Strategic Direction for Waitakere
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Waitakere has identified seven strategies that provide a
framework for planning an integrated and sustainable city
for the future. These 'Best for the West' strategies reflect
the long-term eco city vision and are consistent with the
council's existing commitments, goals, principles and
strategic priorities.
They are written with the view they
would be in place for 10 years and reviewed in three to five
years. A set of strategic action plans give effect to the
strategies. These plans are updated more often and inform
the department and section business plans produced for the
10 year plan and are reviewed each year for the annual plan.
The seven key strategies that provide a backbone for the
council's strategic direction are:
Together the key strategies provide an integrated
approach to city planning. For example the strategies are
linked to
Waitakere's 10 Year Plan, council activities, national
and regional strategies and plans, and the
Community
Outcomes for Waitakere City.
Cultural Wellbeing
Strategy for Waitakere
 The Cultural Wellbeing Strategy for Waitakere aims to
clarify what culture means for this council and how it can
practically promote the cultural wellbeing of the city's
people. It also provides guidance on priorities and
direction for future council investment in this area.
This strategy enables the many parts of the council to
reflect on how their work contributes to a better quality of
life for everyone in Waitakere, especially in terms of
supporting belonging, participation, creativity and strength
in diversity.
The Cultural Wellbeing Strategy replaces the 2003 Strong
Communities platform.
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Strategic Framework for Cultural Wellbeing (Size 20K)
A strategic framework of the Cultural Wellbeing
Strategy's outcomes was adopted as part of the 10 Year Plan
2009-2019.
Cultural Wellbeing Strategy (Size 1644K)
The Cultural Wellbeing Strategy for Waitakere was adopted by the
Policy and
Strategy Committee.
Economic Wellbeing Strategy
for Waitakere
For more information see
Auckland Council's website.
Environment Strategy
for Waitakere
 The
long term strategy for Waitakere's environmental resources
is to reduce its ecological footprint through:
- Reducing carbon dioxide emissions
- Conservative and innovative water use
- Minimising the generation of waste
The Environment Strategy replaces the 2003 Green Network;
Zero Waste; and Sustainable Energy and Clean Air platforms.
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Strategic Framework for Environment (Size 19K)
A strategic framework of the Environment Strategy's outcomes
was adopted as part of the 10 Year Plan 2009-2019.2019.
Environment Strategy (Size 1976K)
The Environment Strategy for Waitakere was adopted by the
Policy and
Strategy Committee in December 2008.
Social Strategy for
Waitakere
 The
council has a longstanding commitment to social wellbeing
which has seen the development of many policies and
initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people
who live and work in Waitakere.
This Social Strategy for Waitakere was developed to help
make a more effective contribution to improving the social
wellbeing of Waitakere's people and communities. The council
also wants to be open and clear about its role and
commitment to social wellbeing.
The Social Strategy replaces the 2003 Strong Communities
platform.
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Strategic Framework for
Social (Size 20K)
A strategic framework of the Social Strategy's outcomes was
adopted as part of the 10 Year Plan 2009-2019.
Social Strategy (Size
2573K)
The Social Strategy for Waitakere was adopted by the
Policy and
Strategy Committee in June 2009.
Governance Strategy for Waitakere
The outcomes for the Governance Strategy for Waitakere were adopted by the
Long Term
Council Community Plan and Annual Plan Committee in 2009 and include:
- People from all walks of life are well represented and are actively
participating in the decision making process of the city
- The Treaty of Waitangi is supported through the council working
effectively with iwi and Te Taumata Runanga
- The council works with community and government agencies on priorities
and plans that contribute to the city, region and nation becoming sustainable
and successful
- Highly responsive and efficient customer services provided
- The council shapes and effectively implements decisions from the
Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.
A full strategy document has not been progressed due to
changes to Auckland’s governance.
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