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Draft Kawerau District Plan Change 5

Have Your Say on Draft Kawerau District Plan Change 5
Council is seeking your opinion on draft Plan Change 5 which includes rezoning of the land blocks transferred into Kawerau District from the boundary reorganisation, a (new) draft Māori Purpose Zone chapter and updating the natural heritage site appendix (now significant natural areas). Any person or organisation is welcome to provide feedback on draft Plan Change 5. The consultation period will begin on 27 March 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2026.

The Council will consider all feedback prior to finalising Plan Change 5.

Once the Plan Change 5 is finalised, Council approves Plan Change 5 for public notification and formal submissions. Council will consult again on the Proposed District Plan Change 5 as part of the submissions process.

Feedback forms and copies of the draft District Plan Change 5 are available:
  • Online at the Council’s website: www.kaweraudc.govt.nz
  • At the Council Offices and Library
  • By phoning (07) 306 9009 and requesting a copy.
Please note Kawerau District Council must receive any feedback by 5.00pm on Thursday 30 April 2026.

If you would like to talk directly to our planner regarding the draft District Plan Change 5, or would like more copies of the draft, please contact Council on 07 306 9009.
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What we’d like to know
Council has drafted the District Plan Change 5, to incorporate the land moving into Kawerau District as a result of the Boundary Reorganisation. This includes the requirement to zone the land and recognise any significant natural areas currently on those land blocks. In addition, Kawerau District Council is looking at introducing a new Māori Purpose Zone to applicable land owners to use their land in a manner that supports their aspirations.
Do you support the introduction of the proposed Draft Māori Purpose Zone
Any feedback
Do you support the standards proposed in the Draft Māori Purpose Zone?
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know
Maximum heights
Height in relation to boundary (daylighting)
Setbacks from road boundaries
Setbacks from side and rear boundaries
Maximum site coverage of 50%
Water supply and Stormwater management
Maximum noise levels
Noise insulations
Relocated buildings
Any feedback
Do you support the permitted rules proposed in the Draft Māori Purpose Zone?
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know
New building or structures
Māori purpose activities
Urupa
Commercial activities
Agricultural and horticultural activities
Conservation and recreational activities
Greenhouse activities
Small scale renewable energy – either free standing or attached to a building
Temporary buildings/structures for renewable energy
Temporary monitoring masks for renewable energy
Free standing small scale
Any feedback
Do you support the restricted or discretionary rules proposed in the Draft Māori Purpose Zone?
Agree
Somewhat Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know
Intensive indoor primary activities
Community scale or larger renewable electricity generation
Other Activities
Any feedback
Do you support the Draft Proposed Significant Natural Areas (formerly known as the Natural Heritage Sites (Areas))
Any feedback
Any other feedback
Need more information
Please visit our website www.kaweraudc.govt.nz
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