Awakeri Structure Plan
Whakatāne District Council is seeking views on its draft Awakeri Structure Plan, which guides possible future growth and the location of housing, businesses, roads, parks, waterways and infrastructure.
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026 at 5pm
- Added to Civics
- 28 September 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Whakatāne District Council
- Last checked
- 28 September 2026
Closes in 17 days
Plain-English summary
Whakatāne District Council is seeking views on its draft Awakeri Structure Plan, which guides possible future growth and the location of housing, businesses, roads, parks, waterways and infrastructure.
Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.
Why it matters
The plan may guide where future homes, businesses, roads, parks, waterways and essential infrastructure could be located.
The plan will not itself rezone land or approve development.
Any future rezoning would require a separate statutory planning process with further public participation.
Who may care
- Awakeri community
- Mana whenua
- Landowners in Awakeri
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.