Aotea Lagoon

The future of Aotea Lagoon

Aotea Lagoon is a special place for Porirua and that’s why we are keen to hear your views on any future development of the reserve.

We’re starting with a blank page – there are no predetermined ideas or plans for the future of Aotea Lagoon and that’s why we would like to hear from you.

For a bit of background and information on the Aotea Lagoon Reserve Development Plan head to www.poriruacity.govt.nz/aotealagoon.

Please note that this survey does not ask for your name or contact details (unless you want to be kept in the loop as we progress). So please be honest and clear about your thoughts and ideas.

The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

When Aotea Lagoon is mentioned, we are referring to the entire reserve as opposed to the waterway in the centre of the reserve.

Let’s get started and thank you for taking part. Don’t forget to press ‘done’ at the end!

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* 1. What is your first reaction when you think of Aotea Lagoon?

Very positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative

Very negative

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If we say the words "Aotea Lagoon", what three words come to mind?

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* 3. Overall, which statement best describes your thoughts on Aotea Lagoon as it is now?

Love it, it’s looking really good, please don’t change anything

It’s okay, needs a bit of love and care

I don’t have any thoughts for or against it

It’s looking tired and needs a refresh

Needs a lot of work

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* 4. How often do you visit Aotea Lagoon?

Every day

At least once a week

At least once a month

Occasionally during the year

Never

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* 5. Why do you choose to go to Aotea Lagoon?

To hang out with friends and family

To enjoy the peace and quiet

To enjoy the outdoors

To exercise

To play

To attend weddings and events

To enjoy the facilities and activities

To enjoy the gardens and plantings

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How important to you are the following activities and facilities at Aotea Lagoon?

	Very important	Important	Neutral	Not very important	Not important
Playground	Playground Very important	Playground Important	Playground Neutral	Playground Not very important	Playground Not important
Miniature train and railway	Miniature train and railway Very important	Miniature train and railway Important	Miniature train and railway Neutral	Miniature train and railway Not very important	Miniature train and railway Not important
Exercise equipment	Exercise equipment Very important	Exercise equipment Important	Exercise equipment Neutral	Exercise equipment Not very important	Exercise equipment Not important
Butterfly Walkway	Butterfly Walkway Very important	Butterfly Walkway Important	Butterfly Walkway Neutral	Butterfly Walkway Not very important	Butterfly Walkway Not important
BBQ areas	BBQ areas Very important	BBQ areas Important	BBQ areas Neutral	BBQ areas Not very important	BBQ areas Not important
Windmill	Windmill Very important	Windmill Important	Windmill Neutral	Windmill Not very important	Windmill Not important
Splash pad	Splash pad Very important	Splash pad Important	Splash pad Neutral	Splash pad Not very important	Splash pad Not important
Island (in the Lagoon waterway)	Island (in the Lagoon waterway) Very important	Island (in the Lagoon waterway) Important	Island (in the Lagoon waterway) Neutral	Island (in the Lagoon waterway) Not very important	Island (in the Lagoon waterway) Not important

Do you have any other comments you would like to add about these spaces? Feel free to tell us more:

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* 7. How important to you are the following spaces at Aotea Lagoon?

	Very important	Important	Neutral	Not very important	Not important
Open space	Open space Very important	Open space Important	Open space Neutral	Open space Not very important	Open space Not important
Rose gardens	Rose gardens Very important	Rose gardens Important	Rose gardens Neutral	Rose gardens Not very important	Rose gardens Not important
Paths	Paths Very important	Paths Important	Paths Neutral	Paths Not very important	Paths Not important
Natural vegetation (trees and plantings)	Natural vegetation (trees and plantings) Very important	Natural vegetation (trees and plantings) Important	Natural vegetation (trees and plantings) Neutral	Natural vegetation (trees and plantings) Not very important	Natural vegetation (trees and plantings) Not important
The Lagoon (waterway)	The Lagoon (waterway) Very important	The Lagoon (waterway) Important	The Lagoon (waterway) Neutral	The Lagoon (waterway) Not very important	The Lagoon (waterway) Not important
Event spaces	Event spaces Very important	Event spaces Important	Event spaces Neutral	Event spaces Not very important	Event spaces Not important
Direction signs	Direction signs Very important	Direction signs Important	Direction signs Neutral	Direction signs Not very important	Direction signs Not important
Picnic areas	Picnic areas Very important	Picnic areas Important	Picnic areas Neutral	Picnic areas Not very important	Picnic areas Not important

Do you have any other comments you would like to add about these spaces? Feel free to tell us more:

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* 8. Do you feel businesses should be allowed to offer services, activities and/or products within Aotea Lagoon?

Definitely not

Unsure

Yes

Definitely yes

If yes, what sort of services, activities or products would improve your enjoyment of Aotea lagoon?

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* 9. When you visit, what three parts of the reserve do you use the most?

(An example of this is, when my sister visits the park with her three children, typically she parks in the car park, and takes the designated paths to the playground. Therefore, the three parts she uses the most are the car park, the paths and the playground.)

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* 10. If it was up to you, what changes, improvements or new facilities would you like to see at Aotea Lagoon and why?

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* 11. Describe in your own words what your hopes are for the future of Aotea Lagoon.

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* 12. How do you travel to and from Aotea Lagoon?

Walk/run

Cycle/scooter/skate

Vehicle

Public transport

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is your view on access within the Reserve? By access we mean for disabled people, buggies, older people, young children and seating.

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* 14. Do you have any historical connections to Aotea Lagoon?

Yes

If so, tell us your story

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* 15. Which of the following best describes your age?

Under 15

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 16. What region do you live in?

Porirua

Kāpiti

Wellington City

Hutt Valley

Wairarapa

Outside the Wellington region