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Community Outcome Statements 2009

 

Community Outcomes are statements of what local communities wish to achieve, now and in the future. These statements are identified through community consultation over a period of many years. Their purpose is to help guide groups and organisations that contribute to community wellbeing, and hence promote better co-ordination of community resources.

Community Outcome Statements
As at July 2009

South Waikato communities want the following outcomes. (Note: Statements marked with an asterisk * are draft only for further discussion and consultation).

  1. Prosperity for All (supporting economic wellbeing)
  2. Standing Tall Together (supporting culturual wellbeing)
  3. Vibrant Growing Communities (supporting cosial and cultural wellbeing)
  4. Towns We're Proud Of (supporting economic, social and environmental wellbeing)
  5. A Better Environment For Our Children (supporting environmental wellbeing)

1. Prosperity for all

CO1.1

Existing businesses and industries are retained and supported.

CO1.2 New business start-ups are encouraged.
CO1.3 Tourism is developed as a key industry and the potential of the Waikato River is realised.

CO1.4a

The economic potential of Maori, both tangata whenua and tauiwi in the district is fulfilled.
CO1.4b The economic potential of all groups in the wider community, including Pacific Island communities is fulfilled.
CO1.5 South Waikato young people have a future in the District's workforce.
CO1.6 South Waikato has quality infrastructure to support communities and businesses.

CO1.7*

South Waikato people have income and wealth to achieve their aspirations.

2. Standing tall together

CO2.1 South Waikato has a positive image to anchor community pride and new investment.
CO2.2 Alll cultures, including Maori and Pacific Island are recognised, understood and celebrated, based on their needs, contributions, roles and historic associations.
CO2.3 South Waikato is renowned for its flourishing arts and culture.
CO2.4 South Waikato 's history is protected and preserved.
CO2.5a The standing of the tangata whenua is recognised in ways that are appropriate to their traditional and contemporary roles and historic associations within the District.
CO2.5b Maori and Pacific Island people will be consulted in ways that are appropriate to them and which will encourage a strong and positive participation in the social and cultural life of the community.
CO2.6 Young people are involved in organising events and participating in decisions that affect them.

3. Vibrant, growing communities

CO3.1 South Waikato communities are supportive of each other and have strong community spirit.
CO3.2 Air quality and health are improved through better insulated homes and clean burning.
CO3.3  Young people are provided with constructive activities outside of school.
CO3.4 People are connected with employment and activities they want to do.
CO3.5 Transport services are safe and efficient.
CO3.6 Health care and education are well resourced and accessible for all people.
CO3.7  Facilities, services and community events are affordable and accessible.
CO3.8 People are safe at home and in the community.
CO3.9 Everyone has the opportunity and encouragement to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
CO3.10* People have skills and knowledge to reach their full potential
CO3.11*

People have access to healthy and affordable housing where they want to live.

4. Towns we are proud of

CO4.1  South Waikato has attractive urban areas, open spaces and private properties that people take pride in.
CO4.2  Urban design caters for the elderly and mobility impaired.
CO4.3 The District's urban environments are kept clean and tidy and there is a widespread culture of respect for our communities and identity.

 

5. A better environment for our children

CO5.1  The quality of the District's natural environment is monitored, protected and maintained, and people are encouraged to respect and understand their environment.
CO5.2 Maori stewardship of the District's environment is acknowledged and Maori are actively involved in planning and managing natural resources.
CO5.3 Young people are actively involved in caring for their environment.
CO5.4 The District's waterways and sensitive areas are monitored and protected.
CO5.5 Community waste is disposed of with minimal impact on the environment, and people are encouraged to recycle and reduce waste.
CO5.6 Economic growth is in keeping with the special character and environment of the District.

 
CO5.7* Energy conservation and energy efficiency are promoted and part of how we all live.  

Text for these statements was adapted from teh Waikato Regional Community Outcome statemetns - refer to www.choosingfuture.co.nz.

Further information:
E-mail: strategic@southwaikato.govt.nz
Phone: 0-7-885 0705
Post: Private Bag 7, Tokoroa

 

 

 
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