Takatū Waikato | Making a Stand for the Waikato: Strategic Direction 2023-2025

We love where we live – the mighty Waikato. A diverse and resource rich region in the heart of the upper North Island. It's a place of powerful opportunities.

Making the most of these opportunities relies on everyone playing their part for a healthy environment. A healthy environment enables communities to thrive. Get that right and the economy will be strong. That’s what we’re here to do – create a sustainable future for people today and generations to come.

It's ambitious. The issues and solutions are complex and interconnected. This council is facing the challenge head on, evolving our six strategic priorities and setting new goals for success. Achieving our goals means being clear about the complexity of the issues we face, the financial impact on our communities and the role of our council. In some cases, we'll be the lead provider while in others we will collaborate, work in partnership, provide funding or use our convening and monitoring strengths to support or inform the outcomes we're working for.

We’re in it for the long haul and people working together is key. For us, that’s partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities. Our collective kaitiakitanga – our care – will make the Waikato region even better.

Tō Waikato, kia wana.
Making your Waikato even better.