Community outcomes

Community outcomes are the goals we set for ourselves. They shape the activities we undertake to improve the wellbeing of Tauranga.

We are also guided by a set of five principles.

We refreshed our outcomes in September 2020 to help guide the Long-term Plan 2021-31.

The outcomes listed below were created from community feedback on our projects around the city, and from a public survey. 

	We value and protect our environment - Tauranga is a city that values our natural environment and outdoor lifestyle, and actively works to protect and enhance it
	We have a well planned city - Tauranga is a city that is well planned with a variety of successful and thriving compact centres and resilient infrastructure
	We can move around our city easily - Tauranga is a well-connected city, easy to move around in and with a range of sustainable transport choices
	We support business and education - Tauranga is a city that attracts and supports a range of businesses and education opportunities, creating jobs and a skilled workforce
	We are inclusive, and value our culture and diversity - Tauranga is a city that recognises and values culture and diversity, and where people of all ages and backgrounds are included, feel safe, connected and healthy

 
Principles

• We deliver value for our communities through prudent financial management, ensuring we plan and provide affordable fit-for-purpose services.
• Sustainability and resilience underpin our decision making and service delivery, protecting the future of our city
• We work in partnership with tangata whenua, our communities, sub-regional stakeholders and central government.
• We manage the balance between social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing of our communities.
• We listen to our communities and make transparent, evidence-based decisions.