Share your thoughts on Better Places Together - Kāwhia and Aotea

Better Places Together –  Kāwhia and Aotea is a project focused on ensuring that reserves and public spaces in Kāwhia and Aotea reflect the needs and aspirations of your community – highlighting what makes Kāwhia and Aotea unique and providing direction for future enhancements. 

What does Better Places Together –  Kāwhia and Aotea include?

Better Places Together –  Kāwhia and Aotea brings together a range of actions that were identified as important by the Kāwhia and Aotea communities during the Kāwhia, Aotea, Ōpārau Concept Plan 2024. This included a concept design for Aotea Beach Reserve in Aotea ; a concept design for Omimiti Reserve; a streetscape upgrade for Jervois Street and an urban design plan for Kāwhia township.

Who’s involved?

To ensure this project reflects the diverse voices across the community, Ōtorohanga District Council (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, public open days and online feedback help us to ensure Better Places Together – Kāwhia and Aotea  reflects the community’s vision for the future of Kāwhia and Aotea