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Regional/Local Authority Indicators in Social Report

Health: Life expectancy
Knowledge and Skills: Participation in early childhood education, School leavers with higher qualifications, Educational attainment of the adult population
Paid Work: Satisfaction with work/life balance*, Workplace injury claims
Economic Standard of Living: Population with low incomes, Household crowding
Civil and Political Rights: Voter turnout - local authority elections, Representation of women in local government
Cultural Identity: Maori language speakers, Language retention
Leisure and Recreation: Satisfaction with leisure time*
Physical Environment: Drinking water quality
Safety: Perceptions of safety*, Road casualties
Social Connectedness: Telephone and internet access in the home, Trust in others*, Loneliness*

Indicators for the Social Report 2007

There are 40 indicators in the 2007 year report which are set out in terms of 10 outcome domains. (There are minor changes amongst the indicators from time to time but the output domains remain the same.) Technical details about indicator construction are provided in the Report’s Appendix 2.

Table IN1The Social Report 2007 outcome domains and indicators

Health
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
Everybody has the opportunity to enjoy a long and healthy life. Avoidable deaths, disease, and injuries are prevented. Everybody has the ability to function, participate and live independently or be appropriately supported in society.	Health expectancy Life expectancy Suicide Cigarette smoking Obesity
Knowledge and Skills
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
Everybody has the knowledge and skills needed to participate fully in society. Lifelong learning and education are valued and supported.	Participation in early childhood education School leavers with higher qualifications Participation in tertiary education Educational attainment of the adult population
Paid Work
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
Everybody has access to meaningful, rewarding and safe employment. An appropriate balance is maintained between paid work and other aspects of life.	Unemployment Employment Median hourly earnings Workplace injury claims Satisfaction with work-life balance
Economic Standard of Living
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
New Zealand is a prosperous society, reflecting the value of both paid and unpaid work. Everybody has access to an adequate income and decent, affordable housing that meets their needs. With an adequate standard of living, people are well-placed to participate fully in society and to exercise choice about how to live their lives.	Market income per person Income inequality Population with low incomes Housing affordability Household crowding
Civil and Political Rights
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
Everybody enjoys civil and political rights. Mechanisms to regulate and arbitrate people’s rights in respect of each other are trustworthy.	Voter turnout Representation of women in government Perceived discrimination Perceived corruption
Cultural Identity
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
New Zealanders share a strong national identity, have a sense of belonging and value cultural diversity. Everybody is able to pass their cultural traditions on to future generations. M?ori culture is valued and protected.	Local content programming on New Zealand television Maori language speakers Language retention
Leisure and Recreation
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
Everybody is satisfied with their participation in leisure and recreation activities. They have sufficient time to do what they want to do and can access an adequate range of opportunities for leisure and recreation.	Satisfaction with leisure time Participation in sport and active leisure Participation in cultural and arts activities
Physical Environment
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
The natural and built environment in which people live is clean, healthy and beautiful. Everybody is able to access natural areas and public spaces.	Air quality Drinking water quality
Safety
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
Everybody enjoys physical safety and feels secure. People are free from victimisation, abuse, violence and avoidable injury.	Assault mortality Criminal victimisation Fear of crime Road casualties
Social Connectedness
Desired outcome statement	Indicators
People enjoy constructive relationships with others in their families, whanau, communities, iwi and workplaces. Families support and nurture those in need of care. New Zealand is an inclusive society where people are able to access information and support.	Telephone and internet access in the home Regular contact with family/friends Trust in others Loneliness Contact between young people and their parents

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Indicators from Big Cities 'Quality of Life' Programme

People		Knowledge and Skills
	Population growth Ethnicity Age Families and households Disability Maori wellbeing		Participation in early childhood School participation Qualification levels Skill and job match Career training
Economic Standard of Living		Economic Development
	Income Work life balance Cost of living Social deprivation Net worth (assets and liabilities)		Economic growth Employment Research and development Local businesses Retail sales Residential and non-residential building consents Tourism Skilled migrants
Housing		Health
	Housing tenure Housing costs and affordability Household crowding Government housing provision Urban housing intensification		Life expectancy Low birth weight babies Infant mortality Teenage parents Diseases Access to GPs Mental and emotional wellbeing Self-reported health status Modifiable risk factors Addictions Recreation and leisure
Built Environment		Natural Environment
	Look and feel of the city Land use Traffic and transport Public transport Access to services Density		Local natural environmental issues Waste management and recycling Biodiversity Energy use Air quality Beach and stream/lake water quality Drinking water quality Water conservation
Safety		Social Connectedness
	Perceptions of safety Child safety Injuries Road safety Workplace safety Crime levels		Overall quality of life assessment Diversity and identity Local community strength and spirit Electronic communication Arts and culture
Civil and Political Rights
	Treaty of Waitangi Community involvement in council decision-making Voter turnout Representation on local decision-making bodies