Community Outcomes | Ngā Putanga Hapori

Horowhenua District Council's Community Outcomes were developed with our community as part of the 2021-2041 Long Term Plan, and updated as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044.

The outcomes and associated bullet points listed below are in no particular order.

Vibrant Economy

We are business friendly. We will work with others to enable our economy to grow. We support diversity and resilience in our local economy. We aspire for economic security for all of our people. We seize growth opportunities for our district.

Outstanding Environment

We contribute to improving our natural environment for current and future generations to enjoy. Our communities are able to access and enjoy natural areas and public spaces. We recognise and protect the important natural features in our district. We ensure our built environment supports the wellbeing of our people. We minimise waste. We manage competing pressures on resources sustainably.

Fit for purpose Infrastructure

We develop and maintain facilities and infrastructure to meet the needs of current and future generations. We provide efficient, reliable and affordable infrastructure. We work with partners to develop infrastructure that enables growth. Our community facilities and infrastructure are resilient, helping us to respond to climate change and natural hazards.

Partnership with Tangata Whenua

We will uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi | The Treaty of Waitangi and its principles. We build mutually respectful partnerships with tangata whenua. We support Mana Whenua to maintain and enhance tikanga with their ancestral lands and waterways, wāhi tapu and other taonga. We support whanau, marae, hapū and iwi in achieving their aspirations. We recognise the role of Mana Whenua as kaitiaki of their rohe.

Strong Communities

We value the diversity of our people. We recognise the value of our district’s heritage and its contribution to our communities sense of identity and pride. We take an inclusive approach and encourage our people to participate in local decision making. We provide infrastructure and services as a foundation for resilient and connected communities. We build collaborative relationships with service providers to help enable all of our people to live positive, connected and healthy lifestyles. We help create facilities and places where people of all ages and backgrounds feel included, safe and connected.