District 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

Far North 2100 is a strategy based on our vision "He Whenua Rangatira – a district of sustainable prosperity and wellbeing". This strategy envisages how the Far North might look in 80 years’ time. Learn more about Far North 2100.

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