The Kaipara District Plan Review is underway.
Everything you need to know about the review including how you can get involved and stay informed can be found here.
Follow the links provided at the top of this page or as provided throughout the text to find out more.
The graph below provides an overview of the key stages involved in developing our new District Plan and some indicative timeframes.
Investigation and review of issues
(Current)
This stage builds on the development of our Spatial Plan and involves further research analysis to identify key issues for our District.
Discussion Documents
(August 2021)
Public engagement on the issues facing our District and finding out what is important to our communities.
Draft District Plan
(June 2022)
Release of a draft District Plan for consideration by the community. This will include a range of opportunities for stakeholders and the community to provide feedback and suggestions for changes.
Proposed
District Plan
(TBC)
This is the beginning of the statutory process of the District Plan review. The Proposed District Plan will be notified for public submissions, and this will be followed by hearings and decisions as well as the opportunity for submitters to appeal to the Environment Court.
Operative
District Plan
(TBC)
Once any appeals are resolved and finalised, the process to make the District Plan operative can start. Once it is fully operative the existing District Plan will be revoked.