Board seeks local input on Visitor Plan

The Rodney Local Board has asked for a closer working relationship with Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development Ltd (ATEED).

During discussion on the development of Auckland’s first strategic regional Visitor Plan, board member Tracey Martin said ATEED’s planning processes would benefit from the input of local information.

She noted, for instance, that a key component of the plan was scheduled input from the industry and other stakeholders.

“There is still some fragmentation in the local industry so Local Board members’ input on who to contact would benefit the process,” she said.

ATEED says the plan will be a roadmap that enables Auckland to generate a step-change in the value of its visitor economy over the next 10 years. It hopes to have the final plan to the ATEED board by October 28.