Report card

About this pilot report card

The Waikato River Authority Report Card summarises where we are on the journey towards meeting the aspirational objectives of the Vision and Strategy, Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato.

Report cards are gaining popularity internationally as a communication tool because they:

Use a simple, familiar format
Synthesise complex information into simple key messages for a broad audience
Engage the community and provide accountability for environmental management and restoration actions

What it does

Analysis

Builds on the analysis in the Waikato River Independent Scoping Study.

Guide

Framework was guided by an advisory roopu comprising Waikato River iwi. Waikato River iwi cultural values underpin the Report Card framework.

Structure

Is structured around eight taura (strands of a rope) that together capture aspirations of the Vision and Strategy (Te Ture Whaimana) for restoration of the health and wellbeing of the river and its people.

Support

Each taura essentially equates to a high-level or “mega-value set” such as kai that supports cultural, recreational and commercial harvest. Each taura is then broken down into smaller strands or value sub-sets; for example, koura and tuna. Below this level are a number of indicators that, in combination, can be used to describe the state of each value sub-set.

Information

This version of the Report Card has been populated using available information (e.g., regional council programmes) and the best professional judgement of personnel who have worked in the catchment for many years (including Waikato Regional Council, Fish & Game and NIWA)

Report Card Date

At the time of populating the Report Card, primarily with 2012-2014 data, not all indicator information was available.

Process

Processes and underlying data that underpin the on-going development of the Report Card have been documented to allow deeper investigation and support future report card updates (anticipated to be five-yearly)

Vision

Our Vision is for a future where a healthy Waikato River sustains abundant life and prosperous communities who, in turn, are all responsible for restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River, and all it embraces, for generations to come.

Developed by

This Report Card was developed by NIWA, Diffuse Sources Ltd., and The Waikato Raupatu River Trust.

Acknowledgements

Information for the Report Card was obtained either directly or indirectly from the following organisations:

And the Report Card Roopu involves representatives from Te Arawa, Tūwharetoa, Raukawa, Waikato-Tainui and Maniapoto. We have endeavoured to use the information appropriately and take responsibility for the scores derived.

Indicators

A

Delivers in full on the Vision and Strategy aspirations for a healthy Waikato River. Excellent rating.

B

Delivers in part on the Vision and Strategy aspirations for a healthy Waikato River. Good rating.

C

Delivers on only some of the Vision and Strategy aspirations for a healthy Waikato River. Low rating.

D

Does not deliver on the Vision and Strategy aspirations for a healthy Waikato River. Poor rating.

Overall Grade

Click or tap on a letter to reveal the Taura it represents.

Lakes location and sub-catchment report card

Click or tap on the label for each sub-catchment to reveal its report card score. Click on the blue markers on the map for information on lakes in that location.