This section contains information about Council's strategies to manage the District's growth in a manner that is sustainable and which preserves its unique lifestyle and environment.
Updated:
5/12/2011 2:23 p.m.
Urban planning for Whangarei
Our urban planning approach for Whangarei is a framework of related strategies and projects designed to:
- improve the urban environment.
- aid future planning and development.
- ensure that growth and development is sustainable.
The prime strategy is the Urban Growth Strategy which was commissioned in 2002 and which identified a number of urban development issues around Whangarei City that needed addressing by Council and the community. The resulting recommendations were adopted in 2003 as an official Council working document.
The Urban Growth Strategy divided Whangarei City environments into eleven distinct areas for ease of reference and administration. These areas became known as Structure Plan Study Areas, with each having its own detailed study for planning purposes. The study areas are as follows:
- Kamo/Whau Valley/Three Mile Bush and Springs Flat
- Maunu/Horahora
- Onerahi
- Otaika/Raumanga
- Tikipunga/Glenbervie
Select from the following links for more detailed information on our urban planning initiatives.
Urban Growth StrategyUrban Structure PlansUrban DesignCentral City Redevelopment