Vision and values

District vision, mission and values

Vision: He Whenua Rangatira - A District of Sustainable Prosperity and Well-Being.
Mission: Creating great places, supporting our people.

Our values - tikanga

• Manawatopu:  Unity of purpose and working together
• Kaitiakitanga:  Environmental stewardship and sustainability
• Mana tangata:  Respect and fairness
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi:  Partnership
• Tu tangata:  Strong cultural identities
• Whanaungatanga:  Family, community , connecting and sharing

Tumanako - Our expectations

• He wahi ataahua:  Valuing the outstanding beauty of our District
• He waka hourua:  Fit-for-purpose infrastructure underpinning success
• Kokiri tahi:  Empowered communities working collaboratively
• Oranga taiao, oranga tangata:  Nurturing the environment so it nourishes us
• Oranga kainga:  A thriving, sustainable local economy
• Mana i te whenua:  The role of tangata whenua is valued and respected
• Te ira tangata:  Rich heritage and diversity respected and celebrated
• Tangata whai ora:  Happy, healthy, safe and purposeful people
• Whanau:  A great place for our families to flourish 

Community outcomes

• Communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable

• Connected and engaged communities prepared for the unexpected
• Proud, vibrant communities
• Prosperous communities supported by a sustainable economy
• A wisely-managed and treasured environment that recognises the special role of tangata whenua as kaitiaki 

Strategic priorities

• Better data and information
• Affordable core infrastructure
• Improved Council capabilities and performance
• Address affordability
• Civic leadership and advocacy
• Empowering communities