Community Outcomes
These Community Outcomes belong us, the people of Christchurch. The City Council has led a process to find out what we as a community wish for Christchurch now and in the future.
The Community Outcomes have been developed over the last year and have been consulted on with the community. Thank you to the groups, individuals and agencies that have contributed their time and experience. The Outcomes will be reviewed in 2012.
Individuals, including you, as well as many groups and organisations, will need to work together to achieve these outcomes. A group of outcome measures, or indicators, has been developed to track our progress towards achieving the outcomes we want.
To the right is a summary of the Community Outcomes. The full version includes more detailed explanations of the Community Outcomes and how progress towards achieving them will be monitored. Along with other organisations – like the Canterbury District Health Board, Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs – it will be used as the basis for cooperative work.
It is available on request electronically on the web at www.ccc.govt.nz/communityoutcomes or by phoning 941 8999 and asking for a copy to be sent to you.
- Many people will be aware of moves that may see the Banks Peninsula district becoming part of Christchurch city. Efforts have been made to align this summary with the views of the Banks Peninsula communities. If the reorganisation goes ahead, the Community Outcomes can be reviewed.
| Community Outcome |
We will know we are succeeding when… |
Progress measured using these headline indicators |
| A Safe City |
We live free from crime. violence, abuse and injury. We are safe at home and in the community. Risks from hazards are managed and mitigated. |
Rates of crime and injury decline.
People feel safe at all times in Christchurch.
We have excellent safety networks, support people and services. |
- Hospital treatment for accidents
- Total offences
- Notifications to CYF
- Perceptions of safety
- Road casualty statistics
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| A City of Inclusive and Diverse Communities |
Our diversity is seen, heard, valued and celebrated. All people feel a sense of belonging and participate in the community. |
Our city is built on strong communities.
A diverse range of people feel at home in Christchurch.
Everybody is able to participate, particularly those who are most vulnerable. |
- New Zealand Deprivation Index
- Income gap between low and high income earners
- Perceptions of ethnic diversity
- Maori language speakers
- Perceptions of quality of life
- Perceptions of community support
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| A City of People who Value and Protect the Natural Environment |
Our lifestyles reflect our commitment to guardianship of the natural environment in and around Christchurch. We actively work to protect, enhance and restore our environment for future generations. |
Everybody takes responsibility for their impact on the natural environment.
Biodiversity is restored, protected and enhanced.
We manage our city to minimise damage to the environment. |
- Tonnes of wate to landfill
- Liquid waste
- Total ground water use
- Renewable versus non-renewable energy consumption
- Waste recycling
- Recreational water quality
- Number and area of ecological heritage sites
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| Community Outcome |
We will know we are succeeding when… |
Progress will be measured using these key indicators |
| A Well-Governed City |
Our values and ideas are reflected in the actions of our decision-makers. Our decision-makers manage public funds responsibly, respond to current needs and plan for the future. |
Everybody actively participates in public decision-making.
Everybody feels represented by their decision-makers.
Our decision-makers plan for a sustainable Christchurch. |
- Confidence in council decision-making
- Representation on school boards of trustees
- Census response rates
- Voter turnout at council elections
- Voter turnout at general elections
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| A Prosperous City |
We have a strong economy that is based on a range of successful and innovative businesses. We value sustainable wealth creation, invest in ourselves and in our future. |
Christchurch has a strong, healthy economy.
Standards of living improve for everyone.
Our economic development prioritises future well-being. |
- Economic Activity Index
- Full and part time employment rates
- Unemployment rate
- Personal, family and household income
- Volume of commercial waste recycling
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| A Healthy City |
We live long, healthy and happy lives. |
We all have access to affordable health services that meet our needs.
More people in Christchurch live healthy lifestyles.
Our city environment supports the health of the community. |
- Self reported health status
- Life expectancy
- Frequency of physical activity
- Type 2 diabetes rates
- Barriers to accessing GPs
- Number of days exceeding air quality guidelines
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| Community Outcome |
We will know we are succeeding when… |
Progress will be measured using these key indicators |
| A City for Recreation, Fun and Creativity |
We value leisure time and recognise that the arts, sports and other recreational activities contribute to our economy, identity, health and well-being. |
More people participate in
leisure activities.
More people participate in
physical and sporting
activities.
Everybody is included in the
creation and enjoyment of
the arts. |
- Main leisure pursuits in free time
- Satisfaction with free time
- Numbers of people taking part in the arts
- Culturally rich and diverse arts scene
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| A City of Lifelong Learning |
Our learning opportunities help us to participate in the community and the economy. Quality education is available for people of all ages. |
Everybody receives a good basic education.
Christchurch people are skilled people.
A broad range of learning opportunities are available in Christchurch. |
- Highest qualification gained
- Numbers of children who have attended early childhood education
- School leavers with no qualifications
- Literacy and numeracy performance
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| An Attractive and Well-designed City |
Christchurch has a vibrant centre, attractive neighbourhoods and well-designed transport networks. Our lifestyles and heritage are enhanced by our urban environment. |
Christchurch is attractive and well-maintained.
Our heritage is protected for future generations.
We design our city to meet current needs and future challenges. |
- Perceptions of look and feel of the city
- Bus patronage figures
- Modes of transport to work
- Residual income after housing costs
- Hectares of public open space
- Perceptions of problems in Christchurch
- Number of heritage buildings, sites and objects
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