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  • Survey results: Summertime in Auckland
    September 2018

    Background

    Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is a busy region over summer with lots of events and activity. It’s important for Auckland Council to communicate effectively to Aucklanders over this busy season with all that’s going on around the region.

    We wanted to better understand how often and how long Aucklanders are typically are away during summertime, what Aucklanders think are the best things about summer, and at what point they consider ‘the end of summer’ in Auckland, to help plan public communications and community activities over the summer period.

    How we will use the results

    Results from this survey are currently being used to plan communications and activities over the summer period. For example, service change announcements, events in your local area, and tips for keeping safe over summer. For the latest news and events, check out OurAuckland, or follow Auckland Council on Facebook.

    Methodology

    • 5,203 panellists received an invitation
    • 811 surveys were completed
    • Survey was open for 10 days (17 - 26 September 2018)

     

    This survey was run on Auckland Council's People's Panel, a quick and easy way for Aucklanders to help shape Auckland by taking part in short surveys.

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    Video summary

  • Responses over time 
    Total Responses811
    Average time to completeAbout 3 minutes
    First ResponseMon 17 September 2018, 11:14 AM
    Last ResponseWed 26 September 2018, 5:29 AM
  • Question 1A 

    Which of the following best describes you?

    Please select all that apply.

    I don't know Not currently working or studying Other (please specify) Studying full-time or part-time Retired/superannuitant Working part-time Working full-time
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Working full-time41151
    Working part-time15619
    Studying full-time or part-time11014
    Retired/superannuitant12616
    Not currently working or studying243
    I don't know30
    Other (please specify)354
  • Question 1B 

    Do you usually leave Auckland for a holiday or to visit family over the Christmas and New Year period of summer? (I.e. between about December 20th and January 5th)

    I don't know/I haven't spent summer in Auckland before Yes usually – for some or all of this time No not usually
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Yes usually – for some or all of this time36445
    No not usually44455
    I don't know/I haven't spent summer in Auckland before30
  • Question 1C 

    About how long are you usually away from Auckland over this period?

    If it's always different please select how long you were most recently away during this period. 

    I don't know Longer than three weeks About three weeks A few days or less About two weeks About a week
    Number of responses to this question364 (45%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    A few days or less6819
    About a week13437
    About two weeks11431
    About three weeks329
    Longer than three weeks144
    I don't know21
  • Question 1D 

    After the Christmas and New Year period, about how often do you leave Auckland for a holiday or to visit family during summer? This might be just for a weekend or long weekend.

    I don't know Seven or more times Five or six times Three or four times Not at all – usually stay in Auckland for the rest of summer Once or twice
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Not at all – usually stay in Auckland for the rest of summer21126
    Once or twice42052
    Three or four times12515
    Five or six times253
    Seven or more times213
    I don't know91
  • Question 1E 

    What do you think are the best things about summer in Auckland?

    Please select up to 5 only.

    I don't know Something else (please specify) Enjoying Auckland's nightlife Sports events Staying at a campground/holiday park/bach in Auckland Public swimming pools Shopping and the summer sales The holiday vibe Auckland’s attractions e.g. zoo, botanic gardens, museum, Rainbows End Cultural events and festivals Eating out Music events and festivals Getting out on the water The waterfront in the central city Community events, markets & festivals BBQs Walking, tramping or biking The quieter city Eating outside e.g. picnics Parks The beaches
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Walking, tramping or biking26833
    The beaches51463
    Getting out on the water17922
    Parks29837
    Public swimming pools678
    BBQs22528
    Community events, markets & festivals21326
    Cultural events and festivals17021
    Music events and festivals17221
    Sports events506
    Auckland’s attractions e.g. zoo, botanic gardens, museum, Rainbows End14918
    The waterfront in the central city18323
    Eating out17221
    Eating outside e.g. picnics28936
    Shopping and the summer sales11014
    Enjoying Auckland's nightlife385
    The holiday vibe13517
    The quieter city27934
    Staying at a campground/holiday park/bach in Auckland648
    I don't know30
    Something else (please specify)324
  • Question 1F 

    Which of the following feels like the end of the summer in Auckland for you?

    I don't know After Waitangi day Some other point (please specify) When you go back to work End of February End of March When school, tech, or university starts again When daylight savings ends (1st Sunday of April)
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    When school, tech, or university starts again11114
    When you go back to work445
    After Waitangi day182
    End of February8010
    End of March9712
    When daylight savings ends (1st Sunday of April)41651
    I don't know71
    Some other point (please specify)385

  • Question 2A Your name:
    Leave blank if you prefer not to say.

    This question was asked to pannellists who had not yet provided their name. Responses for this question are not displayed in this report. 

    Number of responses to this question 31 (4%)
    Total number of responses for this survey 811

     

  • Question 2B 

    Are you:

    Gender diverse I prefer not to say Male Female
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Male32840
    Female47559
    Gender diverse10
    I prefer not to say71
  • Question 2C 

    Which of the following age groups do you belong to?

    Please select one only.

    14 years old or younger I prefer not to say 75 years or older 65-74 years 55-64 years 15-24 years 45-54 years 25-34 years 35-44 years
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    14 years old or younger10
    15-24 years11314
    25-34 years14918
    35-44 years15119
    45-54 years12115
    55-64 years10513
    65-74 years10513
    75 years or older557
    I prefer not to say111
  • Question 2D 

    Which ethnic group(s) do you belong to?

    Please select any that apply to you.

    African Tokelauan Other Pacific peoples Middle Eastern Fijian Latin American Korean Niuean Tongan Cook Islands I prefer not to say Southeast Asia Samoan Other Asian Other (please specify) Other European Indian Chinese Maori NZ European/Pakeha
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    NZ European/Pakeha49461
    Other European506
    Maori658
    Samoan233
    Tongan101
    Fijian61
    Niuean91
    Cook Islands172
    Tokelauan10
    Other Pacific peoples30
    Southeast Asia202
    Korean81
    Chinese628
    Indian516
    Other Asian253
    African10
    Middle Eastern61
    Latin American81
    I prefer not to say192
    Other (please specify)354
  • Question 2E 

    How would you best describe your household?

    Please select one only.

    I prefer not say Young single, living alone Solo parent Extended family household (more than two generations living together) Family with children of mixed ages Other household arrangement Family with pre-school children Flatting Older single, living alone Young couple no kids Family with children aged 15 or more Family with school aged children Older couple, no kids at home
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Young single, living alone202
    Young couple no kids7810
    Flatting567
    Solo parent314
    Family with pre-school children557
    Family with school aged children11014
    Family with children aged 15 or more9011
    Family with children of mixed ages466
    Extended family household (more than two generations living together)445
    Older couple, no kids at home14318
    Older single, living alone719
    Other household arrangement476
    I prefer not say202
  • Question 2F 

    Do you currently work for Auckland Council or any CCOs (council controlled organisations)?

    I prefer not to say Yes No
    Number of responses to this question811 (100%)
    Total number of responses for this survey811
    AnswerCount%
    Yes395
    No76694
    I prefer not to say61

  • Question 2G Do you have any comments about summer in Auckland or this survey?

    Yes I enjoy your music and movies in the parks keep up the good work Please keep our beaches free of stinky and rotting seaweed our beaches are tourist attractions keep it that way please

    Loving all the new parks in Auckland. I do have to travel abit further as we live in South Auckland and most of the good ones are out East Auckland or North Shore.

    Water quality at beaches must be top standard - I do enjoy walking in the water and swimming at the beaches

    Public transport should be free of charge

    I love seeing the flowering pohutukawas around the city and the long warm evenings eating out and walking after dinner. People are usually a lot more friendlier in the summer here than the colder months

    Summer is an excellent time to enjoy the galleries and museums both public and private. The parks and beaches are always enjoyable and particularly Muriwai beach.

    traffic trying to get in and out of the city to visit people is a nightmare. Alomost puts us off but we have to as this is only time off work

    As I have both lived and worked in the Auckland City Centre (CBD) for decades, in addition to the Xmas/New Years holiday period being quieter (reduction in road traffic etc), the air also smells better with the reduction in motor vehicles' engines' polluting emissions.

    I would like to see locals queues at events, attractions, public transport etc. Summer is beautiful in Auckland as there is so much to do but never enough carparks. I live with a disability and often go to attend events and attractions etc and can't find enough disabled parking close by and as I am unable to walk distances I then have to go home and miss out. Also there needs to be more casual seating around the city so that people who do struggle with walking can do it in small chunks knowing their will be seating along the way and make some seating disabled seating so there are spaces available.

    Regional parks are a wonderful asset to Auckland as is our coastline. Access to these and the ability to fully enjoy them by staying overnight makes Auckland a special place and should not be lost.

    For those inclined there is heaps to do and lots of free events for families, and, its such a lovely city in the summer!

    Need more activities and ideas what you can do

    Personally, I spend most of the summer in Auckland complaining about the heat and humidity. Thus, I do my best to ensure that I can spend the days inside an air-conditioned building, so I'm never too upset at going back to work/study at the start of January. I mostly don't really do much else that is seen as 'summery', especially not outdoors (due to the heat and extreme likelihood of sunburn for me).

    I like that its quieter than usual on the roads and at the parks.

    Due to space restrictions not all comments are displayed in this report. The above is a selection of responses to this question.

    Number of responses to this question 217 (27%)
    Total number of responses for this survey 811

  • This survey was run on Auckland Council's People's Panel, a quick and easy way for Aucklanders to help shape Auckland by taking part in short surveys.