Our strategic approaches
Our five strategic approaches are embedded in everything we do.
Integrating te ao Māori
We're building a future where Te Tiriti is honoured through robust relationships with our Tākai Here partners and Māori communities. By integrating Māori perspectives and thinking into every aspect of our work, we are maximising positive outcomes for Māori and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Making our city accessible and inclusive for all
Making our city accessible for all
We're creating a future where everyone can easily find information, use our services, and participate in social and economic activities.
Accessibility is for all – including disabled people, the neurodiverse and neurodivergent individuals, who are blind or have low vision, the d/Deaf community, non-English speakers, the elderly, children, parents with pushchairs, and people with temporary injuries.
By removing current and future barriers, we're making accessibility a reality for everyone.
Making our city inclusive for all
All Wellingtonians feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and engage in all aspects of city life.
Everyone feels comfortable to be their authentic selves, knowing their dignity will be upheld, they have a sense of belonging, and equitable access to services and opportunities.
Everyone can participate fully without fear or the need to overcome barriers, effortlessly finding information, accessing our services, and engaging in activities.
Working in an inclusive way means our differences are our strengths.
By removing barriers, we're making inclusivity a reality for everyone.
Embedding climate action
We're proactively addressing the effects of climate change with urgency, supporting Wellingtonians to do the same.
Through our continued efforts in biodiversity planning, we aim to not only to minimise harm but to create positive environmental impacts.
By acknowledging and preparing for future climate changes, we're committed to safeguarding and enhancing our environment for generations to come.
Engaging our community
We're committed to engaging with Wellingtonians in ways that respect and reflect our diverse cultural contexts, ensuring every community voice is heard.
By collaborating with communities to understand their aspirations for Wellington, we utilise a variety of methods to enhance the diversity, quality, and accessibility of our engagements.
Our decision-making processes are evidence-informed, transparent, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for both current and future generations.
Value for money and effective delivery
We're committed to using our resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes, even within a constrained funding environment.
By delivering high-quality, well-managed programmes and projects, we maximise value for our residents and our city.
Additionally, we will actively seek innovative funding solutions, including advocating for central government support, to further enhance our initiatives and services.
Our strategic priorities
The Council's strategic priorities come from our Long-term Plan (LTP).
The first four strategic priorities are focused on significant infrastructure investment needed:
- Fix our water infrastructure and improve the health of waterways
- Transform our transport system to move more people with fewer vehicles
- Invest in sustainable, connected and accessible community and recreation facilities
- Transform our waste system to enable a circular economy.
These five LTP priorities are focused on ongoing efforts that require community engagement, partnerships, and efficient and effective regulation and service delivery:
- Increase access to good, affordable housing to improve the wellbeing of our communities
- Revitalise the city and suburbs to support a thriving and resilient economy and support job growth
- Celebrate and make visible te ao Māori across our city
- Nurture and grow our arts sector
- Collaborate with our communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change.