Placemaking Programme – He Whakakaupapa Whaitua

An illustration of the Place-based plans. The Placemaking Programme – He Whakakaupapa Whaitua addresses the growth and changes expected in the Whangārei District.

The programme develops 30-year plans – the Placemaking Plans – for different areas within the District, with a shared vision for how these areas will change and grow.

Raumanga and Otaika Placemaking Plan – Te Whakakaupapa Whaitua mō Raumanga me Otaika

We're currently working on the Raumanga and Otaika Placemaking Plan – Te Whakakaupapa Whaitua mō Raumanga me Otaika.

The development of the Placemaking Plans is a collaborative process. Engagement and support from the community, tangata whenua and key interested parties are critical factors to the success of the project.

Community engagement

The first round of community engagement was held between November 2024 and January 2025, and the second round of community engagement was held between November and December 2025.

The feedback reports provide a summary of the responses received:

Raumanga and Otaika Placemaking Plan – 1st Round of Engagement Feedback Report(PDF, 2MB)

Raumanga and Otaika Placemaking Plan – 2nd Round of Engagement Feedback Report(PDF, 520KB)

A compilation of the responses to the survey and other feedback received is available in soft copy upon request.

Email: placemaking@wdc.govt.nz

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to respond and provide feedback. We would also like to acknowledge the members and volunteers of the Raumanga Community Rōpū who contributed to the success of the second round of community engagement.

The Placemaking Team continues engaging with local hapū, community groups, property and business owners, and other key parties interested in the growth and development of Raumanga and Otaika.

If you would like to join the conversation, contact the Placemaking Team:

Email: placemaking@wdc.govt.nz

The Placemaking Plans – Te Whakakaupapa Whaitua

The Placemaking Plans – Te Whakakaupapa Whaitua tie together our planning, infrastructure, transport and regulatory tools for each location. Each plan identifies actions that will be part of our future Council work programmes.

Meaningful engagement with the community and stakeholders has been critical to the development of the plans. You can read the feedback summary reports of community and tangata whenua engagement along with the Placemaking Plans below.