Local Services Mapping: Waimakariri
Waimakariri District lies to the north of Christchurch. For the past 20 years, it has been among the fastest growing districts in New Zealand. The district has a mix of urban and rural communities. Recently, populations in rural areas have increased, including greater numbers of families with dependent children.
This report was compiled by four cross-sector reference groups (listed below), identified in consultation with existing interagency networks. The LSM process drew upon a joint initiative by Family and Community Services, the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Waimakariri District Council: the Vision and Action Cafes process. This initiative allows communities to participate in developing Waimakariri District Council’s Long Term Council Community Plans.
Key participants in the LSM process included:
- North Canterbury Strengthening Families
- Waimakariri Community Network group
- Waimakariri District Council
- Waimakariri Safer Community Council.
Priority areas for action in Waimakariri:
- Social isolation and access to services, including those for older people
- Access to, and co-ordination of, health services including mental health and maternity
- Maori health, and social and economic wellbeing
- Youth participation
- Support for families.
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