Community Board plans are developed every three years and outline a board's key priorities for their elected term. They also indicate how the Board will work in partnership with the local community to achieve the Council’s community outcomes. A key part of the development of the plan is engagement with the local community and key stakeholders to ensure that the Board's priorities reflect the needs and desires of local residents, community groups and businesses in our Board area.
Our key vision is:
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula is a vibrant place where environmental health and cultural, social, and economic wellbeing enable people and communities to thrive.
Vision statements:
Our values:
Why this matters: Effective stormwater management is essential to protect water quality and ecosystems, safeguard livelihoods, and reduce flooding risks. Continued planning for settlements affected by flooding ensures resilient communities and infrastructure in the face of increasing severe weather events.
Why this matters Preparing for natural hazards is critical to protect community safety, maintain access and essential services, and manage the growing impacts of severe weather and climate change. It supports economic activity, reduces risk to reputation as a visitor destination, and ensures people can live their lives well despite increasing hazard risks.
Why this matters: Our communities are vulnerable to becoming geographically isolated. We want to support them to be self-reliant and prepared for emergencies.
Why this matters: Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula’s unique ecosystems, harbours, forests, and coastlines underpin community wellbeing, cultural identity, recreation, and a thriving local economy. Protecting and restoring these environments strengthens resilience, safeguards biodiversity, and ensures that natural spaces can continue to be enjoyed by current and future generations.
Why this matters: Council owned community facilities and public toilets support wellbeing, accessibility and connection, while also providing essential infrastructure for emergency response. Renewing and maintaining these assets protects the environment, strengthens resilience, and ensures welcoming, safe and functional spaces for residents and visitors across Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula.
Why this matters: Local Area Plans provide a clear, locally driven roadmap for future development and investment. They help align community aspirations with council priorities, guide decision-making, and ensure resources are directed where they will have the greatest impact. Strong Local Area Plans create resilience, preserve local identity, and support sustainable growth for generations to come.
Why this matters: Young people (age 12 to 24) are an integral part of our community and our future. Addressing gaps in youth development and engagement ensures they are connected, thriving, and more able to create future opportunities on the peninsula.
Why this matters: Older people should have the right to age in place. Supporting this ensures inclusion, dignity, and connection, enabling older adults to remain active members of their communities while reducing isolation and improving wellbeing.
Why this matters: Tourism is a key part of our local economy and identity, but it must be managed responsibly. Sustainable and regenerative tourism ensures we protect the environment, respect communities, and actively restore and enhance the destination so visitors and residents can enjoy it for generations to come.
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