Part B | Kaipara District Communities DRAFT Chapter 1 | Overview DRAFT KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 3 | Kaipara Communities
This map displays how the district has been divided into four community districts. The divisions have been made based on the relative location of the villages and settlements to each other and also their relationship to adjacent key urban areas or landscape features. Each area is presented at a scale where the villages, settlements and landscapes that have been involved in this spatial plan are discernable and the research undertaken simply navigated. Chapter 3
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Centre Chapter 5 Kaipara District Border
Main Trunk Rail Line
Main Highway connections
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Dargaville
Maungatūroto Mangawhai DRAFTKaiwaka KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS 1 | Mangawhai
Kaipara District Council engaged Mangawhai is a coastal community Campbell Brown Planning Limited situated around the Mangawhai and Urbanism Plus Ltd on 9 July Harbour along the east coast of 2019 to prepare a spatial plan for the Kaipara District and is known Mangawhai. This spatial plan would for its high recreational and scenic provide a roadmap to manage value [Figure 1]. Its distinct coastal anticipated growth over the next 30 and rural character has allowed it years by identifying suitable areas to become a popular destination for people who wish to live, work, that is rapidly transitioning from learn and play in Mangawhai. The a small informal beach settlement spatial plan would work with both consisting of holiday houses into a the Key Urban Areas Spatial Plan and Key Urban Area/Township. During the Kaipara District Spatial Plan Ngā the peak summer periods, the area Wawata 2050 — Our aspirations experiences a rapid population Sub-Regional Spatial Plans, both growth. According to the 2013 and being prepared by AR & Associates 2018 censuses, Mangawhai has seen and Resilio Studios Ltd to help an exponential population growth guidein guiding the Kaipara District and has become the second largest Plan review and the Infrastructure town in the Kaipara District. There Strategy. are 5,031 permanent residents (being an increase of 60% from 2013- 2018) and a total number of 3,591 of dwellings (being an increase of 26% from 2013-2018). DRAFTSH1 connects Mangawhai to the wider area of the Auckland region and the wider towns and settlements of the Kaipara District. It is located approximately 13km southwest of Kaiwaka, 25km northwest of Maungaturoto, and 87km northwest of Dargaville, all of which are identified as key urban areas. Due to their proximity to these key urban areas, the surrounding rural settlements have also experienced population growth trends. For example, Mangawhai acts as a service town for a number of its surrounding towns/settlements such as Hakarū, providing day-to-day services. Hakarū is located midway between Mangawhai and Kaiwaka, each of which are located 7km east and west - Figure 2 Right.
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Dargaville is located north of the Dargaville is predominantly the The vision envisaged for Dargaville is Following the options development Kaipara Harbour, situated on the service centre for its nearby service based on the aspirations shared by phase and public participatory bend of the largest river in Northland towns, local villages and rural its residents – consultation processes, the preferred - the Northern Wairoa River. hinterland/coastal settlements, option comprises the following key Following a population increase of providing day-to-day necessities or “In 2050, Dargaville is the moves: 12% from 2013 to 2018an increase in general services for the following population of 12% during the 2018 areas: epicentre of Kaipara food Dargaville - Town Wide: census, Dargaville stands as the production & technology, a largest settlement in the district • Kaihū (30km north-west), visitor hub for our natural and • Green, Blue and Brown Network; with a population of approximately • Tangowahine (13km north-west), cultural tourism attractions and • Mana Whenua Values. 5,000 people. The town has a • Tangiterōria (27km south-west), • Celebrate the 3 Rivers and thriving farming and horticulture • Te Kopurū (12km south) and a place where our history and Gateways. industry which are key drivers for • Glinks Gully (20km south). the community are celebrated”. • Intensification of Existing its economycontributes mostly Residential. to its economy. It is also known The Key Urban Areas Spatial Plan • New housing on the periphery. as the Kūmara Capital of NZ, as for Dargaville identifies areas for • Intensity commercial + industry to its surrounding area is utilised for potential intensification of residential the east. cultivating one of New Zealand’s development to provide housing on • Greening the Highway. largest kumara sources. the periphery, areas for potential • Connecting collector roads. intensification of commercial and • Walk + cycle connections. industrial development to the east of the town, infrastructure and Dargaville – Town Centre: connectivity, and natural areas to be protected or enhanced. The spatial • Embrace the Wairoa river. plan identifies ways to improve • Reinforce the edge. DRAFTtransportation in Dargaville by • Retrofit the wharf. providing an opportunity to connect • Reinforce the heart of the town settlements and villages that are not centre. currently connected, other than by a • Celebrate heritage. state highway. • Enhance Hokianga axis. • Improve pedestrian connection . • Greening SH12. • Optimise on-street parking.
Planning for future communities in Dargaville through good design and providing for the right balance of local services and access to these services further afield allows for a better relationship of the abovementioned isolated settlements/villages with Dargaville.
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Legend Live | Work | Learn 14 School / Special Land Use
Existing Residential Intensified
New Low Density Housing
New Medium Density Housing
New High Density Housing
Intensified Commercial | Mixed Use
New Commercial | Mixed Use
Intensified Industrial State Highway 14
New Industrial Awakino River
Māori Land Parcels 12 Montgomery Ave Dargaville Te Houhanga Marae Highschool Jervois Street Awakino Road Selwyn Dargaville Area of Cultural Significance Primary Intermediate
Grey Street Environment | Public Space | Productive Landscapes Hokianga Road
Rural Land | Productive Land Jervois Street Dargaville Victoria Street Open Space | Public Access Primary
Proposed Ecological Network | Riparian Buffer Waterways DRAFT Movement | Connectivity Normandy Street Wairoa River
State Highway 12 Proposed Road Connections
Upgrade Existing Streets
Dargaville Primary School
KaihūRiver State Highway 12 + Selwyn Primary School River Road
Colville Road Dargaville Intermediate + Dargaville Highschool Murdoch Street
Wharf
Cycle | Walk Connections River Road
Possible Future Cycle | Walk Connections (Further Investigation Required)
Airport 12
Train Station
Rail Line
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Located on a ridgeline, According to the latest 2018 census, The vision envisaged for Following the options development Maungatūroto is traversed by SH12 Maungatūroto’s population totals Maungatūroto is based on the phase and public participatory with views to the tidal Otamatea 1,269, an increase of 15.27% since aspirations shared by its residents – consultation processes, the preferred River arm of the Kaipara Harbour 2013. Maungatūroto provides various option comprises the following key River. It is approximately 15km from day-today services for both its “In 2050, Maungatūroto will moves: the SH1 turn-off at the foot of the growing population and the nearby Brynderwyn hills, which connects to towns, local villages and settlements, continue to be a vibrant Maungatūroto – Town Wide: Kaiwaka, Hakarū, Mangawhai and the including: community with a strong Auckland region. business and manufacturing • Green, Blue and Brown Network. • Paparoa (12km east), hub, excellent walking and • Reinforce the three centres. Maungatūroto is a growing town • Matakohe (19km east), • New + improved local streets. with a strong sense of community, • Whakapiaru (14km northeast), cycling connections to new • Residential development. renowned as “the heart of the • Pahi (20km east), and residential areas and a busy • Connection to rail; and. Kaipara”. Upon early research and • Tinopai (41.8km north east) main street that has diverse • Connections to estuary. community engagement, it was we found that the town valuesillustrates Today, Maungatūroto provides attractions for locals and Maungatūroto – Town Centre: forward thinking and future planning. four schools and an early childcare visitors alike”. This is evident in the collaborative centre; numerous shops and • New main street. nature of the community with the essential services such as an • New town centre blocks. aim to provide for the community’s ambulance station, fire brigade and a • Activate living in town. social, economic and environmental medical centre. benefits. Maungatūroto’s Town Centre is the ‘local service’ hub for the abovementioned central rural and coastal settlements of the Kaipara DRAFTDistrict, providing civic services such as medical centres, a library, a bank and education facilities. A set of new and existing neighbourhoods were identified for further growth over the next 30 years, facilitated through a series of key moves, including the provision of adequate infrastructure to enable residential, commercial and industrial development in Maungatūroto.
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Legend Live | Work | Learn
Gorge Road School / Special Land Use
Existing Residential Intensified
New Low Density Housing Doctor Hill Road
New Medium Density Housing
New High Density Housing
Intensified Commercial | Mixed Use 1212 Hurndall Street
New Commercial | Mixed Use
View Street Intensified Industrial
New Industrial Gorge Road
Environment | Public Space | Productive Landscapes Maungatūroto Rural Land | Productive Land Primary School
Open Space | Public Access Gri n Road
Hurndall Street Proposed Ecological Network | Riparian Buffer
Waterways Bickersta e Road
Movement | Connectivity
Proposed Road Connections
Upgrade Existing Streets DRAFTOtamatea Highschool Maungatūroto Westmount State Highway 12 Primary School School
Otamatea High School
Whaka Street Judd Road Westmount School
Wharf 1212 Cycle | Walk Connections
Possible Future Cycle | Walk Connections Rail Village Airport
Train Station Whakapirau Road Bickersta e Road
Rail Line
Upgrade Intersection
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Kaiwaka is Kaipara’s third key urban In February 1825, Kaiwaka, The vision envisaged for Kaiwaka is Following the options development area, situated along SH1, conveniently Mangawhai and the surrounding based on the aspirations shared by phase and public participatory roughly halfway between the region became the site of one of its residents – consultation processes, the preferred Auckland metropolis and Whangārei. New Zealand’s greatest battles, option comprises the following key Its location enables the rural known as Te Ika a Ranginui. In recent “In 2050, Kaiwaka is a unique moves: township to support the surrounding years, it has become known as ‘the rural sector as well as provide little town of lights’ as a result of its gateway where the community Kaiwaka – Town Wide: industrial support for the Mangawhai night time displays and the artistic and visitors admire the well- residential area. Historically, retail community. designed business and civic • Green, blue, brown networks. and commercial shops were centred centre, explore its funky • Develop the intersections + along Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, According to the 2018 census, gateways. which has now transitioned to Kaiwaka had a population of 714, delights and connect with the • Develop town centre along the being clustered along SH1, used by a growth of 19.86% since the 2013 Kaipara Harbour and nearby Kaiwaka River. daily travellers. According to the census. Kaiwaka provides various coastal beaches”. • Identify key connections. Kaiwaka Township Improvement Plan day-today services for both its • Industrial development. 2016, the Kaiwaka section of SH1 growing population and the nearby • Residential development. carries roughly 10,000 vehicles per towns, local villages and settlements, day, accounting for 12% of vehicle namelyincluding Hakarū (7km, north- Kaiwaka – Town Centre: movement and is seen as a critical east). connection between Auckland • Develop intersections. and Whangārei for freight, and the • Develop town centre along the Northland economy in general. Kaiwaka River. • Develop key connections.
The town centre is where ‘local DRAFTservices’ are provided for the surrounding rural and coastal communities and is a popular rest break stop-over spot for travellers between the Bay of Islands/Far North and Auckland. Furthermore, a set of new and existing neighbourhoods were identified for further growth over the next 30 years, facilitated through a series of key moves, including the provision of adequate infrastructure to enable residential, commercial and industrial development in Maungatūroto.
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Legend Live | Work | Learn
School / Special Land Use
Existing Residential Intensified
Gibbons Road New Low Density Housing
New Medium Density Housing
New High Density Housing
Intensified Commercial | Mixed Use
New Commercial | Mixed Use
Intensified Industrial
New Industrial Kaiwaka Sports Association
Environment | Public Space | Productive Kaiwaka - Mangawhai Road Landscapes Kaiwaka School Rural Land | Productive Land
Open Space | Public Access
Proposed Ecological Network | Riparian Buffer
Waterways
Movement | Connectivity Oneriri Road Proposed Road Connections DRAFT Upgrade Existing Streets
Kaiwaka School
Wharf
Cycle | Walk Connections
Possible Future Cycle | Walk Connections (Further Investigation Required)
Train Station
Rail Line
Upgrade Intersection Settlement Road
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The North Kaipara community Historically the rural settlements by the accumulation of rainwater in There are a number of marae and district is not highly populated and of north Kaipara provided a social depressions of sand with underlying cultural landscapes, significant to comprises a small number of rural infrastructure that supported ironstone preventing the water from mana whenua, present in North and coastal settlements. It extends surrounding rural and forestry leaking away. Kaipara east from the long coastal edge industries and provided a service of Ripiro beach through forested centre for the local population. As Trounson Kauri Park is located in the hill ranges and pastoral valleys to time has passed these industries Tutamoe Ranges, north of Kaihū. the north eastern boundary line of have reduced and the settlements The 586-hectare forest reserve Whangarei District. have become more sparsely and farmland is committed to the populated, however all three restoration and protection of the Two main state highways traverse still have active primary schools. area's native biodiversity and is home through North Kaipara, SH12 Commercial and recreational to spectacular stands of kauri trees. travelling north and SH14 travelling services such as shops and sports east. The three main settlements are fields are limited to Kaihū, where There are a number of walking tracks Kaihū, Tangōwahine and Tangiteroria a tavern, petrol station and active that pass through these lakes and and are located along these rugby club is located. Tangiteroria ranges and others that meander highways. The Dargaville branch of was also serviced by the same sort back out to the coast. Maunganui the North Auckland rail line passes of infrastructure, but over time the Bluff is located at the north end through Tangōwahine but was closed shops, tavern and sports club have of Ripiro beach and is a volcanic in 2004 and is currently used as a been closed. remnant that rises 460m over the rail cart tourist attraction. A rail line sea below. A track extends from extended from Dargaville through The coastal settlements within Aranga beach where it also links into Kaihū to Donnellys Crossing from the area consist of small clusters the Kai Iwi lakes walking track. 1923, however it was closed in 1959. of dwellings with low numbers of Remnants of it remain today and the permanent residents. These beach A spine of steep hill ranges - route is currently being proposed as DRAFTside areas, such as Omamari and Tutamoe to the north and Maungaru a cycle trail. Aranga are popular in the summer to the south east, rise above the low months and their populations lying river valleys of north Kaipara increase considerably during this and generally function as commercial time. Access is via windy rural forestry or farming. The Wairoa river roads or on low-tide, with a suitable and its tributaries flow from the vehicle, travel along Ripiro Beach is east and have large areas of alluvial possible. plains highly suitable for cultivation purposes but are also extremely In addition to the beautiful sunsets, susceptible to floods. The Kaihū river surf and fishing along the impressive is a smaller river which flows from Ripiro Beach, North Kaipara has the north through the Kaihū valley some other stunning and unique and intersects with the Wairoa river inland landscape attractions. Kai Iwi at Dargaville. Dagaville and Baylys Lakes are located a few kilometres Beach water supply is taken from the inland from the rugged west coast Kaihū River. and are basin-type dune lakes created during the Pleistocene Epoch, which began more than 1.8 million years ago. They were formed
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| Mana Whenua Although just outside of the Kaipara district boundary line, the Waipoua There are eight marae within the and the adjoining forests of Mataraua North Kaipara community area (refer and Waima, make up the largest to the Cultural Landscapes map on remaining tract of native forests in page 33 for location) Northland and are highly significant to the Te Roroa people. Waipoua • Pananawe Marae Forest has the largest known living Te Roroa kauri tree - the infamous Tane Ma- • Matatina Marae huta. Te Roroa • Waikara Marae A significant ancient waka landing Te Roroa site is known to be located at Kou- • Waikaraka Marae tu, on the northern boundary of the Te Roroa district. • Tama Te Ua Ua Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua To the east, where the Wairoa River • Ahikiwi Marae runs nearby to Tangiterōria, is the Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua ancient portage route of Manga- • Taita Marae pai. This portage connected the Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Kaipara with the lower reaches of • Tirarau Marae the Whangārei Harbour and was an Ngāpuhi; Te Runanga o Ngāti important link between coasts. From Whātua Tangiterōria, the track reached Maun- gakaramea and then to the canoe There are a number of maunga and landingDRAFT at the head of the Mangapai distinctive cultural landscapes signif- River. icant to Mana Whenua and the wider community within the North Kaipara Mahi tahi (collaboration) opportuni- area. In the northern part, the tupuna ties for Mana Whenua , wider com- mountain of Maunganui holds a com- munity and the council to work to- manding presence at the head of gether for the good of the northern Ripiro Beach. This small remnant of a Kaipara area are vast and ready to once massive volcano still measures be launched. Through the land-use 459m above sea level and is a pillar changes and direction identified in for the Te Roroa people. The highest this Spatial Plan, Mana Whenua will peak in Kaipara and second highest be better equipped to plan how to in Northland is the tupuna mountain sustain tangata whenua and hapori of Tutamoe at 770m above sea level. whānui - the wider community, pub- Tangihua, at 627m above sea level lic - and exercise their kaitiaki over is the highest peak in the Tangihua the whenua. Range. This dividing range between the east and west forms a prominent boundary between the Kaipara and Whāngārei districts. KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_125 000@A3
1 | North Kaipara 0 2.5 5 10KM Recreational + Landscape Features
Waikarā Marae Te Roroa
Tama Te Ua Ua Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Tuamoe Waikaraka Marae Te Roroa
Ahikiwi Marae DRAFT2.1 | 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 Tangowahine Marae Ngāpuhi; Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua
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2.1 | Kaihū 2.2 | Maunganui Bluff DRAFT 2.4 | Tangiterōria
2.3 | Omamari 2.5 | Tangowahine
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2 | Kaihū DRAFT
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Hard Infrastructure Kaihū is a rural community roughly There are several important # Occupied KEY 183 Dwellings 30km north-west of Dargaville along community spaces at Kaihū, Yes SH12. Prior to European settlement, including the rugby club, there are No Kaihū was a Māori settlement three marae (Ahikiwi, Waikaraka 81 Population Limited originally named Opunake. The town and Tama Te Uaua), a church, the
TBC which is now known as Dargaville war memorial hall, bowling club Water had the original name of Kaihū. and the tavern. The Waikaraka Reticulation When Dargaville gained its namesake marae has four pensioner units. Waste in 1896, Opunake was subsequently The education facility at Mamaranui Water renamed to the community which is also important for Kaihū locals. is now known as Kaihū. The arrival Additionally, Kaihū has the potential TO BE UPDATEDStormwater of European settlers saw Opunake to establish itself as the next ‘service Reticulation / Kaihū undergo rapid changes town’ in the north, supporting throughout the 1880s, as the Broadband the north Kaipara communities in community became a hub for kauri conjunction with the key urban town Mobile milling and gum digging. The still- of Dargaville where essential services Coverage standing Kaihū Tavern was built for the north Kaipara communities Roads in 1899 as a service building for are available. Sealed workers. By the turn of the twentieth century, Kaihū experienced forest Footpath fires as well as two major floods, causing damages to the sawmill StreetLights and homes. Towards the end of the first decade, Kaihū became RailLine something of a service town, helping Soft Infrastructure to feed growth in Aranga, Katui, Schools DRAFT P (P)rimary Mangatu, Tutamoe and Waimatenui. (S)econdary Milling concluded in Kaihū in 1915. A few decades later, the rail Access to Tertiary line to Dargaville was closed and Education dismantled in 1959.
Marae The once busy milling settlement is now a quiet rural community. Reserves According to 2013 Census data, Playground Kaihū and the wider surrounding Sports area have a population of 183. Kaihū Facilities is now valued by locals for the basic, simple lifestyle. Traditional values Church are embraced, where the community 2 Businesses members care for each other. Kaihū is characterised by its community Community spirit, and there is pride in its rich Centre history and culture.
Public Transport Kaihū back of tavern 1910-1920, Source:
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Tama Te Ua Ua Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Rugby Club
Church / Urupā Tavern
DOC Land
Historic Trainline Maori Purpose Land
Waikaraka Marae DRAFTTe Roroa
GAS
Nelson’s Kaihū Kauri Gallery
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2 | Kaihū_Physical Analysis - Constraints & Opportunities 0 250 500m
Tama Te Ua Ua Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Rugby Club
Church / Urupā Tavern
DOC Land
Historic Trainline
Waikaraka Marae Existing Water Main / DRAFTTe Roroa Potential Water Source
GAS
Nelson’s Kaihū Kauri Gallery
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ENGAGMENT FINDINGS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK
| Community Values Ecological Restoration: Stream and river | Phase 4 Engagement Outcomes: | Phase 5 Consultation Feedback: edge restorations, such as replacing the • TThe locals enjoy and value the basic existing Poplar trees along the river edge The outcomes as a result of the feedback During the consultation phase in July 2020, and simple lifestyle and view Kaihū as with English Willow Trees. received on the early insights map for Kaihū the following additional feedback was the rural town on the river edge. included focus on the following items: provided: • The existing natural environment is Economic Development: The community highly valued by locals who wish to has expressed that there is potential for Riparian Planting and Water Quality: • Any new commercial development impose provisional measures for ongoing Kaihū to grow and expand its economic Stream and river edge restorations, including surrounding the pub needs to consider enhancement and protection. activities through tourism ventures and replacing existing non-native species with the surrounding land also owned by the • There are numerous community employment opportunities (particularly native species in particular along the Kaihū pub. facilities and assets which are valued for the youth of Kaihū). The community River edge. • A decision needs to be made in regards by the locals, particularly the Kaihū War would like to also have a local grocer which to the Kaihū Valley Trail, in terms Memorial hall. requires a minimum level of local population Flood Management and Water Allocation: of whether to build a bridge at the to sustain. Currently, the residents rely on Investigate the feasibility for catchment intersection to the southeast or to go | Aspirations Dargaville for their main services. The Kaihū management planning in Kaihū to mitigate off-road (route selection). Valley rail trail is a Provincial Development flooding issues, including the potential for • Two problems were identified in regards Services: The settlement is provided with Unit (MBIE) funded walking and cycle trail. a new dam near Rīpia Marae to separate to the proposed trail, being: its proximity reticulated infrastructure (wastewater, water Kaihū is one of the potential staging points seawater from freshwater and to act as to several property boundaries that and stormwater), however water quality where trail users can find accommodation, a stopbank to reduce flooding risks and contain roaming stock due to minimal needs to be improved to separate seawater activities and food supplies. Once the trail siltation. Investigate the potential of the fencing and a significant flood hazard for and freshwater near the Marae (including is constructed it is expected that new northern Wairoa River to supply irrigation the track to the southeast. drinking water quality). These services businesses will crop up to cater for these water supply to farms as well as a resilient would improve the day to day life for locals new travellers. A cycle link to Kai Iwi Lakes water supply network to service Kaihū and and the environment. from Kaihūis also another opportunity which future growth. could prolong the length of time travelers Coastal and Ecological Restoration: stay in the North Kaipara area. Establish a Village Centre with Local There are current land care restoration Services: Establish a pedestrian-friendly projects in place which include the planting village centre by identifying commercial behind Tama Te Ua Ua Marae and the Te land to enable a local grocer and other Roroa environmental plan for weed and businesses to flourish to attract tourism pest control. The community is keen to DRAFTand retain youth in Kaihū. To support such continue maintaining and enhancing the growth, investigate upgrading services beautification of the settlement with a such as improved cell phone coverage, particular focus on the river edge. allocate rubbish collection points, upgraded existing community facilities and improved Transport: There is a good level of service accessibility through upgraded roading/ for roads in Kaihū, however improved footpath surfaces, traffic-calming devices, roading and footpaths would address the and safe cycleway routes along the SH12 safety concerns the locals have, particularly corridor. in front of the Marae and along the anticipated cycleway route. The community voiced the need for maintenance along SH12, which is an important route usually used by locals (and children) to get to the local shops on foot.
Flooding: Locals would like to see a reduction in flooding via stopbanks and riparian planting along water bodies to reduce siltation leaching into waterways.
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2 | Kaihū_30 Year Plan 0 250 500m
Tama Te Ua Ua Marae Te Runanga o Ngāti Whātua Rugby Club
Church / Urupā Tavern
1 DOC Land
Historic Trainline / - Kaihū Rail Trail 2
Waikaraka Marae DRAFTTe Roroa
Possible Water Treatment Facility
GAS
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2 | Kaihū South (SH12 around GAS) 2 | Waipara Road Block (Waipara Road | Future Infrastructure Requirements for near Waikaraka marae) Kaihū This low-lying neighbourhood is situated along SH12 and is the southern gateway This is a Māori Purpose Land block located Full reticulated services are necessary to 1 into the town. Non-residents travelling from on the eastern side of the Kaihū River. establish good urban form and the desired Kaipara’s key urban areas - Mangawhai, It is well connected to the surrounding density in the neighbourhood. Investigate 2 Dargaville, Maungatūroto and Kaiwaka - and neighbourhoods and the existing ecological measures in mitigating flooding issues, Auckland as such, are welcomed into the network. Countryside living opportunities, a resilient small scale wastewater and pedestrian-friendly service town through supported by mixed-production rural water supply network to accommodate the southern gateway where services such land-uses, encompasses most of the and service Kaihū’s anticipated growth. as a gas station and Kaihū Kauri Gallery are neighbourhood. The Waikaraka marae is an The further investment and upgrades for present. This neighbourhood is anticipated important community space located along 3-waters servicing can be investigated for commercial and mixed-use activities to the eastern boundary of the neighbourhood. further through the council's future activity 3 enable businesses to flourish and become management plans for north of Kaipara. a place of interest for visitors and young Outcomes people in Kaihū. 1 | Kaihū Town Centre New countryside living developments to Outcomes provide for the social and cultural needs of Kaihū Town Centre (SH12/Kaihu Wood Road Mana Whenua and mataawaka and to reflect intersection) is located along SH12 and is New ‘commercial/mixed-use’ development their identities and values. This is to promote the northern gateway to the centre. South suitable for commercial expansion at the the establishment of marae and papakāinga of this neighbourhood comprises residential gateway to Kaihū, will contribute to Kaihū’s along with supporting economic growth that land along what is now proposed to be a tourism and economic growth as well as ensures self-sustaining Māori communities. slow zone with the benefits of views out to accommodating the resident’s day-to-day the Kaihū river. This new residential area is needs. well connected to other neighbourhoods within the town. To the north is a number of valued community facilities and productive land. Outcomes DRAFT Establish a pedestrian-friendly village centre that is safe and inviting for locals and visitors. Provide for new low-density residential suitable for infill or brownfields redevelopment which will stimulate more people to make the choice to live and establish small businesses.
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 100 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS
3 | Maunganui Bluff DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 101 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS 3 | Maunganui Bluff (Aranga Beach) - Overview
Maunganui Bluff Beach is a small, Towards the end of 2017, an # 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 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 Hard Infrastructure TBC the wider surrounding area has a teetering high on the hill above the Water population of 18 people. However, settlement, causing road closure and Reticulation there are currently 3-4 permanent evacuation. Waste residents. Water The walking track is frequently There is a strong sense of used by local and regional visitors TO BE UPDATEDStormwater remoteness provided by the as well as international tourists. It is Reticulation exposure and elevation character important to note that land along of the area. Its 4km wide coastal Aranga Beach Road is locked and Broadband margin forms high cliffs that drop unable to develop or accessed as it is Mobile almost vertically to the sea below. regarded as wāhi tapu land. Coverage The ridge slopes steeply down on Roads both sides to long sandy beaches Sealed backed by recent dunes. Residential developments within the Maunganui Footpath Bluff Beach settlement are visible at its foot, sheltered by the Bluff and StreetLights provide a sense of its size.
RailLine The area is of significance to Māori Soft Infrastructure as it is characterised by its significant Schools DRAFT (P)rimary heritage values, strong spiritual (S)econdary and cultural association to the area. Maunganui Bluff was an important Access to Tertiary landmark, visible many kilometers Education away in clear weather, especially from the south. Marae A prominent feature of the Reserves Maunganui Bluff are the coastal cliffs Playground of some 459 meters in height, visible Sports for a long distance along the beach Facilities and from the ocean, the area is less apparent from inland to the east. The Church eastern slopes are relatively mild, 0 Businesses whilst seaward, the cliff is dramatic and precipitous. The Bluff is rich with Community indigenous vegetation and ecological Centre values supporting many threatened species of flora and fauna including Public Transport kiwi and kauri snail.
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 102 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_10 000@A3
3 | Maunganui Bluff_Existing Situation-2020 0 250 500m
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DOC Land
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 103 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_10 000@A3
3 | Maunganui Bluff_Physical Analysis - Constraints & Opportunities 0 250 500m
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DOC Land
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 104 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 3 | Maunganui Bluff_Engagement + Consultation
ENGAGMENT FINDINGS
| Community values and aspirations | Phase 4 Engagement Outcomes
The small community recognises the Services: Rubbish collection management beach and recreation as essential qualities requires attention by introducing wheelie that characterise Maunganui Bluff. The bins. There is a need to maintain the access community’s goal is to avoid further to the beach up to the high-water mark subdivision or development as much as for safety reasons along the foreshore. possible, but the idea of providing a place Assistance with weed and pest control is for visitors (e.g. at a maximum of three anticipated by the residents. nights stay) is supported. There is general support to revitalise the old camping Environment: The engaged community ground. pointed out the following species that need to be protected; blue penguins, fairy terns, Toheroa, mussels/fresh mussels and the seal colony. DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 105 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_10 000@A3
3 | Maunganui Bluff_30 Year Plan 0 250 500m
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DOC Land
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 106 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 3 | Maunganui Bluff_Neighbourhood + Infrastructure
| Maunganui Bluff Neighbourhood + | Future Infrastructure for Maunganui Bluff Infrastructure Description No change is proposed at Maunganui Bluff. As a small bach community, Maunganui Local infrastructure can continue to operate Bluff is not anticipated to be a growth site. on a self-serviced basis. Maunganui Bluff is a neighbourhood which is first and foremost, connected to nature, with the Bluff overlooking the neighbourhood and the beach at its doorstep. Maunganui Bluff’s remoteness further emphasises its secretive nature; these are the community’s key characteristics which are to be retained.
Outcomes
Retain key neighbourhood characteristics and propose no changes to the neighbourhood. Moreover, recognising key ecological features which surround the neighbourhood’s immediate area, while DoC land also occupies much of the surrounding area. DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 107 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050
4 | Omamari DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 108 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS 4 | Omamari - Overview
The geographical extent of Omamari # Occupied KEY ? Dwellings is well-defined by the coastal Yes landscape - dune systems and the No west coast beach environments. ? Population Limited The settlement is within proximity Hard Infrastructure TBC to the three pristine lakes that make Water up Kai Iwi Lakes (approximately a Reticulation 10-minutes drive away), a popular Waste natural wonderland today. The Water settlement’s residents depend on Kaihū for day-to-day needs, whereas TO BE UPDATEDStormwater Omamari provides access to the Reticulation beach for Kai Iwi Lakes visitors and Kaihū residents. Broadband
Mobile Omamari is rich in Māori history. The Coverage Mamari Canoe under Nukutawhiti, Roads was utilised to bring people to the Sealed Hokianga and Kaipara district. After landing at Hokianga Heads where Footpath some settled, the canoe continued to sail south. The Mamari canoe StreetLights arrived in 1300 then later wrecked on the Ripiro beach approximately RailLine 16km south of Maunganui Soft Infrastructure Bluff. The unfortunate area was Schools DRAFT (P)rimary commemorated by the name of (S)econdary Omamari. Access to Tertiary There is limited potential for further Education low-density residential growth further north on Omamari Road and Marae immediately adjacent to the existing settlement. Housing in Omamari is Reserves low-key, self-servicing, low-density Playground residential typical of a coastal Sports settlement. The existing road is Facilities sealed and generally considered safe for cycling. Church
0 Businesses
Community Centre
Public Transport
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 109 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_10 000@A3
4 | Omamari_Existing Situation-2020 0 250 500m
DOC Land DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 110 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_10 000@A3
4 | Omamari_Physical Analysis - Constraints & Opportunities 0 250 500m
DOC Land DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 111 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS 2 | Omamari_Engagement + Consultation
ENGAGMENT FINDINGS
| Phase 4 Engagement Overview
Engagement with the Omamari community has been somewhat limited during the initial phases of the project. Based on the feedback received - the key points were recorded:
• Limited growth can be considered northward (along Omamari Road), rather than southward (Babylon Coast Road). • Omamari is valued for its proximity to Kai Iwi Lakes, providing beach access for the surrounding community - including rural residents. • Retain its character and size as a low-key coastal settlement.
Outcomes
Coastal Restoration & Protection: Retain the existing coastal settlement qualities and continue to protect the landscape by which the settlement is defined and manage existing coastal issues such as coastal erosion. Support on-going works to stabilise the West Coast sand dunes stretched along the Omamari beach.
Beach Accessibility: Provide safe and alternative access to the beach via Omamari DRAFT with adequate facilities and safe access for visitors, balancing visitors’ needs with avoiding coastal erosion issues.
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 112 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_10 000@A3
4 | Omamari_30 Year Plan 0 250 500m
DOC Land DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 113 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 4 | Omamari_Neighbourhood + Infrastructure
| Omamari Neighbourhood + Infrastructure | Future Infrastructure for Omamari descriptions No change is proposed at Omamari. Local As a small bach community, Omamari is infrastructure can continue to operate on a not anticipated to cater for any additional self-serviced basis. growth. Omamari is a quiet beach settlement which is rich in significant ecological values, namely the beach and the impressive dunes which wrap around the neighbourhood - the Kai Iwi Lakes are also easily accessible from Omamari.
Omamari is a relatively remote and secluded community - this seclusion and its tight connection to nature are key characteristics which are cherished and sought to be maintained.
Outcomes
Retain key neighbourhood characteristics and propose no changes to the settlement. Moreover, recognise key ecological features which surround the neighbourhood’s immediate area, noting DoC conservation land also occupies much of the surrounding area. DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 114 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050
5 | Tangiterōria DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 115 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS 5 | Tangiterōria - Overview
Tangiterōria is a rural community Tangiterōria is now a quiet rural # Occupied KEY 141 Dwellings located roughly halfway between community. Over the past decade, Yes Dargaville and Whangārei, near the several businesses have closed, No Wairoa River. Dargaville is roughly including a post office, pub, garage 69 Population Limited 27km south-west of Tangiterōria, and hall. This has left Tangiterōria Hard Infrastructure TBC while Whangārei is roughly 30 km School, Tangiterōria marae and the Water north-east. Locals consider their former Tangiterōria Sports Complex Reticulation community to consist of the areas of as important community assets. Waste Tangiterōria, Kirikopuni, Mangarata, However, the Tangiterōria Sports Water Omana and Pukehuia. According Complex was destroyed in a fire to the 2013 Census data, the wider in January 2020. It had significant TO BE UPDATEDStormwater Tangiterōria area has a population of historical and social value to Reticulation 141. Tangiterōria, and was a great loss to Broadband the community. Recent years have Tangiterōria roughly translates to seen an increase in local residents Mobile “sound-the-conch shell trumpet”. In who travel to work, either to Coverage early history, eels were plentiful in the Whangārei or Dargaville. Roads Wairoa River. Māori would capture Sealed eels using large weirs. As the tide Tangiterōria School has access to a rushed past the poles, the audible tract of bush immediately to its east. Footpath vibration sounded like a trumpet. The school is involved in restoration Tangiterōria was a prolific settlement projects at this tract of bush. StreetLights during the initial migration of the English Albertlanders in the mid-to- RailLine late 19th century. It was the site of Soft Infrastructure the first Wesleyan Mission Station, Schools DRAFT P (P)rimary founded by James Wallis in 1834. (S)econdary During this time, Tangiterōria was the centre for many European settlers Access to Tertiary along the Wairoa River. Education
Marae
Reserves Playground
Sports Facilities
Church
2 Businesses
Community Centre
Public Transport
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 116 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_7 000@A3
5 | Tangiterōria_Existing Situation 2020 0 250 500m
Old Pub
Tangiterōria School
Papakainga Housing Sports Complex / Community DRAFTHall (Burned Down)
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 117 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_7 000@A3
5 | Tangiterōria_Physical Analysis - Constraints & Opportunities 0 250 500m
Old Pub
Tangiterōria School
Papakainga Housing Sports Complex / Community DRAFTHall (Burned Down)
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 118 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 5 | Tangiterōria_Engagement
ENGAGMENT FINDINGS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK
| Community Values home. However, there are key challenges in | Phase 4 Engagement Outcomes | Phase 5 Consultation Feedback enabling growth in Tangiterōria including • The Tangiterōria community is positive the lack of employment opportunities that Areas of Significance to Māori: Identify No significant changes were raised to the and well-connected, always willing to would attract permanent residents and the areas of significance to Mana Whenua draft spatial plan proposed development help one another. The locals value the existing restrictive planning provisions. including wāahi tapu and urupā sites to be options for Tangiteroria through the environment and river edge that is protected through the district plan review. consultation phase in July 2020. No offered in the settlement. Papakāinga Housing: The local marae wish problems were identified with the proposed • The locals in Tangiterōria are proud to develop the land zoned for Māori purpose Riparian Planting and Water Quality: development options. However, respondents of their Māori heritage and hold close into production land and a papakāinga Improve and protect the mauri (life- mentioned that they would like to have to the strong history of the tūpuna hub (mix of commercial and residential force) of the receiving water bodies by public toilets provided near the existing settlement. development). The potential for papakāinga monitoring and managing direct discharges playground. • The Tangiterōria Sports Complex is housing in Tangiterōria, in particular on to waterways, enabling riparian planting highly valued by the community, being the southern side of the Wairoa River along the Wairoa River, and protecting the a focal hub following the closure of connecting up with the southern side of Tangihua mountain range and bushes. several facilities. Prior to its accidental the village, could help boost the usual- destruction in early 2020, the facility was residential population in the village itself. Establish a Rural Hinterland with Local well-supported by the locals and heavily The provision of papakāinga housing would Services: Identify a commercial hub in the used during its lifetime. also better enable tangata whenua to come main settlement to service daily needs to back home to Tangiterōria. the surrounding rural communities, such as a | Aspirations local grocer or butcher. Establish community Improved walking and cycling routes facilities in the main settlement such as the Water Quality: The local environment is between the hub and village centre is potential to rebuild the social hub around closely linked with the community’s history supported. The papakāinga hub north of the sports complex and establish new public and to this regard, the community has the Wairoa River may be subject to flooding toilets and rest areas along SH14 through emphasised the importance of continued issues and further investigations in that Tangiterōria. environmental protection. Concerns regard are required. were raised around direct discharges to Residential Development Opportunities & waterways from private properties and Services: There is no reticulated Infrastructure: Identify rural land suitable farming activities, in particular upstream infrastructure in Tangiteroria, with concerns for lower density living and countryside from the settlement. that many septic tanks are failing. This living opportunities outside of flooding risk hasDRAFT caused concern with regard to areas near the Wairoa River. Identify land Economic Development: Locals support contamination of the river. Improved digital for papakāinga housing with walking and more business and commercial activity, but infrastructure was also supported to allow cycling routes to the main settlement for there is little opportunity in the settlement. working from home scenarios or home improved connectivity. To accommodate Currently, residents travel 20-25 minutes business ventures. A need was for voiced residential growth, improve the digital to Dargaville for shopping, however this is provision of recycling bins and better cell infrastructure connections and identify a challenge for those who do not own cars phone services. Finally, public toilets were the potential for a communal wastewater and would like to have a local grocer/dairy. also mentioned, with a potential location system. Generally, Tangiterōria has the potential to being by the existing playground. provide a service centre for surrounding rural areas which includes large-scale Rebuild the Sports Complex: The loss of the farmers. Sports Complex has been frequently cited as a significant blow for the community, who Residential Development: There is demand have voiced an eagerness to rebuild it as for residential property at Tangiterōria soon as possible. given its ideal location between Dargaville and Whāngarei, as well as the alternative northern route towards Kaikohe via State Highway 15. The community is happy to see residential growth and with more permanently-based residents choosing to live in Tangiterōria. They would like to encourage growth in Tangiteroria by providing the ability to subdivide land and offer reasons to call Tangiteroria a
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5 | Tangiterōria_30 Year Plan 0 250 500m
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Tangiterōria School
Papakainga Housing
Sports Complex / Community Hall (Burned Down) DRAFT2
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 120 3 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 5 | Tangiterōria_Neighbourhood + Infrastructure
1 | Tangiterōria Village Centre 2 | Wairoa Plains 3 | Pukehuia Block | Tangiterōria Infrastructure SH14 is the main street for Tangiterōria, The Wairoa Plains are alluvial plains which The Pukehuia Block is situated upon Māori The density proposed for Tangiterōria is low where business has been located in previous are nestled in between a sharp horseshoe- Purpose land on the opposite side of the or semi-rural large-lot type development. years, including the tavern and garage, shaped bend in the Wairoa River, forming a Wairoa Plains to the south. Small patches Therefore, a reticulated water and which have all since fallen out of use. miniature peninsula. The plains are flat and of vegetation traverse the block, which is wastewater scheme is difficult to make Additionally, the school is a major social unvegetated (other than grass). Much of the generally flat. The block is accessed via financially viable. It is therefore more likely anchor which is considered to be the heart southern section of the Wairoa Plains are Pukehuia Road, south of the village centre. that self-serviced modern systems will be of the community since the destruction flood-prone, but are highly productive and The Wairoa River meanders along Pukehuia the main water and wastewater servicing of the Sports Complex. Commuters offer strong opportunities for horticulture. Road, characterising Tangiteroria as a solution. A warrant of fitness scheme to travelling either way to/from Dargaville and Most of the Wairoa Plains is Māori Purpose riverside community. encourage the on-site wastewater systems Whangārei will pass through the village land, which presents an opportunity to be maintained or upgraded could be centre along SH14.This neighbourhood is for papakāinga development and kai Pukehuia Block Outcomes introduced to reduce the likelihood of river suitable for reinvigoration as the village production. Enable local mana whenua to exercise contamination. centre, providing services for locals and kaitiakitanga of Māori land through passerbys. The area is generally flat and free Wairoa Plains Outcomes the provision of papakāinga housing from flooding constraints, creating potential Enable papakāinga development on the development opportunities. for commercial and residential opportunities. northern part of the Wairoa Plains, to be complemented with potential kai production Tangiterōria Village Centre Outcomes opportunities to take place at the southern A reinvigorated village centre, including part. revitalisation of local businesses near the intersection of SH14 and Pukehuia Road through the provision of ‘Commercial/Mixed Use’ land. Encouraging population growth around the school and village centre through provision of ‘Low Density Residential’ land. DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 121 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS
6 | Tangowahine DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 122 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS 6 | Tangowahine - Overview
Tangowahine meaning translates as The Avoca Hall is located near the # Occupied KEY 129 Dwellings the “weeping woman”. Tangowahine intersection of Avoca Road and Yes is a rural community located on Avoca North Road, roughly 8km No the northern Wairoa River, roughly north of Tangowahine. The hall was 54 Population Limited 13km north-west of Dargaville via opened in 1914 and has since served Hard Infrastructure TBC State Highway 14. According to as an important hub for settlement, Water 2013 Census data, Tangowahine and hosting many community activities Reticulation its wider surrounding area has a such as dances, school functions, Waste population of 129. church services, concerts and Water weddings. There are no businesses Tangowahine was arguably the first operating in Tangowahine and TO BE UPDATEDStormwater settlement to participate in the kauri residents rely on Dargaville for Reticulation timber industry in Kaipara, where necessities. 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 situated on the main route between RailLine Dargaville and Whangārei, and is one Soft Infrastructure of the settlements through which Schools DRAFT P (P)rimary many heavy vehicles commute. The (S)econdary existing heavy rail infrastructure linking Tangowahine to Whangārei Access to Tertiary poses a great opportunity to Education better manage forestry and rural- production freight to Whangārei Marae and the potential Northport development. Tangowahine School Reserves and Avoca Hall are the main Playground community hubs and are very Sports important assets to the community, Facilities including its broader rural-based community. Church
0 Businesses
Community Centre
Public Transport
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 123 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_7 000@A3
6 | Tangowahine_Existing Situation 2020 0 250 500m
School
Sports Field
14 Station Light Rail
DRAFTHeavy Rail
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A DOC Land 124 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_7 000@A3
6 | Tangowahine_Physical Analysis - Constraints & Opportunities 0 250 500m
School
Sports Field
14 Station Light Rail
DRAFTHeavy Rail
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A DOC Land 125 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 6 | Tangowahine_Engagement
ENGAGMENT FINDINGS CONSULTATION FEEDBACK
| Community Economic Development: The locals would | Phase 4 Engagement Outcomes | Phase 5 Consultation Feedback like to see a small local shop which provides • The locals value Tangowahine for the basic goods, as they rely on Dargaville Establish a rural hinterland centre and The following feedback was provided as a way it is - a quiet, rural village known as for other main services. Additionally, the infrastructure: Identify land for commercial result of the July 2020 consultation: the village where the River crosses the existing railway line/station is to be at the activities centred around the existing rail roads. They appreciate their friendly and heart of the town centre to celebrate the station and school as the heart of the rural A 70km/h signage at the intersection and tight-knit community. railway history of the settlement and the hinterland, celebrating the railway history up Tangowahine Valley Road (beyond • The community particularly enjoys its existing heavy rail infrastructure connecting of the settlement. Improve road safety by the school) - slower speeds through the quiet, peaceful setting and open space, Tangowahine with Whangārei to the north. tar sealing roads and identify cycleway settement. and wishes to protect the natural assets The rail infrastructure extends south to routes heading north which can open up Concerns regarding proposed commercial of the rural settlement. Dargaville, including potential connections opportunities for investigating tourism zoning due to declining activity in Dargaville through the future ‘Awakino Point’ business ventures associated with a new wharf. and associated infrastructure costs to locals. | Aspirations park area identified in the spatial plan for Respondents are not receptive to the Dargaville. Riparian Planting and Water Quality: proposed sports field and the village Tangowahine is the first settlement outside Protect, enhance and maintain waterways centre and associated traffic that would be of Dargaville and has the potential to Community Facilities: Ensure the from direct discharge of waste and invest in generated as people currently live there and become a residential satellite settlement Tangowahine school is looked after as it is riparian planting along the river and streams do not desire that environment. for rural and lifestyle living opportunities. an important community hub, where events to improve flooding risks along the Wairoa It is well connected to both Dargaville and are often held. River. Whangārei, as well as being at the junction for the popular alternative northern route to Growth: The locals do not want to see Kaikohe and beyond. further subdivision and development and want to retain the rural character, noting the Roading and Accessibility: There is importance of the quietness of Tangowahine. potential to establish a new cycling track which connects into the wider northland Water Quality: The locals raised the issues cycling routes along the main road north. of waterway protection given the streams The community would like to see 70km/h are direct outlets for wastewater discharge zones, particularly around the SH14/ upstream and downstream Tangowahine Stream Bridge intersection. Roading improvement is required as their WaterDRAFT Transport: Potential for a wharf in condition has deteriorated recently due to the future if tourism increases, to utilise the logging trucks and for this reason the locals water to transport people and goods. encourage reutilising the railway. Safety Services: The locals are generally happy with issues within the proximity of the school, the services they have, with only potentially which requires signage to ensure children’s better cell phone coverage mentioned safety. A cycling track is encouraged as it is beneficial for kids while providing linkage to Dargaville – could prompt cycling tourism. Possibility of cycling into Dargaville and taking golf courts back home. Additionally, locals would like to see the railway reutilised, noting that logging vehicles have impacts on the roads, and these goods could instead be transported by rail.
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 126 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS Scale: 1_7 000@A3
6 | Tangowahine_30 Year Plan 0 250 500m
School
Sports Field DRAFT14
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A DOC Land 127 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050 6 | Tangowahine_Neighbourhoods + Infrastructure
1 | Tangowahine Village 2 | Railway Industry Block | Tangowahine Infrastructure The land slopes moderately upwards Some small-scale light industrial activities The density proposed for Tangowahine towards the northeast. From the upper currently take place on the southern side is low or semi-rural large-lot type slopes, impressive views of the Wairoa of SH14. Reinstatement of the old railway development. Therefore, a reticulated water River and of the rolling hills south of ‘heavy rail line’, which runs through the and wastewater scheme is difficult to make Tangowahine can be enjoyed. The school is neighbourhood, could open significant financially viable. It is therefore more likely a key focal point and social anchor. The main opportunities for industry in Tangowahine that self-serviced modern systems will be intersection has potential for activation as - connecting Dargaville with Whangārei. the main water and wastewater servicing a village centre. Tangowahine’s single shop, The land along the Railway Industry Block solution. A warrant of fitness scheme to Flax and Fibre, currently operates around is quite flat, suitable for limited amounts of encourage the on-site wastewater systems this area. The Tangowahine Stream Bridge larger footprint industrial activities. to be maintained or upgraded could be road is a popular route north to Kaikohe and introduced to reduce the likelihood of river beyond. Outcomes contamination. A productive industrial block, enabled Outcomes through the provision of ‘Industrial’ land, Create a discernible village community, with which takes advantage of strong rail and a modest village centre populated with road connections to transport goods in and local shops, enabled through the provision out of Tangowahine. of ‘Commercial/Mixed Use’ land. Enable population growth around the school through the provision of ‘Low Density Residential’ land. DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 128 KAIPARA DISTRICT SPATIAL PLAN - NGĀ WAWATA 2050_OUR ASPIRATIONS
Chapter 4 | Central Kaipara and West Coast DRAFT
Oct 2020 | DRAFT | REV A 129