Community Development

The Waimakariri District Council’s Community Development Strategy 2015 - 2025 was developed in collaboration with various working parties, projects and steering groups to provide a clear framework for the role that the Council plays in supporting the community to address identified local priorities for community wellbeing, safety, connection, inclusion and resilience.

The Council partners with over 300 community, business, education, government and non-government stakeholders to support a community-led approach for the four goals of the Strategy:

1. Engage key stakeholders to enhance community development, youth development and community safety

2. Facilitate connection across the community

3. Cultivate an informed community

4. Empower the community to identify and achieve its aspirations

The Strategy is currently being refreshed with a range of current challenges to consider including social recovery from COVID-19, impact of climate change, inclusive communities and housing, alongside key issues and opportunities that affect the wellbeing of local residents.

We want to take this opportunity to engage with the wider community and gather feedback across a range of topics. This feedback along with extensive research gathered locally and nationally will be used to inform the development of the next Community Development Strategy.

We want to hear what you think. Follow the link below and take 10 minutes to share your thoughts and ideas about the issues and opportunities affecting you, your whānau and other local residents.

Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 22 March.