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 six 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, resilient infrastructure, and community amenities.
	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 - Tauranga is a city that recognises and promotes partnership with tangata whenua, and values culture and diversity, and where people of all ages and backgrounds are included, feel safe, connected and healthy.
	We recognise we are an integral part of the wider Bay of Plenty region and upper North Island – Tauranga is a well-connected city having a key role in making a significant contribution to the social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being of the region.

 
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.