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3. To Compete globally Care locally Help create the Right conditions For the Waikato

4. vibrant communities strong economy healthy environment

6. Waikato Regional Council Area25,000 km 2 Population411,600 District and city councils10 Constituencies 20138 General 6 Maori 2 Elected councillors 201314

7. Waikato at a glance - environment 100 lakes (including Taupō), 20 rivers (including the Waikato) and 1420 streams 1150 km of coastline, 9 harbours 70% of New Zealand’s geothermal systems Internationally significant wetlands NZ’s most significant mineral producing area 600 different soil types Extensive native and exotic forests Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Tongariro National Park

8. Waikato at a glance - economy Approx 8.5% of GDP Up to 45% of New Zealand’s power generation Premier dairy-farming region Timber milling/pulp and paper manufacturing Labour force participation 68.9% Median weekly household income $1189

9. Waikato at a glance - people Ageing population – 51% aged 35-55 Aged 65+ to increase by over 83% by 2026 Maori population is youthful – 67% below 35 years 21% Maori (15% nationally)

10. Iwi of the Waikato region 6 large iwi groups – Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa, Raukawa, Maniapoto, Waikato, Hauraki 12 form Hauraki Collective More than 200 hapū and over 190 marae Significant Treaty settlements completed West coast harbours claims underway Hauraki in negotiation 6+ others in negotiation

11. Our role in the region Management of the Waikato region’s natural resources Giving certainty over resource use Strategic planning Provision of regional infrastructure Catchment management

12. Our role in the region Transport planning Navigation safety Civil defence and natural hazards management Biosecurity and biodiversity activities

13. Our flagship goals The values of land and water resources are sustained across the Waikato region. The people of the region collaborate to achieve a shared vision of the Waikato competing globally, caring locally. The Waikato Regional Council meets its legislative co-governance requirements by working together with iwi in good faith and a spirit of co-operation.

14. Land and water

15. Regional development

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17. Our major projects

18. Protecting land and water New Regional Policy Statement Healthy Rivers: Plan for Change/Wai ora: He Rautaki Whakapaipai Water take allocation Harbour and catchment management plans Waipa Catchment Plan Stopbanks upgrade programme Significant natural areas Halo intensive pest control projects Possum control Marine biosecurity

19. Our major projects Regional Coastal Plan Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan Waikato Mayoral Forum Waikato Spatial Plan Economic strategy Regional Land Transport Plan Regional Public Transport Plan Public Transport Operating Model Electronic ticketing Integrated Regional Information System (IRIS) Hamilton office accommodation

20. Our financial strategy Rates affordability Financial risk management Insurances and reserves to respond to environmental risks (flooding etc) Diversified investment strategy

22. Where our funding will come from 2013-2014

23. Where we will spend our funds 2013-2014

24. Rates 2012/13 ($000) 2013/14 ($000) Increase / (decrease) ($000) Rates paid by all properties General rate29,59526,777(2,818) Uniform annual general charge (UAGC)7,8458,479634 Civil defence and emergency management2,0652,346281 Biosecurity5,4566,229773 Natural heritage95696711 Protecting Lake Taupō2,6042,6051 Total rates paid by all properties48,52147,403(1,376) Estimated average decrease to existing ratepayers after allowing for growth(2.7) %

25. Targeted rates 2012/13 ($000) 2013/14 ($000) Increase / (decrease) ($000) Targeted rates Public transport (Hamilton city ratepayers only)7,4087,372(36) River and catchment services18,13520,5492,414 Permitted activity monitoring*9561,01155 Stock truck effluent*42497 Animal health board*663 - Total targeted rates27,20429,6442,440 Estimated average increase to existing ratepayers after allowing for growth * Properties > 2 hectares 8.5 per cent Total rates revenue75,72577,0471,322 Estimated average increase to existing ratepayers after allowing for growth1.3 per cent

27. To Compete globally Care locally Help create the Right conditions For the Waikato