Resident Satisfaction Survey 2023

Published on September 15, 2023

Resident Satisfaction Survey 2023.
One of the ways we measure the public perception of how we are performing is through our annual survey of residents. 

The survey was conducted in June and was available online between 2 and 28 June. A total of 2091 surveys were completed, a 48% increase in individual responses compared to 2022.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer the survey questions and provide feedback on how we’re progressing. Your input will help us determine which areas we need to focus on most.

   

69%

   Overall satisfaction with Council facilities and services for 2023 was 69%.
     
   

-8.0

   Alongside customer satisfaction measurements, for the last two years, we've also been measuring Net Promoter Score (NPS) - a customer loyalty and satisfaction metric. NPS can range from -100 to 100.  Net Promoter Score (NPS) improved 8.0 points compared to 2022 which was -16.0.
     
   

68%

   Customer service at Aquatics Horowhenua, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Horowhenua District Council Main Office and Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom achieved 68% satisfaction The Library services scoring an overall 94% satisfaction rate, with the Library services scoring an overall 94% satisfaction rate. 
     

Method used

The 2023 survey was conducted solely via Ask Nicely an online Voice of Customer survey tool. Ten surveys (broken down by different Council services and facilities) were sent via email to our emailable ratepayer base and via social media posts to a broader Horowhenua target audience.  

We received 6,051 collective survey responses (those people who completed more than one survey) and 2091 individual responses.

The surveys had a margin of error ranging from 3% to 5% with a 95% confidence level, meaning the sample size is robust and reflective of a cross section of our community, and resultsare statistically significant. 

 

Leadership

Resident Satisfaction Survey 2023 - 45%.  

45% were satisfied or very satisfied that the Mayor and Councillors display sound and effective leadership.
     
 Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-37-green.png   37% were satisfied or very satisfied with the way Council responds to issues raised by the community.  
     
 Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-46.png   46% believe that Horowhenua District Council has a good overall reputation.  
     
 Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-54.png   54% say they are well informed about what Council is doing.  
     
 Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-37.png  

37% say that Horowhenua District Council is open and transparent with our decision making.

Consulting with our community

We asked how satisfied you were with processes to provide feedback on Council plans or strategies.

Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-67.png  

67% were satisfied or very satisfied with how easy the process was to navigate.
     
 Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-58.png   58% were satisfied or very satisfied with the availability of information.
     
 Resident-Satisfaction-Survey-2023-43.png   43% were satisfied or very satisfied that Council considered your views.
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