Ōpunakē Town Centre Spatial Framework
21.08.2019 _ Ōpunakē Master Plan:
The following name definition and history for Ōpunakē was provided by nga hapū o Ōpunakē. There is a change to the usually accepted position of the macrons which alters the meaning of the town’s name as below.
Name Definition: History and Context of Ōpunakē: Proposed format to tell tangata whenua stories: Ō-puna-kē, or Ōpunakē (without the hyphens), refers to the underground springs that lay beneath the land. The key word Although colonial settlement ‘established’ a ‘town community’ It is clear that a tribal view in rewriting our history is that that gives the town its meaning is ‘puna’ ‘Kē’, refers to the and the view that pre-colonial settlement by Taranaki Māori was the narrative remains separate given the extent to which unexpected or hidden nature of the springs while the ‘Ō’ is a limited in this area, it is inaccurate and ignores the Māori world the dominance of colonial discourse has marginalised and widely used language convention that is prevalent in many of the view in terms of how pre-colonial communities utilised this area. misunderstood the type of cultural lens needed to provide the place names in Taranaki. Communities weren’t formed as a static grouping of people platform to share tangata whenua stories. centered on a piece of land. Amalgamating our narrative into mainstream discourse to Ōpunakē, a coastal town, in the southern part of Taranaki Iwi, politically accommodate the needs of English language readers that is known for the hidden springs that lay beneath the land. Land usage depended on the seasonal bounty of food and the is another form of cultural marginalisation; the scope and limited level of oral knowledge that is still retained in the memories of our accessibility that land provided to access those resources. Critical to understanding the political meaning of pre-colonial elders requires a level of consultation and reflection that serves settlement is the role and function of genealogy, and how the epistemic needs of the community. differing hapū groups determined their ‘mana’ to a certain area.
Tribal oral records show Ōpunakē to be a peaceful area; only interrupted by invasions from other tribes and colonial settlement. The tensions these invasions created gave rise to some outstanding individuals who sought to defend, protect, and resolve the conflicts that beset the hapū communities in the area. Many families who still live in Ōpunakē descend from these peacemakers; and their prominence, or lack thereof, is connected to the wider impetus of rewriting and rebuilding everybody’s knowledge on Maori history.
SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPS CONCEPT DESIGN - ŌPUNAKĒ TOWN CENTRE CONTENTS _
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Introduction + Context Issues + Opportunities Vision + Key Moves Design Interventions _ _ _ _
4 Introduction + Context 7 Issues + Opportunities 10 Vision + Key Moves 14 Activation + Implementation Strategy 5 Ōpunakē Wide Scale Context Map 8 Existing Context Map 11 Key Moves 16 Design Interventions 6 Town Centre Ecosystem Diagram 9 Proposed Wider Interventions 12 Site Plan 13 Proposal Sections
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001 Main Street + Heart
002 Identity Ōpunakē Te Namu Pā Wharf Piles 003 Beach Social 004 Connectedness Attractive Connected Concentration 1.0 Introduction + Context _
4 Overarching Themes_ Ōpunakē Context_ This document establishes a design framework for the future Throughout the consultation undertaken for this project a series of key themes was With one of Taranaki’s best surf beaches, Ōpunakē is a favoured seaside destination. curation, enhancement and investment in the Ōpunakē Town identified that apply to towns within the South Taranaki District Council area. These key Ōpunakē is half way between New Plymouth and Hāwera on Surf Highway 45, with Centre. themes are: Mount Taranaki on one side and farmland and ocean views on the other, proving the ‘mountain really does meet the sea.’ 001 Main Street + Heart It provides a series of physical key design ‘moves’ around which a series of projects can be implemented that contribute to the vision of the town as a place that attracts locals Each town is located on a state highway, which presents challenges in terms of creating Ōpunakē is located in the Taranaki rohe who are the descendants and visitors. a high quality environment. Key issues include speed, noise, safety, amenity and sense of place which are all impacted and compromised by the design standards of the State of Kahui Maunga and Kurahaupo from Hawaiki. Ōpunakē is highly The projects have been considered in order to establish synergies between public and Highway network. significant to Taranaki iwi who have occupied lands between Ōuri private investment, supporting the town's aspirations to attract ‘more people, more and the Rāwa o Turi stream in the south and Ōnukutaipari in the often and staying longer’. 002 Identity north. The Place Ecosystem identifies the key components of the town centres 'sense of Whilst each town has a unique and distinctive identity in terms of its location, history Ōpunakē has a resident population of about 1,300 residents, which is boosted place' and their interrelationships. and built form character there is a noticeable disconnect in terms of local and considerably during the summer months by holidaymakers. Its cafes, colourful murals, visitor impressions of the town versus the community’s sense of identity. Key factors shopping centre and ‘surfie’ character make Ōpunakē a great place to discover. The The proposed Key Moves inform the Design Strategies (movement, open space, built include lack of landmark buildings and spaces, low quality built form and poor building town offers residents a wide variety of services including the Coastal Care Health and form and activities) at the town and main street scales. appearance, a lack of activity and low levels of footfall within all the town centres. Wellbeing facility, cafes, Everybody’s Theatre, Sandfords Event Centre and beautiful coastal walkways. Design Strategies establish principles for change. 003 Social Connectedness Ōpunakē Beach is a popular swimming and surfing spot and the beach camp right down An Implementation Plan identifies the priority projects discussed through community Existing communities are becoming more physically and socially disconnected at at the beach is popular over the summer holiday period. There is already a masterplan in consultation and proposes a sequence and time line for their implementation. both the regional and town scales. This is due to a decline in community and sporting place for the development of the beach area. facilities and activities, declining populations, lack of mobility and issues of affordability. Ōpunakē is located on the ‘Surf Highway 45’ the unique world famous coastline of As a consequence communities are not as connected or resilient as they once were. South Taranaki. The beach is a popular summer spot and the Ōpunakē lake and coastal walkway takes you to Te Namu Pā, a very significant pā on the North bank of the Otahi 004 Attractive, Connected, Concentrated River, with stunning views of the coast and significant landmarks along route. Each of the town centres suffer from low levels of amenity, poor maintenance of buildings and un-attractive appearances that discourage people to dwell and spend time or for visitors to stop.
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Ōpunakē is located in the Taranaki rohe on the coastline of South taranaki and is connected to the 'Surf Highway 45'. The unique location of Ōpunakē sits between the mighty Mount Taranaki and the N E W ocean proves the mountain really does meet the PLYMOUTH sea. 45
HANGATAHUA HISTORIC MĀORI KAINGA AND PĀ
KUMARA PATCH SURF BREAK
STENT ROAD WAREA SURF BREAK
PAORA ROAD SURF BREAK
CAPE EGMONT LIGHTHOUSE
TARANAKI PARIHAKA PĀ
KINA ROAD OAONUI SURF 45 BREAK ARAWHATA ROAD SURF BREAK
MIDDLETON ŌPUNAKĒ SURF BEACH / REEF ŌPUNAKĒ BEACH
MANGAHUME SURF BEACH / REEF
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HĀWERA
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The town ecosystem for Ōpunakē Town Centre builds on its existing DNA, incorporates a combination of new and proposed social infrastructure, public realm enhancements, infrastructure investment Sandfords and place making opportunities_ Events Sports Beach Centre Facilities Public Camp Toilets
Public Retail + Realm F+B Play Ground Beach Library Town Connections Library Ōpunakē Beach Civic Area Surf Bike Hire Club Resturants Historic Commercial Cafes Pubs Cliff Walking + Cinema Gardens Cycling
Four Main Square Street Coastal Boat Environment Walkway Ōpunakē Ramp Projects Town Centre
Ōpunakē F+B Public Farm Lake Cafe Realm Servicing Town Commercial Hall Retro Retail TSB Design Bank Surf Retail Industrial Shop Freedom Events Camping Surf Highway Place Making Te Namu Pa Orimupiko Activation Surfing Marae
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Where can we learn more Where are the famous surf about the culture and history It would be good to breaks? of Ōpunakē? I wish there was safer roads to ride improve wayfinding our bikes with the kids
2.0 Issues + Opportunities _
Ōpunakē Town Centre has a distinct character, however 2.1 Problems_ 3. Visitors and locals are attracted to the town centre, visiting more and spending more The ILM for Ōpunakē identified the following four problems; time there has an absence of tangata whenua history. There are 4. Improved buildings and visual amenity of the town making it more attractive opportunities to educate and tell the stories of the past 1. The local community has a strong and unique identity which is not reflected in the town centre, celebrated or shared in a meaningful way. to generate unity and establish a shared vision for the 2. Ōpunakē’s destination by the sea is regionally unique & the town is surrounded by 2.3 Opportunities_ future. many activities, however the lack of information means opportunities are being Ōpunakē has significant potential due to its Māori culture, rich history and identity, missed. proximity to nationally renowned surf breaks and distance to the mountain. The Key items raised by the community in consultation 3. Ōpunakē’s main street lacks a sense of destination & arrival to its heart, with the following opportunities were raised during community consultation: sessions are its connection to ecology and state highway making it worse, diminishing the village feel, where people dwell & enjoy 4. Buildings in the town centre are rundown, are not attractive & the business sector • Opportunity to tell significant stories and history of tangata whenua. sustainability, coastal and beach culture and the coastal lacks a plan to remedy this leaving town with a closed for business feel about it. • The population swells over the summer months and is the meeting point for surfing walkway_ tourists and beach goers. Additionally, the following issues were identified by the community during the • The campground is popular and brings visitors throughout summer. consultation phase: • The coastal walkway along the beach front provides amazing views but needs signage and improved access and paths, and directions to significant sites. An Investment Logic Map (ILM) is an investment management tool. It’s • Unclear on identity - absence of tangata whenua history and stories • The cliff top garden where the WW1 memorial is has potential for a larger park space a one page document that communicates a complete investment story • Lack of town signage and general wayfinding to other experiences and destinations • Pedestrian and vehicle speed safety on the main street (State Highway traffic drives that gives great views and access to the beach front. on a single page, using language and concepts that are understandable too quickly) • The roads leading from the town centre to the beach front are crying out for a to anyone. It ensures everyone involved recognises the problems that • Lack of retail offerings and diversity in the main street, few reasons to stay shared path or cycleway as the main modes of transport over the summer months are bikes, skateboards and scooters, used by young children. exist, and the benefits that will occur if they are addressed. • Most trips between the beach and town centre are undertaken by vehicle rather than walking/cycling and beach access is slippery and unsafe • The town centre has two corners where pedestrians gather with the essential town services. These corners and their surroundings could be better connected with • Inconsistent trading hours of local businesses pedestrian safety provisions. By developing an ILM, the thinking for a project is done up front, laying • Lake and public gardens needs to be maintained the foundation for the masterplan. The ILM for Ōpunakē was developed • A town square would provide a focal point for the community to gather, a place for • No signage destination information markets and organic food in cafes. in a workshop involving Council, iwi and community members on • Planting and street trees that reflects the local coastal ecology. 13/05/19. 2.2 Objectives_ • Opportunity for a sculpture that reflects the identity of Ōpunakē in the town centre. The ILM for Ōpunakē identified the following outcomes: • Showcase local food and products in the town centre. • Develop the beachfront with restaurant/cafe in board-riders clubhouse. 1. Our towns history & unique culture are openly celebrated and identifiable 2. Improving wayfinding www.landlab.co.nz South Taranaki Townships - Ōpūnake Town Centre_ Concept V.1_ August 2019_ LandLAB_ page _7 SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPS CONCEPT DESIGN - ŌPUNAKĒ TOWN CENTRE EXISTING CONTEXT _
TO NEW PLYMOUTH SURF HIGHWAY 45 45 Ō P U N A K Ē Slow Speed LOOP Limit 50km TRACK Ō P U N A K Ē LOOP TRACK LEAGUE CLUB KURA OTAHI KAUPAPA STREAM ST JOSEPHS P R I M A R Y SCHOOL SCHOOL
GISBORNE TERRACE
TE NAMU PA CATHOLIC WHITCOMBE RD
WILSON RD CHURCH
Ō P U N A K Ē LONGFELLOW RD KING ST CEMETERY SANFORDS TO ELT H A M EVENTS TASMAN ST HEAPHY RD LOOKOUT CENTRE DOMETT ST IHAIA RD ŌPUNAKĒ DOMAIN
ORIMUPIKO MIDDLETON BOAT RAMP DORSET ST T O W N WAIAU RIVER MARAE BAY C E N T R E
DIEFFENBACH ST ALLISON ST ELT H A M RD
LOOKOUT HAVELOCK ST HECTOR PL W W 1 FOX ST MEMORIAL
Slow Speed Ō P U N A K Ē HOLIDAY LAYARD ST HEADLAND LOOP PARK Ō P U N A K Ē Limit 50km CARPARK TRACK L A K E Ō P U N A K Ē ŌPUNAKĒ BEACH LOOP TRACK LOOKOUT THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL
ORIMUPIKO CEMETERY
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WAIAU RIVER MOUTH Ōpunakē Township Key_
State Highway + Connecting roads to rural towns
400m Walking Radius NTS Opunake Loop Track
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GISBORNE TERRACE
WHITCOMBE RD
WILSON RD KING ST HEAPHY RD
TO ELT H A M TASMAN ST
LONGFELLOW RD
DOMETT ST ALLISON ST
HAVELOCK ST FOX ST NAPIER ST
DORSET ST T O W N C E N T R E IHAIA RD DIEFFENBACH ST
ELT H A M RD
HECTOR PL
LAYARD ST
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Ōpunakē Township Key_
State Highway + Connecting roads to rural towns Street trees and Greening
State Highway Slow Speed Zone Town Loop + Beach Connections 1 :10000@A3 Create ‘A Heart’ gathering place for the town 400m Walking Radius
Gateway Entrance Improvements Ōpunakē Loop Track
Wayfinding Signage / Identity Headlands to be kept clear (to be discussed in iwi partnership)
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Establishing and Ongoing relationship with iwi
001 002 Working Main Street with iwi_ Enhancement_
006 A 003 Green Identity_ Creating a Heart_
005 Establishing 004 the Loop_ Connecting 3.0 to the Beach_ 007 Beach Vision + Key Moves Destination_ _
Weaving iwi korero (story) and their future aspirations 001 Working with iwi_ 005 Establishing the Loop_ Grow ongoing relationship with the iwi. Define/complete the town centre loop/circuit as a visitor experience and local into the masterplanning exercise will establish and connector. advance unity and a shared vision for all. 002 Main Street Enhancement_ Improving safety and amenity on the Main Street. The consultation for each of the towns was undertaken 006 A Green Identity_ using the approach and topic of ‘more people, more Enhance the sustainable and green identity of Ōpunakē through design planting and ecology. often, for longer’ 003 Creating a Heart_ Creating a focal point for community gathering and celebration. The following identifies the key design moves for the 007 Beach Destination_ Ōpunakē Town Centre_ Establish the Beach as a destination for all users. 004 Connecting to the Beach_ Establish connections, beach access and cycle/walkways from town to beach.
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Ō P U N A K Ē SCHOOL
KING ST IHAIA RD IHAIA ALLISON ST NAPIER ST HAVELOCK ST
TASMAN ST
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DOMMETT ST Ō P U N A K Ē DOMAIN
FOX ST
Ō P U N A K Ē LAKE
BEACH RD
HOLIDAY PARK
Ō P U N A K Ē BEACH
Ōpunakē Township Key_
'Create A Heart’ State Highway 45 - 50km/h zone
Wayfinding Signage / Identity / Public Art Establish Town Loop NTS Town Centre arrival / gateway improvements Site Plan
Main Street Enhancements and Greening
Safer cycle/walking connections to beach
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BNZ POST SHOP FOUR SQAURE TAKEAWAYS FOUR SQAURE 03 PHARAMACY SURF INN VET 02
03 03
TASMAN ST 05 TASMAN ST 05 05 03 01
04 SECTION BB 04 THEATRE
SECTION AA LIQUOR SP0T LIBRARY PLUS FARM SOURCE FARM ARTY TARTS CAFE ARTY TARTS HAVELOCK ST NAPIER ST LAYARD ST
SECTION CC
Ōpunakē Township Key_
01 Town Centre Plaza + Open Space
02 Main Street Greening - Street Trees
03 Main Street Safety + Amenity 1:1000@ A3 04 Shared Paths - Connect to Beach
05 Wayfinding + Signage
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AA_ Town Centre Zone - Plaza Create a 'Heart' for the town centre by developing a new open space plaza for the community to gather, celebrate and hold events. Implement minor main street carparking changes, street tree planting and minor amenity improvements. Ōpunakē Farmers Shared Plaza Markets Paths Open space for community gathering
Shared zone for safer walking and cycling
Street furniture, new street lighting LIBRARY and street trees
New pedestrian crossings
ST TASMAN
NAPIER ST
Proposed Plaza Cross Section AA_
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BB_Main Street - Tasman St Proposed main street enhancements to improve safety and amenity incorporating wider footpaths, pedestrian crossings, street furniture, lighting and street trees and planting to enhance the green identity and ecology.
4260 4500 5750 5750 3740 4300 FOOTPATH PARKING VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE PARKING FOOTPATH
Existing Street Cross Section BB_
New street lighting and street trees New street furniture zone
4110MM 2850MM 2500MM 4850MM 4850MM 2600MM 2290MM 4150MM SHARED PATH BUFFER PARKING VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE PARKING BUFFER FOOTPATH
TOTAL WIDTH = 28.2M
Proposed Street Cross Section BB_
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CC_ Beach Link Proposed upgrade to Napier and Havelock Street to create Beach Connections Circuit incorporating shared path, green infrastructure/bio- swale and new lighting and urban furniture
2980 2980 6150 2980 7300 FOOTPATH PARKING ROAD PARKING GRASS BERM
Existing Street Cross Section CC_
New street lighting
Water sensitive design/swale/ ecological zone
3-4m wide shared path for walking, cycling and other active modes
3100MM 2500MM 3500MM 3500MM 4300MM 4000MM BUFFER PARKING VEHICLE LANE VEHICLE LANE BUFFER + BIO SHARED PATH SWALE
TOTAL WIDTH = 2.9M
Proposed Street Cross Section CC_
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4.0 Activation + Implementation Strategy _ The Ōpunakē implementation plan proposes a staged delivery of catalyst projects over time to optimise activity synergies, value for money and uplift. The priority projects identified from the community consultation were: 001 Curation and Maintenance 002 Ōpunakē Beach Upgrade 003 Connecting to the Beach 004 Developing the Heart/Town Square 005 Main Street Greening and Gateways (SH3) 006 Destination Toilets 007 Developing the Town Circuit/Walkway
Public Art Public Events + Art Greening Activation Identity + Place Street Storytelling Making SH45 Speed Beach Project Street Changes Public Links Furniture Realm + Seating Town Access + Street Town Enhance Promotion Wayfinding Main St Walkways Upgrades Track Centre Public the Strategy Safety + Ecological + Paths Maintenance Gateways Art Lake Amenity Projects 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 Curation + Beach Connect to Town Heart Main St Destination Town Maintenance Upgrade the Beach + Square Safety + Toilets Circuit Amenity
Implementation Plan_ Phase 001_ Phase 002_ Phase 003_ _Time/Investment $
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4.0 Design Interventions _
The following identifies the key design interventions and Enhancing connections for sporting, cultural and youth activities between all South 204 Main Street Greening_ Planting and ecological strategy implemented for the main Taranaki Towns. street to reflect ecological themes. projects that will contribute to the implementation and I_ Information Centre_ 205 Building Improvements_ Develop identity/design guides and implement building Investigate opportunities and avenues for providing visitor information. delivery of the town centre masterplan for Ōpunakē_ painting/canopy/frontage improvements.
Phase 001 (1 -2 years) Soft Infrastructure Phase 003 (5-10 years+) 100 Wayfinding Project_ Town wayfinding project to define Town Centre and key A_ Promotion of Ōpunakē_ 300 Public Toilet Improvements_ Opportunities for new/enhanced destination public connections to destinations and attractions. Town Centre promotion and visitor information. Web based and on-line. By and with toilet facilities that support visitation. Consider inclusion of showers, art, storage/ STDC. Regional Tourism linkages - Venture Taranaki. Buy local initiative. 101 Street Upgrades and Paths_ Implement main street carparking changes, street lockers, bike parking etc. tree planting, track maintenance and minor amenity improvements B_ Continue to work with the Ōpunakē Business Association_ 301 Investing in the Town Loop_ Developing the existing Town Centre walk/cycle Building confidence to invest. Integrated planning. 102 Beach Links_ Develop Napier and Havelock Street as new green links for walking circuit as an attraction and experience. and cycling between the Town Centre and connections to the beach. C_ Community Storytelling Project_ 302 Civic Buildings_ New museums, libraries, art galleries etc. that enhance visitation Establishment of a community led storytelling project to inform real town history and and use of town. identity. 103 Beach Masterplan_ Beach front enhancement project of open spaces and community facilities as identified in Beach Masterplan. 303 Enhance Freedom Camping Facilities _ Enhance camping infrastructure to D_ District Plan Changes to Support Change support tourism and visitation Review and amend District Plan changes that enable development, residential 104 Public Art_ Develop a signature public art and identity intervention for Town intensification and/or sub-divisions. Encourage growth towards the coast, between the Centre Town Centers and the coast.
E_ Regional Cycleway Phase 002 (2 - 5 years) Develop planning for regional coastal cycleway connection between Whanganui and New Plymouth. 200 Creating the Heart _ Develop a new open space for community gatherings and celebration at the heart of the Town Centre by the LibraryPlus building F_ Place Making and Activation Develop a place making and activation strategy for the town (and region) that builds on 201 Main Street Amenity Enhancements_ Implement main street carparking changes, existing key events and activities. street tree planting and minor amenity improvements
G_ Parking and Traffic Enforcement 202 Town Centre Gateways_ The Town Centre arrival and gateway improvements. Better enforcement of traffic speed and parking requirements to improve speed and behavior 203 State Highway Speed management_ Liaison with NZTA to implement safe highway changes to the town centre and main street to support slower speeds and enhanced H_ Developing Social Connections_ safety. 30-50km zone. www.landlab.co.nz South Taranaki Townships - Ōpūnake Town Centre_ Concept V.1_ August 2019_ LandLAB_ page _17