Better Places Together - Kāwhia and Aotea

Better Places Together is an exciting project that plans to enhance Kāwhia and Aotea, including new concept designs for Aotea Beach and Omimiti Reserve, and an urban design plan for Kāwhia township - with a special focus on upgrading Jervois Street.

The Aotea Beach and Omimiti Reserve plans aim to build on existing recreation spaces with improvements, like better pathways and parking, ecological restoration, new community facilities, shade and seating, play areas, event spaces, and cultural features that celebrate local heritage.

In Kāwhia, the urban design plan will look at how to make the town more connected, inclusive, safe, and enjoyable for locals and visitors. The Jervois Street upgrade will create a more attractive, accessible, and safer main street with features like speed calming, better crossings, and a stronger sense of place.

To ensure this project reflects the diverse voices across the community, ŌDC are working alongside the community board, mana whenua in both Aotea and Kāwhia, and a range of organisations with intersecting interests. Engagement with key community groups and public open days help us to ensure Better Places, Together – Kāwhia and Aotea reflects the community’s vision for the future of Kāwhia and Aotea.