We know that when it comes to community engagement, some residents feel left out, unheard, or unsure if their input really makes a difference. That’s why we’ll be taking a different approach when we start the Motueka Masterplan.
What is a masterplan? A masterplan is a comprehensive plan that provides strategic direction on how a place will grow and develop over the next 30+ years. It brings together plans and projects for an area into one larger, comprehensive process.
Instead of separate projects that don’t talk to each other, we’ll create a clear vision for Motueka that guides how everything fits together.
Big changes are coming from Central Government, including new requirements about how we plan for new development and infrastructure servicing, and being resilient and adapting to things like flooding and climate change. We’re adjusting our timeline so we don’t waste time or resources and can align with these changes properly.
This means that early foundational work on the Masterplan will be integrated with early work on a new Regional Spatial Plan (RSP), which will be required under new resource management legislation.
The RSP will replace our existing Regional Policy Statement and Future Development Strategy, providing strategic direction for growth and development and enabling infrastructure, informed by environmental constraints.
This isn’t a reset – we’re building on work already done. By linking in with the new RSP process, we’re making sure Motueka’s future is planned with care, resilience, and long-term value.
Our kaimahi anticipate reporting back to Elected Members in early 2026, once the details of the new resource management legislation are known. At that point, we will outline the next steps for the Masterplan and reaffirm our commitment to engagement.
We’ll share updates as the work progresses and make it easy for you to get involved when the time is right.
This is your town. Your voice matters. We’re here to listen, not just to talk. Let’s build something that works – together.
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