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Westland District will continue to develop down a path of burgeoning economic and social opportunity where a relaxed and less hectic lifestyle can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. In such an environment, people are free to experience the unique features of Westland District and to contribute to their maintenance and enhancement.
These features will include:
è healthy indigenous ecosystems
è locations where the environment is pristine
è a broad-based economy with an increased level of processing of natural and physical resources of the District
è availability of a wide range of business and employment opportunities
è an effective and well developed transportation system
è a safe and relaxed lifestyle where crime and city pressures are less significant
è a prosperous rural community producing high quality products
è vibrant and resilient settlements with strong community identity and pride
è a rich heritage and culture based on early settlement and resource use including the Maori greenstone trade
è a distinctive and internationally recognised dramatic coast-to-alpine environment and vistas which are accessible for the enjoyment of both inhabitants and visitors
è a District where the Council's regulatory control reflects community aspirations and needs
While there is potential for conflict between some of the above features, an effective management approach guided by the Plan will ensure that the environmental standards (bottom line) are set in a manner which does not. Westland District will also continue to offer a friendly and memorable experience to visitors, a unique lifestyle opportunity for its residents and an encouraging business environment.
