Summary of the Annual Report

We promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of our communities through our three community outcomes, and four overarching strategic focus areas.

Community outcomes

Nui te ora o te taiao | Thriving environment

Healthy fresh and coastal water, clean and safe drinking water, unique landscapes and indigenous biodiversity, sustainable land use, a prosperous low carbon economy.

He hapori kotahi | Connected communities

A vibrant and liveable region in which people can move around on safe, sustainable, and effective public transport; there is inclusive and equitable participation, and our sustainable rural and urban centres are connected to each other.

He manawaroa te āpōpō | Resilient future

Safe and healthy communities, a strong and thriving regional economy, adapting to the effects of climate change and natural hazards, community preparedness and modern robust infrastructure.

Strategic focus areas

Active mana whenua partnerships and participation for improved outcomes for Māori

Proactive partnerships with mana whenua.
Giving effect to our Te Tiriti obligations to create conditions for rangatiratanga.
Mana ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori – equity of traditional knowledge systems informing our design, decision making, implementation and evaluation.
Effective engagement with mātāwaka Māori.

Holistic approaches to deliver improved outcomes for te taiao

Deep insights strengthen planning, delivery, measurement, and storytelling.
Joined-up solutions that maximise investment and deliver shared outcomes.
Nature-based solutions reduce risk and improve the wellbeing of our people and places.
Clear plans to restore natural environments on land, in our waterways and in the region’s blue belt coastal marine environment.

Leading action for climate resilience and emissions reduction

Together with our regional partners we prepare and adapt to the effects of climate change and natural hazards.
Reducing corporate carbon emissions and building our climate risk preparedness.
Low-emissions economy, sustainable urban and rural development, and critical behaviour change.

Improving access to services and equity of outcomes through participation with communities

Improving access to services (including capacity and demand).
Knowledge about our communities so we can deliver more effective and equitable results.
Communities have accessible information for informed decision-making.
Participation in a low-emissions economy and climate resilient region.

Tā mātou ahunga Our direction