FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION 02 PAGE 1 MAPPING OUR FUTURE TE WHAKAPAERANGI CONTENTS 01 Introduction ......................................................................5 02 Roles of the Far North in 2100 ......................................9 03 Transformational opportunities ..................................21 04 Future opportunities .......................................................35 05 How to give feedback ....................................................39 06 Appendix: Maps and data ..............................................47 CONTACT US Far North District Council Te Kaunihera o Tai Tokerau ki te Raki www.fndc.govt.nz Helpdesk Telephone (09) 401 5200 Freephone 0800 920 029 Postal Address Far North District Council Private Bag 752 Memorial Ave Kaikohe Headquarters Far North District Council 5 Memorial Ave Kaikohe © Copyright Far North District Council 2019 PAGE XX SECTION XX: IPSUM LORUM FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION XX: IPSUM LORUMMa Mor' PAGE XX PAGE 5 SECTION 02 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI 01 Introduction FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION 02 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 SECTION 02 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI What is this document about? This discussion document is the start of a conversation about what we, as a community, want the Far North to look like in the future. Your comments about the ideas in this discussion document will be used to help create the blueprint for the district — a plan called Far North 2100, that will be the subject of public consultation in mid-2020. Far North 2100 will be a long-term (80+ years), high–level and wide-ranging, spatial plan for what the community wants the district to become by the year 2100. Far North 2100 will be a guide and single point of reference for future planning and decision-making . Detailed plans about things such as land use and infrastructure will follow the direction set in Far North 2100. FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION 02 PAGE 8 What is a spatial plan? A spatial plan brings together solutions to address multiple challenges and goals at the same time, in one document, for a specific location. A spatial plan can be done for a range of places from a whole country to a single town. A spatial plan is not just about land use. Far North 2100 will deal with economic, social, environmental, physical and cultural issues and goals for the whole of the Far North. It will also deal with things that are not the functions or responsibilities of the Far North District Council. So, in this discussion document, the word “we” does not refer to the Far North District Council, it refers to everyone who lives or works in the Far North. While the Council is leading the work to create Far North 2100, there will be a range of agencies responsible for doing the things required to achieve the future the district wants. What is in this document? This discussion document deals with possible content for the first two parts of Far North 2100 — the roles and the transformational opportunities. It is important to develop this content first because it will set the direction and scope of Far North 2100. After each section there is a series of questions that we welcome your feedback on. In section 04 of this document (page 39), there is information on how you can give your feedback. The content of this discussion document is based on workshops held by the Council, including one that was attended by representatives of some Far North iwi and hapū. However, the content is not endorsed or approved by the Far North District Council elected members or any of the iwi and hapū representatives. The content consists primarily of ideas to get the conversation started in the communities of the Far North about what should be included in Far North 2100. A draft of Far North 2100 will be consulted on in mid-2020. PAGE 9 SECTION 02 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI 02 Role of the Far North in 2100 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION 02 PAGE 10 P A G E 11 SECTION 02 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI What is the Far North’s role? The role consists of the things: • we do well on a day-to-day basis, or do better than any other place in the country • that are unique to the Far North, things that don’t exist anywhere else or only happen here. The role explains the relationship between people and place. The Far North is a unique place, with its own distinctive history, geography and ecosystem. People have made it their home for centuries. Their activities and interactions have shaped, altered and defined the entire district. The first part of Far North 2100 will describe the role the Far North has, for: • the people who live or work here • the Northland Tai Tokerau region • New Zealand Aotearoa. Because Far North 2100 is future-focussed the Far North’s future role can be something different from what it is today. Or it could be a role that exists now, but is done differently or given more attention in the future. And the role of the future Far North can be more than just one thing. FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION 02 PA G E 12 The following pages contain three ideas for the future role of the Far North in 2100 (and beyond). The ideas are written as if they are existing roles, as if the person describing them is living in the year 2100. PAGE 13 SECTION 02 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI Role 1 Recognised kaitiaki (guardian) of the birthplace of New Zealand Aotearoa and the “Tail of the Fish” (guiding the direction of the fish) Known as Te Ika-a-Māui (Māui’s great fish), the North This role means we are looking after the special and Island is shaped like a stingray. North Cape is known as valuable places in the district — places that have historical, Te Hiku-o-te-ika (the tail of the fish) and Wellington as cultural, spiritual, environmental or economic importance Te Upoko-te-ika-a-Māui (the head of Māui’s great fish). or value. Some of those places are highlighted on the The tail of a fish provides power, stability, direction and map on the next page. flexibility. In the year 2100, the role of the Far North, as the “tail”, is not limited to the North Island. The fish is This role also includes valuing and protecting stories the rest of New Zealand Aotearoa and is guided by the (past and present) that help future generations, and tail. This means what happens to the tail of the fish, the visitors, understand why we are protecting certain places. Far North, has a direct effect on the rest of the fish, the We collect, store and protect the stories in marae, libraries country, and vice versa. and museums, in oral, written or digital form. TE HIKU-O-TE-IKA THE TAIL OF THE FISH Without a tail, the fish cannot move or feed. Without a tail, the fish will starve or be eaten The tail propels, providing the power to move the fish through the water FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI SECTION 02 PAGE 14 Some of the special and valuable places in the Far North Source: Sites of Heritage and Culture - An extract from Heritage NZ and NZ Archaeological Association Sites. These database are part of FNDC’s External geodatabase. Natural Landscapes - A combination of FNDC DP _Resouce_Natural_Feature and NRC RPS Natural Character layers. Kiwi Habitat - From DOC Kiwi Presence shapefiles which are in FNDC External geodatabase. Pā sites - LINZ is the source of this file and it is called nz-pa-points-topo-150k. PAGE 15 SECTION 02 FAR NORTH 2100 —MAPPING OUR FUTURE-TE WHAKAPAERANGI Role 2 National and global leaders of sustainable production — aquaculture (seafood and fish), orticultureh (fruit and vegetables), agriculture (animals and grains), viticulture (grapes for wine) and forestry for harvesting and carbon sink In the year 2100 this role means we are on production — more diverse types of food self-sufficient in our food supply — no one are grown in the Far North than in other parts goes hungry in the Far North because we all of the country, but some land is no longer able have access to healthy, affordable food. We to be used due to a combination of flooding export what we don’t need to the rest of the or coastal erosion and new pests and diseases country and overseas. The district is also doing that impact on crops. Large numbers of people more processing and manufacturing of are working in the food production industries products locally — for example, a juice factory. with a wide range of skills, from manual labour We are making use of new technology and (such as fruit picking) to business/farm/ traditional knowledge to get the maximum orchard management to scientific research to harvest with the least negative impact. Climate technology development and operations. change has had positive and negative impacts Comparative advantage Comparative advantage is not judged strictly on monetary returns. The comparative advantage of the Far North is based on a combination of natural features, unique location, and industries that offer superior financial performance or experiences as compared to other parts of the country. What is GDP? GDP stands for “gross domestic product”. GDP measures the value added from the production of goods and services after deducting the cost of producing the goods and services.