Manawatu District Council

Vision & Strategic Priorities Proudly provincial. A great place to land - Wehi n? te k?inga taurikura nei ki tuawhenua This expression of the desired future state of Manawat? was originally developed by the Council in 2020, as part of the Manawat?meke 10 Year Plan 2021/31, and then reconfirmed by the Council as part of the Long-term Plan 2024/34. Strategic Priorities - A place to belong and grow. He k?inga e ora pai ai te katoa - We provide leisure and sports facilities and support community activities to encourage social and cultural well-being for everyone. - A future planned together. He k?inga ka whakamaherea tahitia t?na anamata e te hapori tonu - We work with all parts of our community to plan for a future everyone can enjoy. - An environment to be proud of. He k?inga ka rauh?tia t?na taiao - We protect and care for the Manawat? District’s natural and physical resources. - Infrastructure fit for future. He k?inga ka t?whena tonu ?na p?nahahanga, haere ake nei te w? - We ensure the Manawat? District has infrastructure (water, roads, etc.) that meets the needs of the community now and into the future. - A prosperous, resilient economy. He k?inga ka t?nui t?na ?hanga - We aim to make the Manawat? District a great place to live, to visit and to do business. - Value for money and excellence in local government He k?inga ka eke t?na k?wanatanga ?-rohe ki ng? taumata o te kairangi - We take pride in serving our communities. We focus on doing the best for the District.