Taupō District Council is facilitating the development of an updated Community Plan for Kinloch by our community. The Kinloch Community Association (KCA) is gathering feedback to better understand what our community values and believes should be prioritised.

The feedback received through this survey will help the KCA represent the views of the wider Kinloch community and contribute constructively to the Community Plan process.

We would like to hear from everyone with a connection to Kinloch, including permanent and part-time residents, property owners, business owners, community groups and regular visitors. You do not need to be a KCA member to take part.

The survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Responses close at 5.00pm on Friday 18 September.

You can read the previous Kinloch Community Plan, developed in 2017, here.

The KCA will share a summary of the survey findings with the community and provide the feedback to Taupō District Council to help inform the development of the updated Community Plan.

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1. Which FIVE of the following areas do you believe should receive the greatest attention over the next five years?

Please select up to FIVE. They are listed in no particular order. For more information, see details at the bottom of the survey. (Required.)

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2. Are there any other issues, opportunities or projects you think should be considered as Taupō District Council develops the updated Kinloch Community Plan?

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3. What do you value most about Kinloch, and what would you particularly like to see protected as the community grows and changes?

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4. What is your connection to Kinloch? Optional

Thank you for taking the time to share your views. Your feedback will help KCA understand and represent the priorities and aspirations of the wider Kinloch community as Taupō District Council develops the updated Community Plan.

KCA will provide the survey findings to Council and share a summary with the community through its website, e-newsletter and social media channels.

Your responses will remain confidential and survey feedback will only be reported in summary form.
More information about the proposed priorities

The priority areas included in this survey have been identified through earlier community planning and discussions involving KCA members. We have provided a short explanation of each area below to clarify what it covers and help you make informed choices. They are grouped by theme and presented in no particular order.

1. PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Kinloch Community Structure Plan - Ensuring the Kinloch community is involved in any future review of the Structure Plan, including consideration of development and housing density.

Development contributions - Advocating for appropriate investment in Kinloch as the community grows, including investment funded through development contributions.

Relationship with local hapu - Building an effective and enduring relationship between the Kinloch community and local hapu.

Community communication and engagement - Improving the ways KCA keeps people informed, gathers community feedback and represents local views to Council and other organisations.

2. COMMUNITY FACILITIES & SERVICES

Multipurpose, centrally located community hub - Exploring the need for, and feasibility of, a centrally located multipurpose community facility.

Existing community hall - Considering the future use, development and improvement of the existing hall in the Kinloch Domain.

Early childhood education - Supporting the development of local early childhood education facilities. NB: Led by the Kinloch Families trust, Council consent has already been received for a facility in Seven Oaks and fundraising is underway.

Community noticeboard - Improving the community noticeboard and the way local information is displayed.

Kinloch Volunteer Fire Brigade - Identifying ways the community can continue to support the local volunteer fire service.

3. RESERVES, RECREATION & THE ENVIRONMENT

Kinloch reserves - Planning for the maintenance, improvement and future use of Kinloch’s reserves, including the Foreshore Reserve, Eastern Beach Esplanade and Domain Reserve.

Weed control - Managing invasive weed species around reserves, tracks and walkways.

Pest control - Supporting the management of animal pests in and around Kinloch.

Wilding pine management - Managing wilding pines and their effects on the local environment.

Streamside trails - Maintaining and enhancing Kinloch’s streamside trails.

Accessibility - Maintaining and improving accessibility at the lakefront and other community spaces, including the beach access mats.

Public drinking fountain - Considering the installation of a drinking fountain near the Foreshore Reserve or another appropriate location.

Rubbish and recycling facilities - Considering whether additional bins or other waste facilities are needed, particularly during peak holiday periods.

4. TRANSPORT & PARKING

Bus parking and passenger pick-up areas - Reviewing bus parking and passenger pick-up and drop-off locations.

Event and peak-period parking - Planning for parking during community events, busy holiday periods and times of high boat-trailer use.
5. COMMUNITY SAFETY & RESILIENCE

Stormwater management - Planning and advocating for effective stormwater management, particularly during extreme weather.

Community emergency preparedness - Developing and maintaining a community emergency response plan and helping residents prepare for emergencies.

Neighbourhood safety and connection - Considering initiatives that could strengthen neighbourhood safety, awareness and connection.

Security cameras - Considering whether additional security cameras are needed in public areas.

Security during peak periods - Considering whether additional security measures are needed during busy holiday periods.

6. EVENTS & COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Community events - Supporting events that bring the Kinloch community together, such as the Poker Run, fireworks, Christmas carols, Kinstock and quiz nights.

Major sporting events - Supporting Kinloch’s role as a venue for major sporting and recreational events.

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