COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mike Turinsky will continue to support events that connect our multi-cultural community. Communities are better when people feel connected to each other. We need places to meet our neighbours. We need parks with fantastic walkways. We need events that get us out of our homes and into the parks and open spaces. This includes annual events like Christmas in Burswood and Huntington Park Neighbours Day. The Burswood reserve was upgraded as well as the pathway and footbridge. All of these places and events help people feel connected to each other. Mike also supports Youth Development and funding of the Youth Council.
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Youth Space in Botany
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By Mike Turinsky
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The Youth Space has been a long time coming. A lot of meetings, research, input, funding and patience have gone into this. Great to work with the Howick Youth Council and council staff over recent years on this.
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They now have their own space within the Botany Town Centre next to the Botany Library, equipped with youth workers to support young people. It has been designed by youth themselves.
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Youth Employment
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By Mike Turinsky
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I truly believe, the more we do to support youth (and their families) in our community, the better life will be for all the residents within our area. A lot of issues affect youth (crime, transport, parks, amenities, job opportunities) just as much as everyone else. When youth are doing well, crime goes down. When youth are not doing well, crime goes up. I have worked continuously with Business East Tamaki, local secondary schools and the Auckland Chamber to increase opportunities for young people to work for local businesses. Botany has one of the largest business hubs in the country right in our back yard.
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Local Annual Events:
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Each year, the Howick Local Board supports the community by providing funding for community groups to put on local events such as Christmas in Burswood and Huntington Park Neighbours Day, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and more. These events are important to support to bring communities together, increasing safety and well-being.