In 2005 organisations, groups and individuals within the community worked to identify what the future of Hauraki should look like.

The communities of Hauraki have collectively said that there are clearly common goals that should be worked towards and as such we are pleased to present you with the Community Outcomes for Hauraki District.

Maintain and protect the vibrancy of rural communities within our District.

• Our communities support the viability of maintaining our rural lifestyles and values;
• Protecting the viability of our land for primary production.
  

Vibrant and sustainable businesses and business economies in our District

• We encourage further development of our Districts CBDs economic viability
• We support entrepreneurs and leaders to proactively drive planned growth strategies and community business within our District;
• We encourage planned and developed infrastructural services and facilities to sustain our communities growth;
• We encourage further development of tourism opportunities and facilities focusing on our heritage and eco-tourism.

Cultural values of tangata whenua throughout the District be respected and supported through further development of consultation, participation and partnerships.

• We encourage the development of culturally appropriate programmes and processes;
• We encourage service providers to develop partnerships that assist with capacity building of our tangata whenua to participate in decision-making processes.

We encourage increased opportunities to participate in recreational, sporting and cultural activities.

• Our recreational, cultural and heritage groups work together to identify issues that lead to better efficiencies, access and sustainable solutions;
• We encourage better utilisation of existing infrastructure and resources;
• We support planning for our culture and heritage where initiatives can be actively co-ordinated to ensure sustainability.

Integrated provision of quality health and social services throughout our District.

• Our community seeks the improvement of mechanisms for co-ordination, delivery, communication and education by health and social service providers;
• We support the development of new initiatives that address well-being of those in need and of our community in general.

Management of our natural and physical environment in a sustainable manner.

• We encourage a balance between economic growth and environmental protection and enhancement;
• We support the development of land use planning controls that allow for economic growth in a sustainable manner;
• We support protecting our significant habitats and ecosystems

Our Hauraki youth be provided with greater opportunities to participate in the decision-making processes pertaining to the development of our communities.

•  We support the wider community and organisations to encourage and engage youth to actively participate;
• We need to understand, identify and address specific issues relating to our youth.

Hauraki District residents be given the opportunity to participate in the educational and training programmes.

• We encourage better communication and co-ordination between education providers;
• We support the need for improvement on the transition between educational levels to allow further training and work opportunities;

Long term planning, ensures that our future infrastructure requirements meet the growth and development opportunities of our District.

• We want to have our say on our District’s future;
• We value the provision of infrastructural services in our District to be well-managed.
   

How we got there?

• A local telephone survey with 300 people was undertaken
• 14 workshops were held with over 200 people attending from a wide range of sectors including the business community, the rural community and youth.
• Primary school children were able to articulate their desired future through art and short stories
• Comments were able to be made over the internet

Where to next?

Council is going to work with government agencies and local organisations within the local and the regional community to start looking at ways to progress these outcomes. If everyone is on the same page as to what the community really does want, then resources may be able to be pooled and projects may be able to be jointly progressed, so we can look towards the future together.

Already some projects have been established and are already underway as a result of the forums, which is great to see - so let’s continue with this outstanding progress!

If you have any questions on these outcomes please contact Hauraki District Council on 07 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (from within the District).