File descriptionReturn to IndexWaikato Regional Community Outcomes: MARCO Indicators - Data and MetadataLast updated April/May 2011This set of worksheets has been compiled from the MARCO Benchmark Data Report and MARCO Trends Report. Its purposes are to:(a) Make regional and sub-regional data from the MARCO indicator set available for use by territorial local authorities, including on the Choosing Futures website.(b) Update the Waikato Regional Community Outcomes Data Analysis Report 2010.(c) Update the relevant Report Card information on the Choosing Futures website.Navigating this spreadsheet is aided by the worksheet titled 'Index', and 'Return to Index' hyperlinks in each subsequent worksheet.Unique identifiers for each indicator have been developed to correspond with the MARCO Benchmark Data Report and particularly the Waikato Regional Community Outcomes Data Analysis Report (eg, "1.1.1 River water quality for ecological health"). The themes used in this spreadsheet and accompanying Data Analysis Report correspond with those derived for the earlier Benchmark Data Report. Some indicator names have been updated since publication of the Benchmark Data Report (eg, 1.1.1 River water quality - ecological; 1.1.2 River water quality - recreation).Themes have not been specifically included for Iwi/Mori community outcomes, although work is ongoing to identify indicators for these outcomes. This is being facilitated by the Tai Ranga Whenua unit of Waikato Regional Council in collaboration with iwi groups throughout the Waikato Region.The format for each worksheet is an adaptation of the metadata templates in section 7.1 of the the MARCO Resource Kit for Integrated Monitoring and Reporting 2005 (refer http://www.choosingfutures.co.nz/Tracking-on-progress). It aligns with the metadata templates for the MARCO/WRC Indicators database and WRC Environmental Indicators database as follows:Heading:MARCO/WRC database equivalent:WRC Environmental Indicator database equivalent:Theme:OutcomeThemeCommunity Outcome(s):[Listed under Outcome]Sub-themeUnique identifier (code, eg, 1.1.1):Benchmark Data Report sub-headings (eg, 5.1.1.1)N/AIndicator name:Indicator nameIndicator nameDefinition: What this indicator is about# What this indicator is aboutRelevance: Why we monitor this indicator# Why we monitor this indicatorFrequency: Monitoring frequency# Monitoring frequencyMonitoring history: Monitoring history# Monitoring historyGeographic coverage: Where and how this data is collected/ Monitoring sites# Where and how we collect the data/# Monitoring sitesData source: SourceN/AWebsite: Useful links# Useful linksContact details: Contact person.# Contact personNotes: Measurement techniques/ How this indicator is compiled# Measurement technique/# How this indicator is compiled/# Guidelines and standards/# Further indicator developments/# Quality control proceduresHow are we doing?N/AN/AGaps and limitations:Current limitations# LimitationsMore information: Other indicators and data sources.# More information

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IndexGroupThemeCodeIndicator nameFile description1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.1River water quality for ecological health1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.2River water quality for recreation1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.3Lakes water quality for ecological health1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.4Lakes water quality for contact recreation1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.5Land use1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.6Urban air quality1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.7Groundwater availability and use1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.8Surface water availability and use1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.9Protection of natural heritage and landscapes1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.10Extent of native vegetation1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAir, land, water quality and biodiversity1.1.11Protected native vegetation areas1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTEnvironmental attitudes and behaviours1.2.1Peoples environmental attitudes1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTEnvironmental attitudes and behaviours1.2.2Peoples personal environmental actions1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTCoastal environment1.3.1Coastal water quality for recreation1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTCoastal environment1.3.2Public access to coast (coastline ownership)1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTRural environment1.4.1Rural subdivision1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTRural environment1.4.2Stock density1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTEnergy1.5.1Total energy consumption1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTEnergy1.5.2Greenhouse gas emissions1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTEnergy1.5.3Energy efficiency1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTSolid waste1.6.1Waste to landfills1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTSolid waste1.6.2Proportion of recycling2. QUALITY OF LIFEHealth2.1.1Life expectancy at birth2. QUALITY OF LIFEHealth2.1.2Social deprivation index2. QUALITY OF LIFEHealth2.1.3Avoidable mortality and hospitalisation rates2. QUALITY OF LIFEHealth2.1.4Overall quality of life2. QUALITY OF LIFEHealth2.1.5Barriers to accessing General Practitioners (GPs)2. QUALITY OF LIFEEducation2.2.1School leavers with no formal qualification2. QUALITY OF LIFEEducation2.2.2Educational attainment of the adult population2. QUALITY OF LIFEEducation2.2.3Participation in early childhood education2. QUALITY OF LIFEEducation2.2.4Adult and community education2. QUALITY OF LIFEEducation2.2.5Work opportunities matching skills2. QUALITY OF LIFEHousing2.3.1Rent to income ratio2. QUALITY OF LIFEHousing2.3.2Housing affordability2. QUALITY OF LIFEHousing2.3.3Home ownership rate2. QUALITY OF LIFEHousing2.3.4Household crowding (equivalised crowding index)2. QUALITY OF LIFEHousing2.3.5Proximity to work, study and recreation2. QUALITY OF LIFECommunity safety2.4.1Criminal victimisation rates2. QUALITY OF LIFECommunity safety2.4.2Perceptions of safety2. QUALITY OF LIFECommunity safety2.4.3Road traffic crashes and casualties2. QUALITY OF LIFECommunity participation2.5.1Unpaid work2. QUALITY OF LIFESport and leisure2.6.1Participation in sport and active leisure2. QUALITY OF LIFEFamily and community cohesion2.7.1Participation in social networks and groups2. QUALITY OF LIFEFamily and community cohesion2.7.2Contact between young people and their parents2. QUALITY OF LIFEYouth and older people2.8.1Youth and older peoples engagement in decision-making3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYSustainable development3.1.1Genuine Progress Indicator (or Ecological footprint)3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYEconomic prosperity3.2.1Regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP)3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYEconomic prosperity3.2.2Unemployment rate3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYEconomic prosperity3.2.3Real median weekly income3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYEconomic prosperity3.2.4Number of businesses and employees by industry3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYEconomic prosperity3.2.5Building consents3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYTransport, infrastructure and services3.3.1Drinking water quality3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYRegional planning3.4.1Residents confidence in councils decision-making3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYRegional planning3.4.2Residents satisfaction with councils approach to planning and providing services3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYLand-based industries3.5.1Regional GDP contributed by primary industries3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYTourism3.6.1Visitor nights in commercial accommodation3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYTourism3.6.2International visitors3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYTourism3.6.3Income from tourism (international and domestic)3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYTourism3.6.4Employment in the tourism industry3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYResearch and innovation3.7.1Total research funding3. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMYResearch and innovation3.7.2Enrolments at tertiary education institutes4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYRegional identity and pride4.1.1Residents rating of their sense of pride in the way their city/town looks and feels4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYRegional identity and pride4.1.2Number of Mori speakers (in Mori and total population)4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYRegional identity and pride4.1.3Proportion of population that speak the first language of their ethnic group4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYHistoric buildings and places4.2.1Number of buildings and places listed on Historic Places Trust register4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYHistoric buildings and places4.2.2Number and proportion of heritage buildings demolished or removed from heritage records4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYHistoric buildings and places4.2.3Design of new developments4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYCulture and recreation4.3.1Residents satisfaction with cultural facilities provided4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYCulture and recreation4.3.2Participation in cultural and arts activities4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYCulture and recreation4.3.3Proportion of councils spending on cultural activities and events4. CULTURE AND IDENTITYCreativity4.4.1People employed in the cultural sector5. PARTICIPATION AND EQUITYCivic participation5.1.1Percentage of voter turnout at local and general elections5. PARTICIPATION AND EQUITYCivic participation5.1.2Degree of representation by tangata whenua and minority groups on governance and decision-making bodies5. PARTICIPATION AND EQUITYCivic participation5.1.3Residents rating of satisfaction with councils provision of opportunities for community involvement in decision-making5. PARTICIPATION AND EQUITYCultural well-being5.2.1Percentage of residents perceiving that cultural diversity makes their region/city/town a better place to liveAPPENDICESCircle of well-being - stateCircle of well-being - trend

River water quality for ecological health

River water quality for recreation

Lakes water quality for ecological health

Lakes water quality for contact recreation

Land use

Groundwater availability and use

Surface water availability and use

Protection of natural heritage and landscapes

Extent of native vegetation

Protected native vegetation areas

Peoples environmental attitudes

Peoples personal environmental actions

Life expectancy at birth

Social deprivation index

Avoidable mortality and hospitalisation rates

Overall quality of life

Barriers to accessing General Practitioners (GPs)

School leavers with no formal qualification

Educational attainment of the adult population

Participation in early childhood education

Adult and community education

Work opportunities matching skills

Genuine Progress Indicator (or Ecological footprint)

Regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Unemployment rate

Number of businesses and employees by industry

Building consents

Drinking water quality

Residents confidence in councils decision-making

Residents satisfaction with councils approach to planning and providing services

Residents rating of their sense of pride in the way their city/town looks and feels

Number of Mori speakers (in Mori and total population)

Proportion of population that speak the first language of their ethnic group

Percentage of voter turnout at local and general elections

Degree of representation by tangata whenua and minority groups on governance and decision-making bodies

Residents rating of satisfaction with councils provision of opportunities for community involvement in decision-making

APPENDICES

Urban air quality

Real median weekly income

Circle of well-being - state

Circle of well-being - trend

File description

Coastal water quality for recreation

Public access to coast (coastline ownership)

Rural subdivision

Stock density

Total energy consumption

Greenhouse gas emissions

Energy efficiency

Waste to landfills

Proportion of recycling

Rent to income ratio

Housing affordability

Home ownership rate

Household crowding (equivalised crowding index)

Proximity to work, study and recreation

Criminal victimisation rates

Perceptions of safety

Road traffic crashes and casualties

Unpaid work

Participation in sport and active leisure

Participation in social networks and groups

Contact between young people and their parents

Youth and older peoples engagement in decision-making

Regional GDP contributed by primary industries

Visitor nights in commercial accommodation

International visitors

Income from tourism (international and domestic)

Employment in the tourism industry

Total research funding

Enrolments at tertiary education institutes

Number of buildings and places listed on Historic Places Trust register

Number and proportion of heritage buildings demolished or removed from heritage records

Design of new developments

Residents satisfaction with cultural facilities provided

Participation in cultural and arts activities

Proportion of councils spending on cultural activities and events

People employed in the cultural sector

Percentage of residents perceiving that cultural diversity makes their region/city/town a better place to live

1.1.1 River water - ecologicalReturn to IndexTheme:1.1 Air, land, water quality and biodiversityCommunity Outcome(s):1A The iconic landscapes and natural features of our environment define and sustain us. We respect and celebrate them as taonga. 1B Our natural environment is protected and respected. Its ecological balance is restored, its air, soil and water quality is improved and its native biodiversity is enhanced. 1D The traditional role of iwi and hap as kaitiaki is acknowledged, respected and enabled. 1F Our regions waterways have consistently high water quality.Unique identifier (code):1.1.1Indicator name:River water quality for ecological healthDefinition:This indicator shows how suitable our water quality is for aquatic plants and animals to live there. Waikato Regional Council describes the average 'pass rate' for seven water quality measures: dissolved oxygen; pH; turbidity; ammonia; temperature; nitrogen; and phosphorus.Relevance:Waikato Regional Council monitors a representative cross-section of rivers and streams across the Region to assess the suitability of water quality for native water plants and animals. Figure 1.1.1a shows the Waikato River catchment management zones, which broadly correspond with zones used for river water quality monitoring. What happens in one area of the catchment can directly affect what happens in another. For example, soil erosion issues in the Waipa catchment can contribute to sedimentation in the Waikato River and flooding in the Lower Waikato.Frequency:Monthly monitoring. data is aggregated over a multi-year period and reported approximately annually.Monitoring history:Waikato Regional Council began monitoring sites on the Waikato River between 1980 and 1987. The regional rivers programme started monitoring between 1993 and 1994.Geographic coverage:Specific sites on the Waikato River and other rivers throughout the Region.Data source:Waikato Regional Council.Website:http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Environmental-indicators/Inland-water/River-and-streams/riv1-keypoints/Contact details:Water Quality Scientist - Resource Information Group, Waikato Regional Council.Notes:At each river water quality monitoring site, the proportion of all samples collected during a five-year period for a given variable (eg, dissolved oxygen) which met the standard for excellent water quality were determined. Similarly, the proportions which met the standard for satisfactory and unsatisfactory water quality were determined. This process was undertaken for all seven variables. At each site, the average value of the proportions found to be excellent for each of the seven variables was calculated. Average proportions for the satisfactory and unsatisfactory categories were also calculated. The results for the individual sites were then aggregated according to site location. Results from the five Waikato River sites upstream of Lake Karapiro were aggregated into an Upper River result, while the other sites were aggregated into a Lower River result. The results for the other 100 sites were aggregated into seven water zones.How are we doing?Refer to monitoring report.Gaps and limitations:The indicator created by Waikato Regional Council is summarised by Upper and Lower Waikato River, and seven other regional catchment areas. No summary statistics exist for territorial authority areas. If this is required, Waikato Regional Council will have to suply raw data for 110 sites and further analysis will be needed.More information:Waikato Regional Council - How Healthy are our Rivers?: http://www.ew.govt.nz; Ministry for the Environment Environmental Performance Indicators - Freshwater: http://www.mfe.govt.nz.Figure 1.1.1a: Water quality monitoring mapSource: Waikato Regional Council (http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Rivers-lakes-and-wetlands/healthyrivers/Waikato-River/map/)Table 1.1.1: Proportion of all samples collected which met the excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for ecological water quality in Waikato rivers and streamsSource: Waikato Regional Council Healthy Rivers Indicator Data SpreadsheetsZoneExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryTotal1995-19991996-20001997-20011998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-20091995-19991996-20001997-20011998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-20091995-19991996-20001997-20011998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-20091995-19991996-20001997-20011998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-2009Upper Waikato River65.10%65.30%64.90%64.90%65.20%65.00%28.50%28.30%28.40%28.30%27.50%27.20%6.40%6.40%6.70%6.80%7.30%7.80%100%100%100%100%100%100%Lower Waikato River43.70%44.20%44.20%44.00%43.50%43.80%24.10%22.60%21.60%20.70%20.70%21.10%32.20%33.10%34.20%35.30%35.80%35.10%100%100%100%100%100%100%Taupo tributaries66.10%65.80%67.00%67.10%68.50%68.20%68.00%67.10%66.60%65.50%62.50%24.70%24.90%24.10%24.20%23.30%23.50%22.80%23.20%23.60%23.90%27.70%9.20%9.30%8.90%8.70%8.20%8.20%9.30%9.80%9.80%10.60%9.90%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%Coromandel61.60%62.10%61.70%61.20%61.90%62.30%61.50%60.60%61.90%62.70%66.20%26.30%26.80%27.30%27.60%28.00%28.00%28.80%29.20%29.00%28.50%23.30%12.10%11.00%11.00%11.20%10.10%9.70%9.70%10.10%9.10%8.90%10.50%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%West Coast48.60%49.20%49.80%49.60%49.60%50.70%50.10%50.40%50.20%49.50%48.70%27.50%28.40%28.70%27.90%27.10%26.40%25.80%25.60%25.80%27.50%28.30%23.90%22.30%21.50%22.50%23.30%23.00%24.00%24.00%23.90%23.00%23.00%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%Waipa River45.10%44.90%45.30%45.30%45.70%45.70%45.30%45.40%45.00%43.70%44.00%24.60%25.50%26.20%25.50%25.50%24.70%24.40%24.10%24.90%25.70%26.20%30.30%29.60%28.40%29.20%28.80%29.50%30.30%30.50%30.10%30.60%29.80%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%Hauraki42.20%42.20%42.80%42.90%43.70%43.10%42.90%42.50%42.20%41.80%41.90%22.70%23.80%24.30%23.30%22.70%21.50%21.00%20.80%21.80%22.10%22.90%35.10%34.00%32.90%33.80%33.60%35.30%36.00%36.70%36.10%36.10%35.20%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%Upland Waikato42.00%42.20%43.10%43.20%44.40%44.60%44.50%44.10%43.60%42.20%41.90%22.00%22.30%22.60%21.50%20.60%19.40%18.40%17.70%18.10%18.60%18.60%36.00%35.40%34.30%35.20%34.90%36.00%37.10%38.30%38.30%39.30%39.40%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%Lowland Waikato32.10%32.30%32.70%33.10%33.90%34.50%34.40%34.60%34.20%33.50%32.60%24.60%25.10%25.30%24.80%24.70%24.30%24.00%23.70%23.80%24.20%24.80%43.30%42.50%42.00%42.10%41.40%41.20%41.60%41.60%42.00%42.30%42.60%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%Figure 1.1.1b: Proportion of all samples collected during 2005-2009 which met the excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for ecological water quality in Waikato rivers and streamsSource: Waikato Regional CouncilFigure 1.1.1c: Proportion of all regional rivers samples collected between 1995 and 2009 (shown as 5 year moving average) which met the unsatisfactory standard for ecological healthSource: Waikato Regional Council Healthy Rivers Indicator Data SpreadsheetsFigure 1.1.1d: Water quality trends in the Waikato River between 1990 and 2009Source: Waikato Regional Council (http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Rivers-lakes-and-wetlands/healthyrivers/Waikato-River/Trends-in-water-quality/)

1.1.1 River water - ecological

Taupo tributaries

Coromandel

West Coast

Waipa River

Hauraki

Upland Waikato

Lowland Waikato

Period

% Unsatisfactory

1.1.2 River water - recreationReturn to IndexTheme:1.1 Air, land, water quality and biodiversityCommunity Outcome(s):1A The iconic landscapes and natural features of our environment define and sustain us. We respect and celebrate them as taonga. 1B Our natural environment is protected and respected. Its ecological balance is restored, its air, soil and water quality is improved and its native biodiversity is enhanced. 1D The traditional role of iwi and hap as kaitiaki is acknowledged, respected and enabled. 1F Our regions waterways have consistently high water quality.Unique identifier (code):1.1.2Indicator name:River water quality for recreationDefinition:This indicator measures the numbers of faecal bacteria and the water clarity in our rivers and streams. It is measured as an average 'pass rate' for two water quality measures: water clarity at baseflow; Escherichia Coli (E.coli) - single sample.Relevance:Waikato Regional Council monitors a representative sample of rivers and streams across the Region to determine how good the water quality is for contact recreation (such as swimming and water skiing).Frequency:Monthly monitoring. Although faecal bacteria is monitored every month in the Waikato River, it is only monitored at three-monthly intervals in the regional rivers programme. Note that only 78 of the 104 sites in the regional rivers programme are monitored for faecal bacteria. data is aggregated over a multi-year period and reported approximately annually.Monitoring history:Waikato Regional Council began monitoring sites on the Waikato River between 1980 and 1987. The regional rivers programme started monitoring between 1993 and 1994. Monitoring started at the five NIWA regional rivers sites between 1989 and 1990.Geographic coverage:Specific sites on the Waikato River and other rivers throughout the Region.Data source:Waikato Regional Council.Website:http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Environmental-indicators/Inland-water/River-and-streams/riv2-keypoints/Contact details:Water Quality Scientist - Resource Information Group, Waikato Regional Council.Notes:At each monitoring site, Waikato Regional Council determined the proportions of all samples collected during a five year period for a given water quality variable which met the standard for excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory water quality. This process was undertaken for both variables. Results were aggregated for individual sites according to site location. Results from the five Waikato River sites upstream of Lake Karapiro into an upper River result, and the other sites into a lower River result. The results for the other 104 sites were aggregated into seven water zones.How are we doing?Refer to monitoring report.Gaps and limitations:The indicator created by Waikato Regional Council is summarised by Upper and Lower Waikato River, and seven other regional catchment areas. No summary statistics exist for territorial authority areas. If this is required, Waikato Regional Council will have to suply raw data for 110 sites and further analysis will be needed.More information:Quality of Life Beach and Stream/Lake water quality: www.bigcities.govt.nz/pdf/Beach_water_quality.pdf; Waikato Regional Council - How Healthy are our Rivers? www.ew.govt.nz/enviroinfo/water/healthyrivers/index.htm; Ministry for the Environment Environmental Performance Indicators - Freshwater: www.mfe.govt.nz; Ministry for the Environment Recreational Water Quality Guidelines: www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water/microbiological-quality-jun03/index.html.Table 1.1.2: Proportion of all samples which met the excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for recreation in Waikato rivers and streamsSource: Waikato Regional CouncilZoneExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryTotal1998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-20091998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-20091998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-20091998-20021999-20032000-20042001-20052002-20062003-20072004-20082005-2009Upper Waikato River63.9%62.9%62.9%62.4%68.3%67.3%32.4%33.3%32.7%33.7%27.7%26.9%3.7%3.7%4.4%3.9%3.9%5.7%100.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%Lower Waikato River18.8%18.6%20.0%20.0%18.5%17.7%32.0%31.6%30.3%31.2%32.2%31.8%49.2%49.7%49.7%48.8%49.3%50.5%100.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%Taupo tributaries47.4%50.0%52.6%51.0%42.7%47.7%44.6%44.8%43.9%41.5%39.2%40.1%36.0%44.2%48.9%49.3%8.8%8.5%8.2%8.9%21.4%8.1%6.5%5.9%100.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%Coromandel23.7%26.5%28.8%30.0%26.4%26.0%24.5%24.1%62.2%59.3%58.2%56.0%48.7%57.6%58.9%58.4%14.1%14.2%13.0%13.9%24.9%16.4%16.6%17.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%West Coast4.1%4.1%4.9%4.5%10.3%14.5%3.6%14.3%43.7%43.5%43.7%42.8%36.2%38.9%34.7%34.2%52.2%52.4%51.5%52.7%53.5%46.6%61.7%51.5%100.0%100.0%100.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%Waipa River8.9%10.1%11.6%10.9%7.5%9.5%7.2%11.8%43.0%41.7%41.7%41.5%37.9%39.8%36.0%35.5%48.1%48.3%46.6%47.6%54.6%50.7%56.8%52.7%100.0%100.1%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%Hauraki12.5%11.4%11.6%9.1%9.4%12.0%13.9%6.5%43.0%43.5%41.7%43.8%33.6%34.6%33.3%37.9%44.6%45.1%46.6%47.0%56.9%53.4%52.8%55.6%100.1%100.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%Upland Waikato16.8%15.9%15.6%15.8%3.6%5.1%11.3%3.2%45.2%45.6%45.4%44.5%33.9%37.1%37.0%35.6%37.9%38.5%39.0%39.7%62.5%57.8%51.7%61.2%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%Lowland Waikato0.6%0.7%0.7%0.6%0.8%1.0%0.7%1.1%36.3%35.3%37.4%35.5%27.8%30.7%23.7%22.5%63.0%64.0%62.0%63.9%71.4%68.4%75.6%76.4%99.9%100.0%100.1%100.0%100.0%100.1%100.0%100.0%Figure 1.1.2a: Proportion of all samples collected during 2005-2009 which met the excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for recreation in Waikato rivers and streamsSource: Waikato Regional CouncilFigure 1.1.2b: Proportion of all regional rivers samples collected between 1998 and 2009 (shown as 5 year moving average) which met unsatisfactory standard for swimmingNote: Due to a change in methodology, data from prior to 1998 cannot be compared with more recent data for this indicator.Source: Waikato Regional Council Healthy Rivers Indicator Data Spreadsheets

Excellent

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Zone

Proportion of water samples

1.1.2 River water - recreation

Taupo tributaries

Coromandel

West Coast

Waipa River

Hauraki

Upland Waikato

Lowland Waikato

Period

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1.1.3 Lakes water - ecologicalReturn to IndexTheme:1.1 Air, land, water quality and biodiversityCommunity Outcome(s):1A The iconic landscapes and natural features of our environment define and sustain us. We respect and celebrate them as taonga. 1B Our natural environment is protected and respected. Its ecological balance is restored, its air, soil and water quality is improved and its native biodiversity is enhanced. 1D The traditional role of iwi and hap as kaitiaki is acknowledged, respected and enabled. 1F Our regions waterways have consistently high water quality.Unique identifier (code):1.1.3Indicator name:Lakes water quality for ecological healthDefinition:Lakes water quality is monitored to determine a lake's trophic state the ability to support freshwater plants and animals. Monitoring over time will tell us if a shallow lakes trophic level has improved, deteriorated or remained unchanged.Relevance:Lakes are valued for their unique genetic diversity, cultural and spiritual importance, scientific interest, recreational use and intrinsic values. Many of the shallow lakes in the Waikato Region are valuable refuges for unique plant and animal species. Lake Taupo is nationally recognised as a symbol of near-pristine environmental conditions.Frequency:Each site is monitored monthly, except for lakes Waahi, Waikare and Whangape, which are monitored every two months.Monitoring history:Waikato Regional Council began monitoring shallow lakes under the current water quality monitoring programme in 1995. Monitoring of some lakes occurred before 1995 as part of a previous programme. Results presented in this indicator are for the eight lakes monitored between 1993-2001. Monitoring of lakes Mangahia, Ngaroto, Rotokauri, and Rotomanuka South has stopped, as there is now enough data to determine these lakes trophic status and trend. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) monitors water quality in Lake Rotoroa on behalf of the Hamilton City Council. Monitoring began in 1992, and results up to 2002 are presented here.Geographic coverage:Specific shallow lakes throughout the Region plus Lake Taupo.Data source:Waikato Regional Council.Website:http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Environmental-indicators/Inland-water/Lakes/lake4-keypoints/ and http://www.ew.govt.nz/Environmental-information/Environmental-indicators/Inland-water/Lakes/lake9-keypoints/Contact details:Aquatic Ecologist - Resource Information Group, Waikato Regional Council.Notes:Scientific equations were used to determine the average trophic level index (TLI) for each lake from monitoring samples. Thresholds for acceptable trophic state were derived from standards, guidelines and expert opinion.How are we doing?Refer to monitoring report.Gaps and limitations:The nutrient enrichment information is only available at the regional level. However, detailed data is available from Waikato Regional Council for individual lakes if required. Not all lakes in the Waikato Region are monitored. Of significance are hydro lakes on the Waikato River. Data from the shallow lakes monitored since 2001 have not been included in Waikato Regional Council's indicator analysisMore information:Waikato Regional Council Riverine Lakes; Waikato Regional Council Peat Lakes.Figure 1.1.3a: Percentage of shallow lakes in the Waikato Region with high, very high or extremely high levels of nutrient enrichmentSource: Waikato Regional CouncilFigure 1.1.3b: Changes in the nutrient enrichment status of shallow lakes in the Waikato Region 2006-2010Source: Waikato Regional CouncilTable 1.1.3c: Proportion of all samples collected between 2000 and 2009 (shown as 5-year moving average) which met excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for ecological health in Lake TaupoSource: Waikato Regional CouncilExcellentSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryTotal2000-200434.6%55.5%9.9%100.0%2001-200537.3%54.0%8.7%100.0%2002-200637.5%54.8%7.7%100.0%2003-200735.5%58.5%6.0%100.0%2004-200834.8%60.1%5.2%100.1%2005-200933.4%56.4%10.2%100.0%Figure 1.1.3c: Proportion of all samples collected between 2000 and 2009 (shown as 5-year moving average) which met excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for ecological health in Lake TaupoSource: Waikato Regional CouncilTable 1.1.3c: Proportion of all samples collected between 1995 and 2009 (shown as 5 year moving average) which met the excellent, satisfactory and unsatisfactory standards for Secchi depth (water clarity) in Lake TaupoSource: Waikato Regional Council timeseries data spreadsheet for Lake Taupo ecological health indicatorStandard1995-991996-001997-011998-021999-032000-042001-052002-062003-072004-082005-09Excellent>1537.3%29.6%33.8%38.0%42.3%48.8%52.9%58.1%60.2%60.9%62.0%Satisfactory12-to-1552.0%59.2%54.4%47.9%47.4%42.5%38.4%36.0%35.2%34.8%34.8%Unsatisfactory