New Zealand game back to our shores.”
victorious in five of the eight world cups economy with an expected 20,000 to Government, and then-US President Bill The cup was last hosted in New Zealand
(the US took victory in 1991, the event’s first 40,000 spectators each day. Clinton came ashore to attend the event. in 2013, and had previously been hosted in
year) and England (in 1994 and 2014). The It is expected the race will also entice Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said of the next 1976 and 2004.
event is held every four years but was better waterfront infrastructure, grow New Zealand-hosted Apec meeting: “We last
brought forward a year in 2017 to avoid global tourism interest, forge new business hosted Apec in 1999 but this time it will be
conflicting with the Olympics. The 2021 links across the country and the world, much bigger. Te Matatini Festival
matches will be held at Waitakere Stadium enhance local pride and build on the already “We will be looking to work with central Held every two years, the Te Matatini
and Northland Events Centre, Albany strong volunteer network for future events. Government to bring forward to the extent Festival also falls in the mammoth year of
Stadium and the semi-finals and final will Mana Whenua, America’s Cup Events Ltd possible, any infrastructure projects that will events in Auckland.
be held at Auckland’s Eden Park. (a subsidiary of Emirates Team New Zealand help Auckland deal effectively with Apec Started in 1972, the festival was last held
There will be significant changes to the established to run the event), the Auckland and the America’s Cup.” in Auckland in 2002.
2021 event, which will see it extended from Council Group, Ministry of Business, According to the Ministry of Foreign The national Māori performing arts
23 to 35 days, the addition of quarter-finals, Innovation and Employment and a number Affairs and Trade, 71 per cent of New festival sees kapa haka performers from all
the promotion of player welfare, and an of Crown agencies and other partners will Zealand’s two-way trade — exports and over the country compete to be crowned
increase in squads from 28 to 30 players, work together to prepare and manage all imports of goods and services — is with Apec Toa Whakaihuwaka (the overall winner) and
reflecting World Rugby’s commitment to aspects of the event which also economies. usually draws around 30,000 participants
accelerating the development of the encompasses a series of other events in the Apec economies will account for 61 per and spectators.
women’s game. run up to the Cup. cent of global GDP by 2021. — Natalia Rimell
Auckland in the spotlight
continued from D5 major sporting events in 2021: the
will host its first America’s Cup in
almost two decades, after Emirates
Preparation under way Men’s Softball World Cup in July, the
Women’s Rugby World Cup in July
and August, and the Women’s Cricket
Team New Zealand won the Cup in World Cup in November.
Bermuda in 2017. Auckland’s hotel market is expected rooms in the city by January 2021 accommodation sector can meet The Te Matatini Kapa Haka
Along with the defence of the to be in better shape in 2021 for the — just before the scheduled demand during 2021. performing arts festival is held every
oldest trophy in international sport, 36th America’s Cup compared to the America’s Cup race — on top of the “Apec Leaders’ Week takes place two years at different locations in
Auckland hopes to stage a successful 2000 or 2003 Cup defences in current supply of 10,000 rooms. for a short time during the off-peak New Zealand. In February 2021 it will
event in March. Auckland. But as international and domestic period in early November,” says also take place in Auckland, and is
According to a report prepared for The city’s newest hotel, the five- tourism markets continue to grow, Ateed’s GM Destination Steve expected to draw in around 30,000
the Ministry of Business, Innovation star SO Sofitel, opened last month hotel room demand will increase Armitage. “There are a number of participants and spectators.
and Employment by Market Econom- offering a volcanic theme over the next three years. Even with infrastructure projects underway to Says Armitage: “We see 2021 as a
ics, the America’s Cup is expected to throughout the hotel’s 130 rooms the new builds taking place, demand support Auckland’s growth and significant opportunity to advance
deliver between $600m-$1b in value- that range from $469 to $4500 a will likely exceed supply by the time improve the visitor experience, the outcomes of the city’s destination
add to the New Zealand economy night. Team New Zealand set sail. many of which are in the CBD and strategy — Destination AKL2025 —
over the 2018-2021 period and an Other hotels under way include However, Peter Hamilton, director waterfront area and will be complete which has an increased focus on
employment boost of between 4700 the five-star Park Hyatt (195 rooms, hotels, valuation and advisory or well advanced by 2021. destination management and
and 8300 jobs. opening 2019), SKYCITY Horizon services at CBRE New Zealand said “An important legacy of the major sustainability that will add value for
The race will showcase New Zea- (300 rooms, opening 2019), the other accommodation providers — events the city has successfully Aucklanders and our visitors.
land on a global stage, forge new Cordis extension (additional 250 such as private rooms through the hosted is that we have significantly “Over the past decade Auckland
business links and be the catalyst rooms, opening 2020), Novotel (310 likes of Airbnb — would ease increased our capacity and has built an enviable reputation for
behind the development of better rooms, opening 2020). accommodation pressures while the capability. The city is better placed hosting a diverse range of global
waterfront infrastructure. But there are still concerns from Cup is contested. to ensure the success of 2021. major events, showcasing the city,
The previous America’s Cup some in the tourism industry that a Over leaders’ week, Apec will see “The most important message is delivering an outstanding experience
regattas held in Auckland in 2000 shortage of hotel accommodation is an estimated 10,000-13,500 to plan ahead for Leaders’ Week. We for visitors and leaving a favourable,
and 2003 each generated around half likely. attendees arrive. It is likely that the are working closely with Mfat and lasting impression.”
a billion dollars of economic activity. Research from commercial real US, China and Russia will each take our partners in the tourism and New Zealand certainly left an im-
Auckland Tourism, Events & estate firm CBRE has found, based over entire hotels with officials, accommodation sector to help pression on President Clinton. Before
Economic Development (Ateed) says on the current pipeline of hotels business delegations, and security. people do exactly that.” departing in 1999, he said: “This has
collaboration will be critical for both planned or under construction, that With events spread throughout been a magical trip.
major events: “2021 will certainly be there will be an additional 2200 the year, Ateed is confident that the - Tim McCready “I think every person, when he or
a bumper year with major events she is young, dreams of finding some
spread throughout the year and enchanted place, of beautiful
Auckland will be ready to welcome between the Auckland Council Ltd is already well established and Understanding and are working mountains and breathtaking coast-
these events,” says Steve Armitage, Group, the Ministry of Business, Inno- working diligently to prepare for the together with other government line, clear lakes and amazing wildlife.
General Manager Destination. vation and Employment, Mana 36th America’s Cup, while Ateed and agencies to prepare for Apec 2021.” “Most people give up on it because
“A collaborative programme Whenua and America’s Cup Event Mfat have signed a Memorandum of Auckland will also host three other they never get to New Zealand.”
nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D7
Project Auckland Towards 2021
Auckland is at Delivering the city
tipping point Aucklanders want
Denise Lee Desley Simpson
National spokesperson for Auckland Councillor
Local Government (Auckland) representing the Orakei Ward
A T
uckland is at tipping point. It can he spotlight of the world’s stage will
either carry on with business as be on Auckland in 2021. We want that
usual, trudging through the next light to shine on Auckland’s best
few years and risk falling off the attributes and enhance our reputation.
world stage, or it can address the current In addition to the obvious infrastructure
crisis of governance, rise above council investment, I see Council needing to focus on
infighting and central government tensions, three things to achieve success.
and turn the ship around. First, we need to invest to deliver a city that
Auckland isn’t slowing down anytime Aucklanders want and will continue to work
soon, and 2021 will be a big year for our city for them well after 2021. We’ve done this well
with major events including Apec, the in the past — the Viaduct Basin, for example
America’s Cup, and the Women’s Rugby — but there are overseas examples of
World Cup. We have a real chance to prove investments which have become white
that our city can compete with the best of elephants after ‘the event’… let’s learn from that.
them on the world stage. Second, we must work to deliver a clean,
But will Auckland Council rise to the green and safe Auckland that highlights our
challenge? that would gut the Ports of Auckland, it is cultural identity. Our clean, green image needs the mayor this term. To date, discussions have
The track record could prove otherwise. clear that Wellington’s voice on Auckland significant investment to truly show our point been between a select few.
Tensions surrounding the recent stadium policy has expanded unchecked. of difference. To swim in our beaches, have no The views of that few are not necessarily
strategy and waterfront stadium report have Now more than ever is the time for overflows into our harbours, accessible-to-all shared by the majority. We need to ensure
boiled over, and any future decision-making council’s cogs to start turning with the right litter-free well-lit parks and public spaces and Aucklanders’ priorities are heard too; is light rail
for major events will undoubtedly be rife people pulling the levers. There are 21 people infrastructure that uses environmental designs down Dominion Road more important than
with conflict. that sit around the council table, many of to better deliver outcomes should be the norm. water quality?
Throughout my time I never experienced whom aren’t held as accountable as they We need to be proven to be safe, especially The central Government/Auckland Council
the level of lingering dissent that has now should be. That needs to change. I am in light of the Grace Millane case and its partnership is hugely beneficial to Auckland,
hit Albert Street. Even Len Brown’s fiasco ambitious for Auckland and believe we can international exposure. but we need to set clear financial guidelines.
cannot compare to the toxicity and pull off these events as a great host, but we Hard work is required to deliver a safe Significant budget overruns for large projects
irreparable damage that has divided the need the right approaches to leadership that Auckland; safe transport, CCTV in key locations must stop. Aucklanders are losing confidence
current council table. are as bold and ambitious as the city itself. (an Apec requirement) complemented by a and we need to regain it with transparency,
The misalignment with the Government Everyone has their Christmas wish list for justice system that comes down hard on accountability, and evidence that we can stick
is only pushing the Council’s stability further our city, whether better infrastructure, or a offenders. to agreed budgets.
off-balance. Between Labour’s Urban new stadium, but there’s only one thing that Third, we need to work better with central At the end of the day, Council must not be
Development Authority creating uncertainty truly matters right now. Government both as a team and financially, afraid to say no. We are not an eftpos machine.
over council responsibilities, potentially Unless Council can sort out its gaping hole acknowledging that its Auckland Council that We are accountable for every dollar we spend.
overriding the Auckland Plan, and NZ First’s in governance, we will be waking up to an governs Auckland. We have yet to have central We need to deliver value for money for all
half-baked plans for a national port strategy empty Santa sack come 2021. Government ministers meet all councillors and Auckland communities and residents.
Incredible
things are
happening
at Auckland
Airport.
Go to airportofthefuture.co.nz to find out more.
D8 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018
Project Auckland Smart city — Auckland’s challenge
City that’s smart for everyone
What’s the use of a bright, shining
Auckland if most of the population are
Sharpen up: 4 paths to a smarter city
locked out of it, asks Simon Wilson A truly smart city engages all sectors
of the economy and society. We need
Learn from Lime
E-scooters could turn out to be a
created by new-tech industries, an
equitable approach to tax is
W
to get a lot sharper at how we do genuinely disruptive technology, essential.
hen the taskforce the South, not for the poorest among that. Here are four suggestions. transforming the way we do short Look at it this way: every new
conducting the us. The intractable question is, what hop journeys. And they’re fun. iteration of the iPhone is a hospital
Government’s are we going to do about that? Better business leadership But their introduction here has been that doesn’t get built because
Tomorrow’s Schools By “South”, I mean Southside — When we talk about how Auckland absurd. Although they raise nobody collected the tax that should
Review reported last week, Brent from Mangere to Manurewa and in might become fit for purpose in the important questions about city- have been due.
Lewis, the principal of Avondale all the other parts of South Auckland 21st century, why does it so often feel building and how we use our urban Capital gains? Exactly the same
College, called it “Stalinist”. Tim — but I also mean it metaphorically. like the big end of town has gone space, about safety and about thing.
O’Connor, headmaster at Auckland The South is where the people who awol? Clinging to old ideas, ducking revenue, they’ve been treated only
Grammar, vowed to resist the report are missing out live, and work, or can’t debates about new ones. Two as a traffic management problem. Put ourselves on the map
“at all costs”. find work. The South exists not only examples: Officials deep in the bowels of Every city in the world wants to be
What disgraceful things to say. in the south but also in the west, also ● Company car parks. You know Auckland Transport and the Ministry a smart city with a low carbon
What they were concerned about, in parts of the east and the north too. about climate change, traffic of Transport have applied the footprint, and many are way further
it seems, is that their schools might Nothing will happen in this city congestion, public health and existing regulations mechanically, down the track than Auckland. How
“lose their character” or parents might unless it happens in the South. We making better urban spaces not even to the extent of declaring they do we get ahead of the pack? Create
get “less choice”. These are will not become the smart city we dominated by cars, right? So why cannot be used in cycle lanes. something no one else has. Among
euphemisms. A selfish, thinly coded need to be until the smartness is have so few corporates done Worse, although the Lime company the possibilities:
message about preserving an elitism available to all. anything to reduce their employees’ is worth billions internationally, ● A waterfront stadium sunk into
they think is under threat. Auckland has a thousand reliance on cars and company car they’ve been allowed to use our the seabed. The marvel factor:
And why? The report hasn’t solved programmes aimed at making that parks? Are you waiting for the law public space to enrich themselves enormous.
all the problems of the school system happen, in the public and private to force you to do it? while paying almost nothing in fees. ● A Museum of the Sea on Wynyard
and there’s much in it that deserves sectors, and there are so many ● The trucking lobby. Transport How they must be laughing at us. Point, bringing to life, with world-
careful scrutiny. But it proposes some success stories. The Southern debates, especially in South Could it be more plain that creating beating technologies, everything
new ways to address the most Initiative, a council outfit operating Auckland, are dominated by the a smart city, where disruptive from Kupe’s astonishing astral
intractable and important question out of Manukau, is responsible for trucking lobby. Why? The future for technologies will become more navigation to the wizardry of foiling
we confront in education — and it some of them. Ateed, the Council’s diesel-powered freight is clearly common, is going to require much monohulls and beyond. A thrilling
implies that high-achieving state economic development agency, has limited, as some leading freight firms faster, smarter and more flexible celebration of us.
schools, like Avondale and Grammar, a specific Southern focus. Many have been telling us, so when are decision-making? ● And that policy to close the streets
might have something to contribute. companies are also engaged with the business leaders as a whole going to to cars in order to open them to
That intractable question is not the South. step up and lead the call for Tax fairness everyone and everything else. If it’s
perennial dinner-party debate But it’s not enough, not environmentally and economically In a smart city, where a growing good, really good, that will put us on
about whether Grammar is nearly enough. sustainable alternatives? proportion of economy activity is the map, too.
better than Kings, or Dio tops Diseases of
EGGS. That’s utterly poverty have taken
irrelevant, either to your stubborn hold. prosper. And the tax system invites grow the boat-building industry; running anywhere else until after the
child’s chances of success in Jobs available to the already prosperous to take up provide jobs for thousands; be a Cup. The City Rail Link will not be
life or to the wellbeing of the poor and semi- easy tax-free ways to become even tourism magnet; make Auckland “a open until after. There’s not going to
the nation. skilled are so badly more so. The education gap is place where talent wants to live”, as be a big new cultural centre; there’s
It’s about the other end paid, many workers growing, not shrinking, and who Sir Paul Callaghan used to say. And certainly not going to be a new
of the school system. have to hold down would be surprised? Salary top-ups beyond all that, to revel in the fun. stadium.
There’s a mantra everyone more than one just to and enormously greater resources And beyond that again, the Cup is With the current state of planning,
knows: education is a get by. Domestic entice too many good teachers to the scaffolding to help us with city- the America’s Cup will showcase a
ladder to help you climb violence is a society- so-called elite schools. In the poorest, building: it’s a chance to make smart city: smart tech, smart sport,
out of poverty. But it’s wide problem but it’s teachers are dreadfully under- Auckland what we want it to be. smart nightlife. The predictable
not true, not in more prevalent among resourced and are blamed for not So are there plans to transform the things.
the poor. solving deep and complex social city in any particular ways? We could have one new thing,
Meanwhile, problems. Curiously, beyond the Cup bases and though: a city centre where, if the
in the well- Making all that worse, they have the Wynyard precinct they’re located theory holds, private motor vehicles
paid, high- been undermined by a badly in, the answer is No. At least, not yet. have been relegated to the margins
skills sectors misconceived measuring system. A big redesign of Quay Street is and city life has been improved for
of the Tellingly, when the Government already under way, but that was everyone in the process. If the
economy, abolished National Standards late last going to happen anyway. Light rail trialling goes well, that will be in place
citizens year there was barely a complaint will not come to Queen Street or be well before the Cup.
from anyone. Including the National
Party.
Despite the best efforts of many
gifted and dedicated teachers and
principals, the education system fails
too many people. We have to
confront this, which means we have
to change the way it works.
It comes down to this. What use
is a bright shining city, if most of the
population are locked out? And who
wants to spend their life on either side
It’s not too late . . .
of a locked gate?
I
t’s not just education. We’re
really not good, as a city, at
talking about this. Again and
again, the debate is dominated
by the fears of those who have the
least to worry about. for more ideas, so here’s one: why don’t we get
It happens in housing, in health, in the kids in?
transport, you name it. Require Emirates Team NZ to commit to a
Neglecting the South came to a
head at a special meeting of the whole-of-city engagement with schoolkids. All
governing body of Auckland Council those kids from the Shore who sail already, and
last week, called to consider a request especially all those kids from the South, who
for increased funding to build the
bases for the America’s Cup in 2021. don’t.
Most councillors made it clear they Get them down to Wynyard and introduce them
welcomed the Cup campaign and to the wonder of the technologies, the thrills of
they voted for the extra money. But
they were also worried. the sport, the inspiration of the heroic people
They wanted to see stronger who do it. Require the challenger teams to take
evidence the event really would part too, so those kids can also discover the
provide economic benefits beyond
the scope of boat-builders, marvels of foreign cultures.
professional sailors and their mega- Using the Cup to lift the aspirations of the whole
wealthy sponsors. They did not city. Doing it through kids. Doing it for the South,
believe Emirates Team NZ or the
council officials had made the case. which means doing it for all of Auckland.
The America’s Cup is our moment Somebody should be writing a curriculum for it
to discover just how smart Auckland now.
wants to be.CWe can use it to show
off world-leading tech innovations;
nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D9
Project Auckland Smart city — Auckland’s challenge
Smart planning is
connecting people
Auckland can become a global
smart city in its own authentic
way, writes Graham Skellern
L
udo Campbell-Reid is fo-
cused on creating a design-
led Auckland. Matt Guiding principles
Montgomery is focusing on a We must identify what makes us
technology-driven Auckland. unique, how we want to enhance
Put them together and you might what it means to be Aucklanders,
think there’d be some professional and how technology can support this
tension and suspicion. Actually, they vision. By including diversity in our
are yin and yang. conversations, we will enable social
Campbell-Reid, the general mana- inclusion and truly equitable
ger of Auckland Council’s Design outcomes. We must tell our story so
Office, firmly believes technology is that all may see the benefit and
the servant, not the master. create space for a different way of
“In creating a smarter city, people working, open, connected and in
must be at the epicentre of the whole charge of our own destiny.
design and decision-making process. Source: Matt Montgomery in his
“The smart city concept pushed by Innovate Auckland presentation
technology companies is to sell their
tech solutions to the city. But who’s tramways in 1956.”
the customer of the city? It’s people, He believes Auckland has made
not technology.” strong progress. “Building the Pedestrian-friendly streets
Montgomery, head of innovation Lightpath (cycleway) on a redundant
at Auckland Council, says a smart city piece of motorway is smart thinking. Traffic Zone
uses technology to gain data and It ensures the asset is utilised.
make better decisions, and communi- Achieving a $22 million targeted Motorway (Ring Road)
ties and individuals use the data to business rate — that’s smart money
make their lives better.” being used for developing the down- Queen St valley
He says there is a privacy concern town.
and “first we must understand the “The City Centre Masterplan 2040
data properly to protect the city and delivers a vision that is smart. We are
citizens from unwanted intrusions. living in a city where demand is Campbell-Reid and his team are around the city, and if we reduce the
Some data can have unintended con- infinite but land is finite. Creating a now designing Access for Everyone non-discretionary trips we can re-
sequences.” quality compact city centre and put- that will reduce and control traffic duce traffic in the city centre by 30
Campbell-Reid and Montgomery ting a green belt around it is smart flows in the city centre, create more per cent,” says Campbell-Reid.
both accept that when “smart city” thinking,” says Campbell-Reid. public spaces, and pedestrianise If he had his way, Campbell-Reid
technology is included in urban plan- “The Destination AKL 2025 is a Queen Street and adjoining streets. would like to see the whole city
ning and executed successfully, it can smart strategy. We are not just a The innovative concept that centre free of cars. “Access for Every-
positively affect many areas of the gateway to the rest of New Zealand. includes modern trams along Queen one is preparing for the future — the
city’s future growth and develop- We are a destination with a big story Street has the backing of Auckland streets don’t need to operate as car
ment. for New Zealand and visitors spend Council’s Planning Committee. parks, and we want to reclaim our city
The most powerful approach is 13-14 times more than locals. Motorists will choose to park their for the people,” he says.
getting city leaders, citizens and busi- “The way we chase major events cars in eight designated zones around “Before O’Connell Street became a
nesses including technology com- like the Rugby World Cup and the city centre fringe. The zones are shared space it was a car park with
panies to collaborate and identify America’s Cup, that’s smart. The Com- linked to the central motorway junc- small pavements. Now the street is
smart city needs and applications, monwealth Games must happen tion and the motorists must drive out used as public space and dining in
and propose solutions to the city’s within 10 years, as it will be a powerful the same way they came in. Only front of buildings and businesses for
unique problems. catalyst for speeding up further urban servicing and emergency vehicles a commercial benefit.
For Campbell-Reid, a smarter city renewal in Auckland. and drivers with disabilities will be “Deliveries can be made between
means developing long term inte- “The world can watch us as we allowed to make trips across the city 7-9am when no-one is around, so at We can use technology
grated plans and injecting innovative prepare for the event. Civic and urban centre. different times of the day the street
and creative thinking. renewal planned over 30 years can “We want to prioritise buses, light becomes a flexi space. A courier van changes for delivering
“It’s thinking about the future and
making decisions that solve problems
be done in six years. We can’t wriggle
out of the deadline.”
rail, walking and cycling, and ferries
as more efficient ways to move
may make 50 to 60 drop-offs a day
to a high-rise. Why can’t they be done
infrastructure that makes
for multi-years, not one year. on an e-bike? There are a lot of Auckland a world-
“If Auckland had been smart, it unnecessary trips in the city centre,” leading sustainable city.
would not have made some of the Steps to becoming a smarter city says Campbell-Reid.
decisions it did — like ripping up the After starting his new role as Head of Innovation for Auckland Council earlier Back on the technology front, Matt Montgomery
this year, Matt Montgomery has focused on identifying what a smart city Auckland Council has developed the
means to Auckland. award-winning Safeswim website, land schools and other community
He has conducted one-on-one interviews with city and business leaders, and with digital signage, that enables members, and it builds digital skills
held workshops with industry, communities and council organisations about Aucklanders to make informed and promotes civic participation,
potential opportunities and risks. decisions about where and when to especially amongst marginalised
Montgomery has scoped out a strategic direction to make Auckland a smarter swim. youth.
city. Here are some key themes in the Smart City programme: Safeswim combines real-time data Montgomery says people assume
* Connection between people is vital — if connection is central to the smart idea, on the performance of the Auckland is a little bit behind the
then the users of the system become the vital connecting components. wastewater and stormwater net- curve in using smart technology but
* Genuinely embracing diversity will help ensure social inclusion and equitable works with predictive models to gen- “I think we are a little bit above par.
outcomes and Auckland will become truly unique and authentic. erate forecasts of water quality at 92 We are not over-selling ourselves.
* Use data wisely to make better decisions that can deliver better outcomes for beaches and other swimming sites There is a genuineness here about
Aucklanders. around the Auckland region. doing things in a smart way and not
* Protect Aucklanders from some of the potential risks surrounding technology, It is complemented by advice from just using technology for techno-
data use and incursion of privacy. Surf Lifesaving Northern Region and logy’s sake.
* Create an environment of education, entrepreneurship and leadership that is the Auckland Regional Public Health “We have to focus on what makes
accessible to all people, not restricted by barriers related to social status, Service. The Safeswim programme Auckland unique, our connection to
culture, language or education. won the Smart Water Category at the the environment, our community
* City government has a dual role to play in Smart City initiatives — to execute IDC Smart Cities Asia Pacific awards. identity and culturalism, and our link
some intelligent solutions on its own and to orchestrate and enable the
If Auckland had been evolution of a broader ecosystem.
The council has created a digital to the past.
platform called Upsouth that “We can use technology changes
smart, it would not have * Business is a willing partner for Smart City initiatives, forming private-public connects the South Auckland com- for delivering infrastructure that
partnerships (the vendor works with the city to map out a viable business
made some of the model and take an active role in keeping the project going).
munity by sharing creative ideas and
feedback about local topics.
makes Auckland a world-leading
sustainable city.
decisions it did — like * Auckland tells its own story, tapping into those already doing things well in Council and businesses pose “We have the opportunity of being
their own specialties to help shape the city’s vision and providing inspirational questions relating to civic issues and entirely self-sufficient. Auckland has
ripping up the tramways leadership. the users post creative feedback (po- a strong, vibrant young population,
in 1956. The Smart City programme will focus on resource optimisation, asset etry, spoken word, videos, music, most global cities are ageing, and we
utilisation, organisational effectiveness, and community empowerment and drawings), and can be paid for it. have to invest in our young people,”
Ludo Campbell-Reid interaction. Upsouth is used by South Auck- Montgomery says.
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