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Community outcomes
Development and Protection of the Natural Environment
- We appreciate our natural environment and wish to participate in its protection on both a local and a global level. We recognise that the environment has the potential to generate economic growth for the district. We are willing to explore and develop that potential if we are sure it will not adversely affect, or if it restores or improves, the environment of the future.
- The potential of the natural environment developed and protected.
- Harbour entrance opened.
- The aquaculture potential of the district developed.
- Pollution and refuse/ litter issues addressed.
- Environmental tourism promoted.
- Planning and controls which reflect the environment.
- Advocation on global issues.
- Foreign and Maori land ownership issues managed with care.
- Coastal development managed.
- Education as part of environmental management.
Services and facilities meet our needs
- We want to ensure that we all have access to modern and efficient public facilities and services which are designed to meet the needs of our community.
- Facilities and services that meet current and future needs and are accessible to all.
- Facilities and services that meet or surpass national standards.
- Vital services and facilities are available to all.
- Both civic and community facilities are created and maintained for the future.
- Facilities and services that meet diverse expectations of the community.
- The needs of youth and the elderly are met.
- That services and facilities are integrated into the community and are a source of pride to the people of the district.
- Full hospital facilities provided.
- Roads and transport networks appropriate to traffic requirements and district growth needs.
Fair and efficient leadership
- It is important to us that our leaders consider the social needs of our community as well as the need for a businesslike approach. We want them to work together towards the future and communicate in ways we understand.
- Leadership that is visionary, community focused, efficient and representative.
- Leaders have a social conscience.
- Community leaders are efficient, fair and businesslike.
- Leaders understand and work towards the “big picture”.
- Leaders who are non-partisan and able to work with others for a common purpose.
- Community representatives who are honest and open and use communication that is easily understood.
A strong and distinctive community spirit
- Our rural community is friendly and supportive and works together to achieve common goals. We want to ensure that the strong and distinctive spirit and character of our community does not change over time. This is who we are and we are proud of it.
- The spirit and character of the Opotiki Coast community remaining strong and distinctive.
- Events and activities providing opportunity to work and play together.
- Opportunities to learn about the community made available.
- People being proud to be involved in collective efforts.
- People being encouraged, and having the capacity to give to their community.
- The open, friendly character of the people remaining unchanged.
Purposeful work and learning opportunities
- We understand that people can derive pride and purpose from a variety of work and learning opportunities. We want to ensure that all opportunities in the Opotiki District provide pathways to personal growth, as well as to financial independence.
- People deriving pride and purpose from a variety of work and learning opportunities.
- Programmes that tackle unemployment as an option available in the district.
- Businesses and agencies caring about people and their needs.
- Stable year- round employment available.
- Skills- based learning opportunities that are appropriate to the district.
- Innovation and endeavour being supported by the government and the community.
- People in difficulty being encouraged and supported.
Development supports the community
- We want to encourage and ensure development that respects and supports the community’s values and goals.
- Innovative development that involves and supports the community.
- The community as a major partner in development.
- Support being provided based on community needs.
- Practical and resourceful solutions are always available.
- Tourism potential being developed with a focus on the natural qualities.
- The town centre developed and maintained as an enjoyable meeting place for all people.
History and culture is treasured
- Sport, art and culture are enjoyable and valuable ways to increase our appreciation of each other and provide for our own health and wellbeing. Our history is also a part of who we are, and its preservation is seen as a way to increase understanding of our community.
- History and culture treasured and promoted.
- Art and culture valued as an enjoyable part of our culture.
- Opportunities for artistic and cultural expression increasing.
- People deriving pleasure and knowledge from learning.
- People feeling welcome and comfortable within different cultural and creative environments.
- Historic sites, stories and traditions being preserved and respected.
- Community groups being supported in their efforts to provide facilities, activities and events for the community.
Source: Opotiki District Council Community Plan 2009-19 Vol 1 (pdf 1.90mb)
Community outcomes documents and links
Opotiki District Council Community Outcomes webpage
Community Outcomes Bay of Plenty (COBoP)
Opotiki District Council information
Phone: (07) 315 3030 | E-mail: info@odc.govt.nz | Website: www.odc.govt.nz
Mayor: John Forbes
Further council information, including key community and financial statistics, is available from www.localcouncils.govt.nz
Key Opotiki District Council planning documents
Long-term council community plan: Opotiki District Community Plan 2009-2019
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