February 2020 Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, e ora ai te hapori Together, your input and my input will strengthen and enhance the community

Acknowledgements Raglan Naturally acknowledges our past Working Group: and the people who have had a powerful Gabrielle Parson (Project Coordinator), Anna influence on our community; our rangatira Cunningham, Lisa Thomson, Sadra Saffari from this area who were signatories to the Treaty of Waitangi; those leading land Communications: activism; and the grass-roots, community- Sadra Saffari, Maki Nishiyama, Janine Jackson led initiatives that have transformed our We thank all those who have been part community. of the Focus Groups, the initial steering We also acknowledge the 2001 Raglan group, advisory committee, those who have Naturally team who paved the way for our provided technical expertise and those community planning. A huge thank you to who supported the project coordinator as all those who have been involved over the mentors. We appreciate the support and last two years as we have worked on this involvement from the wider community. process. Thanks also to Waikato District Council and To those who saw the value in celebrating staff who have supported this process. the successes of Raglan Naturally, who Thanks to the Department of Internal Affairs, initiated the revitalisation and created the Inspiring Communities, Community Waikato framework to move forward : and First Principle for supporting us. Lisa Thomson, Kelly Clarkson/Murphy, Tony Many thanks to Lisa Thomson, our Ward Mayow, Meredith Youngson, Di Jennings, Councillor, in connecting and facilitating Tim Duff, Deb King, Steve Soanes. engagement with iwi and hapū Huge acknowledgement to the Current Raglan Naturally Team representatives from hapū and iwi, Advisory Committee: Tainui (ki Whaingaroa), Poihākena Marae Committee, Ngāti Māhanga/Hourua, Ngāti Anna Cunningham (Chair)(Whaingaroa Whakamarurangi who have contributed and Environment Centre), Denise Reynolds guided us on this journey. (Ngāti Māhanga/Hourua spokesperson), Gabrielle Parson (Project Coordinator) (Raglan Community Board), Heather A big thank you to our funders and sponsors! Thomson (Ngāti Māhanga/Hourua Raglan Community Board, Waikato District representative), Karamea Puriri (Raglan Council, WEL Energy and Raglan Lions Club. Business Chamber), Lisa Thomson (Raglan Ward Councillor), Rangi Kereopa (Raglan And to all those community members, Community Board) and Rolande Paekau businesses and groups in the community (Poihākena Marae Committee). who have supported us through volunteer Focus Group Coordinators: hours, expertise, conversations, use of John Lawson, Naomi Tuao, Brian Ruawai, meeting spaces, donating food for meetings Anna Cunningham, Tony Oosten, Meredith and items for our promotional giveaways Youngson, Therese Boyle, Karamea Puriri, and delivery of community survey. and Maki Nishiyama.

5 April 2019

Postal Address

Private Bag 544 Email: [email protected] Ngaruawahia, 3742

New Zealand Raglan Naturally 78A Greenslade Road 0800 492 452 RD 1 waikatodistrict.govt.nz 2 Raglan Naturally Plan Raglan 3295

Dear Gabrielle,

Raglan Naturally Community Plan and Waikato District Council Blueprints

Waikato District Council (Council) has embarked on a journey to create Liveable, Thriving and Connected Communities. This new vision has brought about a greater focus on community planning at a local level, and as a result Local Area Blueprints have been created by Council for many of our communities. These are currently in a draft stage, with feedback closing 8 April and final versions expected to be approved by Council in June.

Over the past couple years, Raglan has also reviewed its existing Community Plan, known as “Raglan Naturally”. Council sees this work as complementing and augmenting the Local Area Blueprint, not duplicating or competing with it. Council acknowledges that a community driven approach to provide input to Council planning processes on matters that are important to Raglan is consistent with our desire for more inclusive engagement. True community led planning can result in better engagement from the wider community and greater ownership of the development and delivery of initiatives. We are therefore, fully supportive of the community based approach that Raglan Naturally are undertaking to review their Community Plan.

Council resourcing does not allow for us to complete a process as rigorous as the one being undertaken by Raglan Naturally to review their Community Plan, and not every community is able to undertake such a process itself. Raglan is fortunate and to be commended for its level of commitment and community involvement in the Raglan Naturally process..

Whilst recognising that Council will not always be the best organisation to lead some of the initiatives included in both the Local Area Blueprint or Raglan Naturally, there is an expectation that some of the initiatives from both plans will feed into the Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-31. In instances where initiatives included in Raglan Naturally are better led by other organisations or agencies, Council will provide support where possible to help achieve the desired outcomes for Raglan.

Regards,

Clive Morgan General Manager Community Growth

Letter of Support from Waikato District Council

5 April 2019

Postal Address

Private Bag 544 Email: [email protected] Ngaruawahia, 3742

New Zealand Raglan Naturally 78A Greenslade Road 0800 492 452 RD 1 waikatodistrict.govt.nz Raglan 3295

Dear Gabrielle,

Raglan Naturally Community Plan and Waikato District Council Blueprints

Waikato District Council (Council) has embarked on a journey to create Liveable, Thriving and Connected Communities. This new vision has brought about a greater focus on community planning at a local level, and as a result Local Area Blueprints have been created by Council for many of our communities. These are currently in a draft stage, with feedback closing 8 April and final versions expected to be approved by Council in June.

Over the past couple years, Raglan has also reviewed its existing Community Plan, known as “Raglan Naturally”. Council sees this work as complementing and augmenting the Local Area Blueprint, not duplicating or competing with it. Council acknowledges that a community driven approach to provide input to Council planning processes on matters that are important to Raglan is consistent with our desire for more inclusive engagement. True community led planning can result in better engagement from the wider community and greater ownership of the development and delivery of initiatives. We are therefore, fully supportive of the community based approach that Raglan Naturally are undertaking to review their Community Plan.

Council resourcing does not allow for us to complete a process as rigorous as the one being undertaken by Raglan Naturally to review their Community Plan, and not every community is able to undertake such a process itself. Raglan is fortunate and to be commended for its level of commitment and community involvement in the Raglan Naturally process..

Whilst recognising that Council will not always be the best organisation to lead some of the initiatives included in both the Local Area Blueprint or Raglan Naturally, there is an expectation that some of the initiatives from both plans will feed into the Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-31. In instances where initiatives included in Raglan Naturally are better led by other organisations or agencies, Council will provide support where possible to help achieve the desired outcomes for Raglan.

Regards,

Clive Morgan General Manager Community Growth

Raglan Naturally Plan 3 Image by Tracie Heasman 4 Raglan Naturally Draft Plan Contents 1. Executive Summary 6 2. How Raglan Naturally evolved 7-8 3. What we did 9 4. Raglan Naturally timeline 10 5. Who has been involved? 11 6. Snapshot of our community 12 7. Iwi and hapū engagement 13 8. What we heard - survey summary 14-15 9. Community aspirations 16-19 10. Key challenges 20 11. Focus areas 21 a. Active Recreation 22-23 b. Arts 24-25 c. Business and Employment 26-27 d. Community Wellbeing 28-29 e. Destination and Visitor Management (Tourism) 30-31 f. Education 32-33 g. Infrastructure 34-35 h. Local Government and Planning 36-37 i. Natural Environment 38-39 j. Transport 40-41 k. Youth 42-43 l. Housing 44 12. Moving forward to next steps 45-46 13. Contact and more information 47

Appendix i. Community survey questions 48 ii. Survey demographic 49

Raglan Naturally Plan 5 Executive Summary

The Raglan Naturally Community Inspired by the framework of the Plan is a document created by the original 2001 Plan, approximately 60 Executive community, for the community. local residents came together to create Focus Groups representing eleven Summary It is a celebration of Raglan’s unique specific areas of the community: character and culture - filled with ideas Active Recreation, Arts, Business and for action, goals and aspirations that Employment, Community Wellbeing, will help to guide the community as it Destination and Visitor Management, grows and evolves. Education, Infrastructure, Local The original Raglan Naturally Government and Planning, Natural document was created in 2001, Environment, Transport and Youth. revisited in 2008, and in 2016, the The Focus Groups utilised a core set of Raglan Community Board held a Raglan principles and values based on Te Tiriti Naturally Celebration to share what o Waitangi, which laid the foundation had been accomplished since the on which the work would be done. inception of the original plan and to Through facilitated workshops and announce a plan revitalisation. many community consultations, Since 2016, new ideas, new goals and the following Snapshots have been new aspirations have been diligently created. collected and collated from the We see the Raglan Naturally community to create the pages of the Community Plan as a living document, following document – the first official one that needs to evolve alongside the draft of the 2019 Raglan Naturally community, continue to offer a sense Community Plan. of direction for future development and influence the way we live, work and play in this place we call home. This is your opportunity to review the work that has been done, share it with your whānau, friends and neighbours, to determine how you might contribute to the future work of Raglan Naturally and the growth of our community.

Key: RN - Raglan Naturally WDC - Waikato District Council RCB - Raglan Community Board

6 Raglan Naturally Plan Raglan Naturally

How Raglan Naturally evolved Many have contributed to the evolution of Raglan Naturally and the community-led planning process that has taken place over the last two and a half years. Much learning has happened along the way. Conversations have been opened. Relationships have been forming.

• update our community plan, Raglan Naturally 2001 It started with the • guide the development of Raglan in a way that is consistent with local intention to: people’s aspirations • involve the local community in ongoing planning and action

• Sharing stories Through an • Building relationships • Understanding what we value inclusive, • Aligning aspirations and community-led • Setting a foundation for the way we work together. • These things are an important part of a process that moves us towards approach, it has deeper understanding and therefore helps us guide the development also evolved to of Raglan, together. include:

• We see many of you value and support this! This is ongoing • The Raglan Naturally approach to community planning is acknowledged as a unique initiative within our district. Along with work and we want iwi/hapū planning, it provides a whole picture perspective from the to continue it: “ground-up” that can inform Council’s Blueprint planning process and guide strategy, development and decision making to achieve our community goals. • We are working toward solid foundations built on shared community values and aspirations, and a flourishing relationship between the community and iwi and hapū – based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. From this foundation all parties (community, iwi and hapū, local organisations and businesses, councils and central government) can come together and work towards cohesive and community-driven development of Raglan and our rural communities. • The plan will continue to evolve and be a signpost for all who are connected to and supported by this place. • There is still work to be done to agree on the role of Raglan Naturally going forward, and who is going to manage it. Lots of support and sound resourcing will be needed to ensure this work is sustainable and done really well.

Raglan Naturally Draft Plan 7 What we are learning

What we are learning

This work we are doing is pretty special. It is opening Learn conversations, asking us to pause and reflect. It is giving space for us to connect on what is important to us, individually and akona collectively. It is reminding us of our strengths and what we do well.

We are learning that this is more than creating a list of projects that we ask council to do. This is more than looking at parking and potholes. This is about grounding ourselves in our connection with the environment and in our relationships with each other, in the stories and history of this place and choosing how we will move on from here, together.

Together we have asked and answered the questions of ‘what Reflect are our concerns’, ‘what’s changing’ and ‘where are we heading’. We are wondering how we can hold onto what’s important, the whakaarotia things we value as this place grows. We are wondering how we can face the big challenges ahead. We are wondering how we can be actively involved, understand and have a say in the planning and development for this place.

Through the contributions of so many local people in the Raglan Contribute Naturally process, our community vision is emerging. Further contributions will be needed as we create and enact kōrerotia our strategies to progress this vision. Whaingaroa has a strong history of individuals and community working actively, determinedly and innovatively. This place holds a supportive energy and there is much beauty to nourish us in our natural environment and in the care that we show for each other.

We can take action, we have done it in the past and we are doing Take action it now! Let’s keep the momentum up and get the support we need to continue our learning and thorough, forward-thinking, kōkiritia strategic planning. Let’s create a space for everyone to be involved – from our youth to our older people, to share their strengths and passions and to be acknowledged as a valued members of our community.

In a world where more than ever we need connection and to care Create for each other and the environment,– let’s value what we are doing here as a community. Let’s continue this work together as auahangia we build strong foundations and community resilience.

8 Raglan Naturally Plan What we did

The Raglan Naturally project set out to build on • Community-led development – distributed leadership the 2001 plan, revitalising it and strengthening the across different focus areas foundations for the way we plan for the future and • Inclusivity and collaboration work together here in Raglan. These principles guided • Strength-based process the process: • Future-focused plan • Relationship building – between community and councils • Deeper relationships and partnership with iwi and hapū • Sustainability for Raglan Naturally – keeping it alive, • Inclusion of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi relevant and active. • Strong environmental focus

Initial stages of the project were guided by an Interim Kokiri Centre. Focus Groups formed and a Raglan Naturally Steering Group. A relationship was formed with WDC, Committee was established. The project profile was raised funding was sourced to begin the process, and a project through interaction with the community at: coordinator was appointed and endorsed by the Raglan Creative Markets, Maui Dolphin Day, and the Music and Community Board. The project was taken to the community Dance Festival, and communication maintained through a at a gathering at Poihākena Marae. newsletter and Facebook page. Mutual learning and sharing was fostered through various As the Project Plan was finalised, the Raglan Community means including a Treaty of Waitangi workshop, sharing Board agreed to hold overall project responsibility, and to of local stories and a rangatahi/ Youth meeting at the formalise a permanent Raglan Naturally sub-committee.

As the project progressed, eleven focus areas were attended workshops and connected with the wider identified: Natural Environment, Business, Destination and community. In addition to workshops and meetings, many Visitor Management (Tourism), Infrastructure, Transport, conversations have happened casually throughout the Local Government & Planning, Arts, Education, Community project and these have all contributed and helped shape this Wellbeing, Active Recreation and Youth. WRAP (Whaingaroa process. Raglan Housing Affordability Project) are looking at Housing Information was sought from the community to paint a and we will work with them to integrate their findings into picture of our current situation in each area – identifying our community plan. strengths and assets, potential challenges and opportunities Focus Groups formed from community members who for the future, and our shared aspirations. These Snapshot volunteered to draw together information on their topic, Reports provided a starting point for the community-wide contributing their time, passion, expertise and diversity. engagement phase. To see these full reports visit the Raglan Most groups had a coordinator, and focus groups met, Naturally website.

Community-wide engagement occurred in the latter part of and information of who took part (age, ethnicities 2018, through a Raglan Naturally stall at local markets and and communities). All responses were reviewed and events, community meetings at rural halls and face-to-face summarised, by highlighting the common points made (see in the street or at the beach! following pages). Some 1400 ideas came forward from the The work of the Focus Groups was then displayed at a survey and the Town Hall event! We have sorted these into community event held at the Raglan Town Hall in October focus areas (see the Focus Group section, pages 20-32). 2018. Please note: creating an accurate picture on each area is Over 200 community members visited, participated and an ongoing task. Some subjects, voices, communities and contributed ideas to focus areas. groups may not be represented here. We are still gathering This was followed by a Community-Wide Survey. In quantitative data and statistics to build on this work. At November 2018 the Raglan Naturally community survey any stage we welcome input or interest to join a group. We was completed by 370 of our 5700 population in the envisage that Focus Groups will continue as a key element of Raglan Ward. See appendix for a copy of the survey the Raglan Naturally process.

Raglan Naturally Draft Plan 9 Raglan Naturally timeline

1999- THE BEGINNING a community steering 2000 group and WDC start work on our local plan background RAGLAN NATURALLY COMMUNITY PLAN 2001 . Key areas identified with project 2001 priorities for community RAGLAN NATURALLY 2008. infrastructure, + a roadmap for Original Raglan Naturally relationships and responsibilities. 2008 reviewed, intent summarised and relevance reaffirmed. Comprehensive project list forsupport an

produced. update RAGLAN NATURALLY 2016 CELEBRATION! Time to revitalise August our community plan. INTERIM STEERING GROUP worked on foundations of the review process. Initiated 2016– new relationship with WDC. Community 2017 gathering at Poihākena Marae. Funding PROJECT COORDINATOR June sourced to start. APPOINTED and endorsed 2017 by the Raglan Community August Board: Gabrielle Parson. TREATY OF WAITANGI WORKSHOP. Local stories 2017 shared. Focus Groups Sept-Dec forming. Raglan Naturally GETTING OUT IN THE Committee set up. COMMUNITY – Creative Markets, 2018 Rangatahi/Youth meeting Maui Dolphin Day, Music and Dance at Kokiri Centre. Festival. Newsletter and Facebook February page set up. 2018 PROJECT PLAN FINALISED. Raglan March Community Board agrees to hold responsibility and have a permanent Raglan 11 FOCUS GROUPS 2018 Naturally sub-committee. what we have done so far ESTABLISH. April Approximately 60 people involved 2018 FOCUS GROUP May-June WORKSHOPS, Future Focus Workshop, Treaty of FOCUS GROUPS work on Snapshot 2018 Waitangi Workshop. Youth Reports. Raglan Naturally Committee July-Sept Focus Group forms. works on Vision and Values and designing engagement RAGLAN NATURALLY 2018 FOCUS GROUP WORKSHOP RAGLAN NATURALLY – COMMUNITY9TH JUNE WIDE 9-4PM REPORT Sept-Nov ENGAGEMENT. Te Uku, Te Mata, Raglan Town Raglan Area School Staff Room Raglan Whāingaroa, Waikato Hall. Website launched. Survey forThis reportall gives aresidents brief overview of the explorations and outcomes from the workshop on the 9th of June for Raglan Naturally 2019 in the Raglan Ward. Presentation to Council. FEEDBACK collated. Jan-Feb 1 2019 RAGLAN NATURALLY 2019 March- DRAFTED April

10 Raglan Naturally Plan Who has been involved RAGLAN NATURALLY WHĀNAU — FOCUS GROUPS, Raglan Naturally COMMITTEE MEMBERS, SUPPORT AND COUNCIL SUPPORT NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RANGATAHI (YOUTH) Rangi Rongo Hundreds of people have been This work has principally been done by communityworking members together volunteering for theirWhaingaroa Anna Cunningham (Coordinator), (Coordinator), Grace Mindoro, WEC, Phil McCabe, Leanne Steel, Jai Debesten, Sahara Leng-Ware, part of this process, including: time, supported by a coordinator doing both paid and voluntary work. John Lawson, Kate RIchardson, Kaea Ruawai, Awatea Dillon, wide engagement in September. The Wiea Van der Zwan, Hannah Charlie Irvin-Thomson, Sven groups each have a coordinator and Mueller, Eleanor Gee, Ollie Seddon, Lexie Holmes, Tehiata, they have met a number of times. The Gansell, Sam McElwee Josh, Maki Nishiyama coordinators have also been meeting LOCAL GOVERNMENT & PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE 3 WATERS regularly to share and contribute to Brian Ruawai (Coordinator), David Tony Oosten (Coordinator), Lisa Project Coordinator and Working the process. Peacocke, Gabrielle Parson, Bob Thomson, John Lawson, Matt Holl, “The focus groups play a key role McLeod, Hannah Mueller, Adrian Kevin Ormsby, Denise Reynolds, Group in gathering information, connecting Morton, Rolande Paekau, John Megan Wood Lawson, Malibu Hamilton with relevant people in the community INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORT and painting a picture of where we TOURISM/PROMOTION John Lawson (Coordinator), Niall are at in each focus area, the strengths Karamea Puriri (Coordinator), Darwin, Deb King, Tim Duff, Linda Raglan Naturally Advisory Charlie Young, Laura Zilderberg, Silvester, Bob MacLeod, Sheryl and assets in our community, and the Phil McCabe, Heather Thomson, Hart potential challenges and opportunities Daniel Kereopa, Renee Davenport, Committee ACTIVE RECREATION Renee in the future,” she says. Brian Ruawai, Stephen Reid, Davenport (Coordinator), Kim Raglan Naturally has held three Candide Le Courtois, Sue Noble Waterson, John Lawson, Luca workshops to support the focus ARTS Naomi Tuao (Coordinator), Grilli, Ross Ormsby, Juan Gomez, 11 Focus groups, most with a groups, starting with a Future Focus Brian Ruawai, Patti Mitchley, Ruth Luke Hughes, Jo Gibbs, Gordon workshop with seven speakers Hare, Wanda Barker, Maryann Tuao, Jowsey, Jason Waitere, Dirk de coordinator discussing how to plan for the future. Jacqueline Anderson, Kawharu Ruysscher, Maioha Kelly, Daniel A Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop Greensill, Sean Reid Kereopa, Matt Taggart, Morgan Coster, Candide Le Courtois facilitated by Ingrid Huygens provided COMMUNITY WELLBEING rich learning about the treaty and Therese Boyle (Coordinator), RN COMMITTEE Tony Mayow, Communications team ended with a discussion about how Meredith Youngson (Coordinator), Lisa Thomson, Karamea Puriri, this fits our local context and what Lesley Clough, Maree Haworth, Anna Cunningham, Rolande Annie Lorenzen, Therese Hogan, Paekau, Heather Thomson, Denise The Raglan Naturally focus groups have been working on learning opportunities to continue creating snapshots of the community these past couple of months. Heather Thomson, Peter Hurst, Reynolds, Rangi Kereopa, Frida Technical expertise with. Thirdly, a full day focus group Lois Slattery, Pauline Abraham, Kabo, Gabrielle Parson workshop gave opportunities to share Veita Harding, Melissa Teague, Dan COMMUNICATIONS different voices, points of view and Thompson, Daniel Leishman reated by the community and integrate information gathered Janine Jackson, Tracey Cooper, Cin 2001 as a shared vision with a wealth of different skill sets. for wider community engagement. EDUCATION Ngawai Clarkson, Maki Nishiyama, Raglan Community Board of Raglan's future, the Raglan “It is really wonderful to see “Raglan Naturally is growing Lee Clarkson (Coordinator), Jack Sadra Saffari O’Donahue, Lynne Adrienne, enthusiasm and interest from a and maintaining momentum. In SUPPORT Naturally community plan was Angela Kimber, Katarina Mataira, diverse group of people as we Whaingaroa we have an abundance Peter Boyle, Fiona McNabb, designed as a living document to David Williams, Kylie Hollis, Isabel work toward creating an updated of experience, knowledge and Angeline Greensill, Helen Ritchie, Crawforth, Briony Kirk Waikato District Council and guide and manage growth and community plan.” wisdom to add to this project. This Clare Wimmer, Charlotte Catmur, development while protecting The Raglan Naturally committee is a learning journey for us and BUSINESS Frida Kabo (Coordinator), Lani Puriri, Kim Waterson, Alison local Councillor and enhancing Raglan's unique meets monthly to advise and steer the everyone is welcome to come on Geoff Kelly, Annick Jason, Phil Green, Sadra Saffari McCabe, Dave Peacock, Etai, COUNCIL SUPPORT character. project. board,” Gabrielle says. Andreas Broring, Tim Duff, Charlie Dr Surya Pandey, Lisa Thomson Project coordinator Gabrielle Gabrielle says the focus groups Raglan Naturally encompasses Young, Adrian Morton Other supporters: Department says an amazing amount of time has are currently working on their specific the Raglan Ward including Ruapuke, and Tony Whittaker. been invested by a dedicated group areas, gathering information to create Te Mata, Te Uku, Waitetuna and Thank you to the local organisations and businesses that have supported us so far with of Internal Affairs, Inspiring of volunteers representing many a starting point for the community Waingaro. RN donations, food, prizes and venues. Special thanks to WEC for funding umbrella. Communities, Community Waikato, First Principle Our Community, Our Plan The Community! To find out more contact With support from Waikato District Council, Raglan Naturally Gabrielle Parson (Coordinator): is a way for our community to shape the future planning and [email protected] facebook.com/raglannaturally development of Whaingaroa Raglan. 021 844 785

APR / MAY JUN / JUL AUG / SEPT OCT / NOV / DEC Focus groups established First focus group workshop: Focus groups continue to meet and Completion of supported by RN team. Focus Discover and discuss the purpose work to complete snapshot of community-wide groups gather information to and foundations of Raglan Naturally. their respective areas. engagement. help us see the bigger picture Outcomes included – draft values, Meetings with council and other Creating a draft plan and understand where we understanding the value and role of focus stakeholders: Align around a shared and implementation/ are at as a community. groups, sharing between focus groups. purpose and understanding of the overall management strategy. Treaty of Waitangi workshop Focus groups meet and collect planning process for Whaingaroa Raglan and Reflection and data for snapshots. the role of our community, Raglan Naturally RN regular monthly evaluation of process and other stakeholders in the process. committee meetings. Second focus group workshop: to identify priorities Sharing and integrating the gathered Community-wide engagement for the coming year. information to create a starting point (Raglan Ward): An evolving and Raglan Naturally is a way for our community to plan for RN regular monthly for wider community engagement. Community event [Date: TBA] the future, in ways that strengthen relationships and build committee meetings. ongoing process RN regular monthly committee meetings. RN regular monthly committee meetings. partnerships, so that we can take action to ensure all of life in Whaingaroa thrives. – Purpose statement for Raglan Naturally.

This community plan document is only one result from the Raglan Naturally RAGLAN Chronicle process. What is emerging underneath or4 ‘behind the scenes’ is a slower process of relationship building, growing partnerships with iwi and hapū and for many, a deepening sense of connection with this place, Whaingaroa. Engaging people and taking the time to build strong foundations for the way we are as a community is a sound investment in future action.

Raglan Naturally Plan 11 The Process An Overview learn + reflect contribute take action create Let’s learn about ‘Here’. Let’s learn Share ideas, insights and aspirations. Together we take action. How are we Let’s create a community plan with solid founda- about us. What do we love about this going to make things happen? tions so we can continue this journey together. place? What are our strengths? What does it look like when this place is thriving (economic, environment, How do we evalute the process so far: our How do document/record the work we do so we How can we move away from working on issues sociocultural, political)? direction, our goals and aspirations, our learn and keep our plan up-to-date and alive. in isolation or as individual groups, and cultivate strategies and projects? Are they realistic? the capacity for working collaboratively? What are our aspirations and goals? What How do we work together? How we are organised? are the stategies and projects to help them What are the next steps? What will it take, What values do we hold? Who needs to be involved in what? come to fruition? costs, time, etc. How do we set priorities? (Tangata Whenua, Local Council, Regional Council, Currently our draft values are: Central Government, Developers, Businesses, Who is going to make it happen? What partnerships are necessary? Respect Community, Community Organisations, etc.) Partnership Where are we heading? How do How do we evaluate the outcomes of our work? Equity we move forward together? Participation Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) What more do we need to discover about Inclusivity this place? What else do we need to know? Kaitiakitanga Do we have all the data we need? Diversity

Community snapshot

A Snapshot of our community Understanding Raglan Ward + Community Board Whaingaroa Catchment Raglan ward boundary- Raglan Community Board area- The Big Picture Waingaro

Our communities: How would a better understanding of Raglan and the • Raglan Raglan Ward influence the way we plan for our future? • Ruapuke • Te Mata • How does our activity and the health of Raglan and the Raglan Ward • Makomako • Te Uku benefit the health of the greater Waikato, the North Island, and New • Waitetuna Zealand. Does this place have a unique role to play in the Waikato, in • Waingaro the North Island, in New Zealand? How do we add value?

• How does the health of New Zealand and the Waikato contribute Ruapuke to the health of Raglan and the Raglan Ward? How do New Zealand Our and the Waikato add value to this place. What are the relationships Marae: (with regards to the environment, economy, human development, • Aramiro intrastructure, and culture). • Mai Uenuku ki te Whenua • What do the boudary lines tell us about this place? (Ward boundary , Makomako • Motakotako catchment boundary, Iwi and hapu boundaries). • Poihākena • Te Papatapu • Waingaro • Te Kopua

Annual population growth Age composition of the population (growth over 5 year period to June 2018) (growth over 5 year period to June 2018) New Zealand Raglan

75% New Zealand 1.9% 65.4% 63.4% 50%

25% 23.3% 19.3% 15.3% Raglan 2.3% 12.9% 0% AGE: 0-14 AGE: 15-64 AGE: 65+ 2018 Economic Profile

Raglan Ward population Our nationalities Languages spoken (Demographic Data from 2013 Census) After English, the next 1.3% Other most common language spoken in Raglan is 0.7% Middle Eastern, te reo Māori, which was Latin American, African spoken by 11.9% of people. 2.4% Asian 2.8% Pacific Islander 27.3% Māori 81.1% NZ European 2018 Economic Profile

12 Raglan Naturally Plan Iwi and hapū Raglan Naturally are in consultation with iwi and hapū representatives from Tainui, Ngāti Māhanga/Hourua and Engagement Ngāti Whakamarurangi with the view to engage with Ngāti Tamainupo, to further develop an iwi and hapū chapter.

The content of this chapter will be determined by hapū and iwi.

Raglan Naturally considers te Tiriti o Waitangi and our relationship with hapū as an integral part of our community plan. Raglan Naturally will: RECOGNISE HONOUR our past and what has happened the past and keep it in mind/ (right and wrong) keep telling the stories and continue to learn

ENABLE PARTICIPATION WORK IN PARTNERSHIP actively support hapū with their work alongside hapū for better aspirations and enable hapū to outcomes for hapū and our participate in discussions and in community decision-making

Background for this

chapter Artwork by Simon Te Wheoro When we embarked on this journey to revitalise Raglan Naturally we recognised that the voice of iwi and hapū were missing. Since then we have been actively working on our understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our relationship with iwi/hapū in a way that is inclusive and based on equity. We know we have so much more to learn to better understand iwi/hapū issues and how we can support iwi/hapū and their aspirations, this is an ongoing process. Laying the foundations as a community on a treaty-based partnership with iwi/hapū, moves us toward greater wellbeing for all, more coherent development and reciprocal support.

Raglan Naturally Draft Plan 13 This is what you as a community told us through the survey and town hall event. What we heard We are showing you the common points made. Survey Summary

• Community environmental awareness, • Proactive community working together Strengths in our care and action to create change. • We are welcoming • Initiatives and groups that connect us. community • Caring, connected community, helping • Xtreme Zero Waste, Plastic Free Raglan, each other and volunteering. Whaingaroa Harbour Care, Whaingaroa • Friendly Environment Centre and other • Diversity environmental initiatives. • The people – communicating and • Natural environment sharing ideas. • Māori/hapū/Iwi strong cultural identity

We pull together to support each other. We care about the environment - local and national - world wide; we love ‘our place’. Music, art and surfing cultures, Te Ao Māori.

• Increased visitor numbers Changes we • Year round tourism • Crowded surf have noticed • Raglan is a lot busier • Increased development especially here • More rubbish residential • More money in town • Harder to find secure, affordable • Increased population housing • More places to eat • Growing sense of change and tension • More enviro initiatives between old and new • Less parking • Frequent business changes • Increased traffic – incl commuters • More activities on water • More petty crime

• Gentrification • WDC need to work closely with us on We feel • Housing – affordability, lack of rentals, strategic planning concerned about long term tenure (people having to • Lack of parking leave) • Roads – traffic, safety, one lane bridge • Living costs • Infrastructure – can it cope, sewage JustPeople the worryare judged of losing on • Air BNB – regulation needed system, footpaths • Growth and development – increased • Concern for the natural environment thewho ‘community’ they are, not that what population and the impacts of and the impact of more people isthey now ownand attitudes that, growth too fast, increased • Safety - incl theft and gangs changing development

• Responding to growth and change • Increasing numbers of tourists – Key • Housing affordability and availability particularly in Summer • Infrastructure – increasing • Losing Raglan Identity Challenges population and impact – parking and sewage

14 Raglan Naturally Draft Plan This is what you as a community told us through the survey and town hall event. What we heard We are showing you the common points made. Survey Summary

What we love THE COMMUNITY – community STRONG MAORI CULTURAL spirit, strong, enviro ethos, IDENTITY about this place – diversity, safe and people - Raglan and rural friendly, GENERAL FEELING - relaxed, quiet, peaceful, unique, laidback; communities NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - beautiful, natural scenery, Karioi, SMALL TOWN - size I love how Raglan bush, ruggedness, bush/walks, is one big whānau/ fresh air, native birds. Sea, surf, family meaning we all ocean, harbour, beach, water, COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS - support each other. beautiful coastline, Xtreme and others

Values we could KAITIAKITANGA KOTAHITANGA, UNITY, MANAAKITANGA, SUSTAINABILITY hold as we work CARE, RESPECT COLLABORATION, CARE & COOPERATION, SUPPORT & PROTECTION together as a OF THE NATURAL TEAMWORK, community ENVIRONMENT WORKING TOGETHER

Caring,People inclusiveness, are judged on guardianship, initiative, HONESTY, who they are, not what INCLUSIVITY TRUST & RESPECT carethey of own the land and the INTEGRITY people

• Happy, smiling, friendly people • Public consultation and local decision What would it look • Diverse community, caring, connected making • Working together to care for the natural • More cycle and walkways, biking, less like if this place is environment cars, safer roads and footpaths • CBD pedestrianized area, clean and tidy • Recycling and plastic bag free thriving? • Employment for locals and youth, living wage. • Thriving natural environment: tree • Affordable housing and places to rent. plantings, healthy biodiversity, quality • Te Ao Māori is thriving (te Reo Māori water in harbour and rivers. Less rubbish spoken + other ideas) on beaches and around town • Festivals and events to celebrate cultures • Many feel Whaingaroa is already thriving

• To be led by our values and create • Employment for locals and a balanced Key solid foundations as we grow as a approach to tourism. community. • Protecting our natural environment. Opportunities • Leading and setting an example • Equity, safety and looking after those as a community, nationally and in need. internationally.

Being the sustainable capital of New Zealand, a beacon of hope and creativity.

Raglan Naturally Plan 15 This section brings together all of the aspirations that have been expressed by community members throughout this process. Building on the summary of results Community from the community-wide survey (presented elsewhere in this document), this section includes ideas gleaned from focus groups, the committee and working group, Aspirations community engagements (e.g. town hall/ rural hall meetings) and conversations. These expressions speak to what people currently appreciate about Raglan as well as what “thriving community” might look like into the future, holding our values as well as our vision. The picture is emerging - as more voices are brought into this process these aspirations and values can grow and evolve.

OUR NATURAL OUR COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Is made up of our coastal township Natural scenery, fresh air and rural communities. We are and rugged landscape; Karioi diverse and we value Iwi and hapū; maunga; our abundant Te ao Māori is thriving and Te reo biodiversity from shoreline, Māori spoken; a safe and people- beaches, harbours to rivers, friendly place; a strong community wetlands and bush; and our rich spirit grounded firmly in a sound rural landscape environmental ethos, with active and effective community organisations

OUR STRENGTHS Our care for each other, our capacity and willingness to work together proactively THE CHARACTER to create change: communicating and sharing Friendly, beautiful, laidback, ideas, and volunteering to take welcoming, peaceful, vibrant action for the environment and and creative community. Through these interactions, initiatives and groups, people form connections with our natural environment and with each other.

Part of our Raglan Naturally process has been understanding our community values. We asked about values through our community-wide survey, and we also worked together Values through the committee and focus groups to be clear on our values. This is what emerged:

COMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTION: VALUES DEVELOPED THROUGH WHAT VALUES WE COULD HOLD RAGLAN NATURALLY AS COMMUNITY AS WE WORK COMMITTEE AND FOCUS TOGETHER? GROUPS: • Manaakitanga, care, support • Respect • Kaitiakitanga, sustainability, care, • Equity respect and protection of the natural • Te Tiriti o Waitangi environment • Kaitiakitanga • Kotahitanga, unity, collaboration, • Partnership cooperation, teamwork, working • Participation, inclusivity, together diversity • Respect • Inclusivity • Honesty, trust, integrity

1616 RaglanRaglan NaturallyNaturally DraftPlan Plan Key opportunities Building on our values and the unique character of our community, five key opportunities have emerged.

PROTECTING OUR NATURAL EMPLOYMENT FOR LOCALS AND ENVIRONMENT HAVING A BALANCED APPROACH TO TOURISM. Education and awareness can help us to keep our natural environment We can create job opportunities rubbish-free, weed-free, pest-free, for locals. Our unique attractions and plastic bag-free. to visitors can provide benefits to everyone. We can plant trees, protect and restore habitats for native birds and Visitors can be educated about our animals, and take a bold stand on place and they can contribute to our environmental issues. economy and to projects.

LEADING AND SETTING AN EQUITY, SAFETY AND LOOKING EXAMPLE AS A COMMUNITY AFTER THOSE IN NEED - NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY We can support one another and the organisations that are working We can lead as an environmentally- in this area. conscious community and as New Zealand’s cleanest, greenest town, Everyone can reach out to the practising eco-tourism, zero waste lonely, look after each other. and sustainability in all areas (business, We can be connected through living, tourism etc). a thriving community that We can find housing solutions and understands equity and that we all build resilience as we experience have a part in creating this. growth.

TO BE LED BY OUR VALUES AND CREATE SOLID FOUNDATIONS AS WE PLAN AND GROW AS A COMMUNITY.

We can deepen our identity and core values and be guided by them in our work together.

Forward-thinking and thorough planning ensures that growth happens in a considered way. This can help us maintain and enhance the unique things we value about this place and keep the community spirit alive.

Raglan Naturally Plan 17 Several themes were apparent in the aspirations expressed through the Raglan Aspirations Naturally process: by theme

Community Our aspirations are… wellbeing and YOUTH – young people have a strong voice in their future. They are supported care for each with a dedicated youth space/ hub and mentors. Their basic needs are met, including housing, education/ training/ apprenticeships, local employment, and other health. They feel a connection with the community and are appreciated for who they are and what they have to offer. Youth have opportunities for participation in the arts and in inexpensive physical activities, fun and adventure.

WELLBEING – we are a safe and caring community, looking after those in need, from our children to our older people, the lonely, those with disabilities, on low income, or mental health issues – there is equity. A wellbeing hub fosters connections and support for those in need. Health is holistic, accessible and affordable.

HOUSING– we have homes, including tiny homes, affordable and social housing, and home-based visitor accommodation is managed to support the local housing needs.

LEARNING - we are a ‘learning community’ and much of this happens through mentoring and inter-generational learning. Children are immersed in their community through their education and there is support between our education centres and from the wider community. All our education centres are bi-lingual and bi-cultural. We have education and training for all ages in environment and sustainability, life skills and holistic wellbeing.

CREATIVITY – we promote and support growth in all creative industries. There is more music and public art. Through the arts we are able to communicate who we are as people and how ‘place’ influences our unique voice. Arts brings wellbeing, voice, uniqueness, social and cultural development.

We take ownership of and work together to protect and enhance our natural Our natural environment and wildlife, controlling pests and restoring bush and working to environment and reduce pollution and improve biodiversity and water quality in our rivers, harbour and ocean. community resilience We are managing our waste ecologically - an innovative, land-based wastewater system is part of a ‘circular economy’, we have an awesome zero-waste recycling system, use renewable resources and ensure our beaches and spaces are clean. We have learned about climate change and are taking action to mitigate our impact and adapt to the effects on our community, such as sea-level rise. Community gardens and food forests are the norm here. They bring people together and are building community resilience. We are exploring alternatives to work toward being more self-sufficient in energy.

18 Raglan Naturally Plan We are involved in local decision making and in collaboration with the council have Transport, recreation created a future-focused plan for transport and connectivity within and from outside Raglan. Through this we have more cycle and walkways, safe roads and footpaths to and CBD connect us to home, school, town and our beaches and reserves. There are more buses (including a local shuttle bus) and less cars - we are biking more, and parking is no longer a problem here! We are healthier and more connected to the environment as a result. These changes in transport support active recreation by creating added safety, accessibility and variety in our options. Along with this we have developed indoor and outdoor recreation and sport facilities. We are proud of our clean and tidy town that has a beautiful pedestrian area in the CBD, encouraging all members of our community to connect. Local art is featured around town and our signs are also in Te reo Māori. A regular farmers market supports affordable, fresh, local food. Festivals, events and markets celebrate a diversity of nature, culture and produce.

Raglan is a thriving ‘ecosystem’ of sustainable businesses that support one another and Business, are supported by the local community. Businesses uphold our community values and we are recognised as the eco-friendly heart of New Zealand. Our town is free of big chain employment and stores and we have been able to maintain the ‘Raglan vibe’. tourism Commercial and materialistic values do not dominate here. We have a balanced approach to tourism, with local interests at the forefront of visitor growth. Raglan is a leading example of responsible and sustainable tourism. We have a cohesive marketing message, focussed on sustainable tourism. Visitors are educated about our community and given opportunities to contribute. Our locals and young people have training and employment opportunities and a living wage is the minimum.

Shared vision and goals – we connect with the aspirations and values that provide our Local participation in commonality and motivate our action together, and we keep them fresh and alive. planning, decisions, Treaty partnerships - the community has learned much about the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our local context, and space has been created for the stories of this place to be told. We and partnerships are learning about te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and Te reo Māori (language, culture and the Māori world). This learning and sharing has laid the foundations of a strong partnership between iwi/ hapū and others in the community. We all come together around shared values and aspirations and we support each other’s planning and celebrate as dreams are realised. Local participation and community-based development - through regular community engagement and sound locally-based processes, the community understands how local government and community planning can work together. We are a learning community, growing skills and leadership in community-led and strength-based development. Rural communities are involved and feel connected to and supported by the Raglan community. Community planning and well-managed growth – we lead the way as a forward-thinking, sustainable community, building resilience as we grow. We continue to work together with iwi and hapū to explore our visions and values for this place, supporting one another’s planning and aspirations. We develop cohesively in line with our community vision and values. Collaboration occurs between stakeholders/parties in planning and implementation. Local government works closely with us to support our community and align its plans with our own, providing continuity and ongoing support, in a spirit of true partnership. We have planned for and created new spaces for our young people, for community coming together to connect, for public art and creative performance. Planning for new development, industry and infrastructure looks closely at the impact on our natural environment and ecology. We are confident that infrastructure is keeping up with growth. We keep our community planning alive and relevant -including Raglan Naturally - and we are always taking action to make it happen! Raglan Naturally Plan 19 • A relationship between hapū/ iwi and the wider community that is Key Challenges based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is equitable and inclusive These themes have been recurring • Responding to growth and change consistently throughout the Raglan • Impact of high visitor numbers Naturally revitalisation process – • Housing and affordability - being able to buy a home, rental availability emerging as key challenges for our and secure long-term tenure. communities and in some cases as • More people coming to live here or wanting to live here and new opportunities moving forward. housing developments These have been identified by the Raglan • Pressure on infrastructure; sewerage, one-lane car bridge, rubbish and Naturally committee, in workshops, parking. through community conversations, in • Impact on our environment. Focus Groups and through community- • Loss of the ‘Raglan Identity’. wide consultation (including the • Working actively and collaboratively with our young people. survey). • Taking care of our older people. • Strategising in the face of climate change

This calls for well thought out, future-focused, strategic planning, with support from Waikato District Council and Waikato Regional Council

• Two Treaty of Waitangi workshops and further community learning What we have been around the treaty in our local context. • Future Focus Workshop. Some of these challenges were discussed and doing Focus Groups were encouraged to be aware of them as they created their Snapshot Reports. • Focus Groups have explored these challenges in relation to their focus area and some challenges are directly related to Focus Areas. See Focus Group summary pages for aspirations and ideas for next steps and for more detail, and Focus Group Snapshot Reports (on our website). • Working with our young people, to hear their voice and empower them to participate in decision making. • Working towards well thought out, future-focused, strategic planning - our community plan is the first step! Building relationships within the community and with Waikato District Council. Working toward understanding the ‘Raglan Identity’ and what we value.

What we need to • Facilitate and support community learning (ie. Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Climate Change) do next: • Support community organisations and focus groups working in these areas (ie. WRAP with housing) • Seek support from the Raglan Community Board and councils to first, ensure we understand these challenges and second, ensure that these are taken into account in all strategic planning. • Support RN to bring our community planning to the Action Planning and Implementation phase, so we can continue to work actively towards the opportunities that these challenges are presenting. • Have a clear understanding of council process, including the Blueprints, District Plan, projects and works allocated in the Long Term Plan and Annual Plan specific to the Raglan Ward, and how these align with Raglan Naturally decision making and planning.

20 Raglan Naturally Draft Plan Focus Areas

Focus Groups formed around eleven areas:

Local Government & Planning Education Community Wellbeing Kāwanatanga ā-Hāpori Mātauranga Te Oranga o te Hāpori me te Whakatakoto Tikanga

Business & Natural Environment Employment Arts Taiao Ngā Umanga me te Mahi Toi Whiwhinga Mahi

Transport Active Recreation Infrastructure Ngā Waka Ngā Mahi Whakahohe Ngā Pūnaha Wai a Rēhia

Destination and Youth Visitor Management Rangatahi (Tourism) Te Ahumahi Tāpoi

On the following pages we have summarised the Focus Groups’ work and added the input from the wider community. (For further detail see the Focus Group reports, on our website.)

We acknowledge the amount of volunteer time and energy that has gone into researching and developing each of our focus group areas. We know that at this point in time, we have not captured everything that happens in our communities and we look forward to continuing this journey.

We also acknowledge and support all of the existing community groups, organisations and people who have contributed and continue to work in our community. We received over 1400 ideas.

Many common themes or ideas are coming through strongly. Some are innovative and forward thinking and some are possibly controversial. Project ideas will need to be looked at more closely and prioritised in the implementation/action planning phase, with ongoing community consultation. The following pages set out:

What we Have Aspirations – the overarching or main aspirations in this area Pathways – possible ways to achieve these aspirations Most common ideas from the wider community that came through the survey and town hall event

Raglan Naturally Plan 21 Raglan has an environment that is very conducive to active Active Recreation recreation. There is a myriad of recreational activities in Raglan. This is a reflected on a daily and weekly basis when people from out of town come here for recreational activities. During the Summer the Ngā Mahi town is swelling to its capacity with people pursuing relaxation and Whakahohe a Rēhia active recreation. Raglan has world class surf breaks, offers harbour recreation, has beautiful bush walks and bike tracks. Whaingaroa for many decades has become a destination for surfers who realise the uniqueness of the coastline and the surrounding area. Surfers are diverse group young, old, female, male, rich, poor, able and disabled all choosing surfing as a way to engage with their environment and recreation activities. Surfers make a large contribution to the Whaingaroa community either in business activities or through cultural, social and environmental organisations.

MOUNTAIN BIKING, CYCLING OTHER LAND ACTIVITIES What we have WALKING AND RUNNING Gardening, horseriding (Pony Club), Raglan Mountainbiking Club, Cyclery hunting, rugby, golf, running, hiking/ Raglan, Raglan Events and Multisport tramping, netball, rock climbing, badminton (Badminton Club), blowkarts – land yachts, Trust. Karioi Classic cycling event. Te bowling and indoor bowls (Bowling Club), Ara Kakariki mtb trails. Papahua pump croquet, dance, kapa haka, exercise classes/ track. Karioi Trail Run, Waitetuna gym, martial arts, netball. Windfarm Run, Pipiwharauroa trail to windfarm. Roadside cycling. SURFING We have the beaches, Wainui Reserve, Whaingaroa has a natural and unique Kaitoke Walkway, Karioi tracks, Karamu surfing environment and it offers plenty of Walkway, Pipiwharauroa Way and a few opportunity in varied conditions. other, mainly unsignposted tracks. The Whaanga Coast surf breaks are recognised in the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 as being nationally BASKETBALL significant along with being world renowned. RAS outdoor court and sports hall, mini court with one hoop at Papahua, Most Because of the quality of surf and the uniqueness of the environment, there is a basketball activities are being run on a community of surfers who are proactive in social basis or through RAS. Few social protecting and managing their space. clubs with mainly Raglan locals play in Raglan Surf Life Saving and Junior Surf Hamilton. progammes. Raglan Area School has a Surf Academy as RAGLAN RUGBY SPORTS CLUB & SOCCER part of the school curriculum. RAGLAN RECREATION RESERVE All ages play at Papahua. Raglan Point Boardriders. Manu Bay competition Raglan Rugby Sports Club. Situated Football Club Inc. enters teams in event calendar is set in place by the Coastal at the Raglan Recreation Reserve, Waibop Competition from 5th to 14th committee, Point Boardriders and the rugby fields, changing shed facilities grade. RAS enters teams in Waikato Waikato and clubrooms. Raglan Rugby Sports Secondary School comp. Independent Club values are Manaakitanga, Tiakina, adult male team in Waikato Sunday Whanaungatanga. Sports and fitness League and Thursday evening kick OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES Kayaking, rowing (Rowing Club), waka ama groups run from these facilities around for all-comers. Soccer and the reserve: Senior Rugby and (Waka Ama Club), boating, fishing (Raglan expanded from 95 players in 2011 to Fishing Club), SUPing, swimming (Swimming Touch Rugby, Raglan Junior Rugby, over 250 in 2019 with 46% of U18 players Raglan Netball Club, Tamariki Touch, Club), kitesurfing, diving/scubadiving, jet now female. skiing, wakeboarding, water skiing, sailing Lightweight Fitness, Hamilton Tennis (Sailing Club), surf life saving (Surf Life Academy. All of the above groups are Saving Club) filled with local children and adults who SKATING are passionate about sport and physical Fun skatepark, pump track, skaters recreation in our community. of all ages, skatepark builder in town, OTHER AIR ACTIVITIES skate shop, empty land, supportive Paragliding, hang gliding and an active airfield which is used regularly for small community. aircraft. 22 Raglan Naturally Plan MORE WALKWAYS & CYCLEWAYS RECREATION CENTRE/SPORTS Most common FACILITY themes from the SWIMMING POOL community SKATEPARK UPGRADE

We enjoy the natural We have suitable, safe facilities Aspirations environment through for sports teams, groups and recreation in a sustainable individuals way. Those involved in Sport in our community recreational activities help protect and enhance the has positive outcomes that natural environment and have resonate not just on the sports an ongoing commitment to field but also within the wider improving water quality in community. Sports gives streams, harbour and ocean. children, youth and adults, Sports are supported if they opportunity for leadership, have minimal impact on resilience, capability and the environment and other strong community connection. activities. Active recreation supports Recreation is accessible to all better health and has a positive Recreation is safe economic impact.

» Acknowledge and support existing sporting Papahua. A full indoor court would enable Possible pathways groups and clubs in Raglan, the volunteers who local teams to play competitions and host are involved and the value they bring to this tournaments toward achieving community. » Extra field space and club rooms/gear storage » Really clean water, no more wastewater to urgently needed for soccer these aspirations ocean discharge. For pathways to support this » Indoor Recreation Centre/Community Sports see Infrastructure Facility - winter activities » Manu Bay to be free from additional building » Indoor swimming pool development » Walking and cycling are supported; they A pontoon out » Manu Bay, in terms of commercial activities, is provide transport solutions, have a low impact by the walk the place for surf competitions only. on the environment and encourage exercise to » Surf school activities are kept to Ngarunui improve health. They also attract tourists in a bridge We used beach. manner which minimises their adverse impacts to have one there » Recognise the Whaanga Coast (originally known on the area. years ago as the Karioi Native Reserve) as a significant » New and upgraded walking and cycling tracks. space for Tainui Iwi and local hapu. (see Transport) » Contribute to the Waikato Regional Coastal plan » Get the council’s Trails Strategy 2016 review implemented and contribute when it’s next up » Transport services to beach and back for for review (2021). New Skate everyone. » Wainui Reserve Management Plan needs to park so locals » Create a separate foil board zone to allow for provide for the widest range of recreation can continue separation from established surfing zones. activities suited to the reserve. This plan is currently being reviewed and could be very to skate when » Contribute to the Waikato Regional Council crucial to improving the recreational value of Navigation Safety Bylaw. tourists invade the reserve. Eg. better access to mountain bike » Support the new surf code of conduct and trails through Wainui Reserve ensure that signage is placed in surfing areas for » Skate park upgrade and other skate projects. education purposes. » Provide for skateboarding through the CBD and » Form and sustain a tennis club that caters for all over the footbridge as part of pedestrianisation. levels and ages More dog » Physical inactivity costs the country around $1.3 » Find alternative fields in the Whaingaroa area to billion a year, or 0.7% of GDP. In terms of Raglan friendly give more options as football and other sports ward’s 5,790 people, that’s about $1,9m a year. By walkways keep growing. Consider the airfield. supporting and promoting active recreation we » Basketball – look at expanding mini court at work towards reducing that cost.

Raglan Naturally Plan 23 The arts community is diverse and unique with many musicians, Arts dancers, painters, fashion designers, pottery, Whakairo, event organisers, galleries, fim makers, Kapa Haka, Sculpters, photograghers, theatre, drama , writers, moko artists and tattoists. Mahi Toi The Arts in Whaingaroa is thriving and adds value to the community through the creative input of the above mentioned. There is significant community engagement and participation in the arts and arts are highly valued in this community. Arts purpose – brings wellbeing, voice, uniqueness, social and cultural development. Through the arts we are able to communicate who we are as people and how ‘place’ influences our unique voice.

What we have VENUES/PERFORMANCE SPACE/ CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/ STUDIOS MENTORSHIP Raglan Town Hall, Raglan Old School Regular weekly sessions in: ballet, Arts Centre, Orca, Matapihi Gallery, creative dance, nia dance, african Ahoy Studio, Kokiri Centre, Raglan dance, drama, choir, pottery, circus Club, Rockit Gallery and Venue, Yot arts, music tutoring, painting, Club, Wainui Bush Park, Ruapuke Motor craft. School holiday programmes Campground, Papahua/Kopua, Wainui for: pottery, creative crafts, art Reserve, Scout Hall, Te Mata Hall, Te making. Annual workshop events in Uku Hall, Raglan Library, Community photography, film making, hip hop House, culture.

ARTS GROUPS/ORGANISATIONS EVENTS Whaingaroa Youth Movement (est Raglan Art to Wear, Soundsplash, 2003), Raglan Theatre Academy (est Word Café Raglan, Whaingaroa Youth 2008) , Kaumatua Singing Group, Movement, Raglan Theatre Academy, Raglan Community Choir, Raglan Raglan Arts Weekend, Te Ao Marama, Community Arts Council (est 1982), Raglan Film Festival, Mountain Raglan Musicians Club, Circus Aotearoa, Dreaming clay workshops, Youth Week, Kapa Haka Masquerade Ball, Film Workshop Event

24 Raglan Naturally Plan Most common MUSIC SUPPORT THE ARTS themes from the PUBLIC ART, INCLUDING SPACES DANCE community THEATRE MĀORI AND CULTURAL ARTS

Promote, support and Encourage and support Aspirations encourage growth in all local children and young creative industries including people in the learning and heritage and cultural art, participation of the arts Māori Performing Arts, music, visual art, craft All art forms are a contributor art, dance, and theatre, to local economy and street performance, film, tourism photography, and literature Marketing and promotion of Future planning for spaces the arts

Increase visibility of arts

» Acknowledge and support existing Centre and Town Hall events, Raglan Possible pathways facilities, groups and artists in Raglan, Community Radio, Rag FM and Tractor toward achieving the volunteers who are involved and FM. the value they bring to this community. » Support and develop more community these aspirations » Support and design a designated events and festivals. indoor/outdoor space in the village » Local artists to work with the for buskers, live musicians, street Whaingaroa Destination Management performance, theatre and dance Organisation to create a unique brand performance. to promote Raglan community. » Community to support, encourage » Recognising and supporting local self- Keep the art and promote Māori artists, musicians, employed artists and musicians who and music as theatre, kapa haka, dance and contribute to local economy. performing arts. strong focuses » Create and design a platform for » Identify, create and design spaces in promoting and publishing events and the village for public art, sculptures, works by local artists, live music, dance cultural art, murals, installations and and theatre productions, kapa haka creative innovative art projects. and cultural performance. » Encourage, promote and support » Community Music Board to encourage children and young people with all and support local music industry and Encourage creative industries. funding opportunities art sector » Supporting and creating a strong » Supporting and developing Artist in with support foundation for learning music, arts, Residency programmes. and facilities kapa haka, theatre and dance with » A large multi-space building (250+ students. capacity) for more performing arts » Continue to support and promote classes and events including dance, Kōkiri Centre, Raglan Old School Arts theatre and music facilities.

Raglan Naturally Plan 25 Whaingaroa Raglan has an array of local businesses that help to Business & create a thriving community. From retail shops and cafes in the CBD, trade services, health and wellbeing, home-based business Employment ventures, tourism operators and more. Local businesses tend to align themselves with positive values that focus on sustainability and Ngā Umanga me te maintaining a healthy environment. Successful businesses operating in the Raglan community provide employment opportunities and Whiwhinga Mahi positive economic growth. In 2013 there were almost 800 workers with a workplace address in Raglan, implying a relatively high proportion of jobs per capita (of residents) of 29%. As of 2016 there were almost 1,200 jobs (employment counts) and 431 businesses within the Raglan Community boundary. Citizens of the Whaingaroa community are happy to support local business and regularly patronize the services provided. On any given day visitors and local Raglanites will experience the unified atmosphere that exists in the shops and on the streets.

A really strong business Engaged community – people What we have community (that we don’t volunteer/pitch in around necessarily see) around 400 community in lots of ways businesses

All the different sectors that we Lots of technology experts based have in Raglan at home

Supportive place for start-ups Family feel, strong small to medium market

Social and environmental values / Raglan House – Workshops and social corporate responsibility CV writing support

Great lifestyle – Business support Sense that people want to support work/life balance local business

Chamber of commerce being Growing community very active in the community and recognized for contribution to a sustainable business attitude and being community leaders in a wide range of community areas as in Raglan Plastic Free, also advocating for business with both local regional and central government

26 Raglan Naturally Plan MAINTAIN THE RAGLAN VIBE OF WEEKLY FARMERS/PRODUCE Most common BUSINESS (NO BIG CHAINS) MARKET WITH AFFORDABLE GOODS themes from the EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING community TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT FOR SMALL, NEW AND LOCALS AND YOUTH REMOTE WORKING BUSINESSES

Raglan is an environment Raglan has a platform that Aspirations that is conducive to strong encourages the development and vibrant businesses, of small and medium sized which employ locals, enterprises with long term including younger people. business planning.

Raglan is a living wage town. Local people within the community support and use Raglan has a diverse mix of local trades people. businesses in the CBD. It is an energetic hub of activity. Raglan has a successful campaign which motivates the consumer to ‘shop local, buy local’.

» Support for locals interested in between the Raglan Business Chamber Possible pathways starting a business, including: training, and local schools mentoring and identifying business » Support technology initiatives through toward achieving opportunities infrastructure improvements which will » Support for up-and-coming social allow for the development of a future these aspirations enterprises and community co-ops tech hub » Social framework and support network » Expand collaboration between that provides a platform for businesses developers, locals, the wider to grow community and council to encourage If businesses » “Shop Local” scheme and uptake from planned, sustainable growth in small and medium sized enterprises are to thrive the local community » Ensure community values and landlords need » Manage business growth to ensure ‘big business/chains’ do not take over the expectations are shared with new to keep rent community business owners and interested investors sustainable » Establish a weekly farmers market that provides affordable produce and other » Establish and share a Raglan branding, goods in line with Raglan Naturally – so that Establish a weekly businesses who choose to brand Sunday morning » Liaise with local businesses to develop themselves using the name ‘Raglan’ in market for local internships for local students their business can be consistent with and homegrown » Regular updates from the business the character of Raglan when operating produce, native community about open employment, within the community and when plants, handmade and apprenticeships or internships and promoting their product or service secondhand items volunteer opportunities outside of the community. Keeping in » Promote seasonal employment line with the Raglan Naturally values, opportunities for locals, including promoting a sustainable business Raglan is a youth model. Remembering that by using the living wage town » Develop employment training ‘Raglan’ name, they are representing pathways for locals, including youth the Raglan community and what the (like plastic free community stands for and believes in. » Create a ‘Careers Fair/Showcase Day’ campaign)

Raglan Naturally Plan 27 For us in Whaingaroa, wellbeing is about the health of our whole Community person – mind, body and spirit – in connection with our whole community and our environment, and with the Treaty of Waitangi as Wellbeing an overarching guide. Raglan is a vibrant, caring community that engages in issues Te Oranga o te Hāpori important to us. We are resilient and open to growth and change, with a strong community spirit that keeps us connected and cohesive. There is strong local leadership in all age groups and we live in an environment rich in natural resources that support wellbeing. “There is a community pride in Raglan that keeps us active and collaborative” Mike , Raglan Community House

RANGE OF CONVENTIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES What we have HEALTHCARE SERVICES • Ambulance • General Practitioners and practice • PRIME (Primary response in medical nurses at clinic in town. emergencies) during West Coast • Raglan Medical Health opening hours. St John’s NZ • Counsellors are currently reviewing PRIME. • Mental Health Support Service (what • Fire does this look like) • Coast guard • Physiotherapist • Surf lifesaving • District nurses • Police including community patrol • Midwives • Dentist and hygienist

OLDER ADULT SUPPORT RANGE OF COMPLIMENTARY SUPPORT FOR YOUNG FAMILIES SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING • Rest home and palliative care (nurses • Counselling and psychotherapy • Plunket and West Coast Health General • Massage therapists • Bryant Retreat for fragile mums Practitioners) • Medical Herbalists and Naturopaths • Kindergartens and Early Childhood • Stewart street housing • Energy healers Education centre • Community House meet ups and • Coaching and Mentoring • Play Centre and Play groups support • Osteopaths • Mainly Music • Light exercise • Podiatrist • Raglan Noticeboard Facebook Page • Senior technology group • Rongoa traditional Maori medicine • Raglan Radio • Meetings and workshops • Maori Wardens • Neighbourhood Support

RAGLAN COMMUNITY HOUSE EXERCISE AND RECREATION RANGE OF COMMUNITY GROUPS • Counselling Budgeting advice GROUPS • Faith-based organisations • Drop in Centre • Raglan Ramblers and other walking • Lions • Crop Swap • Opportunity Shop groups • Raglan Gym • Horticultural Society • Homeless people welcomed • Writers group • Yoga • Knitting Circle • Keep fit classes • Book clubs • Dance classes such as Nia, Zumba • Permaculture group and African Dance • Whaingaroa Environment Centre • Excellent skate park and variety of • Raglan Timebank • Old School Art Centre playgrounds • Information Centre • Foodbank • Library – including a Council Officer who deals with local issues • Community Bus 28 Raglan Naturally Plan ACCESS TO A RANGE OF HEALTH MORE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE ON LOW Most common SERVICES INCOMES themes from the MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE A MORE ACTION ON CRIME community PRIORITY HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT MORE SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE CREATING CULTURE OF CARING AND & THOSE WITH DISABILITIES KINDNESS

Raglan has a community food, water and housing as well Aspirations wellbeing hub fostering as meaningful employment. connectedness and access to Raglan has a strong identity as wellbeing services a safe and caring, age-friendly Local healthcare services community are holistic, accessible and Raglan celebrates and respects affordable. cultural diversity. Hapū and iwi have culturally Recognise that a healthy relevant health and wellbeing natural environment is services essential for community health There is a strong focus on and wellbeing mental health support Arts and creativity and are People have access to valued as important aspects of affordable and good quality wellbeing

» We have a community hub that provides a » We have a directory of local health and Possible pathways space for groups and individuals to meet, wellbeing services, including support toward achieving find out about and access health and groups and organisations. wellbeing services, and enjoy a range of » An audit of wellbeing support groups in these aspirations creative activities such as a Blokes Shed. Raglan is carried out and gaps are identified. » A community connector actively brokers » Families are supported through the connections for people who are isolated or provision of excellent childcare services lonely. To thrive is to and parenting programmes create a culture of » Conventional and complementary health » We bring back the shopping bus, and inclusiveness and services are integrated and culturally provide more transport support for the caring for everyone relevant . Health and wellbeing services older people to get to appointments. are available at Poihākena Marae or other in our community - » We look at ways our community can suitable venues. let’s focus on that support the police including community » Medical emergency services are available at patrols night and in weekends » We research the presence and use of toxic I like the idea of » We start courageous conversations about chemicals in Raglan. We investigate ways to a community hub mental health, drug and alcohol, family limit their use and mitigate their effects. harm and suicide issues in Raglan . - experiment with » Everyone has the opportunity to participate different ways to » A health literacy programme is initiated to in environmental care and restoration, to connect ensure that health information available is grow food and/or access local produce. user-friendly, useful and accurate. » We promote community resilience » Create more awareness and support for initiatives such as Raglan Timebank and Connect services community initiatives that provide services Crop Swap that can help the and goods for the community, e.g. Crop » We have regular community celebrations most vulnerable, Swap, Tool Library, Community Gardens, and activities that foster respect, caring, using the skills of etc. kindness and connection such as pot luck locals and providing » Youth are educated and empowered to dinners, street barbecues and low cost a funding pool to take responsibility for their health and family friendly events. pay for these wellbeing » Public health nurses Raglan Naturally Plan 29 The Destination and Visitor Management group recognizes the Destination importance to respect local culture and protect the environment. We aim to give priority to local interests and work to achieve a & Visitor positive and enjoyable experience for visitors. The group will strive Management to meet the interests of locals and encourage them to be involved in the decision making process. Why do people want to visit us? … just look around! With picture perfect sunsets (and sunrises) Te Ahumahi Tāpoi almost year-round and laid-back vibes, Whaingaroa Raglan is hard to beat. Raglan offers pristine surf, mountain trails, epic views and a unique opportunity to connect and care for the environment. Visitors don’t want Raglan to change. There is a connection to Raglan that many feel their own home has lost.

LACK OF COMMERCIALISATION ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE What we have TOURISM BUSINESS OPERATORS

AN UNDERDEVELOPED, MORE STRONG CONNECTIVITY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

AN OPEN-MINDED COMMUNITY DIVERSE PEOPLE

RAGLAN I-SITE HAMILTON & WAIKATO TOURISM

WHAINGAROA RAGLAN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

30 Raglan Naturally Plan PROTECT LOCAL INTERESTS FIRST CREATE A COHESIVE, Most common SUSTAINABLE MARKETING ENCOURAGE OFF-SEASON MESSAGE THAT IS ALIGNED WITH themes from the EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES RAGLAN NATURALLY community

Within ten years, Raglan will Ensure local interests are Aspirations be widely recognised as the kept at the forefront of future eco-friendly heart of New visitor growth Zealand, and be a leading Create a cohesive marketing example of responsible and message, focused on sustainable tourism. sustainable tourism, a ‘how- Encourage shoulder season to visit Raglan’ guide events and activities that Develop and align marketing help support businesses and of Raglan with the values of employment through the the community. winter months Develop a ‘Raglan Customer Creating and supporting Charter’ that underpins ‘sustainable’ visitor exceptional customer service experiences to all customers regardless of Maintain the character of the the business town, keep the Raglan vibe alive

» Encourage positive visitor behaviours (i.e. » Develop hospitality and customer service Possible pathways disposing of waste in the correct bins, training programmes for locals, including encouraging the BYO, bring your own, youth toward achieving culture) » Work with the business group to establish these aspirations » Provide more thorough information for and share a Raglan branding, in line with visitors in regards to freedom camping, Raglan Naturally – so that businesses who paid accommodation, public facilities, cafe and shop hours, etc. choose to brand themselves using the name ‘Raglan’ in their business can be Create a cohesive, » Ensure the marketing of Raglan aligns with community-minded consistent with the character of Raglan marketing message Raglan Naturally and create a cohesive marketing message across all promotional when operating within the community that all tourism and when promoting their product or operators and outlets service outside of the community. Keeping promoters can use » Maintain the character of the town, keep the Raglan vibe alive in line with the Raglan Naturally values, promoting a sustainable business model. » Work with local community groups to Remembering that by using the ‘Raglan’ Educate our friends develop educational and sustainable visitor and travellers who experiences name, they are representing the Raglan visit about: reducing; community and what the community » Ensure a range of authentic experiences re-using and stands for and believes in. upcycling. that help to showcase our people, our landscape, our stories, our history, our » Develop and showcase a sense of localism, place e.g. ensure visitors know when local » Create a more connected experience produce is being used in cafes or sold in It would be great to shops share more stories of where visitors and locals alike can easily walk the people and past or ride between community destinations » Develop a tourism training programme for of this place. Public (work alongside WDC to further develop locals to gain skills in the hospitality and weather resistant bike pathways and walkways around the service industry signage would be community) » Work with Raglan Business Chamber wonderful to educate » Communicate sustainable tourism business to develop a Destination Management visitors and instill practices to new and interested tourism pride in folk who call Organisation. Whaingaroa home business operators

Raglan Naturally Plan 31 Education in the Whaingaroa-Raglan district reflects the stunning Education coastal-rural location and with a local community focus on caring for the environment. The many options for early childhood care and education include Kohanga Reo, Raglan Kindergarten, Matapihi Kindergarten, Lets Grow Early Learning Center, Magnolia Tree Mātauranga Childcare, Raglan Playcentre, Playgroup and Homebased care. Raglan Area School is a composite school and provides for more than 600 students aged 5 – 19 years. The schools’ mission statement reflects it’s continued commitment to te reo Maori and it’s unique position in the community ‘Celebrating education in a bi-cultural environment’ it has a Maori Immersion Unit, Te Roopu Aroha ki te Reo, a Surfing Academy and the Enviro Schools Earthcare program. There are 3 rural primary schools in the district at Te Uku, Te Mata and Waitetuna. Some students choose to travel by local bus to Hamilton secondary schools. Adult education opportunities include te reo classes at Poihakena Marae, Whaingaroa Environment Center workshops, Xtreme Waste environmental education and Permaculture workshops at Solscape. The Old School is also well utilised by children and adults for art and hobby classes. Education as a core value of Raglan Naturally – a Learning Community. Are the children well? It’s takes a village to raise a child. Not individual thinking, but community support

What we have EARLY CHILDHOOD PRIMARY & SECONDARY

Choice and variety of education • We are well served by early • Raglan Area School and Te Ropu providers. Strong community of childhood centres in Raglan Aroha Ki Te Reo, Te Uku School, Te including Playgroups, Kohanga Reo, Mata School, Waitetuna School, dedicated and passionate teachers. Raglan Kindergarten, Playcentre, Homeschooling families Our natural environment. Magnolia Childcare, Matapihi, Let’s • Raglan Surf Academy Community support. Diverse Grow, Mainly Music • Public health nurses and sexuality knowledge in our community. • Home based care education Parents are already concerned about environment and the future so open to making positive changes.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ADULT & EDUCATION GENERALLY • Environment (Karioi Project), Sports • Te Reo Atarangi lessons (eg. tennis, soccer, netball, • Te Mauri Tau – Poutiria te Aroha, basketball, rugby, sailing), Arts parenting courses, Enviro Schools lessons (eg. drama, dance, clay, • Xtreme Zero Waste – X Man music, film) • Raglan Community House – • Extra tuition computing • Youth groups • Permaculture training • Poutama Tane – Rites of Passage • Community gardens, Whaingaroa Environment Centre

32 Raglan Naturally Plan RAGLAN AREA SCHOOL, SUPPORT TE REO AND TE AO MĀORI Most common AND IDEAS INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING themes from the TRAINING IN SUSTAINABILITY, APPRENTICESHIPS community ENVIRO, PERMACULTURE, PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS

Education is a core value of Raglan teaching in our community Aspirations Naturally – we are a learning Provide environmental education community Provide choice and a variety of Provide early childhood education for education providers for our families all children in the community to choose from Provide support for families to look Supporting community to access after younger children at home. diverse options – transport, fees Children are safe in our community subsidies and are aware of safety, learning to Schools are future-focused and look assess risk. at the big picture. They provide Children are immersed in their the skills our young people need to community: people, environment, survive in an unknown future. history Develop the holistic wellbeing of our Encourage bilingualism/biculturalism young people for our young people Meet the needs of the whole whānau. To be bilingual in our education Support whole system – whānau, centres and community. families, children and their needs. Use Te Whāriki (ECE) and the NZ Create a supportive education Curriculum to inform learning and network in Whaingaroa

» Education for parents around child » Accessible transport to and from Possible pathways development and looking after young schools toward achieving children at home » Sexuality education » Support education around bullying and » Look at the support systems we have in these aspirations education for children and parents on place around mental health safety. » More affordable permaculture courses » Children are immersed in their » Support community gardens community through: place-based Why is education education and making links with local » Support Whaingaroa Environment structured by expertise and our shared history; Centre to run educational programmes generations? building connection and support with » Coordinate a monthly education What about inter the community; growing awareness network meet up generational of things already happening in the » Evening classes learning? community » Provide opportunities for our children to be bicultural and bilingual: support Teach students/ our community based programme for people how fluent Te reo Māori speakers to be to transform part of learning in our learning centres; vehicles -cars, explore resources to support this bikes, scooters » Schools and early childhood centres etc into electric work together for sustainability of vehicles at low schools/kura and benefit of all cost.

Raglan Naturally Plan 33 Raglan has had a telegraph line since 1884, electricity since 1935, piped Infrastructure water since 1964 and a sewage system since 1977. As our community has grown so too has our need for good infrastructure. In this focus area, infrastructure covers: Ngā Pūnaha Wai • Freshwater/town supply • Wastewater/sewerage • Stormwater • Refuse • Electricity • Phone/broadband • Energy

What we have FRESHWATER/TOWN SUPPLY WASTEWATER/SEWERAGE. We have a clean water supply, Raglan has 19 pump stations that sourced from a spring on the side of pump to the treatment ponds and we Karioi, which is available throughout are currently reviewing our resource the year. It meets the current consent for the discharge of treated demand within the 3,100m3/day wastewater to the harbour outfall. Our community is actively involved in resource consent. the consent process and is working closely with council on options for improvements, particularly exploring a land-based treatment system that diverts the discharge from the harbour.

STORMWATER. REFUSE We have the Urban Stormwater Tangata Raglan is very fortunate through the Whenua and Key Stakeholders Liaison hard work and dedication of a core Group which allows local input into team of community champions to have stormwater decisions. Xtreme Zero Waste manage the waste handling. Xtreme Zero have done an outstanding job increasing recycling rates,

ELECTRICITY PHONE/BROADBAND Raglan has good opportunity to Introduction of highspeed internet increase renewable electricity has assisted in the ability for local generation due to wind resource and businesses to connect with the global sunlight hours and local experienced business community. renewable electricity installers.

34 Raglan Naturally Plan Most common ‘SUPPORT FOR PLASTIC FREE BEAUTIFICATION, MAINTENANCE RAGLAN, RECYCLING, REDUCING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY themes from the LITTER PUBLIC TOILETS, FOUNTAINS, DOG community HANDLE WASTEWATER MORE BAGS, NAPPY CHANGE ECOLOGICALLY

The impact on the natural The impact of sea level rise must Aspirations environment and ecology must be planned for now as flood be the prime consideration in all events are happening already. infrastructure decisions. Refuse must be preferably Infrastructure must continue to eliminated, or minimised by be upgraded to reduce the impact development of a circular on the natural environment and economy. ecology. We aspire to a standard of Stormwater runoff must be excellence for all of Raglan’s filtered through wetlands, public assets and spaces. We roadway runoff must be filtered are proud of our town and its through swales. facilities; we work closely with Treated wastewater must be WDC and take an active part in the discharged through a wetland care of it, through maintenance prior to discharge. and beautification.

» Land-based sewerage system and consider » Install footpaths with swales and tree planting to Possible pathways alternatives such as composting toilets beautify and slowly filter roadway runoff. » Include the new recommended sea level » Install filtration on the potable water prior to UV toward achieving changes in all infrastructure and planning treatment to reduce the risk of an earthquake decisions to reduce the cost to future residents causing potable water treatment outage. these aspirations to respond to climate change. » Continue to support and expand the » The new wastewater disposal to harbour community-based Xtreme Zero Waste team consent in 2020 needs to be of shorter duration reduction in waste generation and develop a and have hard deliverables to stop this activity circular economy, support expansion of Plastic before the next consent renewal. Free Whaingaroa. Reduce waste, stores » Wastewater from the treatment plant post UV » As the volume of greenwaste increases explore to stop selling stage should be processed through a man made the installation of a biodigester to produce gas disposable wipes and wetland to a water quality suitable for shellfish for electricity generation. single use plastics gathering and swimming prior to disposal. » Lobby government for mandatory product (straws, cups etc) » Reinstate the anaerobic ponds that process the stewardship. Support and continue to develop incoming wastewater and outfall membrane local minimisation of throw-away packaging. plant backwash to produce gas that could run » Develop a community power scheme, and a generator to offset treatment plant electricity encourage residential solar PV as well as use. electrification of restaurants, transport and How about we » Install floating solar PV systems on the pond businesses. Aim to become self-sufficient in become self sufficient to reduce the growth of algae and to offset energy generation. in energy generation treatment plant power use. » Continue to place power and telephone services » Rainwater collection tanks for houses need to underground to reduce visual clutter. be continued as part of building consent to slow » Increase roadside tree planting and runoff and allow for all rain water to be filtered beautification Can we please have through a wetland before harbour outfall. These » A community-led monitoring group that ensures a land-based sewage rain tanks can provide emergency water storage the WDC planned maintenance in the CBD, on system that makes should the reticulated system be damaged. the hard surfaces and street furniture/assets use of the waste in » Where possible increase the volume of is fit for purpose and that the work carried out stormwater directed to Aro Aro wetland, include is completed to a good standard. Monitoring some way. No more pumping if necessary. maintenance outcomes adds to both the discharging into the » Extend water supply out to edges of community practicality and beautification of Raglan’s assets. beautiful harbour. especially for fire fighting supply.

Raglan Naturally Plan 35 We as a community intend to be more knowledgeable about and Local Government more involved in the planning for our area and community. Learning about what local government looks like here and what boards and & Planning committees exist is the first step. Understanding the roles of these boards and committees and learning about how planning is done – Kāwanatanga ā-Hāpori is pretty interesting! This new Raglan Naturally Focus Area is about bringing all this information into one place and looking at how we me te Whakatakoto can be more involved in planning for our community. Tikanga A community that understands these things can get more involved and new leaders can be supported.

What we have WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL RAGLAN COMMUNITY BOARD We have a district council that is clearly A pro-active Community Board that indicating they want to work with a responds to community and consults more ‘bottom up’/community led widely with the community. The approach to planning. They support Community Board is committed to our community planning. Raglan also supporting the implementation of the has an elected Councillor at WDC who Community Plan and its regular review. represents the Raglan/Whaingaroa Ward in a governance capacity for our community. RAGLAN TOWN HALL COMMITTEE AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY the Committee manages most maintenance and enhancement of the Historic building. that generally is efficient in The Town Hall is the 2nd most utilised making their views known to Local hall in the district. Users include regular Government; a strong community recreation groups involving many youth and focus as exemplified by the RN local events are run annually by different community organisations. The committee is community plan, as well as other active in the community and receives many groups (Placemakers, etc.) positive comments regarding the facility.

RAGLAN NATURALLY COMMITTEE WDC RAGLAN SERVICE CENTRE OR LIBRARY A diverse committee with local is seen as the Hub of the Community. knowledge and experience and We provide a safe space for everyone to commitment to the RN process. share including locals, travellers, visitors, professionals and anyone else who wish to share in our space and this is definitely reflected by our team. The Team are representative of our Community as a WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL whole from Tangata whenua, farming, local business owner, conservationists, surfers, We have a constituent member parents, fishers and life long relationships from Raglan, Fred Lichtwark, who with the community. is an elected member alongside Pamela Storey, both represent the Waikato. This means that there are representatives focusing on our catchment and lobbying for projects and funding for the benefit of all in our area.

36 Raglan Naturally Plan Most common AUTONOMY FROM WDC WELL CONSIDERED PLANNING themes from the COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT community

Regular community engagement and Board. Raglan Naturally is well governed, Aspirations participation to ensure every part of our sustainable, supported by all stakeholders community has a say in governance and and is able to keep the plan alive and source planning issues affecting them. additional funding for community projects. Explore what self-governance could look All parties (community, Iwi and hapū, local like in Raglan. Explore increased community organisations, Councils etc) come together autonomy and decision making and more and work towards cohesive and community control at the community board level. driven development of Raglan and our rural To be a transparent and inclusive community communities. This would include town that is knowledgeable about and involved in centre planning, possible Structure Plan the planning and local government for our and would take into consideration the key area. challenges for our communities. Strengthen the community’s relationship More localised consultation/planning/ with whānau, hapū and iwi work towards a decision making and implementation true partnership as per te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have effective elected individuals as Raglan Naturally Plan – our ‘living’ councillor, on the community board and community plan is representative of our steering committees. These people are wider community and is there to help guide diverse and representative of the voices in the development of this place. our communities. Raglan Naturally is an ongoing process, We understand and are confident in the managed by our community and is part of rates spending by councils for Raglan and the connection to the Raglan Community the rural communities.

» Redistribution of power and authority from WDC and councils to first, ensure we understand our to Raglan Community Board. An example is that key challenges and second, ensure that these Possible pathways the community board could manage a Town are taken into account in all strategic planning. Development Fund. This could be made up of One of these being ‘loss of Raglan identity’ and toward achieving funds from Harbour Board Leases, boat ramp and ensuring Raglan keeps it ‘small town’ feel. parking charges etc. » Understand the value of a structure plan for these aspirations » Extend Raglan Community Board boundary Raglan and decide if this is what we need to include the whole of the Raglan Ward, this » Raglan Naturally continues to work closely with includes our rural communities of Ruapuke, Te WDC in their Blueprint planning. Raglan Naturally Mata, Te Uku, Waingaro and Waitetuna and the Raglan Blueprint come together and feed KEY: » Waikato District Council sets aside funds to train strongly into the next Waikato District Council RN: Raglan Naturally and introduce its members to their Community Annual and Long Term Plans and District Plan. WDC: Waikato District Council Board responsibilities under the Local » The community decides on Raglan Naturally’s RCB: Raglan Community Board Government Act ongoing role, governance structure and » Raglan Community Board to review meeting sustainability. Action is taken to set this up. and workshop times to build inclusivity and » Raglan Naturally works with the community to participation. A forum is established, as part of create a Raglan Naturally implementation plan community board meetings, to discuss relevant with priorities for action. strategy issues » Regional Council’s Coastal Plan review. Be » Continual community learning, engagement informed and involved. and participation through events, summits and Set up a agenda setting workshops » ‘West Coast Harbours’ Treaty Settlements. Learn Charitable trust about and support iwi and hapū. » Administration arm attached to the RCB to to take on the improve community engagement from all » District Plan Review. Be informed and involved. community groups, coordinate community input/interest RN to follow through on its submission to the leadership of and communicate data/findings. Monitor District Plan. implementation, development consents. Ensure transparency. » Wainui Reserves Management Plan Review. RN » Prioritising infrastructure via local consultation and Raglan Community Board to work with WDC convene ongoing to ensure an inclusive and transparent process. training, » RN and RCB to continue working with Iwi and RN and RCB support participation from the workshops, hapū to develop a relationship that is based community. on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is discussions equitable and inclusive » Learn about the roles of Councillor, Community to build Board and Community committees. Elect » Consider Raglan rates to benefit local area. Rates community community members who will be effective, are review. diverse and representative of the voices in our leadership and » All committees of WDC and under delegation to community. resilience. RCB are open and transparent and include hapu and iwi representatives. » Seek support from the Raglan Community Board Raglan Naturally Plan 37 The Natural Environment within the Whaingaroa area is diverse and Natural comprises many types of natural habitat encompassing our unique rugged coastline and a range of land types with underlying rocks Environment including limestone, volcanic and mudstones. The land varies from very steep and unstable to gentle fertile river valleys. Taiao The forest covered Mt Karioi is the largest formally protected area in the catchment. Extensive predator control is currently being carried out on the maunga and surrounding land my the Karioi Maunga ke te Moana project. The Harbour – The Whaingaroa harbour catchment covers 525 km2 and the harbour covers 35 km2 and has 220 km of coastline. It runs 12 km inland from the entrance, for the most part is less than 2 km wide. Many small streams draining the steep catchment join to form larger rivers such as the Waingaro, Kerikeri, Waitetuna, Wainui and others. These feed into the many arms of the Whaingaroa harbour. Raiparian fencing and planting by landowners and Whaingaroa Harbour care over the past 20 years has improved the water quality within the harbour.

PEOPLE PLACES What we have • Hapu/Tangata Whenua • Whaingaroa Harbour – extensive and varied • Large, engaged and diverse volunteer base ecosystems • Environmental professionals (skills in • Karioi (one of 12 outstanding natural features community) and landscapes of regional significance) • Permaculture Community • Surf Breaks (national significance) • Environmental / organic agriculturalists • Coastline • Eco-tourists (visiting because of Raglan’s • Wetlands – Aro Aro, eco-reputation) • Waireinga / Bridal Veil Falls • Passionate, supportive and engaged • Reserves individuals and community • Raglan is surrounded by wild places, many with good access • Sand dune ecosystems • Hopes and Johnsons Bush on the deviation RARE, UNIQUE AND NOTABLE that receive intense pest control as they SPECIES are halo sites and key in the Tui numbers • Maui Dolphin increasing • Oi • Toreparu Wetland – the second largest • Bats coastal wetland in the north island. • Bitterns • Manuaitu paa site, one of the largest pre- • Geckos European site’s

ORGANISATIONS THINGS • Whaingaroa Environment Centre • Maui Dolphin Day • Xtreme Zero Waste • Predator control network around town / • Whaingaroa Harbour Care coast / mountain • Karioi Project • Many Environmental Education initiatives • Coastal Reserves Committee • Local environmental initiatives (e.g. PBFR) • KASM have positive impact on natural environment • Beachcare • Township is surrounded by wild places – • Board Riders Club connects people to natural environment. • Sport Fishing Club Attracts people to the area (to visit and to • Local Schools live) • MetOcean • Raglan has many success stories • eCoast • Waikato District Council COMMUNITY • Waikato Regional Council • DOC • Long tradition of community-driven • West Coast Zone Committee environmental initiatives • Good community support for • Waikato Biodiversity Forum environmental initiatives • Many local businesses are environmentally aware 38 Raglan Naturally Plan PROTECT FLORA & FAUNA FOREST Most common PEST CONTROL REMOVE LITTER FROM BEACHES themes from the TREE PLANTING & OTHER PUBLIC PLACES community CONTROL OF WEEDS NO SPRAY COMMUNITY GARDENS & FOOD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Protection and enhancement of Climate change action Aspirations our natural areas and wildlife All plants, animals, fish and (land and sea). shellfish are managed to protect Environmentally conscious the resource for future generations to enjoy their use at the same development levels as today, and if possible No pollution (land and sea) restore stocks to better levels Community and individual Continue to be a national and ownership of environmental global leader on environmental problems. issues

» Continue to support local organisations » More restored forest mimicking Wainui Possible pathways working in the environmental space Bush Reserve e.g. Whaingaroa Harbour Care, » No storm water or wastewater toward achieving Xtreme Zero Waste and Whaingaroa discharge to sea Environment Centre. these aspirations » Planting of native trees » Accessible green spaces including » Reduction of animal pest species mixed ability access ways (i.e. pushchair, wheelchair, flat options) » Removal of pest plant species (public and private land), manage weeds » All harbour catchment waterways without use of spraying when/where Plant more are appropriately fenced and riparian possible native plants buffer zones planted in native species » Restoration of wetlands and conversion and set traps for » Community gardens and food forests. of marginal land to bush or wetland pests to help our Fruit trees in public spaces. » Sound environmental urban and rural » Community is aware of what is going native animals planning on, and empowered to have their voices heard » Encourage construction and development to consider eco building » Continue sand dune planting and and sustainable backyards protection to act as natural buffers for sea-level rise and coastal erosion » Video for tourists and new residents – ‘this is how we do it in Raglan’ – inspiring Manage » Continued priority and resources for habit change for environmental waste management, moving towards weeds without protection spraying zero waste. » Walking track connecting township to » Eco-tourism beaches and surf breaks – connects » Environmental education for all ages people to the environment, encourages (adults and children) people out of cars » Harbour-wide development consents » Waste water treatment plant upgrade taking into account changing sea levels – land-based system, circular economy Fruit trees in » Landowners implementing land use » Promote local, healthy, sustainable practices that protect the soil and water plant-based food all parks and e.g. organic, regenerative, sustainable » Review the Whaingaroa Harbour reserves practices Catchment Plan and work with the » More local food production on a range Regional Council on their Harbour of scales (backyard to commercial) Catchment Management Plans Raglan Naturally Plan 39 Transport in Whaingaroa looks very car dominated, with only 96 of Transport 1,185 Raglan travel to work journeys on census day 2013 made by bike, bus, or walking. In Te Uku it was 15 out of 969. Despite those figures, Council believes people walk and cycle more Ngā Waka than elsewhere in the district. Parking has long been perceived as a problem, as has the single lane bridge. There are 4 Hamilton buses a day, a community bus and buses serving Raglan, TeUku, Waitetuna and TeMata schools. They carry about 2% of travellers. Raglan differs from most of the region in being a destination rather than a place on the way to somewhere else. Therefore it doesn’t figure highly in regional plans. As a tourism hub we endure high levels of frustration due to capacity, especially in the summer peak. The Infrastructure and Transport chapters of the 2001 Raglan Naturally plan didn’t look at climate change, but had proposals to improve transport, including free buses to the beaches and more to Hamilton, ferries, bike paths, a village square, a CBD mall with service lanes, traffic calming on SH23 from Greenslade Rd and upgrading Wainui Rd footpath. A more mobile and growing population has seen average daily traffic numbers, as measured on the main road near Wright’s Rd, increase from 2,850 in 2000 to 4,758 in 2016. The numbers on the Raglan- Hamilton buses have risen even faster, accounting for overcrowding (22 times in 2016) and the need to run an 85-seat double decker on some journeys. Passengers have increased from 24,392 a year in 2003 to 63,571 in 2017. In that time the main road has been widened in a couple of places to provide for overtaking, an extra midday bus has been added, weekend buses restored and the peak services are now run by 2 buses, plus a smaller bus providing relief between Whatawhata and Hamilton. Parking has been increased at the wharf, at the corner of Wallis/Bow St and on Bankart St, Wallis St and James St (57 spaces in 2014 as part of a $448,939 upgrade). It has not reduced calls for more parking. The boat ramp asset assessment suggested a user pay system for non ratepayers. CBD parking ranked high in the list of Raglan priorities in 2014. However, in the 1999 RN survey, 53% supported car parks funded by users, but only 26% supported funding from rates. For some time the area behind the corrugated iron in Wi Neera St was advertised for parking at $10 a week, but very few took it up. That suggests users are not willing to pay for additional parking and, if a large majority still believe in user-pays, extra on-road parking is not needed. Length of stay has also been controversial; the longer the time permitted, the fewer can use spaces at peak times. Some 1 hour limits on Bow St are to be raised to 2 hour. Raglan Club (for a fee) & Rugby Club have large car parks available, but, as the Google map shows, often have many vacant spaces.

40 Raglan Naturally Plan MORE CYCLING SHUTTLE BUS AROUND RAGLAN Most common ROUTE TO COAST FOR CYCLING/ MORE COUNTRY WALKING themes from the WALKING REDUCE TRAFFIC SPEEDS TOWN SQUARE/PEDESTRIANISE CBD MORE BUSES community MORE FOOTPATHS UPGRADE SINGLE LANE BRIDGE MORE (OR LESS) PARKING (SOME TO KEEP, SOME TO WIDEN)

To provide for people environment and encourage Aspirations and goods to get about in exercise to improve health. ways which help provide They also attract tourists in worthwhile jobs, minimise a manner which minimises impact on the environment their adverse impacts on the and other activities, area. promote equal access to Buses are supported; they transport, whatever age, provide transport for all, state of health, or wealth, complement walking and and improve health and cycling and are safer and safety. need less space and fuel than To achieve this: cars. Walking and cycling are Get people out of their supported; they provide cars and see major benefits transport solutions, on issues like health and have a low impact on the parking

» encourage cycling and walking by These will need to be brought together Possible pathways providing safe, convenient routes. in cohesive planning of sustainable toward achieving Including town to the beaches, transport, including walking, cycling, footpaths around town, country pedestrianisation, public transport these aspirations walking paths (buses and possibly ferries), speed » create a town square and/or make limits, charges for parking (probably the CBD more pedestrian friendly, with passes for locals) and other ways to reduce parking demand in crowded Build a cycleway/ including Cliff Street areas walkway from town » shuttle and other buses in Raglan and linking to Hamilton, residential, tourist to Manu Bay. This All of these were in the 2001 Raglan areas, etc road is getting used Naturally Plan, which indicates that they more and more this » reduce traffic speeds in town and on have been consistently supported by road and becoming the most dangerous roads the Raglan community. very dangerous

Getting people out of their cars will have major benefits on issues such as parking and health

Raglan Naturally Plan 41 Whaingaroa has always been a whānau centred community with a Youth focus on relationships, culture and the environment. For youth, the small town vibe increases the sense of connectedness between them as further helps to foster a sense of uniqueness and individuality Rangatahi about the community as a whole. Youth also appreciate that there is a lot of support behind promoting the importance of both culture and the environment with local stories and history underpinning the community identity. Whaingaroa currently has the potential to provide many opportunities for youth; however, no strategy exists to capitalise on these opportunities to create support systems for the youth population. School leavers often move away from the Whaingaroa township to access education, accommodation or employment if they cannot access in their home town. A rapidly growing community with a big influx of new residents, there is a need to prioritise support for youth in Whaingaroa.

What we have SKILLS PLACES A diverse community with a global-village Whaingaroa’s key asset is the natural feel, there are many talented individuals in environment which creates many our community that could contribute to opportunities for recreational activity the overall outcome of youth development (Papahua, Ngarunui Beach, Manu Bay, Mt tin Raglan. The youth in the community Karioi, etc.). We also have a number of have a strong awareness of cultural and venues (YOT Club, Town Hall, Raglan Club, environmental values. Rock-it, Orca, Scout Room, sport venues – Tennis/Ruby, Gyms, sport groups- yoga, mediation) As well as other places of value like the skate park/camp ground, pump track , BTM track, etc. Kokiri centre PEOPLE

Local youth, educators, health service providers, change makers, Iwi/hapu community, parents, funding bodies, local government, local committees and FUNDING decision making bodies, local business owners, mentors and influential people, There are a number of funding local sports groups and clubs, Karioi Project, organisations that are relevant to Business Chamber, Community House, Raglan and the Waikato region, Arts organisations and groups, Te Mauri specifically (Raglan Community Tau, Raglan Community radio, WEC, Raglan Charitable Trust, Lions Club, Raglan Chronicle, Schools – Te Uku/Te Mata/ Community Board, WDC, WEL Energy, Waitetuna/RAS, Poutama Tane, West Coast DIA – Lotteries, Trust Waikato, local Health, Marae business Community Cash Funds) as well as project based and youth-specific funding and support opportunities (eg. Creative Communities NZ, Ministry of CURRENT PROJECTS Social Development, Ministry of Culture and Heritage, Community Matters Org, Youth Reps, Surfside Youth, Poutama Tāne, Ākina, Vodafone, Tainui, Maori Trusts Leadership Programme -Akaroa, Youth etc). Week, Gateway programme, Star Courses, Council Youth Engagement and Action plan, Sports groups, Karioi Project, Te Mauri Tau, Soundsplash, Te Ao Marama, Feed the Kids SERVICES (Margaret), Maui Dolphin Day, the Arts, National and regional youth services School Gala Days, Matariki Celebrations, Recreational and Enviornment Youth (Real Waikato, Zeal etc), local Groups, New Year Parade, Christmas In The counsellors, budgeting, Health, Mental Park. Health, Creative development. 42 Raglan Naturally Plan COMMUNITY YOUTH RECREATION FACILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE Most common AND/OR LEARNING FACILITY UPGRADES themes from the EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY GYM WITH INDOOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH POOL AND COURTS community SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH (HEALTH, EDUCATION, ETC.)

Creating opportunities for More connectivity and Aspirations education and employment infrastructure

Creating opportunities to Housing opportunities for engage with the community youth

Create a space that is Health and wellbeing focus specifically for youth Every young person More support for sports, transitioning to work or recreation and adventure study

» Mentoring, training programmes, a memorandum of understanding with Possible pathways internships, massive open online local rental property providers that course (MOOC), career expos, connect allow for particular properties to be put toward achieving schools with businesses to build on aside for youth these aspirations employment skills » Promote active, healthy and holistic » Identify youth leaders and influencers, lifestyle. Mental health support. Make mentoring, take the community to sure information is accessible. the youth, create platforms for them Indoor sports » More extra curricular programmes for to share their ideas and a forum where youth including holiday programmes. facility, indoor youth youth issues can be discussed. » Tuākana tēina relationship building facility, free koha, » A youth hub/centre for youth, » Digital and general business skills table tennis, pool dedicated space for youth to feel safe programme for youth tables, air hockey, and unjudged. » Connection between schools to share » More opportunities for participation in swim pool information and support each other arts, sports, recreation and adventure e.g. sharing resources. and other activities. Make information available about what groups exist for » Investment in Raglan Area School to youth to participate in, support for provide more specialist subject options Support the travel outside of Raglan like a youth for senior students. young people to van, mentoring for those that have » Community recreation facility or hub create a youth special interest areas and show passion. with indoor swimming pool, basketball hub If we can show that there is demand courts, meeting rooms for a dedicated space we can present a » Don’t put restrictions on youth who case for a dedicated recreation centre. contribute to keeping this town » Make areas of Raglan accessible for ‘vibrant’. Champion youth doing Every young youth who don’t always have access positive things to a car or ride for example transport » Environmental innovation hub person services to beach and back. More transitioning to » Skatepark upgrade, skate/bike paths walkways and cycleways and upgrade with features. Remove ‘no skate’ signs work or study existing footpaths for safety and (eg Otorohanga’s policy) usability. » Create youth training programmes » Housing solutions e.g. social housing, Raglan Naturally Plan 43 Housing is connected to and affects many of the Focus Areas within Raglan Naturally. Housing concerns have been raised in a few of the Focus Group conversations, including,Youth, Community Wellbeing, Business and Employment and Destination and Visitor Management. Our housing issues and concerns have featured very strongly in the Housing community survey responses. Housing has been an issue for a long time. We acknowledge housing initiatives that have and continue to be undertaken in Whaingaroa eg. Whaingaroa Affordable Housing Trust, was established in 2007 and worked with Habitat for Humanity on a local house project. People are currently addressing the housing issue in different ways and Whaingaroa Raglan Affordable Housing Project (WRAP) is one of those. WRAP, Whaingaroa Raglan Affordable Housing Project group have been leading a project looking at the housing and affordability issues in Raglan. They have undertaken research, a community survey and town hall event to understand more about the housing situation Build tiny here. WRAP will continue to work towards community consultation and co-designed homes. I can housing solutions. A specific Raglan Naturally focus group was not set up for Housing as WRAP is doing this work. Raglan Naturally will work closely with WRAP to integrate their imagine a wee work with our community planning. village of tiny We invited WRAP to share their findings through Raglan Naturally. See below for community aspirations and possible pathways that have come up through the homes. WRAP project so far. See Raglan Naturally website for the two recent WRAP reports, ‘Householder Survey Report Summary’ and ‘Raglan Housing Analysis’.

Most Common ideas/themes from community • Air BnB controlled • Bed tax Consider the • Affordable housing • Tiny homes explosion of • Social housing properties let out on Air BNB versus permanent Aspirations: housing that • Community consultation led design for housing solutions is creating • Affordable housing development for Raglan shortage. • Supporting and enabling other communities by sharing the Raglan experience, tools and information Look at • Advocating at regional and national level for recognition of the options like small community housing access and affordability issues Paris has adopted.

Possible Pathways toward achieving these aspirations

• Community-wide consultation hui in 2019 • Continued connection with community to reach out to those wishing to be part of land trust and affordable housing provider a solution groups in Waikato/NZ Housing for • Continued representation on the Waikato • Charitable trust structure for WRAP to the elderly or Plan Housing Initiative working group enable recognition as charitable social • Continued partnership with the Waikato enterprise even over 50’s. District Council housing focus – see WDC • Seek funding opportunities from central Blueprint government and other investors Older folk are • Continued partnership with key sponsors • Construct an advisory group of technical moving out WEL Energy Trust Vital Impact (Housing) housing experts to input on the basis of Grant community housing preferences as they can’t • Continued partnership with Raglan • Present the WRAP/Raglan story at housing Community House, Raglan Chamber of hui with the view to advocacy for small afford to live Commerce and Raglan Community Board communities here. • Continue to build relationships with landowners interested in affordable housing initiatives

44 Raglan Naturally Draft Plan Moving forward to next steps

What is the ongoing role for Raglan Naturally in our community?

Aspirations for Raglan Naturally The Raglan Naturally Team are really Since the Raglan Naturally plan was first ◊ learn about the treaty in our excited about the potential for it to published in 2001, the process has not local context been continuous. Therefore, we are ◊ share and spread local stories, grow, evolve and be kept alive. aspiring towards: experience and learning so A useful next step would be to design that everyone benefits • An ongoing process, not just a plan and facilitate a number of workshops, ◊ amplify the impact of locally- and handover with some ideas around both with those who have been closely led change by connecting implementation involved in the process to date and people, places and through • Greater emphasis on the continued the wider community. The aim would systems change development and evolution of the • A balanced focus between systemic be to continue the dialogue with process for community-led and change and projects on the ground community, iwi and hapū and local strengths-based development to be • Strong partnership with council to organisations to: effective and sustainable support ongoing community-led • Review and evaluate our process • Continued learning and capability development work and learning, measure the impact, building within our community to: celebrate our work together; and ◊ better understand community- • Decide on the ongoing role of led approaches and their Raglan Naturally, the governance contribution to positive structure and what support/funding change will be needed to ensure this work is sustainable.

Community-led Objectives The need for ongoing community-led There is potential to create a really 6. To grow community capability by development, at least to the current exciting, successful community supporting the development of level at which Raglan Naturally has organisation to advance coherent leadership, organisational capacity been working, has been voiced by development in Raglan that can be an and skills, through training and our community as critical for future example to other communities in our provision of resources. planning and development. district and further afield. 7. To support, promote and uphold the mana and values of “Raglan We can say that this further supports These are possible tasks/objectives: the theme of ‘community working Naturally”. together’. 1. To oversee and support the 8. To seek funding, policies and implementation of the aspirations resources which promote and and projects documented in the support Raglan Naturally to deliver plan. its aspirations and projects. 2. To work in partnership with iwi and 9. To document and share Raglan hapu, recognising the intent of Te Naturally values, objectives, Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding processes and achievements, to document of the partnership. learn from and /or assist other 3. To ensure all people in the Raglan communities. area have ongoing opportunities 10. To periodically review and refresh to be engaged, have input and be the plan and to evaluate the informed about the aspirations and achievements of Raglan Naturally. projects of Raglan Naturally. 4. To work collaboratively and strengthen partnerships with relevant organisations and statutory bodies. 5. To create opportunities for Raglan’s communities and organisations to connect and learn from each other.

Raglan Naturally Plan 45 Ongoing communication (social Strategically plan and put a Your ideas media, Raglan Chronicle, website, governance structure in place regular update, how to get involved) for the future Raise awareness and keep visible Keep refreshing the plan and active to maintain profile success Support local initiatives, ie Xtreme, of Raglan Keep consulting WEC, Karioi project Needs a permanent coordinator Naturally Keep up the good work! Help and support from Council from the survey Be inclusive and diverse to Council needs to work with RN encourage participation from the community Involve Youth

Tangata whenua are essential Deliver on projects Needs funding and ongoing support from the wider Celebrate success community Make sure that we hold onto our Build strong relationships with history and remain aware of what community, Iwi, WDC, RCB, and we have already other groups Have strong vision and values

Who will There are many ways that the plan will be implemented. These include: Some ideas, or projects, can be undertaken locally by the community in a form implement of ‘working bees’

the plan? Some are probably best undertaken by a community organisation with a speciality in that area, possibly with volunteer assistance

Some may be undertaken in a joint effort between the council and the community

Some possibly larger projects, will be the responsibility of the council to take action. These will be planned for through the Blueprint and the next Long- Term Plan.

Some will probably best be implemented by a government agency or department.

46 Raglan Naturally Plan The Raglan Naturally team will take the time to create an inclusive, How will we community-led prioritisation process. We need to decide on the criteria for prioritising and will look at alignment with iwi and hapū planning, community prioritise values and aspirations, ‘quick wins’, short term projects, stepping stones to long- term goals, timing, impacts, costs, who would take responsibility to implement, projects and current projects and capacity in community organisations, and councils’ planning processes. We will need to feed strongly into the next council long-term create an planning process, 2020-2021. Looking at the main ideas from the community-wide engagement will be helpful Action Plan? as it shows what is important to the community and where the energy is for change. We also need to take into consideration things that were not mentioned much, but which may be key challenges or opportunities (e.g. climate change, implementing the Treaty of Waitangi, equity, mental health and suicide). We also need to be aware that there are voices we may have only heard a little from, or not at all. Once we have set our criteria, we can run all the ideas and possible projects from community and Focus Groups through this lens and produce a draft Action Plan, which we can bring back to the community for feedback.

For more Contact: Gabrielle Parson Contact detail: [email protected] Information Website – raglannaturally.co.nz Full focus group reports are available here.

We welcome have you any questions? your feedback have you got any comments or ideas to add? Please visit the website or email us to feedback.

How to be • sign up to newsletter, involved • share RN with friends, family and networks, • provide feedback • connect with a focus group, through our email • let us know what project or area you would like to lead or be involved in.

Raglan Naturally Plan 47 Appendix i Raglan Naturally survey questions

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION take action + create / kōkiritia + auahangia this will help us understand who is filling out the survey and Let’s take action and create a community plan with solid foundations how representative it is of our community. so we can continue this journey together. * Which ethnic group do you belong to? Tick the space or (11) Do you have ideas for projects or initiatives? spaces which apply to you. (a) New Zealand European, Māori, Samoan, Cook Islands, Māori, (b) Tongan, Niuean, Chinese, Indian, other eg. Dutch, Japanese, (c) Tokelauan *Age: Please let us know what age band you fit into by (12) Who could take ownership or help make these circling the one that applies to you. projects/initiatives happen? Less than 18 years, 18–24 years, 25–34 years, 35–44 years, (a) 45–54 years, 55–64 years, 65–74 years, 75–84 years, 85 years (b) or older (c) *Which community or communities are you part of: Please (13) What are the key opportunities for ‘our community’? circle those that apply to you (14) When thinking about our future and aspirations of how Raglan, Ruapuke, Te Mata, Te Uku, Waitetuna, Ohautira. we might work together as a community Other, please say which. and, when thinking about what values we could hold… what are some words that come to mind?

learn / akona (15) Raglan Naturally aspires for the community to lead the Let’s learn about ‘Here’. Let’s learn about ‘us’. development of this place. We will keep evolving Raglan (1) What do you love about ‘this place’? Naturally and this means keeping it up-to-date, visible and active. We will need to have a robust management plan (2) What’s one of your favourite experiences ‘here’? in place and an outline of how we will get things done. (3) What are 2-3 words you feel describe the character of Do you have any ideas about the future success of Raglan ‘this place’? Naturally? (4) What do you see as the strengths in ‘our community’? (16) Anything else? Would you like to be involved and kept up-to-date? If so, please leave your contact details on the back page. reflect / whakaarotia Let’s reflect on where we are now and where we are heading. (5) What change(s) have you noticed ‘here’? (6) How are you experiencing the change(s) in your day- DEFINITION OF TERMS: to-day life? ‘Here’ and ‘this place’ refer to both the people (7) Is there anything you feel concerned about with regards and the land. to ‘this place’ and ‘our community’? Raglan Naturally includes the whole of the (8) What do you think are the main challenges for ‘our Raglan Ward including: Raglan, Te Mata, community’? Ruapuke, Te Uku, Waitetuna and Ohautira. ‘Our community’ and ‘our communities’ refer to the community or communities you are part of within the Raglan Ward.

contribute / kōrerotia ‘Us’ and ‘we’ refer to all who are a part of the Share your ideas, insights and aspirations. above community or communities. (9) What it would look like to you if ‘this place’ is thriving? (environmentally, socially/culturally, economically, politically) (10) What could ‘we’ do to help ‘this place’ thrive?

48 Raglan Naturally Plan Appendix ii Raglan Naturally Survey demographic data

Raglan Raglan Naturally Naturally Draft PlanPlan 4939 What’s special about Raglan?

Well, it’s home. It’s something that if you live here you know , you just know. When you go away, as soon as you come over the deviation, you see the maunga, you see Karioi and you sort of let out a breath of gratitude that you’re home – that you’re being drawn back.

There’s all sorts of things that make this place what it is. The mountain, the seas, the whole environment, the energy of this place. Because I’ve lived here most of my life, it’s also the close connection with everybody as well.

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