These are the key stages involved in developing our new District Plan and some indicative timeframes.
Develop a vision
We asked our communities what their vision was for Kaipara for the next 30 years. In December 2020 we adopted the Kaipara District Spatial Plan – Nga Wawata.
Investigation and review of issues
This stage builds on the development of our Spatial Plan and involves further research analysis to identify key issues for our District.
Discussion documents
Public engagement on the issues facing our District and finding out what is important to our communities.
Exposure Draft District Plan
This includes a range of opportunities for stakeholders and the community to provide feedback and suggestions for changes. Consultation closed 16 September 2022. Read the summary of feedback here.
Proposed
District Plan
The Proposed District Plan will be publicly notified on Monday 28 April 2025 and will run until Monday 30 June 2025. This will be followed by hearings and decisions as well as the opportunity for submitters to appeal to the Environment Court.
We are here
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.
The best way to stay informed about the District Plan Review is to subscribe to our District Plan Review update service. Register your details to receive email updates on the progress of the review.
