The MARCO team (monitoring and reporting community outcomes) has compiled indicators that help tell us about the quality of, and any changes in, life for people in the Waikato region. Learn more about indicators and how they are being used.

About 75 indicators were selected and grouped into five topics. The results are displayed for the Waikato region and, where available, by city/district council area. Find out more about how the indicators were developed. The indicators are up-dated, analysed and reported every year. Find out more in the indicator data analysis reports.

• Indicators by council area
• Indicators by topic
• Indicators by keyword

Indicators by council area

Indicators by topic throughout the Waikato region

		Sustainable economy Economic prosperity Land-based industries Maori economic prosperity Regional planning Research and innovation Sustainable development Tourism Transport, infrastructure and services				Sustainable environment Air, land, water quality and biodiversity Coastal environment Energy Environmental attitudes and behaviours Kaitiakitanga Rural environment Solid waste
		Quality of life Community participation Community safety Education Family and community cohesion Health Housing Sport and leisure Youth and older people				Culture and identity Creativity Culture and recreation Historic buildings and places Maori heritage Regional identity and pride
		Participation and equity Civic participation Cultural well-being

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What are indicators and how are they being used?

An indicator is something that helps us to understand where we are, which way we are going and how far we are from where we want to be. Indicators summarise complex information into key measures so that we can understand what's happening. Indicators are used by local authorities in the Waikato region to track progress against stated goals and objectives derived from consultation with the community, referred to as community outcomes. Find out more.