Eastern Bays Marine Network

A marine asset network map for the eastern bays area of central Auckland. 

A lack of understanding about the marine assets in central Auckland and how its network of facilities exists, and competing views about what type of uses and activities should take priority at what location. 

We undertook asset mapping of the network and key position statements were developed and key requests were collated and coordinated. This work included presenting the information and developing visual aids to support presentations to the Local Board, governing body and other stakeholders. 

TUA also developed a document to assist with advocacy for a more coordinated approach to decision making and to advance the position of one club who wanted to secure additional public reserve space for the use of the club. The document was used as a communication tool to better enable coordination among stakeholders of the eastern bays marine network.

‍Having an in-depth understanding of the assets that exist within a sector, their uses, capacity and restraints has been key to cooridanted long term planning for a network of assets. Adopting a coordinated approach to the strategic planning of a network ensures fit-for-purpose services and informed decision making regarding funding allocation and prioritisation can occur.