The Stakeholder Reference Group developed the vision, values and statements below after considering feedback from the community. The Far North District Council adopted the vision and values in late August 2015.
A Far North vision
District Vision
He Whenua Rangatira – A District of Sustainable Prosperity and Wellbeing
Statement of Values and Expectations:
- Tikanga – Our Values
- Tumanako – Our Expectations
| Tikanga | Our Values |
|---|---|
| Manawatopu | Unity of purpose and working together |
| Whanaungatanga | Family, community, connecting and caring |
| Tu tangata | Strong cultural identities |
| Mana tangata | Respect and fairness |
| Te Tiriti o Waitangi | Partnership |
| Kaitiakitanga | Environmental stewardship and sustainability |
| Tumanako | Our Expectations |
|---|---|
| He wahi ataahua | Valuing the outstanding beauty of our District |
| Oranga taiao, oranga tangata | Nurturing the environment so it nourishes us |
| Oranga kainga | A thriving, sustainable local economy |
| Mana I te whenua | The role of tangata whenua is valued and respected |
| Te ira tangata | Rich heritage and diversity respected and celebrated |
| Whanau | A great place for our families to flourish |
| Tangata whai ora | Happy, healthy, safe and purposeful people |
| He waka hourua | Fit for purpose infrastructure underpinning success |
| Kokiri tahi | Empowered communities, working collaboratively |