About us

Vision

The statutory purpose of Council (as per LGA 2002) is to promote and enhance the four wellbeings (social, cultural, environmental and economic) of its community.

Council has developed a new Vision to reflect how it will facilitate the promotion of the four wellbeings and what it aims to achieve for the District.

The vision is put into practice by developing appropriate strategic goals for the groups of activities and in some cases for the individual activities where appropriate

 

Council’s vision for our District is "Te hanga tahi o tātou Takiwa - Shaping our District together" 

 

Community Outcomes provide an important framework for future planning and reflect the results that Council aims to achieve for the District in the future.

As part of the development of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034, the Community Outcomes were updated.

The Outcomes have been grouped under the four main headings below in order to better align them with Council’s vision and ensure they are integrated to Council’s areas of focus.

 

Community Outcomes - what we want for our community

  

A prosperous district

We enable a thriving and sustainable economy to create greater benefits for everyone.

A district for all people

Our district is a great place to live because it is accessible, safe, affordable, and inclusive. We promote health, wellbeing, and participation.

A district that cares for its environment

We ensure the wise use and management of all land and resources, now and for future generations.

A district that values culture

We value the whakapapa of our district, and we promote cultural, creative, and recreational activities where traditions, heritage and arts are celebrated.

Our priorities for the next three years

Strengthening Relationships
We will continue to shape our relationships with all our community, iwi, and mana whenua groups to build partnerships that will benefit the district.
Preparing for the future
We will ensure we are ready for the future by adapting to changes at a global, national, and local level. Demonstrating great leadership to support all the services we deliver.
Effective management of resources
We manage all of our resources effectively delivering value to our community, we keep sustainability and affordability at the forefront of what we do.