Part 2 | North Kaipara 2.0 | North Kaipara - Overview

| Mana Whenua by the accumulation of rainwater in depressions of sand. Underlying There are eight within the ironstone prevents the water from North Kaipara community area (refer leaking away. These are sensitive to the Cultural Landscapes map on environments where any pollution page 33 for location) that flows into them stays there.

Pananawe Marae A significant ancient waka landing site is known to be located at Koutu. Matatina Marae Te Roroa To the east of the district, where Waikara Marae the Wairoa River runs nearby to Te Roroa , is the ancient portage Waikaraka Marae route of Mangapai that connected Te Roroa the Kaipara with the lower reaches Tama Te Ua Ua Marae of the Whangārei Harbour. This Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua portage extended from the Northern Ahikiwi Marae Wairoa River to Whangārei Harbour. Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua From Tangiteroria, the track reached Taita Marae Maungakaramea and then to the Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua canoe landing at the head of the Tirarau Marae Mangapai River. Samuel Marsden Ngāuhi; Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua (1765-1838), who travelled over this route in 1820, mentions in his journal There are a number of maunga that conveyed war and distinctive cultural landscapes canoes over the portage (see Elder, significant to Mana Whenua and the 1932). wider community within the North Kaipara areas. These include Maunga Mahi tahi (collaboration) of Te Ruapua, Hikurangi, and Tuamoe. opportunities for mana whenua, Waipoua, and the adjoining forests wider community and the council of Mataraua and Waima, make up to work together for the good of the largest remaining tract of native the northern Kaipara area are vast forests in Northland. and ready to be launched. Through has the largest known living kauri the land-use changes and direction tree - the infamous Tane Mahuta. identified in this spatial plan, mana Kai Lakes, a widely popular whenua will be better equipped to recreational and scenic destination plan how to sustain tangata whenua for day trips and overnight camping and hapori whānui - the wider stays, are located at Taharoa Reserve community, public - and exercise along the western edge of North their kaitiaki over the whenua. Kaipara. The lakes are basin-type dune lakes created during the Pleistocene Epoch, which began more than 1.8 million years ago. They were formed KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT Scale: 1_125 000@A3

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Waikarā Marae Te Roroa

Tama Te Ua Ua Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Tuamoe Waikaraka Marae Te Roroa

Ahikiwi Marae 2.1 | Kaihū Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua 2.2 | Maunganui Bluff 2.4 | Tangiterōria

Historic Trainline / Paper Road Proposed Kaihū Railtrail Cycle Track Mangapai Portage Taita Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua 2.3 | Omamari | Tirarau 2.5 Marae Ngāuhi; Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua

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2.1 | Kaihū 2.2 | Maunganui Bluff

2.4 | Tangiterōria

2.3 | Omamari 2.5 | Tangowahine

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 46 Dargaville KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.1 | Kaihū - Overview

Kaihū is a rural community roughly There are several important # Occupied KEY 183 Dwellings 30km north-west of Dargaville community spaces at Kaihū, Yes along State Highway 12. Prior including the rugby club, there are No to European settlement, Kaihū three (Ahikiwi, Waikaraka 81 Population Limited was a Māori settlement originally and Tama Te Uaua), a church, the Hard Infrastructure TBC named Opunake. The town which war memorial hall, bowling club and Water is now known as Dargaville had the tavern. The education facility Reticulation the original name of Kaihū. When at Mamaranui is also important for Waste Dargaville gained its namesake in Kaihū locals. Additionally, Kaihū Water 1896, Opunake was subsequently has the potential to establish itself renamed to the community which as the next ‘service town’ in the Stormwater is now known as Kaihū. The arrival north, supporting the north Kaipara Reticulation of European settlers saw Opunake/ communities in conjunction with Kaihū undergo rapid changes the key urban town of Dargaville Broadband throughout the 1880s, as the where essential services for the north Mobile community became a hub for kauri Kaipara communities are available. Coverage milling and gum digging. The still- Roads standing Kaihū Tavern was built Sealed in 1899 as a service building for workers. By the turn of the twentieth Footpath century, Kaihū experienced forest fires as well as two major floods, StreetLights causing damages to the sawmill and homes. Towards the end of RailLine the first decade, Kaihū became Soft Infrastructure Schools something of a service town, helping P (P)rimary to feed growth in Aranga, Katui, (S)econdary Mangatu, Tutamoe and Waimatenui. Milling concluded in Kaihū in Access to Tertiary 1915. A few decades later, the Education line to Dargaville was closed and dismantled in 1959. Marae The once busy milling settlement Reserves is now a quiet rural community. Playground According to 2013 Census data, Sports Kaihū and the wider surrounding Facilities area have a population of 183. Kaihū is now valued by locals for the basic, Church simple lifestyle. Traditional values 2 Businesses are embraced, where the community members care for each other. Kaihū Community is characterised by its community Centre spirit, and there is pride in its rich history. Public Transport

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Rugby Club

Church / Urupā Tavern

Maori Purpose Land

Historic Trainline / Paper Road

Waikaraka Marae Te Roroa

GAS

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Rugby Club

Church / Urupā Tavern

Historic Trainline / Paper Road

Waikaraka Marae Te Roroa

GAS

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS the locals have particularly in front of | Outcomes corridor. the Marae and along the anticipated | Community Values cycleway route. The community Riparian Planting and Water voiced the need for maintenance Quality_ Stream and river edge • The locals enjoy and value the along State Highway 12, which is restorations, including replacing basic and simple lifestyle and an important route usually used by existing non-native species with view Kaihū as the rural town on locals (and children) to get to the native species in particular along the the river edge. local shops on foot. Kaihū River edge. • The existing natural environment is highly valued by locals who Flooding_ Locals would like to see a Flood Management and Water wish to impose provisional reduction in flooding via stopbanks Allocation_ Investigate the feasibility measures to protect and enhance and riparian planting along water for catchment management planning it. bodies to reduce siltation leaching in Kaihū to mitigate flooding issues, • There are numerous community into waterways. including the potential for a new facilities and assets which are dam near Rīpia Marae to separate valued by the locals, particularly Ecological Restoration_ Stream seawater from freshwater and to act the Kaihū War Memorial hall. and river edge restorations, such as as a stopbank to reduce flooding replacing the existing Poplar trees risks and siltation. Investigate the | Aspirations along the river edge with English potential of the northern Wairoa Willow Trees. River to supply irrigation water Services_ The settlement supply to farms as well as a resilient is provided with reticulated Economic Development_ The water supply network to service infrastructure (wastewater, water community has expressed that Kaihū and future growth. and stormwater), however water there is potential for Kaihū to quality needs to be improved to grow and expand its economic Establish a Village Centre with Local separate seawater and freshwater activities through tourism ventures Services_ Establish a pedestrian- near the Marae (including drinking and employment opportunities friendly village centre by identifying water quality). These services would (particularly for the youth of Kaihū). commercial land to enable a local improve the day to day life for locals The community would like to also grocer and other businesses to and the environment. have a local grocer which requires a flourish to attract tourism and minimum level of local population to retain youth in Kaihū. To support Coastal and Ecological Restoration_ sustain. Currently, the residents rely such growth, investigate upgrading There are current land care on Dargaville for their main services. services such as improved cell phone restoration projects in place which coverage, allocate rubbish collection include the planting behind Tama points, upgraded existing community Te Ua Ua Marae and the Te Roroa facilities and improved accessibility environmental plan for weed and through upgraded roading/footpath pest control. The community is surfaces, traffic-calming devices, and keen to continue maintaining and safe cycleway routes along the SH12 enhancing the beautification of the settlement with a particular focus on the river edge.

Transport_ There is a good level of service for roads in Kaihū, however improved roading and pavement would address the safety concerns

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 50 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 2.1 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 51 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.2 | Maunganui Bluff (Aranga Beach) - Overview

Maunganui Bluff Beach is a small, Towards the end of 2017, an ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS # Occupied KEY ? Dwellings west coast beach settlement located avalanche of boulders on Maunganui Yes roughly 15km west of Kaihū via Bluff forced Aranga Coast Road to | Community values and aspirations No State Highway 12. According to 2013 close. A multi-agency response was ? Population Limited census data, Maunganui Bluff and spurred due to a massive rock left The small community recognizes Hard Infrastructure TBC the wider surrounding area has a teetering high on the hill above the the beach and recreation as Water population of 18 people. However, settlement, causing road closure and essential qualities that characterize Reticulation there are currently 3-4 permanent evacuation. Maunganui Bluff. The community’s Waste residents. goal is to avoid further subdivision Water The walking track is frequently or development as much as possible, There is a strong sense of used by local and regional visitors but the idea of providing a place for Stormwater remoteness provided by the as well as international tourists. It is visitors (e.g. at a maximum of three Reticulation exposure and elevation character important to note that land along nights stay) is supported. There is of the area. Its 4km wide coastal Aranga Beach Road is locked and general support to revitalise the old Broadband margin forms high cliffs that drop unable to develop or accessed as it is camping ground. Mobile almost vertically to the sea below. regarded as wāhi tapu land. Coverage The ridge slopes steeply down on Services_ Roads both sides to long sandy beaches Rubbish collection management Sealed backed by recent dunes. Residential requires attention by introducing developments within the Maunganui wheelie bins. There is a need to Footpath Bluff Beach settlement are visible maintain the access to the beach at its foot, dwarfed by the Bluff and up to the high-water mark for StreetLights provide a sense of its size. safety reasons along the foreshore. The area is of significance to Māori Assistance with weed and pest RailLine as it is characterized by its significant control is anticipated by the Soft Infrastructure Schools heritage values, strong spiritual residents. (P)rimary and cultural association to the area. (S)econdary Maunganui Bluff was an important Environment_ landmark, visible many kilometers The engaged community pointed out Access to Tertiary away in clear weather, especially the following species that need to be Education from the south. protected; blue penguins, fairy terns, Toheroa, mussels/fresh mussels and Marae A prominent feature of the the seal colony. Maunganui Bluff are the coastal cliffs Reserves of some 459 meters in height, visible [Placeholder section / more analysis Playground for a long distance along the beach to be completed] Sports and from the ocean, the area is less Facilities apparent from inland to the east. The eastern slopes are relatively mild, Church whilst seaward, the cliff is dramatic 0 Businesses and precipitous. The Bluff is rich with indigenous vegetation and ecological Community values supporting many threatened Centre species of flora and fauna including kiwi and kauri snail. Public Transport

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 52 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.3 | Omamari - Overview

A well-defined community by the ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS | Outcomes # Occupied KEY ? Dwellings landscape and is protected to be a Yes closed environment. The settlement Engagement with the Omamari Coastal Restoration & Protection_ No is within proximity to the three community has been somewhat Retain the existing coastal settlement ? Population Limited pristine lakes that make up Kai Iwi limited during the initial phases of qualities and continue to protect the Hard Infrastructure TBC Lakes (approximately a 10-minutes the project. Further engagement landscape by which the settlement is Water drive away), a natural wonderland may be forthcoming during the defined and manage existing coastal Reticulation today. The settlement’s residents public consultation period in late- issues such as coastal erosion. Waste depend on Kaihū for day-to-day June to July. Support on-going works to stabilise Water needs, whereas Omamari provides the West Coast sand dunes stretched the beach for Kai Iwi Lakes visitors • Limited growth can be considered along the Omamari beach. Stormwater and Kaihū residents. northward (along Omamari Reticulation Road), rather than southward Beach Accessibility_ Provide safe Omamari is rich in Māori history. The (Babylon Coast Road). and alternative access to the beach Broadband Mamari Canoe under Nukutawhiti, • Omamari is valued for its via Omamari with adequate facilities Mobile was utilised to bring people to the proximity to Kai Iwi Lakes, and safe access for visitors, balancing Coverage and . After providing beach access for visitors needs with avoiding coastal Roads landing at Hokianga Heads where the surrounding community - erosion issues. Sealed some settled, the canoe continued including rural residents. to sail south. The Mamari canoe • Retain its character and size as a [Placeholder section / more analysis Footpath arrived in 1300 then later wrecked low-key coastal settlement. to be completed] on the Ripiro beach approximately StreetLights 16km south of Maunganui Bluff. The unfortunate area was RailLine commemorated by the name of Soft Infrastructure Schools Omamari. (P)rimary (S)econdary There is limited potential for further low-density residential growth Access to Tertiary further north on Omamari Road and Education immediately adjacent to the existing settlement. Housing in Omamari Marae is low-key, low-density residential typical of a coastal settlement. The Reserves existing road is sealed and generally Playground considered safe for cycling. Sports Facilities

Church

0 Businesses

Community Centre

Public Transport

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 53 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.4 | Tangiteroria - Overview

Tangiteroria is a rural community # Occupied KEY 141 Dwellings located roughly halfway between Yes Dargaville and Whangārei, near the No Wairoa River. Dargaville is roughly 69 Population Limited 27km south-west of Tangiteroria, Hard Infrastructure TBC while Whangārei is roughly 30 km Water north-east. Locals consider their Reticulation community to consist of the areas of Waste Tangiteroria, Kirikopuni, Mangarata, Water Omana and Pukehuia. According to the 2013 Census data, the wider Stormwater Tangiteroria area has a population of Reticulation 141. Broadband Tangiteroria roughly translates to Mobile “sound-the-conch shell trumpet”. In Coverage early history, eels were plentiful in the Roads Wairoa River. Māori would capture Sealed eels using large weirs. As the rushed past the poles, the audible Footpath vibration sounded like a trumpet. Tangiteroria was a prolific settlement StreetLights during the initial migration of the English Albertlanders in the mid to RailLine late 19th century. It was the site of Soft Infrastructure Schools the first Wesleyan Mission Station, P (P)rimary founded by James Wallis in 1834. (S)econdary During this time, Tangiteroria was the centre for many European settlers Access to Tertiary along the Wairoa River. Education Tangiteroria is now a quiet rural Marae community. Over the past decades, several businesses have closed. Reserves Including a post office, pub, garage Playground and hall. This has left Tangiteroria Sports School, Tangiteroria marae and Facilities the Tangiteroria Sports Complex as important community assets. Church However, the Tangiteroria Sports 2 Businesses Complex was destroyed in a fire in January 2020. It had significant Community historical and social value to Centre Tangiteroria, which was a great loss to the community. Public Transport

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Old Pub Tangiterōria School

Former Sports Complex (Burned Down)

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Old Pub Tangiterōria School

Former Sports Complex (Burned Down)

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 56 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.4 | Engagement

ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS those who do not own cars and Services_ The settlement is provided Tangiteroria. would like to have a local grocer/ with reticulated infrastructure; | Community Values dairy. Generally, Tangiteroria has the however, the sewage system requires Residential Development potential to provide a service centre replacement and septic tanks Opportunities & Infrastructure_ • The Tangiteroria community is for surrounding rural areas which are failing and must be improved Identify rural land suitable for lower positive and well-connected, includes large-scale farmers. (or connected to the reticulated density living and countryside living always willing to help one another. Residential Development_ There is network). Concerns were raised in opportunities outside of flooding The locals value the environment demand for residential property at respect of pollution caused to the risk areas near the Wairoa River. and river edge that is offered in Tangiteroria given its ideal location river due to failing septic systems. Identify land for papakāinga housing the settlement. between Dargaville and Whāngarei, Improved digital infrastructure was with walking and cycling routes to • The locals in Tangiteroria are as well as the alternative route also supported to allow working the main settlement for improved proud of their Māori heritage and north towards Kaikohe via State from home scenarios or home connectivity. To accommodate hold close to the strong history of Highway 15. The community is happy business ventures. The locals have residential growth, improve the the tūpuna settlement. to see residential growth and with also voiced provisions for recycling digital infrastructure connections and • The Tangiteroria Sports more permanently based residents bins and services. identify the potential for a communal Complex is highly valued by the choosing to live in Tangiteroria. wastewater system. community, being a focal hub However, there are key challenges | Outcomes_ following the closure of several in enabling growth in Tangiteroria facilities. Prior to its accidental including the lack of employment Areas of Significance to Māori_ destruction in early 2020, the opportunities that would attract Identify areas of significance to facility was well-supported by the permanent residents and the existing Mana Whenua including places of locals and heavily used during its restrictive planning provisions. significance and urupā sites to be lifetime. protected through the district plan Papakāinga Housing_ The local review. | Aspirations marae wish to develop the land zoned for Māori purpose into Riparian Planting and Water Water Quality_ The local production land and a papakāinga Quality_ Improve and protect the environment is closely linked with hub (mix of commercial and mauri of the receiving water bodies the community’s history and to residential development). The by monitoring and managing direct this regard, the community have potential for papakāinga housing discharges to waterways,riparian emphasised the importance of in Tangiteroria, in particular on the planting along the Wairoa River, and continued environmental protection. southern side of the Wairoa River protecting the Tangihua mountain Concerns were raised around direct connecting up with the southern range and bushes. discharges to waterways from side of the village, could help boost private properties and farming the usual-residential population in Establish a rural hinterland with activities in particular upstream from the village itself. The provision of local services_ Identify a commercial the settlement. papakāinga housing would also hub in the main settlement to service better enable tangata whenua to daily needs to the surrounding rural Economic Development_ Locals come back home to Tangiteroria. communities such as a local grocer support more business and Improved walking and cycling routes or butcher. Establish community commercial activity, but there is between the hub and village centre facilities in the main settlement such little opportunity in the settlement. is supported. The papakāinga hub as the potential to rebuild the social Currently, residents travel 20-25 north of the Wairoa River may be hub around the sports complex minutes to Dargaville for shopping, subject to flooding issues and further and establish new public toilets however this is a challenge for investigations in that regard are and rest areas along SH14 through required.

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 57 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 2.4 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 58 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.5 | Tangowahine - Overview

Tangowahine – the “weeping # Occupied KEY 129 Dwellings woman”. Tangowahine is a rural Yes community located on the northern No Wairoa River, roughly 13km north- 54 Population Limited west of Dargaville via State Highway Hard Infrastructure TBC 14. According to 2013 Census Water data, Tangowahine and its wider Reticulation surrounding area has a population of Waste 129. Water Tangowahine was arguably the first Stormwater settlement to participate in the kauri Reticulation timber industry in Kaipara, where timber was exported from 1840 to Broadband 1850. The local sawmill attracted Mobile many European settlers, reaching a Coverage population as high as 402 by 1909. Roads However, the settlement quickly Sealed declined once milling operations concluded in 1940. Footpath Now, Tangowahine is a quiet, rural StreetLights community. However, Tangowahine is a link between Dargaville and RailLine Whangārei, and is one of the Soft Infrastructure Schools settlements through which many P (P)rimary heavy vehicles commute due to its (S)econdary location on the main route between Dargaville and Whangārei. The Access to Tertiary existing heavy rail infrastructure Education linking Tangowahine to Whangārei poses a great opportunity to Marae better manage forestry and rural- production freight to Whangārei Reserves and the potential Northport Playground development. The local school is the Sports main community hub and is a very Facilities important asset to the community, including its broader rural-based Church community. 0 Businesses

Community Centre

Public Transport

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School

Sports Field

Light Rail

Heavy Rail

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School

Sports Field

Light Rail

Heavy Rail

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 61 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 2.5 | Engagement

ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS identified in the spatial plan for | Outcomes Dargaville. | Community Establish a rural hinterland centre Water Quality_ The locals raised the and infrastructure_ Identify land for The locals value Tangowahine for the issues of waterway protection given commercial activities centred around way it is - a rural village known as the the streams are direct outlets for the existing rail station and school village where the River crosses the wastewater discharge upstream and as the heart of the rural hinterland, roads downstream celebrating the railway history of The community particularly enjoys its the settlement. Improve road safety peaceful setting and open space, and Water Transport_ Potential for by tar sealing roads and identify wishes to protect the natural assets a wharf in the future if tourism cycleway routes heading north of the rural settlement. increases, to utilise the water to which can open up opportunities transport people and goods. for investigating tourism ventures | Aspirations associated with a new wharf.

Tangowahine is the first settlement Riparian Planting and Water outside of Dargaville and has the Quality_ Protect, enhance and potential to become a residential maintain waterways from direct satellite settlement for rural and discharge of waste and invest in lifestyle living opportunities. It is well riparian planting along the river and connected to both Dargaville and streams to improve flooding risks Whangārei, as well as being at the along the Wairoa River. junction for the popular alternative route north to Kaikohe and beyond.

Roading and Accessibility_ There is potential to establish a new cycling track which connects into the wider northland cycling routes along the main road north

Economic Development_ The locals would like to see a small local shop which provides basic goods as they rely on Dargaville for other main services. The existing railway line/ station to be at the heart of the town centre to celebrate the railway history of the settlement and the existing heavy rail infrastructure connecting Tangowahine with Whangārei to the north. The rail infrastructure extends south to Dargaville including potential connection through the future ‘Awakino Point’ business park area

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 62 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 2.5 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Part 3 | Central Kaipara and West Coast

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 64 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 3.0 | Central Kaipara + West Coast - Overview

| Mana Whenua | Dargaville

There are six marae located within [placeholder / text to be completed] the boundary lines named as the Central + West Coast Kaipara community district (refer to the Cultural Landscapes map on page 64 for locations)

Te Houhanga O Rongo Marae Te Roroa; Te Kuihi; Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Ōtūrei Marae - Te Uri o Hau Kāpehu Marae - Te Uri o Hau Rīpia Marae - Te Uri o Hau Naumai Marae - Te Uri o Hau Parirau Marae - Te Uri o Hau Te Kōwhai Marae - Te Uri o Hau Rāwhitiroa Marae - Te Uri o Hau

In addition to the marae listed above, there are a number of significant cultural and environmentally significant landscapes located in this area. Being a combination of the dramatic west coast Ripiro Beach and the northern reaches of the . The mighty Wairoa River flows through this district and has a grand history of portage for both Māori and european settlers of the area. Low-lying flood plains surround the land expanding from the Wairoa River providing rich soils for kumara production and other horticultural uses.

The extremely distinctive maungas of Te Ura, Pinaki, Tikinui, Kopuatete, Tokotoko and Rēhia add to the unique and diverse landscapes that form this area.

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3.1 | Baylys Beach Dargaville Te Houhanga O Rongo Marae Te Roroa; Te Kuihi; Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Te Ura

Ōtūrei Marae 3.2 | Te Kōpuru Kāpehu Marae Te Uri o Hau Ngāti Kahu

Tokatoka Maunga 3.3 | Glinks Gully

Rīpia Marae Te Uri o Hau Naumai Marae Rehia Te Uri o Hau

3.4 | Ruāwai Parirau Marae Te Uri o Hau Tikinui

Pinaki Te Kōwhai Marae Kopuatete Te Uri o Hau

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3.1 | Baylys Beach Dargaville

3.2 | Te Kōpuru

3.3 | Glinks Gully

3.4 | Ruāwai

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 67 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 3.1 | Baylys Beach - Overview

Baylys Beach is a coastal community settling down in Baylys Beach. There # Occupied KEY 279 Dwellings situated in-between two gorges, are young families, teachers, artists, Yes located roughly 13km west of chemists, hunters, fishermen and No Dargaville. Baylys Beach is nestled doctors. Community members are 129 Population Limited amongst a wealth of natural proactive and involved within the Hard Infrastructure TBC amenities, including Ripiro Beach community. Water and the sand dunes, as well as Reticulation large tracts of bush. As of the There is currently a single shop at Waste 2013 Census, Baylys Beach had a Baylys Beach: Sharkys Takeaways Water population of 276, consisting vastly – a restaurant and takeaway store of ‘usual residents’. which also sells basic groceries. The Stormwater former Funky Fish restaurant closed Reticulation Tribal warfare is an important part in recent years. of the history of Baylys Beach. The Broadband battle of Moremonui in 1807 took The Baylys Beach Society plays Mobile place north of Baylys Beach between a major role in facilitating the Coverage Ngāti Whātua and Ngāuhi. This was community’s aspirations. It is Roads then followed by the battle of Te Ika- involved in many local projects, Sealed a-Ranganui in 1825. The west coast including the Baylys Beach Surf Life has historically been used by Māori Saving Club which has undergone Footpath as a natural highway. construction since late 2019, and will also serve as a community hub. StreetLights Baylys Beach was established as a seaside extension of Dargaville in the RailLine early 20th century. Its reputation as a Soft Infrastructure Schools holiday seaside resort has been over (P)rimary a century in the making – a reflection (S)econdary of its abundance of natural amenity, as well as its access to Ripiro Beach. Access to Tertiary The Kaipara’s west coast is also Education well-known for its many shipwrecks. As many as 113 shipwrecks lie along Marae Ripiro Beach. Reserves Baylys Beach is known as the Playground “beach suburb” of Dargaville. Sports Nowadays, Baylys Beach sports a Facilities distinct ‘coastal bach’ character, and has seen residential growth in Church recent years - most notably, the 2 Businesses Sunset West subdivision. In the past year, the community has quickly Community diversified, with people of different Centre backgrounds and occupations

Public Transport

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Baylys Beach Sunset View Lodge Toilets Holiday Park Ripiro Apartments

Baylys Beach Sharkeys Resturaunt Lookout Point

Golf Course

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Baylys Beach Sunset View Lodge Toilets Holiday Park Ripiro Apartments

Baylys Beach Sharkeys Resturaunt Lookout Point

Golf Course

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS and golf course in the area identified have disappeared in recent years. | Outcomes as subject to building restrictions Suggestions have been made for | Community Values would be a better utilisation of Council to recognise the beach Three Waters Infrastructure_ the land. Beach activities could access and enable a coastal erosion Investigate options for increasing • Baylys Beach is a diverse include motorbike/quad-bikes plan.Locals are concerned with the water supply for irrigation to farms community. In recent years, tours. However, the community has damage and nuisance caused by and identify a suitable location for young families, teachers, artists, articulated that such activities must motor vehicles / bikes on the beach a communal wastewater system to chemists, hunters and fisherman be respectful of existing . and dunes and wish to protect these service growth in the area. have all settled down at Baylys areas from ongoing degradation Beach. Community Facilities_ The effects Identify growth opportunities and • The community is tight-knit, community would like community community facilities_ Identify land proactive and involved – people facilities such as a Surf Life Saving Wastewater Infrastructure_ locals suitable for residential development are keen to see improvements and Club, (the establishment of a club is view the wastewater infrastructure at on the upper slopes behind the developments. Locals often voice already underway as of November Baylys Beach as the most important Sunset West subdivision and a the trust and positive exchange 2019) as well as a facility for obstacle for enabling growth in the motel with a golf course attraction that is present in the community. meetings. The community has been area. Issues have been raised about for locals and tourists. Identify • Baylys Beach’s natural assets pushing for a playground at the the effects of existing self-serviced commercial land to provide an are important to the community. reserve on Ocean View Terrace. A systems upon the environment, opportunity for new business Ripiro Beach is seen as its direct link from the reserve to the particularly on sand ecosystems. ventures to allow beach activities strongest assets, however, the public toilets was also mentioned. Additionally, self-serviced systems such as bike and surf rental. Identify local dunes, cliffs, vegetation and There is a need for continued have been noted as cost-prohibitive land suitable for community facilities rural farmland are also important maintenance of the public toilets, for starting new businesses. such as a surf life saving club, with ecological assets. while also making them accessible Residents have proposed solutions a court and playground nearby, for those with limited mobility access including piping of wastewater to new public toilets, and a helipad for | Aspirations (prams, wheel chairs, frail). A bus Dargaville, or alternatively, a locally emergencies. shelter is needed for school kids in a managed community scheme Residential Development_ Overall, suitable location. Stormwater Mitigation_ The nature Improved Accesibility_ Establish locals are supportive of enabling of the hilly topography at Baylys a more pedestrian-friendly growth at Baylys Beach to increase Transport_ The locals would like Beach often results in stormwater environment via one-lane roads permanent residence in the area. It to see a more pedestrian friendly from the Sunset West subdivision throughout the main settlement, new was recommended that residential environment in the main settlement flowing to the beach. Locals have walking and cycling routes along development (and renovations) and slower speed limits for safety proposed stormwater diversion or the coast as well as connections to should take place away from erosion- purposes. Another concern raised attenuation as a possible solution Dargaville. prone cliff areas. was the roadside rubbish, particularly to mitigate these effects on the on the road from Baylys Beach to receiving environment Coastal Protection and Water Commercial Development_ Locals Dargaville Quality_ Protect and enhance Baylys have expressed that they would like Water Supply_ For dairy farms Beach’s natural assets, including opportunities for local businesses. Coastal Restoration_ The effects located on the outskirts of the main dunes, cliffs, vegetation and rural The community is particularly of climate change have been Baylys Beach settlement - better farmland via removal of pest species receptive to hospitality venues such noticeable in recent years, and drainage, access to artesian water and invasive weeds, and appropriate as a café or a restaurant. References locals have voiced concerns as and additional water storage would beach access with signage to stop were made to the now closed to how this will be addressed in allow farms to be more viable during motor vehicles/bikers from accessing Funky Fish restaurant, which was a the future. Currently, sandbags dry seasons. certain parts of Ripiro Beach and prominent creative space. There is have been installed at the beach damaging the dunes. Identify ways also an eagerness to capitalise on entrance as a temporary solution, to manage stormwater run-off from opportunities for tourism ventures. however, its long-term viability is entering the drain outlets near the Such activities could include debatable. Additionally, dunes which coast to protect the receiving water minigolf, toboggan or a luge. A motel people were once able to walk on bodies from pollution.

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 71 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 3.1 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Te Kōpuru is a riverside community and wider community together. often come from troubled pasts and # Occupied KEY 465 Dwellings located on the western side of the Local clubs are affiliated with the are seeking an escape – they often Yes Wairoa River, near the mouth to school, such as the swimming, have no support, and it can be a No the Kaipara Harbour. Te Kōpuru is rugby and sports clubs. The school’s challenge for the community to help. 192 Population Limited located 12km south of Dargaville. facilities are also used by Northland At the present time, there are limited Hard Infrastructure TBC According to 2013 Census data, Te Regional Council for meetings. Other services and facilities for residents Water Kōpuru has a population of 465. important community gathering in Te Kōpuru. There is a doctor who Reticulation spaces include the domain, church comes to the community hall once Waste Shortly after the arrival of the and maraes. a week and provides free medical Water Albertlanders in Kaipara, Te Kōpuru services. quickly became a prolific milling There is a lot of history at Te Kōpuru Stormwater town. The opening of Te Kōpuru and for older people there is an old Te Kōpuru has had a history of Reticulation Mill in 1871 facilitated rapid growth sense of belonging. There are also lack of water storage and it has of the settlement. The mill’s cutting important connections to people been previously recognised that Broadband rates were amongst the highest in and communities, including Aratapu, such improvements would provide Mobile the district. Over time, the frequency Poutō and Glinks Gully. Access to the numerous benefits to the region. Coverage of accidents which occurred at beach via Glinks Gully is important Te Kōpuru has a reticulated Roads the mill prompted the opening to wider communities - Rīpia and wastewater network, including a local Sealed of the hospital in 1903, further Ōtūrei maraes (active communities wastewater treatment plant, located cementing Te Kōpuru’s status as a within the Te Kōpuru community) at the end of Bickers Road. As of Footpath major settlement. However, rapid share kaitiaki over the coastline, as 2015, the plant processed discharge depletion of kauri timber in Kaipara well as environmental responsibilities. for a population of 487, but has StreetLights led to the closure of the mill in 1920. capacity to service a population Accompanied by the closure of the The local maraes show tangible of 570. Therefore, Te Kōpuru has RailLine hospital in 1956, Te Kōpuru has seen support for Te Kōpuru Community capacity to accommodate for Soft Infrastructure Schools a slow trend of decline ever since. and this has been shown in many growth in terms of wastewater P (P)rimary ways. An example of this is the needs. However, the pipe network (S)econdary Nowadays, there is a single shop at land which Te Kōpuru Community is over 30 years old, and with the Te Kōpuru – a superette which also Garden is located on is the relatively small population this poses Access to Tertiary has laundry facilities. Many local property of a member of Rīpia a challenge for funding of extensive Education businesses have closed over time, marae, yet was provided at no network upgrades or replacement. however, there is still a sense of the cost to the community to grow Marae old community spirit. Great pride is vegetables for the community and a held in Te Kōpuru’s history – many community pataka/pantry. Moreover, Reserves descendants of Māori and Dalmatian descendants of Māori and Dalmatian Playground families are still based in Te Kōpuru. families are still based in Te Kōpuru, Sports In recent years, there has been an some of which have been involved in Facilities increase in transient families who Te Kōpuru’s boat-building industry. work in agriculture or horticulture Church for a few months at a time before The residents of Te Kōpuru have 2 Businesses moving on. pointed out the increase in transient families, who come to stay in Te Community Te Kōpuru School is a key community Kōpuru for a few months at a time Centre focal point, which often hosts many to work in agriculture or horticulture events and brings the immediate before moving on. These families Public Transport

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Wharf

The Olive Grove

Old Hospital Anglican Church

Te Kōpuru School Open Space / Sports Domain Public Toilets

Kirwee Auto Service 1979 Ltd

Wastewater treatment Plant

Southern Rugby Clud

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Wharf

The Olive Grove

Old Hospital Anglican Church

Te Kōpuru School Open Space / Sports Domain Public Toilets

Kirwee Auto Service 1979 Ltd

Wastewater treatment Plant

Southern Rugby Clud

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS and aspirations of the community wharf invested into, improved and western outskirts of the existing are tied to its social and cultural used for water transport ventures, developments away from flood- | Summary of Mana Whenua fabric. There are also heritage as well as linkages to land via new prone areas. Feedback structures which have important walking/cycling routes. Establish a service town centre historic value, including the wharf with local services_ Identify land • Rīpia marae advocates to Kaipara and the old hospital. Rediscover Heritage and Culture_ for commercial development along District Council to engage directly • Te Kōpuru’s youth population Re-establish a link to the past, history the Norton Street/West Coast road with all marae across Kaipara. grow up with a distinctly rural and heritage, and rediscover the intersection to service the wider rural • Future development in Te mentality - they are problem- community’s mana. Old structures Poutō Peninsula community, Glinks Kōpuru should be balanced with solving oriented and hands-on, like the wharf and the old hospital Gully on the west coast, as well as maintaining the uniqueness of with a do-it-yourself attitude. have important historic heritage visitors to the peninsula. Investigate the history, character and people • Locals value Te Kōpuru’s natural values for the community. Locals ways to utilise the existing domain within Kaipara communities. assets, namely, the Wairoa River would like to maintain a stronger and Coronation Hall community • Ecotourism is a viable growth and local bushlife. relationship with the Māori and other facilities as social hubs for the opportunity for Te Kōpuru – but surrounding communities within and community, convert the old hospital it must balance business with | Aspirations outside of Te Kōpuru and provide a into a healthcare service hub, and existing lifestyles. marae cultural experience to attract bring back life to the old wharf for • Maungaraho and Tokotoko are Commercial Development and tourists to the area. water transport ventures to improve prime tourist attractions. Services_ Improve Te Kōpuru's ecotourism opportunities in the area. • Marae experiences – potential for social and supporting servicing | Outcomes cultural tourism. Anything that infrastructure to establish itself as promotes cultural tourism will a community where people can Infrastructure_ Investigate the provide a strong foundation for start again and remain long-term potential for expanding a reticulated the community. to help build and sustain current wastewater system to service • The Poutō Road through Te and future residents. This also potential growth as opposed to Kōpuru towards Poutō can act involves equipping Te Kōpuru with solely relying on self-servicing as a leverage for the Te Kōpuru the resources and personnel to set septic systems due to shallow community to develop its theme up activities to keep local youth bores. Reinstate poorly maintained or brand. engaged and providing more long- footpaths around the main • The local market place is term employment options to better settlement and provide rubbish bins. underutilised but has potential support and attract transient families to showcase local producers and to the area. Locals have expressed Ecological Protection_ Protect New produce. a need for a local post office, Zealand’s second-largest Norfolk • There are important remnants healthcare systems, a community pine located near the intersection of along the northern Wairoa River. hub, a Work and Income New Poutō Road and Norton Street. Zealand (WINZ) outreach facility, and | Community Values improved footpaths and new rubbish Protect & Utilise Investment bins around the main settlement. into Environment and Heritage • Locals value the quiet, rural Features_ Protect and utilise the lifestyle and the strong sense of Ecotourism Opportunities_ old wharf for water transport community at Te Kōpuru Ecotourism is seen as a viable ventures. The old wharf presents • Locals enjoy engaging in popular growth opportunity for Te Kōpuru – an opportunity to emphasise Te activities including pig hunting provided that business is balanced Kōpuru’s rich history while providing (mainly in Poutō), fishing at the with existing lifestyles.. Te Kōpuru’s tangible economic benefits through beach and outdoor activities such physical context is also beneficial, water transport ventures. as bush walks. namely its location, elevation and • There is strong attachment to situation next to the river. The Residential Growth_ Identify history in Te Kōpuru - many issues community would like to see the old land suitable for housing on the

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 76 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 3.2 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

Wharf

Te Kōpuru School

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Glinks Gully is a small seaside common along Marine Drive. A series # Occupied KEY 72 Dwellings settlement located on Kaipara’s west of properties extend quite far south Yes coast, 11km south-west of Te Kōpuru, down Marine Drive. These properties No and 20km south of Dargaville. Ripiro are located at the bottom of a sheer 6 Population Limited Beach can be accessed via Glinks cliff face overlooking the coast. The Hard Infrastructure TBC Gully. This ‘coastal road’ allows dwellings at Glinks Gully are zoned Water for direct access to other coastal Residential under the District Plan. Reticulation settlements, the nearest being Baylys Waste Beach – roughly 17km north via the All surrounding land is zoned as Water beach. Rural and according to the Northland Regional Council, the entirety of the Stormwater Glinks Gully has a strong and unique landmass of Glinks Gully is prone to Reticulation close-knit community, characterised erosion. by a typical bach-style Broadband feel. It is a popular nearby holiday Mobile and recreation destination for Coverage residents of Te Kōpuru. Locals have Roads been gathering for the past 120 years Sealed on New Year's Day to participate in the annual sports event. Footpath As of the 2013 Census, Glinks StreetLights Gully had a population of 12, with 15 occupied dwellings. However, RailLine according to the Kaipara District Soft Infrastructure Schools Asset Management Plan 2015 for (P)rimary stormwater, Glinks Gully had a (S)econdary population of 72 as of 2013. Based on the engagement sessions with Access to Tertiary the locals, there are approximately Education 6 permanent residents and various seasonal bach owners. Marae The main development area around Reserves Glinks Road is nestled amongst Playground the hills which characterise the Sports topography of Glinks Gully, whereas Facilities the undeveloped areas remain heavily forested ecological corridors Church with areas of significant natural 0 Businesses features. Dwellings around Glinks Road are typically two storeys, while Community single storey dwellings are more Centre

Public Transport

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WWTP

Elliots Beach Bach

Public Toilets

Glinks Seaside Holiday Park

Campground

Glinks Gully Holiday Home

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WWTP

Elliots Beach Bach

Public Toilets

Glinks Seaside Holiday Park

Campground

Glinks Gully Holiday Home

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS projects to improve the campground’s nostalgic and old- by restoring sand built up over the environment of Glinks Gully. fashioned feel of the camp which years, restoring vegetation in areas | Summary of Mana Whenua attracts tourists turning into / wetlands by Feedback | Aspirations removing exotic species/weeds, and Māori Values_ Promote the Māori extending ecological corridors on • Glinks Gully is a major asset to Te Redhill Cemetry_ Maintain, enhance human occupancy in Glinks Gully the upper slopes near Redhill Road. Kōpuru area - recreation and food and protect the Redhill Cemetery as there is currently a perceived Protect the Pōhutukawa trees along source - management of the food (which is located between Te Kōpuru monocultural Pākehā view of the Marine Drive to Black Rock Stream source needs planning between and Glinks Gully) as many of the coast planted by locals. marae and local authorities. original families of Glinks Gully were • Rīpia and Ōtūrei marae share buried here Services_ A good level of service is Residential Development_ kaitiaki over the Glinks Gully provided to Glinks Gully (wastewater, Investigate potential land suitable to coastline, as well as having Coastal Access_ The main gathering telecommunications & power), be subdivided into lifestyle blocks. environmental responsibilities. space for the locals is at the beach however improved broadband and dunes, which they wish to connection will allow for locals to Cultural Tourism_ Improve the visitor | Community Values protect and restore due to the work from home (amidst pandemics Māori cultural experience at the ongoing damage of vehicles and to such as COVID-19) and the potential campground and rect signage at • Glinks Gully is a remote but improve amenity for users of these to open up home-based business key points around Glinks Gully which traditional settlement where spaces ventures promotes the Māori and Pākehā passive recreation is celebrated history and view of the settlement to and a sense of hauora is Coastal Restoration_ On-going Roading_ Making the road network educate tourists and local holiday- maintained. community-led beautification of into Glinks Gully safer without makers. • There is a special connection parks and reserves is a goal locals increasing ratepayers costs such as between Glinks Gully and Te identified in 2015 and seek to through sealing road works Infrastructure and Transport_ Kōpuru, as a majority of the locals continue to do in the near future Provide better broadband grew up and went to school in Te Residential Development_ No Passive Recreation_ Locals have connections that are underground Kōpuru. substantial residential growth with kaitiaki aspirations to enhance to avoid effects associated with • Locals prefer the existing the exception of a small growth in passive recreation opportunities in erosion in the area and to maintain settlement development patterns permanent residents that does not Glinks Gully through walking and the visual natural landscape qualities and want to keep it small and result in fragmented development cycling tracks. Te Marie track is used of Glinks Gully. Monitor natural different to the east coast and small lot sizes. Noting the by tourists and locals, however there springs on private properties used settlements. potential to lend land used for dairy are no formal tracks in Glinks Gully for water supply sources. Identify • There are no shops or home farming to diversification such as itself. unsafe corners of Glinks Road to be businesses in Glinks Gully and agriculture, horticulture and similar widened. locals want to keep it that way as | Outcomes_ their preference is to commute Residential Development_ No to Te Kōpuru and Dargaville for substantial residential growth with Improved Accessibility_ Provide services. Locals value the rural the exception of a small growth in improved vehicle access to slow residential lifestyle in Glinks Gully. permanent residents that does not speed limits near the beach with • Locals value the natural landscape result in fragmented development educational signage. Identify a new qualities of the area and and small lot sizes. Noting the or upgrade the existing walking and would like to protect this from potential to lend land used for dairy cycling track behind the dunes at the effects associated with further farming to diversification such as end of Marine Drive to Black Rock development and infrastructure. agriculture, horticulture and similar Stream. • Locals value the free and public activities access to the beach/dunes for Coastal Restoration & Ecological recreational uses and are involved Commercial Development_ Protection_ Enhance, maintain and in community-led restoration Maintain and protect the existing protect the coastal environment

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 81 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 3.3 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Ruāwai is a riverside community stations. The population has also # Occupied KEY 432 Dwellings located on the Wairoa River bank, declined during this time. A handful Yes roughly 29km south of Dargaville. of businesses provide a large share No It is located near the mouth of of local employment, namely, 186 Population Limited the Kaipara Harbour. The State Portstar, Kaipara Kumara, Sleep Hard Infrastructure TBC Highway is a crucial corridor which Systems, and the schools. Water links Dargaville, Ruāwai, , Reticulation and Maungatūroto. The kindergarten, primary school and Waste college are clustered together 2km Water According to 2013 Census data, the north of the main settlement. The population of Ruāwai is 432. There is schools are important focal points Stormwater a large retired population, many from for the community, enabling strong Reticulation . expressions of tikanga Māori and kaitiakitanga, with proactive Māori Broadband There is a strong ‘do-it-yourself’ and European populations. Mobile attitude at Ruāwai. It is a close-knit Coverage community, with heavy involvement The Raupō Drainage Board Roads in social activities. The community oversees the stormwater network, Sealed have been involved in maintaining including the stop banks and pipes facilities such as the whenuanui network infrastructure. The Ruāwai Footpath domain and the domain on Simpson Promotions and Development Group Road. are involved in promoting Ruāwai StreetLights and attracting investment. Naumai Ruāwai, Naumai and Raupō are marae is also involved in the Ruāwai RailLine all situated upon land which was community. There are also several Soft Infrastructure Schools drained from what was the Tokatoka clubs active in Ruāwai, including the PS (P)rimary . These works first began in sports club and bowling club. (S)econdary the early 20th century, including the construction of stopbanks. GIS information from Northland Access to Tertiary The opening of the Ruāwai Co- Regional Council indicates that the Education operative Dairy Factory in 1915 entire drainage district (including quickly promoted growth in Ruāwai, Ruāwai, Raupō and Naumai) are Marae which saw its population reach 400 highly susceptible to flood risk. by 1945. While the settlements at However, community members have Reserves Raupō and Naumai declined with objected to the scale of this flood Playground the depletion of the timber industry, risk, as discussed below. Sports Ruāwai remained the principal Facilities service centre on the Ruāwai plains. Over the past few decades, several Church businesses have closed in Ruāwai, 20+ Businesses including a cinema, clothing manufacturing, and four service Community Centre

Public Transport

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School

Travellers Lodge Challenge State Highway Elevated

Church The Vet Centre Kaipara Refuse The Well Cafe Square

Hotel Four Square

Fire Station Dairy Uncles Kai Shack Memorial

Wharf Sports Field Toilets

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School

Travellers Lodge Challenge State Highway Elevated

Church The Vet Centre Kaipara Refuse The Well Cafe Square

Hotel Four Square

Fire Station Dairy Uncles Kai Shack Memorial

Wharf Sports Field Toilets

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS | Aspirations The community has expressed Jellicoe Road. Clean and maintain disapproval of NRC’s approach, existing drains between Tokatoka | Summary of Mana Whenua Tourism_ Locals, including Mana which has been seen as detrimental corner and Donavan’s Bluff. Feedback Whenua, are eager to explore to public perception. The Raupō tourism opportunities. Ruāwai offers Drainage Committee agrees that Transport_ Assess the potential • Ruāwai is unique as there are natural resources and historical there is risk involved, but holds the to seal roads towards Tokatoka, three cultures living together, values which can be capitalised on view that these risks are manageable Tramline Road, Raupō Wharf Road, working hard to build a sound and sufficiently addressed through and McKinnley Road. economic base. Transport_ Roading should be the current stormwater network • The marae, and Māori in maintained and upgraded, making (including stopbanks and stormwater general, are always the last to the road network within Ruāwai attenuation - piped infrastructure). get information, including from safer for pedestrians/cyclists without district and regional councils. increasing cost to ratepayers | Outcomes • Natural resources are important for tourism aspirations – for Wharf_ Locals have expressed Residential and Commercial example the Wairoa River interest in better utilising the wharf Growth_ Identify suitable flat land and Kaipara Harbour. Tourism for economic and recreational for industrial development and development has not taken into opportunities such as fishing and residential land on higher slopes account historical value. ferrying. The community mentioned (including papakāinga development • There is great potential for the potential to tie wharf into at the marae). Investigate potential tourism opportunities by Kaipara Kai. There is also potential to for larger farming productive capitalising on Māori whakapapa improve transportation methods and landholdings to be subdivided into within the local district (Ruāwai, fuel the tourism sector smaller lots to allow for home based Naumai, Raupō, Tokatoka). business ventures. • Opportunities to teach traditions Growth and Development_ Those around marae. who were engaged are eager to Ecotourism & Cultural Experiences_ • Want to see papakainga see population growth as well as Identify ecotourism ventures development at the marae – there attracting more commercial and around Wairoa River and the are issues around whānau living in industrial businesses into Ruāwai. Kaipara Harbour such as walking/ poverty in the district. However, increasing confidence and cycling trails connecting to the • There is wāhi tapu along the challenging perceptions of flooding Ruāwai Stopbank Trail. This trail stop bank which needs to be risk are seen as a challenge to be could incorporate experiences from protected. addressed. There are rich, prime local maraes within the sub-district • Kauri dieback is a concern. soils in Ruāwai which the community of Ruāwai, Naumai, Raupō and would like to utilise to become Tokatoka as a Māori tourism venture. | Community Values the food basket for Aotearoa. Consider opportunities to upgrade However, the locals noted that the the wharf to accommodate access • The locals value the quiet, expansion of the dairy industry can at all for slow cruise boats to rural lifestyle and the strong be attenuated, as it is seen as a increase tourism to the service town. sense of community in challenge for exploration into other - there has always been stable agricultural pursuits. Flood Management and communication amongst the Maintenance_ Maintain the current locals. Flooding_ The community stopbank network and look at • Ruāwai offers a good level of recognises that it is difficult to potentially elevating this by a further amenities and clubs including attract people and investment 0.5m to manage effects of flooding. three maraes, sports and rugby into Ruāwai, with mentions being Identify where stormwater and club and a bowling club. made about poor confidence wastewater reticulated networks • There is optimism with the due to perceived flooding risks. can be installed, particularly along establishment of Kaipara Kai and the opportunities it offers.

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 86 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 3.4 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Part 4 | Poutō Peninsula

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| Mana Whenua

There are two marae located directly within the boundary lines named as Poutō Peninsula community district (refer to the Cultural Landscapes map on page XX for locations). A number of other marae overlap within this community district and the adjacent Kaipara Harbour + East Coast area. These are listed in Part 5.

Ngā Tai Whakarongorua Marae Te Uri-o-Hau Waikāretu Marae Te Uri-o-Hau

In addition to marae there are a number of significant cultural and environmentally significant landscapes located in this area. Being a combination of the dramatic west coast Ripiro Beach and and the powerful Kaipara Harbour, which meanders between fingers of land and transforms into rivers and streams that reach deep into the district, provides this area with a rich cultural history.

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Paparoa Maungatūroto Parirau Marae Te Uri o Hau Matakohe Tikinui Rūawai

Te Kōwhai Marae Pinaki Te Uri o Hau Pahi Whakapirau Kopuatete

Rāwhitiroa Marae Te Uri o Hau

Waihaua Marae Te Uri o Hau Ōtamatea Marae Te Uri o Hau

4.2 | Kellys Bay Ngā tai Whakarongorua Waiohou Marae Marae Te Uri o Hau Mohinui Te Uri o Hau Wairere

4.1 |

Haumia

Waikāretu Marae Te Uri o Hau

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Paparoa Maungatūroto

Matakohe Rūawai

Pahi Whakapirau

4.2 | Kellys Bay

4.1 | Tinopai

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Tinopai is a remote settlement of timber resources in the region and of the rest of the dwellings in Tinopai # Occupied KEY 174 Dwellings located on the peninsula at the end sought to establish pine plantations. were built in the 1970s and 1980s. Yes of Tinopai Road. It is fairly removed This is evident on streets such as No from the district’s major towns - In the 1930s, pine plantations were Sandy Beach Road, Tinopai Road 78 Population Limited Maungatūroto is 41.8km away and established at Tinopai on former and Moana Road. In the 2000’s and Hard Infrastructure TBC Dargaville is 63.6km away. Tinopai apple orchard land. This was the 2010’s, an increase in a small number Water is situated around the coast of work of Kaipara Forests, who planted of dwellings were developed along Reticulation Komiti Bay. As of 2013, Tinopai and the 3300 acre (1335ha) pine forest Goebel Street and Mariner Cove Waste the wider surrounding area had a in Tinopai in 1936. Following financial Road. Water population of 174. troubles which began in 1920 and the depression of the 1930s, the industry Today, landmarks include the marina, Stormwater Tinopai was originally known as had almost completely ended. campground, community hall and Reticulation Te Komiti - “the committee”, or Nowadays, little evidence remains primary school. There is also the ‘the meeting place’. This reflected of Tinopai’s past in the fruit growing wharf, however, assessments were Broadband the settlement’s location at the industry. conducted in 2013 by Northland Mobile meeting of the Wairoa River and the Underwater Technical Services, and Coverage Otamatea River, with the Oruawharo Throughout the 20th century, in 2014 by MWH Engineers. It was Roads (Port Albert) nearby as well. Te three sawmills were operational at concluded that the wharf would Sealed Komiti was originally a busy stop-off Tinopai. The last one closed in 1970. require significant repair to be place for Māori travelling across the Tarsealing of Tinopai Road began in structurally sound. Upon consultation Footpath Kaipara Harbour. While ‘kapai’ means the early 1960s. It was completed with the community, Council shall very good, Tinopai is more than this to Tinopai by 1977. This opened up retain ownership of the wharf, with a StreetLights - it’s ‘extra good’. Tinopai gained its Tinopai as a popular residential, targeted rate being implemented to namesake in 1918 after Alexander and fishing and camping area which it is fund the wharf’s repair. RailLine Harry Toogood, who were important known for today. Soft Infrastructure Schools figures in the establishment of Tinopai does not have a centralised P (P)rimary the Komiti Fruitlands Association. By 1986, the wharf was declared wastewater treatment or reticulation (S)econdary ‘Toogood’ was considered to be unsafe, and was decommissioned scheme; instead, it relies on onsite the settlement’s name. Ultimately, a by the Council. In 1981, the Kaipara wastewater systems. As many of Access to Tertiary Māori interpretation was favoured: Harbour Authority recommended the the houses and onsite systems Education Tinopai. wharf be demolished, where serious were built in the 1960s, they are community action was rallied to now failing due to the concrete Marae Sparse evidence suggests that a repair it. In 1987, plans were prepared tanks and pipes cracking. This flax mill was once in operation at for a new wharf. By 1991, a new wharf is causing contamination of the Reserves Tinopai between 1907 and 1915. In had been completed. receiving environment at Komiti Playground 1915, a plan was produced by the Bay with untreated wastewater, Sports Komiti Fruitlands Development for According to QV, Komiti Road is the especially during high rainfall events. Facilities the purposes of orcharding. Apples site for initial housing development Cooperation between Council and were the predominant export, being in Tinopai. Most of the dwellings the community will be required to Church shipped via the wharf which was along Komito Road were built develop options when addressing 1 Businesses built in 1917. The Tinopai’s famous from the 1940s to the 1980s. This this situation. Norfolk Pines are believed to could be attributed to the post-war Community have been planted by the Komiti development boom. However, most Centre Fruitlands Company sometime between 1919 and 1920. In 1921, Public Transport Charles West foresaw the depletion

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Tinopai school

Tinopai Marina

Tinopai Campground Public Toilets Tinopai Community Hall

Tinopai Wharf

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Tinopai school

Tinopai Marina

Tinopai Campground Public Toilets Tinopai Community Hall

Tinopai Wharf

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS | Aspirations for Tinopai and the most suitable Ecological Protection_ We heard development at the headlands about the residents’ aspiration for | Community Values Local residents aspire to have whilst protecting its environment. the settlement to retain its clean and enthusiasm and energy injected back There also appears to be a lack of protected environment (including • Those engaged aspire for a small, into the community to rejuvenate public access to beaches as a result kai moana), beautification through safe and connected community community spirit, vibrancy and a of privately owned land or poorly native planting, and removal of that holds the feeling of sense of connectedness. maintained access points to these undesirable plants specifically around comradery. areas i.e. from Ngātoto Road to the the southern section of Komiti Road • The locals of Tinopai highly value Protected Features_ There is beach. The idea of a mountain bike (Sandy Beach/Komiti intersection). two main things: the environment heritage of apple orchards in the track received a positive response, including the waterways, area, which the locals want to though accessibility to bikes was Green Spaces_ There is an interest , and wetlands and protect. Other landmarks that the questioned - as in members of the in purchasing land for open space, their ongoing protection and locals value and want to protect community being able to buy bikes. located between two reserves at 99 restoration (planting); and include the marina, campground, Komiti Road. community connection and community hall and primary school. Social Facilities_ Currently, the support through improved and residents use the hall and school Infrastructure_ Digital, new facilities. Residential Development_ The locals pool club as social gathering points, telecommunications, water and • There is a strong connection wish to see an increase in permanent however there is support for new wastewater services are available to the harbour and the water, residence from a diverse range of facilities to improve the social hub of to the community and water supply including the rich kai moana families to increase population and Tinopai such as a future-proof hall to the campground. Improved available. school rolls in Tinopai. Residential and a playground. Improvements can telecommunication infrastructure • Having a clean environment is a growth is anticipated but locals also be made in hiring processes in and water supply appears to be core principle in Tinopai. This is do not want this at the cost of utilising the hall and facilitating more a common theme of concern important for maintaining strong degrading the environment. Locals community events such as finishing for the locals. The current water recreational value. would also like to see an increase in contests and pool nights. source (Torewa Stream) should • Self-sufficiency is an important visitor accommodation and camping be protected as it does not have value for Tinopai – roughly a experiences by extending the Educational Services_ There is capacity for the whole community, quarter of the population are existing campground or establishing support for educational services to perhaps locating additional entirely off-grid, achieving a new campground. be used to enhance both Pākehā and sustainable water sources. Although high levels of self-sufficiency. Māori cultural understanding along wastewater infrastructure is required, Community members expressed Commercial Development_ There is with expanding the school grounds this appears to be not important to a desire to further pursue self- a concern that Tinopai is turning into to provide more options for the the locals given its potential financial efficiency. a destination holiday home, meaning younger generation of Tinopai. expense. The campground has • Locals of Tinopai travel to that there is a decrease in permanent reached its maximum capacity and is Paparoa for basic amenities and residents and local employment Public Facilities_ Those engaged serviced with water supply. Maungatūroto for larger shopping opportunities (seeing a shift to self- with pointed out the lack of public and maintenance supplies, being employment). Commercial activity facilities such as lighting and public Passive Recreation_ Establish a golf the main service centre and prefer to provide for the day to day needs toilets around the wharf, upgrading course at the headlands to better to keep it that way. whilst still relying on Paparoa and the of public toilets near campgrounds utilise the land whilst protecting the main service centre of Maungatūroto and park facilities such as rubbish natural environment; provide walking is supported by the locals. bins, tables, toilets and trees for trails and access points to the beach shade. Moreover, the community has from Ngātoto Road; identify a Passive Recreation_ Passive voiced their need for better access location in the forest for a mountain recreation tourist attractions to healthcare services (helicopter biking track. are supported by the locals as it pad); communal gardens; availability increases employment opportunities of food banks; second-hand goods; Roading and Accessibility_ Roading in Tinopai. Residents see potential for food forest and an EV charging should be maintained and upgraded a golf course as a tourist attraction station. to a pedestrian-friendly standard

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for safer roads with lower speed school - safe and convenient.Locate limits. A common concern for the new public toilets near the wharf, locals is the lack of footpaths in a helipad for healthcare services, the area, specifically leading to the communal gardens/food banks. wharf (more specifically between the bridge and wharf; Sandy Beach Road Ecological Protection & and Tinopai Wharf) Restoration_ Protect and maintain ecological corridors around Tinopai Water Transport_ Establishing an and Torewa Stream, plant native alternative entry/exit point to Tinopai species and remove pest species via water is supported by the local around the southern section of residents, along with ferry services Komiti Road. between Tinopai and Port Albert in particular. Infrastructure & Green Spaces_ Locate additional sustainable water | Outcomes sources for the community,upgrade the existing campground wastewater Protect Heritage Features_ Protect facilities and identify an EV charging and maintain the orchard heritage station. Identify land to be zoned site, campgrounds, marina, and and maintained as open spaces / community hall. reserves and provide park facilities i.e. communal gardens,rubbish bins, Residential Development_ Identify tables and trees for shade. land suitable for r residential living opportunities, extend the existing Transport and Accessibility_ campground reserve and identify Upgrade network standards in land for a new campground. Tinopai to reduce speeds and improve safety for pedestrians/ Establish a local village with local cyclists sharing the space with services_ Identify potential land vehicles. Provide new footpaths and for commercial/retail activity such linkages between the bridge and as a café, dairy, butcher, medical wharf; between Sandy Beach Road centre etc. to improve employment and the wharf; and to the beach from opportunities and complement Ngātoto Road . Install lighting around tourism in Tinopai. Protect the hall the road network and key social and school pool club, as well as gathering spots to improve safety identify a location for a new hall and and visibility.Upgrade the wharf and playground to act as the main social associated facilities i.e. parking and hub. Expand the existing school public toilet. Identify a location for a grounds to increase the roll and helipad for healthcare services. attract younger families to the area.

Social and Public Facilities_ Protect the hall and school pool club, as well as identify a location for a new hall and playground as the main social hub. Expand the school grounds and improve walking access to the

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 96 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 4.1 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 97 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 4.2 | Kellys Bay - Overview

The settlement of Kellys Bay is The Kellys Bay Improvement Society # Occupied KEY 66 Dwellings situated around a small bay on the (KBIS) is a key community group Yes north-eastern coast of the Poutō and sees themselves as the “voice No Peninsula. It is a relatively remote of the community”, through which 24 Population Limited settlement, with the nearest major many local decisions are made. It Hard Infrastructure TBC town being Dargaville, roughly 50km administers the community hall Water north. In between is the riverside and handles several community Reticulation community of Te Kōpuru, roughly management projects, such as Waste 40km north of Kellys Bay. Poutō concreting of the gabion baskets, Water Point is located a further 20km debris clean-up and so forth. south of Kellys Bay. Kellys Bay is Stormwater accessed via Kellys Bay Road which The annual King of the Kaipara Reticulation runs through the settlement both contest is held at Kellys Bay, where travelling northward and southward. anglers compete to catch the Broadband According to 2013 Census data, heaviest fish. This competition has Mobile the population of the wider Kellys been running for over thirty years, Coverage Bay area was 66, with 24 occupied and attracts hundreds of anglers at a Roads dwellings. time. Sealed Kellys Bay consists predominantly Footpath of holiday homes and baches, overlooking the coast. The camping StreetLights reserve is an important community asset which is popular for tourists, RailLine who often arrive in campervans and Soft Infrastructure Schools holiday homes. The hall is another (P)rimary key community facility. It is used for (S)econdary private functions, events, dinners and meetings. There are no shops Access to Tertiary at Kellys Bay, it is standard practice Education to travel to Dargaville for shopping needs. Marae There are two jetties at Kellys Bay Reserves located near the centre of the bay’s Playground coastline. There is a boat ramp at Sports the southern part of the settlement Facilities - it is the only boat ramp on the eastern side of the peninsula from Church Tikinui to Poutō Point. As well as 0 Businesses the prominent coastal environment, Kellys Bay is enclosed by swathes of Community forestry and native bush on all sides. Centre

Public Transport

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Wetland

Boatramp

Kellys Bay Reserve

Wetland

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Wetland

Low Tide Oyster Catcher

Dotterel Area

Notable Norfolk Pine Boatramp Dotterel Area Notable Oyster Catcher Pōhutukawa

Kellys Bay Reserve

Kiwi Area Wetland Fishing Spot

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS on Poutō Point (should commercial Tourism_ The locals support ‘light Manage monitor discharge points development proceed there) and footprint tourism’ which could from farms, drainage and wetlands. | Community Values Dargaville. include fishing, mountain bike trails through forests, charters and Transport _ Widen the shoulders • The freshness, peacefulness Infrastructure_ Kellys Bay is mostly ecotourism. of Kellys Bay Road, install barriers, and tranquillity of Kellys Bay is self-sufficient, however faster provide signage and seal the road to highly valued by the people. The internet services and an alternative Coastal Restoration_ Local residents improve the safety of the network. ‘undiscovered, ‘isolated’ nature of power source (underground) is have an organisation called the Kellys Upgrade the existing boat ramp the community is highly valued. supported. Camp facility upgrades Bay Improvement Society which and provide parking and a sealed • The community is proud of were also suggested for hot showers works on coastal restoration projects road. Establish a wharf that provides the safe and family-friendly and treated sewage disposal for such as the seawall gabion basket access for larger vessels to enhance environment of Kelly’s Bay, and the public toilet to mitigate effects upgrades along the bay. tourism opportunities in Kellys Bay. the recreational activities on offer associated with leachate into the bay. Identify land suitable for ecotourism such as fishing, boating, kayaking Fire Hazard_ The residents of Kellys opportunities such as a mountain and fish netting. Roading_ The safety of Kellys Bay Bay have pointed out the need to bike trail in the forest. • There is a strong desire to Road (both north and south) is a investigate the existing firefighting protect the settlement and the pressing concern for locals due to capabilities given the high risk of Coastal Restoration & Protection_ Kaipara Harbour. It has been cliff-face erosion, corrugations and wildfires due to surrounding forests. Improve the coast of Kelly’s Bay emphasised by many members of heavy vehicle traffic along a narrow The community would also like by introducing a groyne to redirect the community that any change and degraded road. The community to see appropriate signage for no currents to alleviate effects on to the Bay’s uniqueness is not discussed many possibilities, parking, picnicking, open fires and the Bay at the wharf, maintain the advised unless it is beneficial and including signage, sealing, widening camping at the ramp. seawall gabion baskets at the Bay, tailored to the whole community. and installing barriers to reduce the and remediate coastal erosion near speed limits in the area and improve | Outcomes the boat ramp by placing more sand | Aspirations safety. along the beach. Residential Development_ Provide Those engaged wanted an Water Quality_ Manage the residential zoned land near the Ecological Protection & environmental focus and bottom wastewater discharge outlets (i.e. wetland and new wharf location. Restoration_ Enhance wetland line for the settlement, protecting from chicken farms and run-off protection, protect dotterel and kiwi the sensitive bay and surrounding from drains) to water bodies as well Establish a coastal settlement identified bird life, and protect the environment from growth, tourism as reduce oystercatcher numbers with local services_ Identify land Pōhutukawa trees along the beach and infrastructure. to improve the marine life and to suitable for commercial development esplanade. Install signage for no improve the water quality of the bay. near the campground reserve and parking, picnicking, camping and Residential Development_ community hall to establish a general open fires near the boat ramp and Residential growth to be limited, with Water Transport_ Kellys Bay has store or rental shop for bikes, kayaks other key points at the Bay that are small growth in permanent residents the only boat ramp on the western etc. as potential business ventures. subject to wildfire risk beyond the supported, due to the infrastructure side of the peninsula attracting Establish an emergency helipad identified firebreak.Remove pest constraints. Those engaged preferred many boaters, however issues such in a suitable location for medical plants around the Bay and restore to maintain what is available without as lack of parking and road leading purposes near the main settlement. the declining shellfish population. compromising the environment. to the wharf must be solved to be supported by locals. Infrastructure & Water Quality_ Commercial Development_ Those Improve telecommunication engaged are concerned about Healthcare Services_ In terms of connections via underground declining employment rates however medical emergencies, the community services. Upgrade the campground the non-commercial environment has voiced a need for a helicopter facilities, provide a treated is appreciated and any commercial landing pad, given the long commute wastewater plant for the settlement growth should be limited to a local to Dargaville or Whangārei for and a public water supply bore to general store noting the reliance healthcare services. improve water quality in the Bay.

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This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team.

The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 102 KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT 4.3 | Poutō Point - Overview

The settlement of Poutō Point is 6km south-west of Poutō Point. having high cultural, ecological, # Occupied KEY 38 Dwellings situated at the southern portion of However, it is not advisable to drive environmental, recreational and Yes the Poutō Peninsula. It is a small, along the coast ,rather, access to the intrinsic values. There is also a large No remote coastal settlement. Te lighthouse is more appropriate along amount of heritage, an estimated 150 30 Population Limited Kōpuru is 59km north of Poutō Point. the west coast, or by foot. shipwrecks can be found around the Hard Infrastructure TBC Dargaville is the nearest key urban peninsula, the latest has been found Water area 69km north. A small settlement was established only recently. Reticulation at Poutō where the lighthouse Waste According to 2013 Census data, keepers and their families lived. The The Tour of Aotearoa is organised Water the southern half of the Poutō Customs and Harbour master houses every two years, where hundreds of Peninsula has a population of 78. The were also based here until they were cyclists cycle 3000km across all of Stormwater settlement is quite small, with only a relocated to Te Kōpuru in 1903. The New Zealand. The Poutō Peninsula Reticulation few dwellings in the main settlement. lighthouse was accompanied by is part of this route to the lighthouse According to 2013 Census data, there two beacons to help guide incoming and cyclists board a ferry at Poutō Broadband are 30 occupied dwellings in the vessels. There was also telephone Point towards . Some Mobile southern half of the Poutō Peninsula. communications between the of these cyclists will opt to stay Coverage Waikaretu Marae is approximately Harbour master, the pilot and other in Poutō Point overnight at the Roads 1.5km north of the main settlement, staff at Poutō Point. In addition to campground or at the Marae who Sealed with associated papakāinga housing the lighthouse, towing operations offer a cultural experience. (including own infrastructure) and from Poutō were commenced in the Footpath Māori owned land. The dwellings mid 1880s, to help vessels navigate The Poutō Peninsula had been in the main settlement are a mix the turbulent waters. Once the identified as having the opportunity StreetLights of single and two-storey detached and sandbanks had been navigated, to develop windfarms. Meridian homes, predominantly from the the towing vessel would be released Energy conducted a five-year RailLine 1970’s. and would then return to Poutō. In investigation into the potential Soft Infrastructure Schools 1952, the lighthouse was abandoned. for developing a windfarm on the (P)rimary During the initial period of With the timber industry waning peninsula. However, they have stated (S)econdary settlement in Kaipara in the mid in the past decades, port activity the timing is not ideal in terms of to late 19th century, transport to had become increasingly obsolete, demand for electricity. As Auckland Access to Tertiary and from settlements took place sealing the fate of the lighthouse. grows and the political climate Education predominantly on the waters of becomes more favourable, this the Kaipara Harbour. However, the Poutō is no longer a popular boat option may be reconsidered. Noting Marae harbour entrance had become destination, with the introduction however the locals did not support notorious for its unforgiving nature, of the road. It is now a quiet this as they did not benefit from the Reserves resulting in a large number of settlement characterised by its use of their resources. Playground wrecks, particularly around the Poutō natural features such as pastoral Sports Peninsula. In response, the lighthouse lands, birds and freshwater lakes. Facilities was erected, its light first flashed on The Poutō Peninsula is ecologically December 1st 1884, visible for 22.5 rich. Firstly, it is enclosed by the Church nautical miles. Poutō Lighthouse harbour waters on three sides. It 0 Businesses is one of few timber lighthouses also features large sand dunes, remaining in New Zealand - It is valleys and lakes (such as Lake Community three storeys tall, constructed of Kanono, Lake Mokeno and Lake Centre local materials, most notably, kauri. Humuhumu). Northland Regional Poutō Lighthouse is approximately Council has identified its lakes as Public Transport

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Papakainga Housing Waikāretu Marae

Campground

Marine Hall Campground

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Papakainga Housing Waikāretu Marae

Campground

Marine Hall Campground

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS with it and needs to be protected Waikaretu Marae and local ancestral zoning and monitoring, however this as a heritage item. pā sites such as Tuahara. There is requires new locals to understand | Community Values • The school is also a focal point potential for the marae to provide reverse sensitivity issues with these in Poutō however the roll has temporary visitor accommodation activities. • The lifestyle in Poutō is secluded decreased dramatically over the for major events such as the but surrounded by nature and years, particularly because of Aotearoa Cyclist Tour (without Transport_ Sealed and safe roads are peace. The local residents value the Fonterra operation which limitations of tikanga), and a cultural an ongoing concern for locals. This the isolated paradise that it offers dropped the school roll from 80 kiwiana experience/guided tours of is being reviewed by the council in and its simplicity. Residents to 21 students. The locals wish the peninsula hosted by the marae. respect of sections of Poutō Road. have access to ample fishing to increase the roll and retain There is potential to establish a new opportunities and live in a self- younger families in the peninsula campground at the old primary Infrastructure_ Improved electricity/ sustaining way through local as they value retaining young school, on Māori owned land. internet connections to support horticulture produce (including motivated people. home business ventures and working pumpkin, kumara, watermelon, Tourism_ The natural and ecological from home scenarios. and avocado) requiring visits to | Aspirations assets of Poutō has potential to Dargaville every fortnight or three be a tourist attraction such as pig Residential Development_ Locals weeks. Locals want to see change occur and wild boar hunting, possum wish to keep this limited to the main • There is a divide in terms of in Poutō, but not at the expense of shooting, diving for mussels/oysters, settlement, with little growth on whether it is considered a close the environment or to the detriment walking and trail networks around potential land between the Marae knit or separated community. of the lifestyle which is centered on the beaches, dunes and lake where and existing campgrounds. Any It is understood that there is nature and peace that is afforded possible however support is required development at Poutō Point needs to a separation to some extent in Poutō. An increase in growth, from the Crown, DoC, private be suitable for the environment and between the community means an increase in population, landowners and local Iwi. outside of the hightide mark setback surrounding the Waikaretu Marae younger working families, sustainable to future proof development. and those living at the peninsula/ businesses and employment, and Water Transport_ A new wharf to point. Locals therefore value a more positive and connected bring in ferry services, alternative Environmental Protection_ The social events and gathering areas community which the locals support movement of goods and tourism to community expressed frustrations such as the Poutō Lighthouse given that the environment is the Poutō Point that is complemented about the loss of connectedness with Challenge which brings bottom line. with toilet facilities and managed mother nature and their land, be it communities together to interact from a biosecurity perspective to the surrounding bush or lakes, which beyond usual cordial formalities There has been less investment in avoid any new foreign organisms/ they wish to improve. Whilst Te Uri Ā and the school hall. education and guidance for kids species/weeds entering the Hau own some land, Department of • The locals value the free and due to the change in roll and the peninsula. Conservation is the main kaitiaki of public access they have to nature general aging population of Poutō. those natural areas, requiring Mana such as the beaches and lakes With growth in Poutō, the school will Commercial Development_ There Whenua to go through their process and want to protect these areas become more sustainable and will is a general consensus to keep as opposed to their own kaitiaki. from further degradation. provide more access to education development of Poutō to the benefit • The concept of “consultation resources which is the key for the of locals, the whānau, such as new Ecological Protection_ There are with neighbours” is valued future of the community, containing business ventures (i.e. coffee carts, fairy terns and brown teal in the lakes by locals who wish to always motivated and aspirational children. petrol station, local diary, medical and freshwater mussels that need to be kept informed should any centre), near the wharf and at the be protected in Poutō should growth new developments or business Māori-led business ventures_ main settlement. Employment occur. It is noted that the only ventures occur in the settlement. Potential to be a cultural and opportunities in farming, timber and publicly accessible lake is Rototuna, • The locals value the lighthouse as historical tourist destination horticulture can be emphasised in despite all lakes being public assets, there is historic value associated particularly associated with the Poutō Peninsula through appropriate however these lakes are vulnerable and fragile and must be protected.

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Coastal Restoration_ Landcare Ecological Protection_ Protect, and coastal restoration projects are maintain and enhance the important to the locals and there environments for the ferry terns, are projects currently such as the brown teal and freshwater mussels. coastal erosion of the harbour which Protect the lakes and wetlands from is affecting the stability of the cliff degradation. where the lighthouse is located. Coastal Protection and Restoration_ | Outcomes Restore the coast where erosion has affected the cliff face and stability of Māori-led Business Ventures_ Poutō Lighthouse. Protect, maintain Allow for temporary visitor and enhance the environments accommodation at the marae, for the ferry terns, brown teal and establishment of papakainga freshwater mussels. Protect the lakes housing, and guided tours around and wetlands from degradation. the peninsula from Waikaretu Marae as the first historic stop. Establish Infrastructure & Transport_ Provide a campground facility at the old a safe and well-maintained Poutō primary school. Road - including the sealing of the road. Identify potential to provide Establish a coastal settlement with treatment systems on septic tanks local services_ Establish a local for lower density living opportunities. grocer/dairy, petrol station, cafe in the main settlement that connects to a new wharf with associated parking and public toilet facilities. Provide a walking track to the wharf from the main settlement and existing lighthouse trail and identify locations for possible hunting and diving opportunities with a kiosk/ information guide at the main settlement for tourists to check into. Protect the lighthouse as a heritage item, managing also the potential impact of tourism as better access to the area may result in substantial visitor number increases over time.

Residential Development_ Identify land between the main settlement and old primary school to be zoned residential low density, and land between the primary school and marae to be countryside/rural lifestyle blocks.

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This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team.

The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Part 5 | Kaipara Harbour + East Coast

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| Mana Whenua |

There are seven marae located [placeholder / text to be completed] directly within the boundary lines named as Kaipara Harbour + East | Maungatūroto Coast community district (refer to the Cultural Landscapes map [placeholder / text to be completed] on page XX for locations). Some of these marae overlap with those | identified under Part 4 - Poutō Peninsula. [placeholder / text to be completed]

Waiohau Marae - Te Uri o Hau Rawhitiroa Marae - Te Uri o Hau Te Kowhai Marae - Te Uri o Hau Oruawharo Marae - Te Uri o Hau Waiotea Marae - Te Uri o Hau Otamatea Marae - Te Uri o Hau Te Pounga Marae - Te Uri o Hau

Many of the marae in this community district are clustered on the Tinopai / Pāhi peninsula, which is one of the small fingers of land that penetrates into the Kaipara Harbour. Being surrounded by a tidal harbour edge on both sides of the peninsula provides many opportunities for travel via waka or boat and a prolific supply of kai moana. The landscape of this area consists of rolling hills of pasture however to the east of Maungatūroto two maunga of significance can be found - Pukearanga and Pukekaroro.

The Otamatea Portage was an extremely important portage route extending between Kaiwaka and Mangawhai - the Otamatea River which flows into the Kaipara Harbour and joins the Kaiwaka River. This portage provided waka east west passage and further kai and kai moana gathering options for Kaipara Māori.

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5.4 | Paparoa

Parirau 5.6 | Matakohe Marae Te Uri o Hau Maungatūroto 5.8 | Hakaru Mangawhai Pukearenga 5.7 | Whakapirau 5.5 | Pahi Pukekaroro

Te Kōwhai Marae Otamatea Te Uri o Hau Kaiwaka Portage

Rāwhitiroa Marae Te Uri o Hau Waihaua Marae Te Uri o Hau Te Pounga Marae Te Uri o Hau Ōtamatea Marae Te Uri o Hau

Waiohou Marae Te Uri o Hau Ngā tai Whakarongorua Marae Te Uri o Hau

Ōruawharo Marae Te Uri o Hau

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5.4 | Paparoa

5.6 | Matakohe Maungatūroto 5.8 | Hakaru Mangawhai

5.7 | Whakapirau

Kaiwaka

5.5 | Pahi

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Paparoa is situated upon a planned for 14 sections of 401- # Occupied KEY 396 Dwellings headwater within a valley, and 896m2 for senior living, as well as 15 Yes aptly nicknamed the ‘village in the rural residential lots up to 5000m2 No valley’. Paparoa is a moderately for family dwellings on the general 156 Population Limited sized rural settlement running market. Hard Infrastructure TBC along SH12 which connects the Water settlements of Matakohe, Paparoa Like many settlements in Kaipara, Reticulation and Maungatūroto. Matakohe is Paparoa was established by the Waste 3km south-west of Paparoa, while Albertlanders, a nonconformist Water Maungatūroto is the nearest major group from England. Paparoa was town, approximately 12km east. 8km established in 1863. In 1862, what is Stormwater south of Paparoa is Pāhi, and the end now known as Cliff’s Landing was Reticulation of the Pāhi Peninsula. According to claimed by the Cliff family, who were 2013 Census data, the wider Paparoa originally part of the Albertlanders. Broadband area has a population of 396. Initially, supplies were ferried from Mobile Pāhi to the landing via Paparoa Coverage According to the Paparoa website, Stream. They were then carried to Roads the community has a population of Cliff’s store. The Landing is now a Sealed 270. Modest single detached homes, community focal point, complete often with garages, are common with planting, river cleaning works Footpath throughout Paparoa. According and a mosaic sculpture. to 2013 Census data, there are 156 StreetLights occupied dwellings in the wider Nowadays, Paparoa Hotel is a Paparoa area. popular community hub, where RailLine locals often gather to drink. The Soft Infrastructure Schools Land use in Paparoa is largely annual Paparoa A&P show has been P (P)rimary rural and residential, while there held for the past 144 years at the (S)econdary is commercial activity along SH12 showgrounds. At the show, artwork (Paparoa Valley Road). This includes from local primary schools are Access to Tertiary Paparoa Hotel, Paparoa Store and exhibited, the regional finals of the Education the Village Cafe. The Paparoa Stream Young Farmer of the Year, as well as runs throughout the settlement, other attractions and animals. There Marae terminating in the Kaipara Harbour are also goat classes, equestrian approximately 3km south. Local events and shearing contests. Reserves landmarks include the Brethren Hall Playground near the southern end of Paparoa Otamatea Marae is the local marae, Sports Valley Road and the Paparoa along with the Aotearoa meeting Facilities Community Church on Hook Road. house, this is the tribal meeting place There is also Paparoa Primary for Ngāti Whātua and Te Uri o Hau. Church School, located on Franklin Road. 3+ Businesses The Lifestyle Village Scheme Plan Community has been produced as a proposed Centre retirement subdivision. The project has been granted consent, and is Public Transport

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Playcentre

Paparoa Primary School Methodist Church Zest Cafe Dairy Open Space GAS

Paparoa Store

Open Space

Paparoa Hotel Paparoa Showgrounds

Brethren Hall Pā Site

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Playcentre

Paparoa Primary School Methodist Church Zest Cafe Dairy Open Space GAS

Paparoa Store

Open Space

Paparoa Hotel Paparoa Showgrounds

Brethren Hall Pā Site

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS | Aspirations of discharge outlets, installing | Outcomes wastewater treatment plants and | Community Values Paparoa is viewed as the “Village providing a resilient reticulated water Protect Heritage and Cultural in the Valley” and those who were supply. Features_ Protect the heritage • People value the close-knit engaged wanted to see a greater buildings in the existing town centre, community feel, friendliness, and physical connection between people Flooding_ To address flooding and the significance of the Pā site rich history. and Paparoa’s natural and cultural issues in Paparoa, locals suggested from damage associated with • Paparoa is where “town meets assets. greening of spaces, flood protection the existing public trail traversing country” and there is a good works or redirecting the creek that through the site. diversity of rural and city folk Protected Features_ Cliffs landing, traverses the settlement. and events such as the farmers Paparoa Forest, Serling Bach, Lions Ecological Restoration and Water markets which brings the rural Walkway, the Showgrounds, Parirau Infrastructure_ There are services Quality_ Establish riparian planting and urban residents together. Marae and Kaipara Harbour are provided to locals i.e. power, around water bodies and provide • Paparoa’s attractiveness lies in the key features that those who were broadband, internet, town water more green spaces (particularly in river, harbour and wharf which engaged valued and wanted to see supply and road, however improved areas where there is flooding) to offers recreation activities such protected. digital infrastructure will allow improve river viability and water as fishing, walking tracks and working from home scenarios or new quality. lifestyle opportunities. Coastal Restoration_ Locals want home business ventures. • The locals pride themselves on a strong environmental focus for Accessibility and Safety_ Provide the welcoming presentation Paparoa i.e. through connections to Residential Development_ pedestrian and cyclist accessibility that the settlement emits. The waterways, through open space and Residential growth is instigated between the landing, village green hotel, village green, Waihaua and the protection enhancement of these currently in Paparoa, and and existing main settlement and Otamatea Maraes, churches, the areas. Restoration projects such as encouraged, but is seen to be establish new recreational trails pub, the bank, sports/showground Hāmātea Harbourcare are supported strained by SH12. There is potential focused around waterways and and local hall are social gathering by locals as these projects could for low density, lifestyle, visitor nature. Improve the safety along locations that the locals identified increase whitebait and eel fishing accommodation and affordable first SH12 through the main settlement as being important to them. opportunities once water quality is home housing opportunities. by widening shoulders on the road • The Paparoa Connections Project improved. to reduce speed down and attract is a key process in Paparoa that Commercial Development_ residential living near the town local’s value for developing Accessibility_ To make Paparoa a Commercial growth is encouraged centre. walking and cycling infrastructure destination as opposed to a run- to complement the existing, new in and around the settlement i.e. through village, those engaged and future residential developments Transport_ Identify potential for Matakohe Walkway/Cycle Trail. want to see provision for walking in Paparoa i.e. medical centre, early alternative modes of transport • The number of local organisations and cycling opportunities, improved childhood centre, to support the through Paparoa to connect to in the community is a reflection of safety along Paparoa Valley Road future increase in population. Dargaville, Ruāwai, Maungatūroto the active involvement locals have (SH12), and alternative modes of and .Establish a new or in improving the environment transport options. Light Industrial Development_ There upgrade the wharf, boat ramp and that they live in and involvement is potential to convert buildings such associated parking to unlock the in local opportunities i.e. Paparoa Water Transport_ The transport of as the Otamateā County depot into water transport network for Paparoa Polo Club, Progressive Paparoa, goods and people via water is seen light commercial/industrial zoning to and allow access for different vessel Paparoa Lions, Paparoa Press, as an opportunity for Paparoa to better utilise old buildings and land. types to bypass issues associated Depot Trust, Toy Library, and increase tourism and recreational There is potential for folks like the with roading quality, traffic and Taitokerau kite Tonga – Rātana activities i.e. Tour Aotearoa Biking Brethren Brothers to invest in the heavy vehicle movement restrictions Haahi. Event. area and establish a business park or on land. similar. Water Quality_ Improving the Infrastructure_ Provide a wastewater mauri of the receiving tidal areas of treatment facility for increased water bodies through monitoring growth in residential or commercial

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development, upgrade digital infrastructure connections and provide town water supply resilience.

Establish a Service Centre with Local Services_ Shift main street village towards the primary school block, outside of the flooding risk area, to establish a safer pedestrian friendly environment away from SH12. Identify land and buildings, such as Otamateā County Depot, along Franklin Road to accommodate commercial growth and residential development in proximity to the service centre.

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This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team.

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Pāhi is a moderately sized coastal life. The swathes of giant Kauri trees # Occupied KEY 180 Dwellings community located on a peninsula which populated Kaipara were very Yes 8km south of Paparoa, via Pāhi Road. popular amongst Europeans for No Matakohe is 12km away via Pāhi Road building furniture, boat building and 90 Population Limited and SH12 westward. Maungatūroto construction. Hard Infrastructure TBC is the nearest major town to Pāhi, Water 20km eastwards following SH12 Pāhi was initially used as a port from Reticulation through Paparoa. Whakapirau which supplies would be ferried Waste is 400m across the Pāhi River – to Paparoa via Paparoa Stream. Water otherwise it is 23km around the Eventually, a road was constructed harbour via road. from Paparoa to Pāhi in 1865. From Stormwater 1882 to 1895, a boat service ran Reticulation As of the 2013 Census, the entire weekly from Pāhi to Helensville. Pāhi Peninsula had a population Broadband of 180. Pāhi is a popular holiday The Pāhi Regatta has been running Mobile destination - the annual Pāhi Regatta annually since 1886. The main events Coverage attracts hundreds of visitors. As of the regatta are the launch races, Roads such, there are many non-residential kayak contest, runabout races and Sealed owners of holiday homes based in bathtub races. Pāhi takes on a Pāhi. Campervans are also prominent fairground atmosphere during this Footpath here. Maritime activities are popular time, complete with sideshows, at Pāhi, facilitated by the wharf at food stalls and Miss and Master Pāhi StreetLights the end of Pāhi Road. contests.

RailLine Land use is mostly residential – According to QV, initial major Soft Infrastructure Schools there is no discernible commercial development of Pāhi’s current (P)rimary activity. Pāhi has some fairly steep housing stock began in the 1950s (S)econdary topography, particularly around Cliff – characteristic of the post- Street and Emay Crescent, where it war development boom. This is Access to Tertiary slopes downwards towards the east. particularly evident on Fenwicks Education Point Road and Fisher Street. Since Like many settlements in Kaipara, then, development has been fairly Marae Paparoa was established by the consistent from the 1970s onwards. Albertlanders, a Nonconformist For example, Dem Street is mainly Reserves group from England. Between populated by 1970s buildings. Playground 1862 and 1865, 3,000 immigrants Sports established Port Albert near Much of the development on Facilities Wellsford. The Albertlanders sought Bonham Street took place in the to establish a religious settlement 1980s. Recently, there has been a Church in Port Albert but many challenges fair amount of development in the 1-5 Businesses including harsh conditions and 2000s and 2010s – particularly on fears of the indigenous population, Emay Crescent and Kotare Crescent. Community leading to the eventual dispersal Centre of the Albertlanders. Many settled elsewhere in Kaipara to start a new Public Transport

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Beach Community / Event Space

Pahi Hotel Palm House Pahi Wharf + Boat Club

Holidday Park

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Beach Community / Event Space

Pahi Hotel Palm House Pahi Wharf + Boat Club

Holidday Park

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS Industrial Development_ There Ecological Restoration_ There is suitable for a business park with is support for mixed-use zones support to reduce dairy farming a marina shop and boat building | Community Values in the Business Park as opposed activities in the area to improve opportunities for light industrial to industrial activity as Pāhi relies water quality, introduce activities. • The locals value the mellow on Paparoa for those services. management and riparian planting. and slow-paced element of However, locals would like to see Ecological Protection_ Locals Tourism_ Focus on improving Pāhi and rely on Paparoa for the opportunity to establish these would like to see the Fig tree and water-based activities and walking/ basic amenities, social/sporting activities on private properties as surrounding reserve to be protected cycling routes around the peninsula. facilities, while Dargaville is home business ventures i.e. boat including the Boat Club and Pāhi Convert the Pāhi Hotel into visitor’s relied on for larger shopping and building industry. Hotel (albeit being privately owned). accommodation and upgrade maintenance supplies. Coastal Restoration_ There have facilities at the campground for • People value the peaceful, quiet, Tourism_ The locals have voiced been ongoing erosion issues in Pāhi better user experience. close and friendly community at the importance of economic which were sought to be resolved in Pāhi – it is caring and welcoming, activity enhancement through 2013, however there was no funding Ecological Protection and with a strong recreational lifestyle. tourism ventures such as water- to support Pāhi and locals would like Restoration_ Improve water quality • The community holds a number based activities. Locals would like to see this through. through mangrove management and of potluck dinners and fishing to see the existing campground riparian planting. Protect the Fig tree competitions at the Pāhi hall relocated by the campground office Infrastructure_ Services to Pāhi are and reserve. Restore the erosion- where the locals meet and wish to for legibility purposes and new life poor, there is a lack of reticulated prone cliff. Enhance Pahi Peninsula protect as a key gathering social given to Pāhi Hotel to accommodate sewage which restricts potential for coastline and address sand build-up. spot. backpackers. commercial and further residential activity on smaller lots being Infrastructure & Transport_ Identify | Aspirations Residential Development_ established in Pāhi. Locals would like the potential for a communal Alternative housing such as ‘tiny to see a new wastewater treatment wastewater treatment plant to The idea of ‘organic’ growth is houses’ (including caravans and plant constructed if further growth service the existing and proposed important – this means enabling containers converted to houses), occurs. residential and commercial the community to grow while still affordable housing, and visitor environment. Improve the safety of retaining its character. accommodation opportunities are Roading_ The road that leads into Pāhi Road via widened shoulders, supported by the locals subject to Pāhi is unsafe and could be improved barriers, footpaths and signage to Commercial Development_ imposing environmental building to allow pedestrians and cyclists to reduce speed and allow a safe shared The locals expressed interest in standards. share the space on the road with space for vehicles, pedestrians and improving their current lifestyle and vehicles. cyclists. the environment, as opposed to Passive Recreation_ The focus of welcoming new commercial/retail change in Pāhi is around care and | Outcomes development to the area. However, ongoing protection of the green there is a general consensus spaces, the harbour and mauri Establish a Village Centre around on business and commercial of the waterways and its quality Wharf_ Establish a commercial/ opportunities enabled through clear as opposed to new businesses retail hub near the wharf to facilitate and transparent planning provisions solely operating in the community. growth in tourism. which look to maintain the character There is support for new walking of Pāhi through quality design and tracks in Pāhi connecting to other Growth and Development_ Allow feasible mitigation measures. settlements, and recreational for infill housing i.e tiny houses in activities near the wharf. existing residential areas and identify new residential block at the gateway of Pāhi Peninsula. Identify land

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Matakohe: Mata = headland; kohe Nowadays, the Kauri Museum is # Occupied KEY 66 Dwellings (shortened from kohekohe) = native a central asset for the Matakohe Yes tree community The importance of the No Kauri Museum is a reflection of 27 Population Limited Matakohe is a rural community history as one of the most valuable Hard Infrastructure TBC located on the Kaipara harbour things about Matakohe. The museum Water coast. Ruawai is 16km west from is a large local employer and the Reticulation Matakohe. Paparoa is 7km north-east central economic base for the Waste of Matakohe, while Maungatūroto is community. Several local businesses Water roughly 19km eastward. Dargaville, are directly connected to the Ruawai, Matakohe, Paparoa and museum, namely the gumdigger Stormwater Maungatūroto are all via State cafe, White Rock Gallery and Gallery Reticulation Highway 12. 28. The museum sees around 40,000 annual admissions - 60 percent of its Broadband Matakohe was one of the first clientele are foreigners. Mobile areas in Kaipara to be settled by Coverage the Albertlanders, founded in 1863. Matakohe Primary School is also Roads Steamer services ran frequently an important focal point for the Sealed to and from Matakohe to other community. Locals see the school as settlements throughout the harbour. a means to re-engage kids with their Footpath It once held the title for longest community and history. wharf in Kaipara - in 1881, the wharf StreetLights was built at a length of 442m. The The Matakohe Community Group is kauri timber and gum industries involved in the planning stage for RailLine contributed to the settlement’s developing cycling infrastructure, Soft Infrastructure Schools drastic population growth of 264 intended to connect to similar P (P)rimary by 1906. However, by 1921, its projects being led in Ruāwai and (S)econdary population had dropped to 141 due Paparoa. In 2019, the Hardies and to the arrival of rail infrastructure in Anderson bridges were upgraded by Access to Tertiary the district, which Matakohe did not NZTA. Education have access to.

Marae Matakohe has somewhat declined in the past two decades, with the Reserves population decreasing as well as Playground businesses closing, including a Sports convenience store, petrol station Facilities and post shop. There has recently been a slight increase in subdivision Church and development, however the 2 Businesses population is still not large enough to sustain new businesses. Community Centre

Public Transport

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Coates Memorial Church

The Kauri Museum

Matakohe House

Matakoe Primary School Holiday Park

Public Toilets

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Coates Memorial Church

The Kauri Museum

Matakohe House

Matakoe Primary School Holiday Park

Public Toilets

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS Commercial Development_ A | Outcomes pedestrian precinct around the Kauri | Community Values Museum and provision for light Residential Development _ Enable commercial activity, such as a corner residential development opposite the There is a great sense of pride in the shop or cafe. Kauri Museum, along Matakohe East Matakohe community, its spirit and Road and Church Road countryside its history. People are quick to delaire Pedestrian-Friendly Environments_ living / lifestyle block development the community’s proactiveness, Better pedestrian safety, particularly around the school. friendliness and supportiveness. between the school and town centre There is a strong volunteer culture - recently, a footpath between the Tourism and Recreation_ Promote in Matakohe, and a strong do-it- school and the museum was built Kauri Museum as a key destination yourself attitude. through local volunteering efforts. for tourist appeal. Improve walking There is great pride in Matakohe’s and cycling infrastructure, including history and heritage Environmental Protection_ Recently, a walking/cycling track at the there has been greater awareness of bottom of Church Road to link to | Aspirations environmental care at Matakohe. For the beach, as well as completing example, the harbour is seen as an cycling connections to Paparoa and Residential Development_ The important environmental feature, and Ruawai. Develop an open space/ community is largely supportive there are ongoing cleaning works. green network with improved public of enabling growth for Matakohe, There are also patches of kauri which facilities. provided its rural village character is the community wants to protect. retained. Transport & Accessibility_ Rebuild Recreational Facilities_ There is a wharf and improve roading network Tourism_ Tourism is seen as a desire for more recreational spaces, through upgrades to Matakohe key facilitator for growth. The such as a playground or reserve. Wharf Road and sealing of Church museum is a key asset for tourism Locals also want to see provision of Road to enable beach access. in Matakohe. As a result of the beach access. COVID-19 pandemic, the museum has expressed its need to attract Maintain and Promote Local local tourism, as there will no Culture_ The need was expressed longer be foreign visitors. Locals to connect back to history, including have also mentioned that there instilling a relation to history in are opportunities in Matakohe’s children and foster pride in the kauri tracts, as well as the harbour community. People want to see (including wharf development), for Matakohe retain its tight-knit ecotourism. There is opportunity community and strengthen the for rich cultural experiences by volunteer base. incorporating Māori heritage into the Matakohe story. Passive Recreation_ Completion of the cycling connections to Paparoa Wharf Opportunities_ Locals would and Ruāwai. like to see opportunities related to the wharf explored. However, they do concede that this is somewhat impractical due to strong water movements and shallow foreshore.

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 127 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 5.6 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Whakapirau: Pirau (Stinking) and The battle of Te Ika-a-Ranganui in Whakapirau Wharf is located at # Occupied KEY 57 Dwellings whaka (Place) - this is believed to 1825 was fought between Ngāti the end of Whakapirau Road. Yes refer to the dead bodies on the Whātua and Ngāpuhi, with Ngāpuhi There appears to be no discernible No banks of the Whakapirau River prevailing, and the bodies left in piles commercial activity. Today, land 24 Population Limited following the battle of Puketapu. at the battle-site. Later, European use is mostly residential, where Hard Infrastructure TBC Whakapirau is a coastal settlement settlers exhumed the bones and the majority of the homes are Water 400m opposite the Pāhi River used them to fertilise vineyards. unoccupied for most of the Reticulation from Pāhi. Maungatūroto is 14km The tapu was lifted from the land year. There has been significant Waste northeast of Whakapirau via by the gathering of the kōiwi into development since 2013. Water Whakapirau Road and SH12, whereas an ossuary. There are also graves Paparoa is 15km via road northwards. for both Māori and Pākehā in the Stormwater From here, Pāhi can be accessed churchyard. Reticulation via SH12 and Pāhi Road. According to 2013 Census data, Whakapirau Once the tapu issue had been Broadband and its wider surrounding area has a resolved, settlers were able to quickly Mobile population of 57. expand into Whakapirau. A timber Coverage mill was relocated here, a general Roads During the initial settlement of store and a gum-trading depot were Sealed Kaipara by the English Albertlanders established. Residential development in the mid to late 19th century, also began. Whakapirau’s population Footpath the prosperity of settlements was was 88 in 1881. By 1911, its population dependent on their access to kauri was 335. By 1961, its population StreetLights timber. Whakapirau capitalised on had reached 354. The settlement this industry - Chadwick’s mill at was briefly named Karaka, after RailLine Whakapirau was the second largest chief Arama Karaka who had good Soft Infrastructure Schools behind Te Kōpuru. Cut logs would be relations with Pākehā. However, (P)rimary sledged to tidal water, rafted across this name was frequently used for (S)econdary the river to Pāhi, and then loaded settlements around the country, and onto schooners. The mill burnt down subsequently took its current name Access to Tertiary in 1912. after Whakapirau Creek. Education The school was opened in 1893, and At the turn of the 20th century, Marae the steamer wharf was built in 1895. limestone became increasingly The Cooperative Dairy Company was popular for roading and agricultural Reserves established in 1904. These businesses purposes. The Kaipara Farmers Playground attracted the population and Co-op Lime Co. Ltd was based in Sports generated the wealth necessary for Whakapirau, registered to quarry Facilities the church’s construction. St Alban’s limestone for farm use. Church which was built from kauri Church timber in 1896. Following the battle 0 Businesses of Marohemo in 1825, the block of land which the church is now Community situated on was made tapu from the Centre remaining kōiwi from a battle.

Public Transport

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DOC Land Village Green Cemetery Whakapirau Wharf Church

Beach access for Tiro Moana trailer boats users The Green House

Public Toilets Playcourts / Basketball

Recreational Beach

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DOC Land Village Green Cemetery Whakapirau Wharf Church

Beach access for Tiro Moana trailer boats users The Green House

Public Toilets Playcourts / Basketball

Recreational Beach

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS Infrastructure_ The community is trailer parking, shore facilities such | Outcomes interested in education opportunities as public toilets and other water | Community Values in specific areas such as plumbing services such as ferries etc. Residential Development_ Identify best practice, given there are major land on the upper slopes above the • The town of Whakapirau is mostly land issues during the summer. Other ridgeline for residential development valued for its peacefulness, services such as wastewater, water and countryside living opportunities beautiful scenery and the supply and telecommunications are to the south of the ridgeline. Provide community. supported if growth occurs without for infill development in existing • The essential qualities of the town detrimental costs incurred on residential zoned land. are pointed towards its coastal ratepayers in the interim. beaches, wharf and fishing Establish Village Centre around (surfcasting) opportunities. Transport_ With growth, the locals Wharf_ Locate commercial shops • Community organisations expect to see infrastructure services (including cafe or restaurant) and including the Marae, sports club and upgraded roading networks that fine-grain retail activities around the and the church hold events that do not result in unreasonable rates in wharf as a social hub overlooking bring the community together the interim should growth not occur. the harbour. Upgrade wharf facilities, such as the new years eve events Locals would like to see footpaths including establishment of public which the locals wish to protect. to improve pedestrian safety around toilets and a playground. the settlement. | Aspirations Walkability and Recreation_ Passive Recreation_ Establish Improve pedestrian amenity through Locals support enabling future walking and cycling trails through widened shoulders on Whakapirau growth where it does not change the nature and along the coast. Road and improved footpaths dynamics and lifestyle of Whakapirau Ecological Restoration_ Removal within the settlement. Establish a or affect affordability i.e. increase in of weed trees and species through walking/cycling trail to loop around rates. appropriate means such as spraying Whakapirau. and mowing areas, as opposed Residential Development_ Locals to scorching the earth which Coastal and Ecological Protection_ see a potential for small houses on has detrimental effects on the Protect and Pohutukawa small blocks along the beachfront. environment. trees along the coast, and remove However, only support growth pest species. Enhance and restore in these areas where it attracts Coastal Restoration_ There has been the coastal environment from permanent residents as opposed to an increase of erosion on the beach ongoing erosion. holidayers. and challenges at the harbour which needs to be taken care of. Drainage Commercial Development_ The clean-up has been an issue which people of Whakapirau rely on shops the community has been seeking to and businesses in Maungatūroto for resolve since 2014 but failing due to day to day needs, Mangawhai or costs involved. Whangārei for groceries and other services such as healthcare. Water Transport_ Locals would like better access to boat ramps Community Facilities_ Local would particularly during low tides, boat like to see a play area for the younger generations such as a tennis court or a simple rope off a big tree on the beach.

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 132 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 5.7 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Hakarū is a rural community located # Occupied KEY ? Dwellings halfway between Mangawhai and There is strong relationships Yes Kaiwaka. Mangawhai is located and cooperation between these No roughly 7km east of Hakarū, while organisations, with crossovers in ? Population Limited Kaiwaka is roughly 7km westward. leadership. Hard Infrastructure TBC The still-standing Diary Factory is a Water remnant of Hakarū ’s history during The main roads are Kaiwaka- Reticulation the Albertlanders’ settlement of Mangawhai Road, Settlement Road, Waste Kaipara. By the turn of the 20th and Lawrence Road. Settlement Water century, Kaipara’s timber and gum Road is perceived as the village resources had neared depletion. mainstreet, where traffic speed is a Stormwater The Hakarū Dairy Company was concern - meaning that mainstreet Reticulation established in 1902 as settlers then streetscape improvement would be turned to farming upon the newly highly desirable by the community. Broadband deforested lands. Mobile Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road is the Coverage Nowadays, farming remains a main ‘movement network’ where Roads fundamental economic base for the most of the traffic is experienced Sealed Hakarū community, which is valued and encouraged. Metalling/sealing by locals for its rural lifestyle. Hakarū of these roads are patchy and they Footpath has seen significant growth in the are mostly still gravel. As the local past five years, with the population population has increased, the roads StreetLights increasing by as much as four times. have become increasingly stressed, Many homes are relocated. There is causing damage to vehicles, as RailLine also a large retiree population. The well as to personal health (dust Soft Infrastructure Schools Hakarū community encompasses a particulate). The roads see extreme (P)rimary large area, extending roughly halfway usage during the annual Northern (S)econdary to Kaiwaka, and as far down as Bass festival (held in Mangawhai), Tōpuni. where up to 15 thousand people Access to Tertiary come through Hakarū. Education There are no shops at Hakarū, but there are small businesses involved in Marae agriculture and light manufacturing, such as Engtech and Agridustrial. Reserves Playground Local Organisations include the RSA, Sports Hakarū Hall and the Pony Club, Facilities which are seen as cornerstones of the community. In particular, Hakarū Church Hall has seen significantly more 0 Businesses use in recent years, being used for events, classes and accommodation Community from both Kaiwaka and Mangawhai. Centre

Public Transport

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Mangawhai

Agridustrial One way Bridge

Pony Club and Domain Recycling Centre Engtech Hakaru & District RSA

Hall

Kaiwaka

One way Bridge

St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church

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Mangawhai

Agridustrial One way Bridge

Pony Club and Domain Recycling Centre Engtech Hakaru & District RSA

Hall

Kaiwaka

One way Bridge

St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church

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ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS bridges on Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, and beyond to Road and Settlement Road were also the west coast and the Auckland to | Community Values noted to be potentially dangerous. Northland corridor.

• The rural lifestyle in Hakarū is Telecommunications_ Improved Protect Community Facilities_ very important to locals, who phone and internet services. Fibre Protect the RSA, Hakarū Hall and emphasise that spatial planning has been partly installed but is only Pony Clubs as key social gathering must reflect and retain its rural accessible to some people. locations. Enable greater utilisation character. of the domain, and install a local • The community is not particularly Transfer Station_ Improvements to playground. interested in high-value amenities the transfer station. such as libraries or footpaths, Improved Water Quality_ Cleaning but rather simply having basic Protected Features_ Locals consider and enhancement works for Hakarū infrastructural needs met. the RSA, Hakarū Hall, and Pony Club River. as cornerstones of the community | Aspirations and would like to see these protected. Residential Development_ Locals are happy to see further growth | Outcomes in Hakarū , provided that basic infrastructure is provided to service Establish a Rural Hinterland Centre_ the population. They also want to Enable the establishment of a village see better direction for growth, centre with low-scale commercial noting the impact that this would development along the Settlement have for the community’s reputation. Road and around other main Locals are also dissatisfied with the community facilities. Provide for condition of some relocated homes, residential development in proximity and would like to see these homes to the centre predominantly in the tidied up. form of lifestyle blocks supported by environmental restoration Commercial Development_ There is initiatives, with some provision for not much demand for local shops, smaller, affordable blocks. Improve until there is significant growth accessibility into Hakarū town centre in the local population. At most, through sealing of in/outgoing main locals would like to see 1-2 shops roads and upgrading bridges for in the village area at most. People two-way traffic. are happy to do their shopping at Kaiwaka or Mangawhai. Settlement Road_ Establish Settlement Road as the village’s Improved Roads_ Unanimously, the mainstreet with low-speed traffic most pressing concern expressed and improved conditions for access, by Hakarū residents is the condition walking and cycling. Consequently, of local roads, namely Kaiwaka- Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road carries the Mangawhai Road, Settlement Road greater load of traffic as the primary and Lawrence Road. The one-way movement network route between

Resilio Studio | AR + Associates Limited | May 2020 137 This map is a draft and has been produced for the purpose of engagement. KAIPARA SUB-REGIONAL SPATIAL PLAN_DRAFT It represents the community feedback received during the early engagement phase and potential land-use changes identified by the project team. 5.8 | Early Insights + Community Feedback The goal for this engagement phase is to confirm whether people agree with the land-uses identified on the maps. AND alternatively, Identify what people don’t agree with as well. Please read these maps together with the ‘Community Aspirations’ and ‘Outcomes’ for this area.

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Part 6 | Next Steps

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| INDICATIVE TIME-LINE

PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 PHASE 6 PHASE 7 Project Initiation Constraints, Setting the Option Review Feedback Prepare and Share Produce & Present Challenges and Direction + Initial Development, and Agree Changes Drat Spatial Plan for the final Spatial Opportunities Engagement Testing and Final Review Plan Assessment Evaluation + Consultation

DECEMBER 2019 FEBRUARY-MARCH MARCH-MAY JUNE-JULY AUGUST-SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2020

Confirming project Gather information Setting the Utilising Collate & agree Generate draft Finalise the Spatial brief, programme, including regional vision, spatial information & the changes to Spatial Plan for Plan following deliverables, roles context and local plan principles insights gathered the draft Spatial review through feedback from and responsibilities environmental, & assessment through previous Plan key themes decision making previous phase societal, cultural, criteria. Produce phases, generate consultation structure economic draft Spatial Plan development document and enabling Strategy initial preferred option following infrastructure and engagement for whole of feedback from analysis with identified district showing the consultation villages and linkages and evaluation settlements, and relationships key stakeholder between groups. settlements. Public consultation period: 6 July to 31 July

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