Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - Phase one
Phase one has now closed - check out phase two for up-to-date information about this project.
It’s time to talk about the future, and what that looks like for our communities.
Ōtorohanga District Council, together with our partners and communities, want to make plans that focus on our people, our places and our partnerships, weaving the threads of resilience, sustainability and transformation, together with our community’s aspirations.
We'd like to hear your thoughts on what you think the future of your town or village should look like. You can have your say by dropping a marker on the map below or by taking our online survey (next to the map button below).
Your feedback will help us to develop the Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan which will provide the vision for all of our future planning for this area.
This is your home, and we can’t do this without you, your time and input are important – so have your say!
Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau - Stage 1
Key
- Red dots - Marae
- Blue dots - Community halls
You can click on the dots for more information.
How to use
To drop a pin:
- click on the plus icon on the left-hand side of the page
- select the category you would like to comment on
- drag and drop the pin onto the map in the location relevant to your comment (e.g. if you are talking about a park, drop your pin over it so we know where your comment is referring to)
- leave your comment in the 'add your comment box'. You can also upload a photo along with your comment by clicking on the 'add image' button
- optional: we've added two general questions to get your views on your town or village. If you would like, you can provide a response to these
Use your mouse to zoom in or out of the map and move around the district.
Categories
We'd like to get your feedback on the future of Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau! Drop a pin on the map to leave a comment.
There are six pin categories to choose from:
- General - we'd like to hear any general feedback you have about your town or village
- Community facilities and services - what community facilities and recreational spaces do you use and how can we improve them?
- Transport - how do you move around Kāwhia, Aotea or Ōpārau and how can we improve this?
- Economic future - what economic changes would you like to see in your town or village? What could we do to support rural economic development and employment opportunities?
- Harbour and the environment - how could we improve green spaces, parks, rivers and other natural assets? What are our greatest environmental challenges and how can we address them?
- Culture and identity - how would you describe the identity of your town or village? Is your culture well represented?
There is no limit to how many categories you can choose, all feedback is valuable feedback.
Timeline
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Have your say
Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - Phase one is currently at this stageNow - We're seeking your feedback on the future of Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau.
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Drafting the concept plan
this is an upcoming stage for Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - Phase oneJuly 2023 - We'll be considering your feedback and will use it to help us create the draft Kāwhia and Aotea Rural Concept Plan.
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Coming back to you
this is an upcoming stage for Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - Phase oneSeptember 2023 - We'll be coming back you to share the draft Kāwhia and Aotea Concept Plan and seeking your feedback on whether we've got it right.
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Plans adopted by Council
this is an upcoming stage for Kāwhia, Aotea and Ōpārau Concept Plan - Phase oneEarly 2024 - By this stage, the concept plan should be complete and ready for adoption by Council. Thanks for all your help to get us to this point.
