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Point Wells Community & Ratepayers Association

Strategic Plan 2025

Mission Statement

To protect, enhance, and advocate for the interests of the Point Wells community by ensuring appropriate spending of rates on local priorities, maintaining key community assets, and fostering a safe, connected, and thriving village.

Strategic Priorities 

1. Advocacy & Representation

• Engage with Auckland Council, Rodney District Board, and Auckland Transport to ensure Point Wells receives a fair and effective allocation of ratepayer funds.
• Represent community concerns on infrastructure, safety, and environmental resilience, including the Shoreline Adaptation Plan and seawall protection.
• Maintain a strong liaison with council representatives to influence positive outcomes for our village and ensure local representation.

2. Community Safety & Resilience

• Install and monitor a security camera to enhance village safety.
• Strengthen Neighbourhood Support networks to promote community awareness and crime prevention.
• Develop Emergency Response plans to improve civil defence preparedness and disaster resilience and readiness.

3. Community Facilities & Services

• Maintain and manage the Point Wells Community Hall, including cleaning, internet access, and discounted hire rates for members.
• Advocate for improvements such as a public toilet for the hall reserve/playground area.
• Support and promote local clubs and activities, including the Garden Club, Trapping Club, Play Group, and Connoisseurs Club.

4. Communication & Engagement

• Continue publishing the Point Wells Crier to keep residents informed about key issues and events.
• Maintain and improve the PWCRA website as a resource for members.
• Expand membership outreach in alignment with new regulations, ensuring broader community involvement and representation.

5. Financial Sustainability & Fundraising

• Increase membership to strengthen our advocacy efforts and fund community projects.
• Seek donations and sponsorship opportunities to support key initiatives.
• Ensure transparent financial management of association funds to maximize impact for Point Wells.

Committee Structure & Portfolio Leads

Chairperson: [Name]

Vice Chairperson: [Name]

Secretary: [Name]

Treasurer: [Name]

Portfolio Leads:

1. Advocacy & Council Engagement: [Name] Represents Point Wells in council discussions and planning.
2. Community Safety & Resilience: [Name] Leads crime prevention and local safety initiatives and coordinates community preparedness and resilience planning
3. Facilities & Hall Management: [Name] Coordinates management and maintenance of the community hall, library, and related amenities
4. Membership & Fundraising: [Name] Coordinates efforts to raise financial support through membership and sponsorship.
5. Communications; Point Wells Crier & Website: [Name] Oversees the publication of the local newsletter and website updates. 
6. Environment & Sustainability : [Name] – Oversees ecological, environmental and sustainability issues as required including Seawall & Shoreline Adaptation Plan advocacy and implementation.
7. Events and Community Engagement: [Name] – Coordinates community clubs and activities in the village. 

Committee roles to be allocated and reviewed annually.