Our Vision for Raumati
Purpose of the mahi
The 'Why'
We all love Raumati. Change is happening and if we're not careful we could lose what we love about the place, or miss out on opportunities to make it even better. It's a matter of finding the balance between keeping what we love while allowing new things to emerge.
So, we're building a collective, community driven vision for the future of Raumati - by the people, for the people. And we're starting with Raumati Beach.
A vision that we can use to support advocacy to Council and other key organisations and agencies within our rohe, and to hold them to account. A vision that our local people can be proud of, and feel a part of.
This then positions us, as a community, to make a case for Raumati’s potential, and the future that’s possible for the village.
The mahi thus far on the vision has been informed by feedback and ideas collated through an online community survey in early 2022.
We'd love for you join us on this exciting journey.
To ensure this vision represents our diverse perspectives and world views, we need as many people feeding in their whakaaro as possible.
Next steps
The 'Where to'
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Building on, expanding and refining the vision.
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Continue working alongside Council to keep Raumati front of mind, and ensure we’re unlocking funding for the village and it’s being spent with your ideas and thoughts in mind.
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Connect up ‘movers and shakers’, those keen to be involved more closely with this process.
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Begin bringing elements of the vision to life, in partnership.
The 'Who'
Sophie Handford & Bede Laracy
Sophie Handford is Ward Councillor for Paekakariki/Raumati and she has a life-long connection to the Raumati area. Sophie is passionate about people and the planet, but she likes nothing more than an e-bike ride through Queen Elizabeth Park, early in the morning or as the sun is setting!
Check out Sophie's LinkedIn profile here
Bede Laracy is Chair of the Raumati Community Board and a local business owner who has lived in Raumati South for over 15 years. He is also a member of the Raumati Village Business Association, Raumati South Resident's Association, Kapiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, and KEDA.
Check out Bede's LinkedIn profile here
Sophie & Bede are the Project Leaders for the Raumati Vision
