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COMMUNITY OUTCOMESVIBRANT WAIKATOA district where our heritage and culture are recognised, protected and celebrated.Community Outcome Measure/Indicator Contributors*The elements of Vibrant Waikato are asfollows.Historical buildings, collections andheritage sites are protected and preservedfor the future.Council’s policies and programmessupport the community’s efforts toenhance heritage sites.Culture, including the arts, is supportedand encouraged through programmes,facilities and funding.The diversity of the district’s land, peopleand culture is celebrated.Council provides funding for cultural andarts events/activities/organisations.A reduction in the proportion of thosesites destroyed that are registered with theHistoric Places Trust, or listed as heritageitems in the District Plan.An increasing trend in the numbers ofvisitors to galleries and museums that aresupported by Council.An increasing trend in the community’sawareness of arts facilities in the district.An increasing trend in perception of thedistrict’s progress towards the achievementof VIBRANT WAIKATO.Tiaki TangataTe Puni KokiriMinistry for Culture andHeritageArts WaikatoHistoric Places TrustDistrict MuseumsLocal Businesses/ Organisations /DepartmentsWELL WAIKATOA district where people can access quality community health and care services.Community Outcome Measure/Indicator Contributors*The elements of Well Waikato are asfollows.Health care, well-being and relatedservices are accessible to all.Health care well-being and relatedservices meet the needs of the community.Community health programmes areavailable and supported.Potable water supplies conform toestablished public health standardsWastewater systems support andpromote safe and sanitary conditionsA declining trend in avoidablehospitalisations.A declining trend in the prevalence ofcigarette smoking.100% compliance with NZ Drinking-WaterStandards 2005.An increasing trend in satisfaction levelsof water services as per WDC satisfactionsurvey.An increasing trend in satisfaction levelsof wastewater services, as per WDCsatisfaction survey.An increasing trend in perception of thedistrict’s progress towards the achievementof WELL WAIKATO.Waikato District HealthBoardWaikato Primary HealthOrganisationsSt John AmbulanceRest Homes/HospitalsRetirement Homes/Villages* Waikato-Tainui is recognised and supported as a contributor to all Community Outcomes.28 THE ROAD AHEAD - LONG-TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-2016