Social

A place where everyone can have a sense of belonging…

• Public spaces are diverse, respond to changing demographics and meet local needs for leisure and recreation
• Council commits to promoting health and wellbeing and minimising the risk of social harm to its communities
• Housing is available to match the changing needs and aspirations of our community
• Our community groups are sustainable and able to get the support they need to succeed
• Our community has access to the knowledge and skills needed to participate fully in society and to exercise choice about how to live their lives
• People are able to enjoy meaningful relationships with others in their families, whanau, communities, iwi and workplaces
• Our community has equitable access to the essential infrastructure and services required to support community wellbeing.

Cultural

...where our people are enabled to thrive and give creative expression to their identity and heritage…

• Public spaces express our cultural identities and help to foster an inclusive society
• The distinctive character of our takiwā/district, arts and heritage are preserved and enhanced
• All members of our community are able to engage in arts, culture and heritage events and activities as participants, consumers, creators or providers
• Waimakariri’s diversity is freely expressed, respected and valued
• There is an environment that supports creativity and innovation for all
• Local arts, culture and heritage are able to make a growing contribution to the community and economy.

Environmental

…that values and restores our environment…

• People are supported to participate in improving the health and sustainability of our environment
• Land use is sustainable; biodiversity is protected and restored
• Our district is resilient and able to quickly respond to and recover from natural disasters and the effects of climate change
• Our district transitions towards a reduced carbon and waste district
• The natural and built environment in which people live is clean, healthy and safe
• Our communities are able to access and enjoy natural areas and public spaces.

Economic

…and is supported by a resilient and innovative economy.

• Enterprises are supported and enabled to succeed
• There is access to meaningful, rewarding, and safe employment within the district
• Our district recognises the value of both paid and unpaid work
• Infrastructure and services are sustainable, resilient, and affordable
• Our district readily adapts to innovation and emerging technologies that support its transition to a circular economy
• There are sufficient and appropriate locations where businesses can set up in our District
• There are sufficient skills and education opportunities available to support the economy.

Protect and enhance the resilience of our natural and built environment

Respond to the challenges posed by climate change by building resilient infrastructure, managing adaptation, and minimising council’s carbon emissions.

Enhance community wellbeing, safety, inclusivity and connectedness

Waimakariri District is a high growth area with an increasingly diverse population. We want to build a wellbeing centred community where all feel safe and welcome; are accepted and connected.

Advance an integrated and accessible transport network

Improve transportation options across the district by working to reduce congestion, providing alternative transport options, and ensuring the choices cater to a range of accessibility needs.

Enable economic development and sustainable growth

Enable economic prosperity of the district through sustained population growth, direct investment and business friendly practices that attract new and support existing local businesses.

Embrace partnership with Ngāi Tūāhuriri

Pursue a meaningful, open and trusting relationship based on the principles of Te Tiriti with Ngāi Tūāhuri.