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Outcome measures results

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This outcome measures report describes the changes in outcome measure results relative to the baseline, allowing us to track our progress towards achieving the outcomes over time in collaboration with others. The baseline is shown in brackets and further defined on the webpage.

There are 25 outcome measures and at the end of 2024/25: six targets were met, five targets had no change, five targets were not met, six measures have a baseline only, (which will be reported against in future), and three measures are in development, (i.e. there is no baseline or result yet and we are still working on the best way to report.)

Indicators: Target met No change Target not met Baseline only/in development

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A. Improving the health and well-being of waterbodies and freshwater ecosystems

A1: Percentage of monitored groundwater sites where nitrate concentration is decreasing

A1: Percentage of monitored groundwater sites where nitrate concentration is decreasing

A. Improving the health and well-being of waterbodies and freshwater ecosystems

A2: Percentage of monitored river and stream sites graded D or E for 𝘌. 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 concentration is decreasing

A2: Percentage of monitored river and stream sites graded D or E for 𝘌. 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 concentration is decreasing

A. Improving the health and well-being of waterbodies and freshwater ecosystems

A3: Percentage of monitored river and stream sites graded fair or better for aquatic ecosystem health is increasing

A3: Percentage of monitored river and stream sites graded fair or better for aquatic ecosystem health is increasing

B. Increasing the extent and values of wetlands

B1: Extent (and values) of monitored natural inland wetlands is increasing

B1: Extent (and values) of monitored natural inland wetlands is increasing

C. Improving the health and wellbeing of coastal environments

C1: Percentage of monitored estuary and mudflat environment sites where muddiness (>30%) is decreasing

C1: Percentage of monitored estuary and mudflat environment sites where muddiness (>30%) is decreasing

C. Improving the health and wellbeing of coastal environments

C2: Percentage of monitored coastal sites deemed suitable for recreational contact is increasing

C2: Percentage of monitored coastal sites deemed suitable for recreational contact is increasing

D. Increasing indigenous biodiversity

D1: Area of indigenous vegetation cover (in both urban and non-urban environments) is increasing

D1: Area of indigenous vegetation cover (in both urban and non-urban environments) is increasing

D. Increasing indigenous biodiversity

D2: Area of indigenous habitat on private land under legal protection by covenant is increasing

D2: Area of indigenous habitat on private land under legal protection by covenant is increasing

E. Increasing abundance of, condition of, and access to mahinga kai by mana whenua

E1: [Placeholder] Abundance of, condition of, and access to mahinga kai by mana whenua is increasing

E1: [Placeholder] Abundance of, condition of, and access to mahinga kai by mana whenua is increasing

F. Increasing the extent and natural character of braided rivers

F1: Extent of habitats* (and natural character) of braided rivers is increasing

F1: Extent of habitats* (and natural character) of braided rivers is increasing

G. Preventing establishment of exclusion pests

G1: Instances of newly established exclusion pests are zero

G1: Instances of newly established exclusion pests are zero

H. Improving ambient air quality

H1: Number of polluted air sheds where exceedances of air quality limits are decreasing

H1: Number of polluted air sheds where exceedances of air quality limits are decreasing

F. Increasing the extent and natural character of braided rivers

F1: Extent of habitats* (and natural character) of braided rivers is increasing

F1: Extent of habitats* (and natural character) of braided rivers is increasing

I. Decreasing the economic impact of flooding

I1: The economic cost of flooding events on our community is decreasing

I1: The economic cost of flooding events on our community is decreasing

J. Improving our communities' understanding of natural hazard and climate change risks

J1: Percentage of the Canterbury population that understands the natural hazard and climate change risks they live with is increasing

J1: Percentage of the Canterbury population that understands the natural hazard and climate change risks they live with is increasing

K. Increasing the regional capacity and capability to respond to and recover from civil defence emergencies

K1: The capacity and capability of Civil Defence Emergency Management in the region to respond to and recover from emergencies is increasing

K1: The capacity and capability of Civil Defence Emergency Management in the region to respond to and recover from emergencies is increasing

L. Decreasing navigational safety incidents in the region

L1: Number of navigation safety incidents that occur on the region’s water bodies is decreasing

L1: Number of navigation safety incidents that occur on the region’s water bodies is decreasing

M. Increasing public transport mode share

M1: Percentage of Greater Christchurch population using public transport in the last year is increasing

M1: Percentage of Greater Christchurch population using public transport in the last year is increasing

N. Reducing impacts of vehicle emissions on the health and safety of people

N1: Number of premature deaths in Canterbury due to NO₂ from motor vehicles is decreasing

N1: Number of premature deaths in Canterbury due to NO₂ from motor vehicles is decreasing

N. Reducing impacts of vehicle emissions on the health and safety of people

N2: Tonnes of NO₂ emissions from the public transport fleet is decreasing

N2: Tonnes of NO₂ emissions from the public transport fleet is decreasing

O. Increasing accessibility by public transport

O1: Percentage of workplaces in Greater Christchurch and Timaru within 400 metres of network bus stops is increasing

O1: Percentage of workplaces in Greater Christchurch and Timaru within 400 metres of network bus stops is increasing

P. Increasing inclusive access to public transport

P1: Percentage of key activity centres In Greater Christchurch within 400 metres of network bus stops is increasing

P1: Percentage of key activity centres In Greater Christchurch within 400 metres of network bus stops is increasing

P. Increasing inclusive access to public transport

P2: Percentage of households in Greater Christchurch within 400 metres of network bus stops is increasing

P2: Percentage of households in Greater Christchurch within 400 metres of network bus stops is increasing

P. Increasing inclusive access to public transport

P3: Number of marae in Greater Christchurch within 400 metres network bus stops is increasing

P3: Number of marae in Greater Christchurch within 400 metres network bus stops is increasing

P. Increasing inclusive access to public transport

P4: Percentage of Māori reserve land in Greater Christchurch within 400m of network bus stops is increasing

P4: Percentage of Māori reserve land in Greater Christchurch within 400m of network bus stops is increasing

Q. Improving public transport environmental sustainability / climate change mitigations

Q1: Christchurch City Council goal – to halve greenhouse gas emissions (excluding methane) by 2030

Q1: Christchurch City Council goal – to halve greenhouse gas emissions (excluding methane) by 2030

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