Rotorua District

Community outcomes

Key Focus

A safe and caring community - families and whanau are safe and strong; people are considerate and respect cultural diversity

Strong sense of community spirit
Respect for cultural diversity
Support for new New Zealanders to become part of the Rotorua community
Support for young people and older people
Safe homes and streets
Less crime
Fewer road accidents
Organisations working together on agreed priorities
Providing safe public spaces
Families and whanau work, play and talk together

High Priority

A community that respects its environment - people value, respect and understand the needs of our lakes, streams, forests and geothermal resources; commitment to preserving, monitoring and improving the natural environment is owned by everyone

Looking after our air, land and water resources
Improved lake water quality
Beautiful, litter-free urban environments
Waste reduction, re-use and recycling
Kaitiakitanga (guardianship)
People using and enjoying our natural environment
Historical sites and buildings are protected and promoted
Managing and protecting geothermal resources and our springs, trout, lakes, forests, geysers
Enhancing our forests and farmland
Conserving energy and reducing our reliance on nonrenewable energy
Encouraging sustainable modes of transport

A healthy community - health is holistic; people are supported to enjoy and experience physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being

Increasing recreational opportunities
Good access to health services
Safe drinking water
Improving health status for all
Improved youth health
Effective responses to developing health issues
Improved self esteem/confidence
Partnerships to promote healthy living
Healthy whanau, healthy communities
Warm, healthy homes
Clean air

A prosperous community - people and businesses are motivated to be successful; jobs are created and rewards are shared

Rising average incomes
Encouraging private enterprise
Enhancing tourism as an iconic sector of Rotorua’s economy
Encouraging development of M�ori land and resources
Reducing unemployment rate
More investment in our district
More employment opportunities
More new business
Celebrating and promoting our district’s unique qualities
Encouraging growth
An attractive and lively city centre
Affordable housing that meets people’s needs
Sustainable development

Important

A community with excellent facilities and services – a community that plans well to ensure facilities and services are accessible, the district is easy to get around, there are lots of activities and events, and people welcome diversity and are inspired by creativity.

Easy to get from place to place
Good, safe, maintained services and roads
Good quality infrastructure for future
Excellent reliable communication infrastructure
Affordable facilities and reserves and services
A great trans-Tasman airport

A community that values its living Māori culture - The history of Te Arawa in the district and the value of Māori culture are recognised and fostered

Preservation and sustainable development of Māori resources
Improved economic and social development opportunities
A community that recognises the value of partnerships including the Treaty of Waitangi
Fostering Māori cultural performance, arts, activities and expression
Respecting Te Arawa as part of the unique heritage of Rotorua District
Strengthening relationships between all cultures

A learning community - people of all ages and backgrounds are inspired to achieve and supported to learn and be well informed

Learning activities accessible for everyone
Quality educational institutions
Increased participation in early childhood education
Addressing skill shortages through successful
Engagement and achievement at all levels of education and learning
Improved literacy and numeracy achievement
Increased availability and quality of Maori language education
Whanau supported learning
Commitment to science, innovation and research

A ‘happening’ community - Rotorua is an exciting place with lots of activities and events, people welcome diversity and are inspired by creativity

Lots of events including sporting, cultural, festivals, arts
Leading edge activities and events
Provision of good quality event, conference and tourism facilities
Celebrating and nurturing traditional M�ori culture
Foster artistic expression, art, music, dancing, public performances and exhibitions
Great facilities to visit e.g. museum, arts village, aquatic centre

Overarching Theme

Visionary Community Leadership - visionary, inclusive leadership is supported and fostered within Rotorua communities.

Rotorua communities have a clear vision for sustainable development, prosperity and well-being.
Communities are informed and engaged in planning and developing the District's future.
Organisations and communities work together at all levels to achieve shared outcomes.
Māori are respected as partners in decision-making and have a voice in issues affecting the District.

Source: Rotorua 10 year plan – Bright Future Rotorua 2009-2019 (pdf 269kb).

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