Our tamariki and rangatahi tell us what their picture-perfect District looks like

We might not live in a perfect world, but we can all have our say in creating a District that we are proud to live in.

We asked our tamariki and rangatahi what they wanted their future District to look like and they painted a colourful picture.

From fresh air, clean rivers and more books, to waterparks, roller coasters and candyfloss trees, their responses were as varied as the individuals that imagined them.

Some of the ideas are easily achievable, some will take a bit more work, and others are unlikely.

It’s the same for any community. We all have different wishlists and we must work together to make decisions that strike an achievable balance for everyone.

Jethro, 7, Ōmokoroa

Adalynn, 6, Oropi Joy, 9, Pukehina

Jethro, Age 7, Ōmokoroa

Sophie, Age 5, Ōmokoroa Sadie, Age 1, Minden

Georgia, Age 6, Ōmokoroa Corban, Age 11, Ōmokoroa Lola, Age 7, Hamilton Yoomi, Age 4, Ōmokoroa Lily, Age 4, Minden

Saemi, Age 7, Ōmokoroa Adalynn, Age 6, Oropi John, Age 4, Oropi

Kaelyn, Age 12, Ōmokoroa

Immy, Age 6, Ōmokoroa

Nea, Age 11, Ōmokoroa

Zinnia, Age 8, Whakamarama

Charlie, Age 7,

Waihi Beach

Ivie, Age 6, Ōmokoroa

Maddie, Age 13, Ōmokoroa Kiri, Age 10, Te Puna

Joy, Age 9, Pukehina Navika, Age 10, Katikati Sienna, Age 6, Ōmokoroa Van, Age 4 Ōmokoroa

Ruby, Age 8, Hamilton Novaleigh, Age 6, Whakamarama Pippa, Age 10, Waihī Beach Taylah, Age 10, Ōmokoroa

Beatrice, Age 11 Hamilton Araba, Age 7, Te Puke

Annelise, Age 8 Opunake Ashfia, Age 8, Te Puke

Ashling, Age 6, Te Puke Eva, Age 7, Hawera

Jassnoor, Age 11, Te Puke April, Age 10, Whakamarama Joy, Age 9, Pukehina

Nylah,

Age 9,

Papamoa

Archer, Age 8, Unknown

Selah, Age 6, Pukehina Frankie, Age 6, Tauranga Dominic, Age 2, Nelson Hannah, Age 5, Katikati

Imogen, Age 5, London Ishoon, Age 10, Auckland Elizabeth, Age 10, Te Puna Indi, Age 4, Waihī Beach Leila, Age 5, Waihī Beach Jessica, Age 8, Tauranga