Waitaki District Council’s draft Coastal Hazards and Resilience Strategy 2026–2076
Waitaki District Council is consulting on a draft Coastal Hazards and Resilience Strategy 2026–2076. The draft is based on a 2024 technical assessment and sets direction for planning and responses to coastal hazards, without committing to specific spending, projects, or timelines.
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026
- Added to Civics
- 12 August 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Waitaki District Council
- Last checked
- 11 September 2026
Closed 12 days ago
Plain-English summary
Waitaki District Council is consulting on a draft Coastal Hazards and Resilience Strategy 2026–2076. The draft is based on a 2024 technical assessment and sets direction for planning and responses to coastal hazards, without committing to specific spending, projects, or timelines.
Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.
Why it matters
Coastal hazards in Waitaki’s district are already affecting places along the coast, including through erosion, flooding, and rising sea levels.
The strategy will guide planning and responses to coastal hazards now and into the future, based on identified high-risk sites.
Feedback will help the Council understand what matters most and whether people want to be involved in later action plans.
Who may care
- People living, working, or gathering along Waitaki’s coastline (about 70km)
- People near the 12 high risk coastal sites identified in the 2024 technical assessment
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.