Appendix 1 Consultation and community background

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1 DRAFT COROMANDEL PENINSULA LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINTS Appendix 1 Consultation and community background PREPARED FOR THE BLUEPRINT PROJECT March 2011 BY Urbanismplus Ltd WITH Pocock Design:Environment Ltd Prosperous Places Pty Patrick Partners Pty TTM Consulting Pty Transport Planning Solutions Ltd delivering sustainable urban form LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 72

2 Table of contents Page 75 Page 80 Page 88 Page 100 Page 107 Page 120 Page 133 Page 148 Page 167 Section 1 - Thames Section 2 - Coromandel Section 3 - Whitianga Section 4 - Mercury Bay North Section 5 - Mercury Bay South Section 6 - Whangamata Section 7 - Tairua Section 8 - Pauanui Section 9 Hauraki Iwi COROMANDEL PENINSULA LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINTS APPENDIX 1 - COMMUNITY AND CONSULTATION BACKGROUND 10 March 2011 Urbanismplus Ltd WITH Pocock Design:Environment Ltd Prosperous Places Pty Patrick Partners Pty TTM Consulting Pty Transport Planning Solutions Ltd The Local Area Blueprints have been prepared with information provided predominantly by Thames- Coromandel District Council and Environment Waikato. It is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. The record of community consultation represent the views of individual speakers only. PAGE 73 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

3 A1 Consultation and community background This Appendix contains the following summaries for every LAB settlement: Summary of Blueprint Actions Summary of Local Area Blueprint consultation record Summary of Local Plan aspirations A broad description of each settlement is provided below: Updated Plan initiative tables In the summary of local community plans those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. In the updated tables for each LAB settlement areas that are relevant to Local Area Blueprint are shaded. Settlement Thames Whitianga Whangamata Coromandel Mercury Bay North Mercury Bay South Pauanui Tairua Outline Thames is the main service centre for the whole Peninsula. The settlement has an attractive coastal setting and is located on the flat and lower foothills. It includes many environmental assets such as the Coromandel Forest Park, Kauaeranga River valley and is close to the Firth of Thames, a wetland resource of international significance. It has strong industrial heritage of gold mining and the main street has an unique and highly valued built character. Thames is easily accessed from Auckland and the Waikato, and is proximate to a major employment area in Kopu which has scope for substantial expansion. Whitianga is a beachside resort and the main service town for the Mercury Bay area. It has a long and proud Maaori and European history. It has experienced rapid growth in the last 10 years including the Waterways canal development. Whitianga is located on the State highway network and has its own privately owned airfield. It is close to important recreational and conservation assets including Taputapuatea Stream and is known for its water based pursuits. Whangamata is the largest settlement on the east coast of the Peninsula and has experienced continuous residential development which ranges from apartment blocks in the town centre to lifestyle subdivisions on the outskirts of town. The settlement is contained by a bush clad northern headland and features a world class beach and surf break. Many streams drain into the Whangamata Harbour, a resource of significance under increasing environmental and recreational pressure. Whangamata is surrounded by significant forestry blocks and has a thriving economy based on its natural assets. One of the Peninsula s secondary settlements and the northernmost centre serving Colville, Kennedy Bay and north Coromandel. For its size it has a high provision of community facilities and a strong rural-based natural resource economy. The scenic Thames-Coast highway connects Coromandel from the south and the east-west overland route joins Coromandel to the east coast. A seasonal ferry service links to Auckland. The township is valued for its built character and natural landscape setting. Matarangi as the largest settlement in the North Mercury Bay area is a modern resort town which experiences a large peak population increase during the summer period. Developed on a sandspit it forms the northern boundary to the highly valued Whangapoua Harbour. It has a small shopping centre, an 18 hole golf course and its own privately owned airfield. The undeveloped rural entrance to the spit is valued by its residents. Known as Cooks Coast, the two small coastal towns of Cooks Beach and Hahei are the most developed in the Mercury Bay South area featuring stand alone baches and holiday homes. Each have small shopping centres which serve local and holiday populations. The area has an enviable natural coastal landscape setting close to the Cathedral Cove Recreational Reserve. One of the identified secondary centres on the Peninsula, Pauanui is a comprehensively planned seaside settlement with a fluctuating population of permanent residents and holidaymakers. It has a long surf beach and a sheltered harbour known for its recreational activities. Pauanui is accessible via a regular ferry service between Tairua, a small airfield via road from the Hikuai junction. Known for its red roads, coastal environment, and park network, the entrance and lower foothills are under pressure from development. Located at the mouth of the Tairua River, this settlement has an abundance of significant natural and developed features including the twin peaks of Paku, the harbour, surf beach and a vibrant town centre. It has valuable hard rock geology for certain types industries unlike elsewhere on the Peninsula. LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 74

4 1.0 Thames COROMANDEL PENINSULA BLUEPRINT - (August 2009) Excerpts taken from Volume Thames 1. Residential, industrial and commercial urban hub 2. Principal travel routes (converging on Kopu) (yellow arrow) 3. Connects to the scenic coastal highway to Coromandel (orange arrow) 4. Sea route (ferry) connects to Auckland and Coromandel (black arrow) 5. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. Urban hub 2. Protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 3. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 4. Important marine ecosystem to maintain (mid blue) 5. Access to key conservation areas 6. High quality soil Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Industrial and commercial urban hub 2. Commercial wharf facilities (white line) 3. Airport access 4. Reliable energy provision 5. Principal travel routes 6. Scenic coastal highway to Coromandel 7. Sea route (ferry) connects to Auckland and Coromandel 8. Connects northeast via rural roads Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Urban hubs with major community facilities, infrastructure, housing options and employment opportunities 2. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) 3. Transport networks to get around 4. Access to key conservation areas 5. Main beaches for public access and recreation (orange) Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Main urban hub 2. Key lifeline infrastructure 3. Airport access 4. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 5. Principal travel routes 6. Scenic coastal highway to Coromandel PAGE 75 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

5 1.0 Thames WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Thames public meeting and stakeholder sessions - April and May Green / blue network Make use of steep hill, track at the back of town water course - use a gondola for access Kaimai catchments project link in with the bottom of catchment. Get people in upper catchment to realise what's happening e.g. Ramsar wetland Need for an integrated catchment plan and to understand where housing and infrastructure goes Concern over Te Puru catchment and understanding the effects of roading and flooding Keep harbour and bush pristine. Protect coastal areas and find a balance between growth, tourism, and the environment Exclude development in sensitive ecological areas Take account of the significant natural area report written Ecological connectivity in corridors is important the fragmentation is causing stress on flora and fauna. Ramsar site has 200,000 birds visiting it. Coromandel Forest Park little connectivity to projects on the flats Planting indigenous vegetation in towns they need to provide food for the birds Ecological welfare an important consideration Often dominated by engineers - hard rules about stopbanks and use of stopbanks, bird friendly trees shed vegetation Social and community A lot going on, very little communication / cohesion between the groups. Creating a space for dialogue to happen Lack of a recreation centre, multi complex sports problem of affordability Mobility, access, ownership of place, Inspiring elements are high priority elements Heritage under threat, loss of authenticity e.g. new BNZ building lost because of economic drivers Thames population declining. Currently 1 x High School, 4 x primary school most with classroom surplus. Thames South School and Mangataire have most classroom surplus Co-location opportunities could be possible e.g. community use of school facilities Large aging population, retiree s wanting to be close to the Hospital Too expensive for retirement Need to leverage more funding from NZHPT and other government agencies for heritage protection For people without cars it is difficult to go to the doctors or hospital Movement Poor public transport up coast to Thames Peninsula doesn t get funding because of slow speed roads, which have less accidents Key problem areas: Kopu Bridge being replaced, infrastructure beyond needs replacing Kopu - Hikuai Road; SH25-13 one way bridges; Getting traffic out also critical back onto SH2 from SH25 Cycling in Thames is diabolical stop signs, giveways and roundabouts Many pedestrian crossings are found in the middle of blocks rather than at intersections Infrastructure Focus of building the scale of power lines for capacity in Coroglen to Kaimarama Employment Many going to Auckland for hair-dos and dining. Don t capitalise sufficiently on proximity to Auckland (day visitors) Not leveraging off Gold mine Strong engineering heritage e.g. Price Foundry, lack of expansion in this area Industrial Group was formed but it has fallen apart along with the businesses Timber mills, Toyota etc. (1000 pay packet jobs between 5 companies) A rural service town which has a genuine authenticity to it Less visitors and not staying long enough - off to Coromandel, go to Pak n Save then back to baches Surge accommodation an issue Totally Thames looking to expand self funding events in future the isite is buried and sandwiched between Caltex service station and café near to edge of town Industrial area of Kopu has scope for expansion as Thames focuses on tourism, low wage structure Plan for our own employment base and not just tourism Mussel farming processed in Tauranga Need cradle to cradle approaches Activity (town centre) Getting retailers and businesses behind events (e.g. look to a mile long street market for Battle of the Bands rather than external stallholders) 70 businesses have joined Totally Thames No dedicated business association (used to be a Chamber of Commerce) Reinstate forums e.g. Chamber of Commerce, refuse, transport for co-ordination High resource consent and tradeway bylaw costs to landowners Full spectrum of retail is needed which is a challenge with businesses closing (5 recent, another 5 pending) Car parking controls have limited two storey development in town centre because of development contribution costs Side boundary controls More accommodation needed Residential Insufficient low cost, affordable housing options e.g. allowing granny flats on properties with quality controls Problem with elderly not being able to pay rates and stay in Thames LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 76

6 1.0 Thames LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ASPIRATIONS (Taken from the summary document prepared by BECA for the Blueprint) Thames The Thames Plan has no defined vision but the focus is on Thames being the main service centre on the Coromandel Peninsula. The key community aspirations include: retain historic heritage predominantly for tourism value; retain year olds; encourage longer tourist stays; provide a good level of infrastructure and reliable supply to support businesses; and transportation upgrades, particularly on Thames Coast Road. Reference document: Thames 2006 Those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. Wider environment Biodiversity Protection of bush areas from pests Control of non-native vegetation Control mangrove expansion Natural hazards Continuation of community flood protection groups Maintain existing forest cover for flood control Restoration of waterways and beds to lessen damage from flooding Esplanade reserves adjacent to streams Natural character / landscape Retention of the character of Thames Coast Road especially the pohutukawa Physical environment Avoid pollution of waterways by mine tailings Open space / reserves More parks desired Enhance parks and reserves with facilities such as toilets, seating, picnic tables, etc Retain public access to esplanade reserves Extension of walkways Mountain bike tracks Bush walks Improvement of amenities, e.g. through more boat ramps facilities + heritage Broad range of health services, including retention of hospital Multi-sports facility Public facilities for Information Centre Appropriate educational and community facilities are provided to service additional housing areas Improved children and youth facilities Recycling facility Heritage Celebrate existing heritage industry Maintain heritage character of town (particularly for tourism potential) and enhance pedestrian linkages Extend heritage policy south down Pollen St Develop a Maori cultural attraction Significance of historic Iwi sites Interpretation signage on Maori and European heritage Support for coordination of heritage matters in the Hauraki area Preservation of historic buildings and sites Improved coordination and recognition of the "arts" in Thames Movement Speed restriction on Thames Coast Road Consider alternative means of transport to protect Thames Coast Road Widen Thames Coast Road to improve safety Replacement of Kopu Bridge to cater for future needs More cycle tracks (e.g. between Matatoki and Thames (along SH25)) Infrastructure Power Back up for the single power transmission line desired Telecommunications The upgrading of the Thames telephone exchange to accommodate direct dial, faxability and broadband into all properties Coverage for cell phones Stormwater Upgrade to stormwater scheme to alleviate flooding Wastewater Consideration of centralised reticulation of wastewater in and between Te Puru and Waiomu Expansion of present wastewater treatment system to cope with development Solid Waste Don t want bigger landfills Economy Invest in Hauraki Coromandel Development Group Growth initiatives such as zoning for industrial uses to be incorporated into District Plan (highlight importance of industry to local economy) Tourism International and national tourism desired with longer stays Increase natural environment tourism Service Industry Growth in service industries high profile Thames as a regional centre (main service provider) Industrial and light commercial desired at Kopu and north of Warehoe Rd Primary Production Marine farming and tourism seen as huge potential Maintain land for farming south of Matatoki Retail Retail and service industries to grow to the south A range of retail outfits Retail areas of central business district, goldfields shopping centre and Grahamstown Encourage vibrant town through alfresco dining, late night shopping, etc Large up-market hotel complex desired Residential Affordability Incorporate residential zoning in the District plan to ensure housing affordability Location Maintain buffer between residential housing and industry Mixed density residential and recreational areas on hills east of State Highway 25 Keep housing away from watercourses to allow natural meandering of streams Type New buildings in keeping with old PAGE 77 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

7 1.0 Thames UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 78 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Health Upgrading of Thames Hospital Upgrade of Thames Hospital completed. Maternity Annex still pending. Recreation & Leisure Safety Provision of Sport/leisure facilities Assessment of community need. Establishment of accessible and appropriate facilities Assessment of community need completed but no facilities established. Funding being established for sport/leisure master plan at Rhodes Park. More walkways required. Continue coastal walkway Coastal walkway extended further. More sections to be completed. Enhancement of parks & recreational areas Absence of police at night and weekends Barbeques, picnic tables and toilets to be included on reserves in Thames Area. Increased Police coverage 24/7 Social Wellbeing Create a social policy and undertake local services mapping. Roading Arts & Culture Kopu Bridge Replacement Bring forward alternative crossing at Kopu Under-use of Civic Centre by Groups Review of use and fee structure. Achieved Achieved Upgrades of Kuranui Bay with new toilet, covered BBQ and picnic tables. New toilet block, playground & gardens at Waiomu Reserve. Constable engaged to work at Thames Police Station. Safety Trust provides Safety Officer & Night Patrol service. Social Policy work to commence in Kopu Bridge replacement project brought forward and under construction Activity has been brought back in house. Top fees reduced. Group use increasing. WDHB & Ministry of Health Board NZ Police Safety Trust Transit NZ Thames Board

8 PAGE 79 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Infrastructure Energy Infrastructure Storm water Infrastructure Flood risk Industry Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Single Transmission line to Duplication of transmission Thames and Thames Coast line to Thames and Thames coast Under capacity Thames urban storm water system Flooding of Thames Coast rivers and streams (Tararu, Te Puru, Waiomu, Tapu) Zoning for industry and commerce. Upgrading and construction of Thames Urban Storm water system. Urgent attention to flood channels and bridges Incorporating long term industry requirements for industrial zoning into District Plan. Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Achieved Transmission line to Thames and Thames Coast installed Powerco Upgrade continuing. Major works started and still in progress for flood mitigation of Thames Coast bridges and flood channels (Tararu, Te Puru & Tapu). Kopu Structure Plan progressing. Thames Board EW,, Central Government.

9 2.0 Coromandel COROMANDEL PENINSULA BLUEPRINT - (August 2009) Excerpts taken from Volume Coromandel 1. Smaller centre retaining its character 2. Connects to a secondary travel route from Whitianga (yellow arrow) 3. Connects to the scenic coastal highway to Thames (orange arrow) 4. Sea route (ferry) connects to Auckland and Thames (black arrow) 5. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) 1a 1a 1a 2 3 1b Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. (a) Mixture of amenity landscapes (light green) and (b) protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 2. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 3. Important marine ecosystem to maintain (mid blue) Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Smaller centre retaining its character 2. Commercial wharf facilities (white line) 3. Boat access and facilities 4. Secondary travel route from Whitianga 5. Scenic coastal highway to Thames 6. Sea route (ferry) connects to Auckland and Thames 7. Connects north & southeast via rural roads 8. Aquaculture opportunities Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Smaller centre retaining its character 2. Harbour and boat facilities 3. Commuter opportunities by ferry 4. Transport networks to get around 5. Retain existing papakaainga housing opportunities 6. Main beaches for public access & recreation (orange) 7. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Key lifeline infrastructure 2. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 3. Secondary travel route from Whitianga 4. Scenic coastal highway to Thames LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 80

10 2.0 Coromandel (and its communities) WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Coromandel public meeting - April 2010 Wider context Top of the Peninsula More tourists to top of Peninsula no toilet facilities Roads unsealed and large numbers of campervans Farmers wanting to diversify and to make more money e.g. camping on farms for more money Allowing for forestry and barging out of Otau Colville Allow more development / population, building up the school catchment Need more employment e.g. aquaculture in Colville Bay if suitable or forestry (cant plant because of roads) Employment for youth General road conditions Other remote areas Considering wind power for local benefits and to contribute to national grid (Power companies not maintaining lines into the future?) Green / blue network How is the health of the special conservation area going to be monitored extra industry there divided on the dredging Biodiversity and ecosystem acknowledge and control all down stream effects Take care not to disturb sensitive areas and manage silt area near to wharf Employment Oysters don t grow to full maturity in current farm Supporting aquaculture industry Issue of monitoring of Sugarloaf facility (grease traps) not regular and no ownership Wharf space, haulout facility for barges, extend wharf, ferry terminal walk to town, fuel facilities, berths, 700m canal Marina berths used to fund ferry terminal Have a safe harbour but boats sit on the mud and cant get in, crippling to the town centre Need all tide ramp with parking best place at Ferry s Creek, extend and make ramp functionalwharf now 130 years old Bulk fuel storage and truck stop (light industry zoning accepted by Council) Ferry comes in and town centre doesn t benefit Building industry and controlling its effects. Designation on outskirts of town, right on marine edge is this the right place? The Point as industrial land going through Council shortly Importance of tourism Social and community Sealing car park near to childcare centre needed because of dust History and culture Growing on village character, soul, cultural spirit, ambiance Protecting the character / preserving historic nature of the town with any future growth i.e. driving better quality outcomes via the District Plan Movement Bypass road to Colville needed from the Whangapoua Road, near to subdivision to avoid the town centre Resilience issue around the single bridge into town Trailer boats cant find parking in town centre Charles Street goes into a rear service lane and current stops. A feasibility study was done (1996) to see whether the lane could extend (one way) along the back of shops with parking and come out at bridge by Council office (between 2 residential properties. Still zoned for in District Plan. Make a servicing loop Reception parking area or parking on service lane e.g. like Arrowtown Proposal to have the ferry depositing people next to the town Need for more off street parking Get electric / scooter charge points in the town centre (2 electric cars in the community) Activity (town centre) Cant shut main street down could with the bypass Clearer signage needed about the town centre Where will town centre grow into the future - how to provide for retail growth without degrading the quality of the centre Residential Sugarloaf wharf facility at Te Kouma (refuelling originally not consented, now is), industry creeping into residential dominant area traffic, noise, access at Puriri Point Bring back 2 storey residential in the town centre Increase or maintain density / energy Residential value on road out to Colville and expanding towards the south to get away from ribbon development PAGE 81 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

11 2.0 Coromandel (and its communities) LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ASPIRATIONS (Taken from the summary document prepared by BECA for the Blueprint) The main vision for Coromandel township and associated communities is towards the environment (e.g. desire a marine reserve), rather than growth of the economy. The community desires a town bypass and want to limit industries such as marine farming, forestry and mining. The main implication for the Blueprint is that the community does not appear to want growth, but is accepting of growth if adequate areas of land are zoned. Reference document: Coromandel Communities Those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. Wider environment Biodiversity GE free Peninsula Marine reserve Manage mangroves fix problem that makes them grow Incentives for planting natives on private land Commercial planting of native trees Reintroduce native species Protect bird habitats within coastal areas Natural hazards Flood management plan Keep buildings out of natural hazard zones(zones to be identified) Natural character / landscape Prohibit removal of material from beaches/streams Open space / reserves Farm park reserves Neighbourhood parks in new subdivisions Upgraded parks, public spaces Beautification plan for Coromandel town Retain reserves adjacent to harbour for public use Long term development of Colville, Kennedy Bay to Whangapoua (paper road) as scenic walkway Walkways/heritage trails with signage Coastal walkways with seating Pine forest mountain-bike park Investigate Jacks Point boat ramp to be safer and more useful Dog exercise areas facilities + heritage More land for cemetery in Coromandel town marae centre based arts projects / venues Citizen s Hall Restoration More public toilets Local school Playgrounds Covered heated pool Sports domain completion Regular dental service Upgrade and extension of Coromandel Wharf into deeper water No large marinas Heritage Heritage trails Council support for Hauraki House More cultural events to celebrate heritage and culture Movement Public transport Ramps and parking facilities, wharf upgrade Town bypass BMX track More regular public transport in and out of District Don t want speed bumps on Kapanga Road Don t want Highspeed motorways Don t want more roads Don t want unnecessary sealing of roads in upper Peninsula Infrastructure Stormwater Alternatives for stormwater and wastewater management Don t want open drains in Coromandel town Power Alternative power supplies to feed into grid Don t want nuclear power stations Telecommunications Internet access and video conferencing Solid Waste Provide additional facilities for summer visitors Zero waste Worm farm at transfer station Economy Home-based activities without nuisance effects Industrial zoned area for light industry No industrial development on coastal land Investigate local tourist tax (to cover infrastructure) No fast food franchises Don t want mussel/marine farms to overwhelm coastline Don t want opencast mining & gold mining Don t want logging of native trees Don t want commercial netting Don t want blanket spraying Don t want large-scale timber milling or additional forestry Retail Review signage outside of commercial area Recycle shop No light commercial activities near retail activities Residential Residential type Don t want buildings higher than 2 stories Don t want building development consisting of more than 3 units of same design Don t want large elite developments Don t want large hillside development Desire more low cost accommodation for the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged Heritage Policy made more robust in order to better protect heritage buildings Density Review land use zoning in the District Plan Don t want high density building in town area Don t want infill housing Don t want section sizes below 500sqm Location Maintain views of harbour and access to coastline/beaches Don t want satellite towns LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 82

12 PAGE 83 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March Coromandel (and its communities) UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs Local Outcome / Subject Area Arts Indicator Support for community based art projects Lack of publicity for local artists, particularly in reference to Rugby World Cup 2011 Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Suitable venue, implementation of growth strategies Establish an art trail website possibly as part of a wider peninsula website attached to Tourism Coromandel, TD and local I-site Beautification Noxious weed spraying Enforce conditions of the contract Buildings (homes/ commercial/ industrial) Business (retail/ commercial) Home Based Ventures Assets Beautification of outlying communities Rules of the Heritage Zone are ambiguous and not considered 'robust' Heritage policy area does not cover all significant areas Not all appropriate buildings listed in heritage register Signage for home based ventures Heritage Policy within District Plan Growth and Development in the ward Need to attract new businesses Provide a Youth Centre for over 15yr olds Consult with communities to establish their desire for a beautification plan Review of District Plan heritage policy to make rules more effective and enforceable Extend geographical area of coverage or implement design criteria Log all appropriate buildings into Heritage Register Review of council bylaw for position of signage outside commercial area Make robust enough to protect heritage buildings Blueprint to reflect the need and ability of Coromandel to grow naturally Advocate for government assistance Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Funding has been secured to install three poupou on a Council Reserve. Kauri tree has been identified to be used for the carvings 2009/10 Coromandel Arts Council Coromandel Arts Council Outlying communities Will be progressed as part of the District Plan Review Board has made submission to the Heritage Review. To be progressed further as part of District Plan Review information day held May /11 Board 2010/11 Board 2010/11 / Board 2012 Board Submissions made to Heritage Review Submissions made to blueprint process 2010/11 Board 2010/11 Board Hauraki Coromandel Development Group Identify suitable land/buildings Board

13 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 84 Local Outcome / Subject Area Assets Wellbeing Development and Growth Education Employment Funding Opportunities Harbour and Sea Indicator Completion of Sports Domain Stage 3 Completion of restoration and renovation of Citizens Hall Long term management of Citizens Hall Lack of involvement of youth in the development of the ward Drug abuse awareness in the community Lack of community awareness of civil defence procedures WDHB assessment identified difficulty for some to have access to sport and fitness facilities Blueprint potentially restricting the natural growth and development of the ward Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Development of netball courts, multi-purpose clubroom, car park Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Levelling and drainage works 2009/10 Coromandel Sports Arena Trust Identify funding opportunities Some funding received from Trust Waikato /10 Applications being made for further funding Establish a Citizens Hall Management Committee Preliminary discussions held during a public meeting Establish a Youth Strategy Youth Strategy developed by Coromandel Independent Living Trust 2010/11 Board/ Hall Committee 2010 / Board 2010 Coromandel Independent Living Trust Education and support Social Service Agencies Develop and create awareness of a community based civil defence programme Provide transport to and provision of, facilities in rural communities Use LABs to create awareness of the ward's need to grow and develop naturally Emergency Welfare Management Committee established Meetings held in rural communities Submissions made to blueprint process 2010 Civil Defence 2010 WDHB/Team Active 2009 Board Lack of suitably zoned land Review District Plan Establishment of education academies Lack of facilities at Manaia School Establishment of education academies Development Coordinator position funding coming to an end Fuelling facilities at Coromandel Wharf Bring together interested parties and identify what is needed to establish the academies Coromandel Independent Living Trust (CILT)/School in the ward New school buildings New classrooms built Funding being sourced for new gymnasium Bring together interested parties and identify what is needed to establish the academies Establish alternative funding options to continue position Develop a plan to ensure continuation of supply of diesel to industry and recreational users 2010 Ministry of Education/ Manaia CILT/Schools in the ward Position funding by MSD for four years - position ended August New fuel provider now in place at the Coromandel Wharf Completed CILT

14 PAGE 85 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Harbour and Sea Indicator Waste being dumped in tikapa moana (Hauraki Gulf) Damage to catchments and harbours by sediment, deforestation, development and industry Pollution caused by current disposal methods allowing for sewage to be released into Tikapa Moana. This is also an offence to Maori cultural traditions Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Law change to prohibit dumping of sewage into Tikapa Moana (Hauraki Gulf). Investigate provision of a dump station on Coromandel Wharf for boats Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility MAF/EW Develop a Harbour and Sea Plan 2012 EW/ to become proactive in search for and open to alternatives. Make use of dumping stations compulsory Heritage and Culture Outdate heritage information Updated Heritage Register in next District Plan Industry, Farming and Forestry Infrastructure - Communication Manaia wharenui can not cope with demands Inappropriate timing of resource consents (for production forestry) Safety of communities down stream from forestry harvesting sites Future of aquaculture and marine industry in the ward Lack of awareness on what to do in an emergency situation 2010 EW/MAF Submissions made to Heritage Review 2010 Board/ Replacement of wharenui 2010 Manaia community Review resource consent processes All production forests required to have a local hazard impact report prior to harvesting Positive resolution of issues surrounding marine industry expansion Better education on preparing for civil emergency and subsequent recovery EW/ EW Coromandel Harbour Development Group Emergency Welfare Committee Established. Tsunami education pamphlet sent out to community Civil Defence Infrastructure - Power Lack of reliable power supply Backup cables Transpower Infrastructure - Roading and Transport Sugarloaf and Hannafords Jetty are no longer able to cope with increased usage Supply of diesel at Coromandel Wharf Dusty roads and associated health problems in rural communities Upgrading of existing facilities Investigate replacement or an Completed alternative site Amenity sealing

15 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 86 Local Outcome / Subject Area Infrastructure - Sewerage Infrastructure - Solid Waste Infrastructure - Water Infrastructure - Stormwater Indicator Dumping of effluent into Tikapa Moana (Hauraki Gulf) Infiltration of treatment plant by stormwater Possible contamination of Whangarahi Stream by flooding of treatment plant Limited hours for refuse transfer station Solid waste on beaches and in bays Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Investigate the feasibility of a marine dumping station at Coromandel Wharf Investigate what protection is needed for treatment plan Investigation of flood protection needed to protect existing treatment plant. Review the annual level of open hours and alternatives for trade and commercial disposal Investigate expansion of mussel industry beach clean up programme Collection of inorganic items Establish a collection day for unwanted inorganic items. Establish as annual 'Scavenger Day' in conjunction with the inorganic disposal day, for general public to take items from roadside Contamination of Tikapa Moana by careless developers and such things as the use of exposed aggregate concrete Excessive amounts of stormwater being created by insufficient unpaved areas on properties Contamination of Tikapa Moana by careless developers and such things as the laying of exposed aggregate concrete Excessive amounts of stormwater being created by insufficient unpaved areas on properties Stormwater flooding on to roads and neighbouring properties Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Testing and identification currently being undertaken Currently being addressed Board Board More enforcement of bylaws Change District Plan to levels for and rules controlling, impervious surface areas in urban settings Ban exposed aggregate concrete Change District Plan to include levels for and rules controlling impervious surface areas in urban settings Require all driveways to have a grill over open road drains not an enclosed culvert

16 PAGE 87 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Natural Environment Parks, Reserves and Open Spaces Promotion and Tourism Indicator damage caused by inappropriate subdivision Long term protection of historic sites Use of 1080 in the ward Lack of knowledge and awareness of kiwi habitats in the area Shade, shelters and free pay bbqs in appropriate areas Financial support for Information Centre Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Review public notification processes. More environmental impact reports required Target/ Status Granite wharves (two at Paritu Bay and one at Darkie Stream), to be included on Heritage Register, thus protected by District Plan, and be listed with Historic Places Trust Encouragement and cooperation between agencies and communities to establish alternative ways to eradicate unwanted pests Erect interpretive signs about kiwi conservation to raise profile and educate locals and visitors Plant trees, install seats and bbqs Establish a financial package that supports the centre What s been achieved When Responsibility /EW Submission made to Heritage Review 2010 /EW Some education signs erected 2010 Moehau Environment Group Board Public Safety Extension to Police Station Review availability of resources Architect drawings near completion of extension of existing Police Station Sport and Recreation Establishment of a victim support programme Risk to communities in vicinity of pine plantation harvesting Council support for sports domain and multi-purpose facilities project Determine what resources are required Develop and enforce harvesting plans Continued development of multipurpose sporting facilities. Ensure current depot site is identified as an area for development of future sporting facilities Construction of a BMX track Progress development of BMZ track on ex-landfill site on Hauraki Road Board/Isite 2010 NZ Police CILT EW Coromandel Sports Arena Trust Approval given for roadworks fill to be spread on lower area of exlandfill site 2010 / Board

17 3.0 Whitianga COROMANDEL PENINSULA BLUEPRINT - (August 2009) Excerpts taken from Volume Whitianga 1. Residential, industrial and commercial urban hub 2. Principal travel routes (south) (yellow arrow) 3. Secondary travel route through Mercury Bay North and Coromandel (dotted yellow arrow) 4. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) 5. High quality soils 2 2b 3 2a Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. Urban hub 2. (a) Mixture of amenity landscapes (light green) and (b) protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 3. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 4. Marine reserve (purple) 5. Access to key conservation areas 6. High quality soil Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Industrial and commercial urban hub 2. Airport access 3. Reliable energy provision 4. Boat access and facilities 5. Principal travel routes 6. Secondary travel route 7. Connects northwest via rural roads Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Urban hubs with major community facilities, infrastructure, housing options and employment opportunities 2. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) 3. Transport networks to get around 4. Access to key conservation areas 5. Main beaches for public access and recreation (orange) 6. Boat and harbour facilities 7. Retain existing papakaainga opportunities Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Main urban hub 2. Key lifeline infrastructure 3. Airport access 4. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 5. Principal travel routes 6. Secondary travel route 7. Coastal erosion hazard areas to be managed 8. Risk of tsunamis LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 88

18 3.0 Whitianga WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Whitianga public meeting and stakeholder sessions - May Green / blue network Want a green belt to prevent urban sprawl More parks are needed, the reserve network is currently underutilised Want to keep the high ratio of green space per head. Important to keep spaces and to land bank Water, energy and food security Fields which are vacant should be used for fruit growing or other uses gardens have places where this could happen Nautilus Estate huge swale areas, could put community gardens there Trees Council should be proactive at planting more trees. Taylors Mistake and Soldiers Memorial Park should be planted Noxious weeds Wilding Pines - Whangamata and Clark Island - infested Opito Bay Road DoC changed approach to removal no longer Mangroves have a complex ecology. Concerned about loss of harbour to mangrove spread. Any plant can be a pest if its growing in the wrong place Climate change / natural hazards 1966 tsunami water went out 2 miles, lucky that people weren t swept away. Tsunami warming system should be put in place 100 tonnes of weight for 1 inch of water rainfall will increase, storms are coming, we will have floodplains which we didn t have before Surface water goes under the land water about 30 inches below - every interference will affect it ISA International Standard Atmospherics Elevation of land datum is at the airfield and it says 12 feet not high at all Respond to sea level rise put a 8-10m min flood height restriction on new development Catabatic wind good health wind comes down at night, colder, cleans the town, must not bring fumes down Employment So dependant on trucks to bring food to Peninsula should support local growers and not waste food Encourage local economic development and growth. Building permanent residents requires creating jobs Wages are low, no manufacturing and processing here If Whitianga wants a high performance sports academy or any other centre of excellence need to entice people to live in the community Oversupply in restaurants Very difficult to start up and run businesses in the Peninsula Only major industry is a fish factory Tapping into resources within the community admin support for a Mayoral taskforce on employment Traditionally Whitianga is a fishing village Developing opportunity for young people to come back Future economic basis is not certain in the District Main employment is a fish factory (OBC). Competing with the rest of the world Employment based too focussed on tourism and fishing make it the silicon valley Provide light agricultural lots at bottom of hills and on other side of the airfield e.g. for glasshouses Tourism If you want tourism you need to encourage it Welcome more tourists even those in holiday vehicles should not be a blanket ban Difficult shoulder period for businesses which needs to be shortened Would love a 3 star hotel / motel at the moment the outlay per bed or room does not stack up, distance and ability to attract people make it uneconomic and unfeasible at this time Need a decent sized isite Need for conference facilities co-ordinated with accommodation could also be used for performances. There is the Crossroads Church facility which holds 400 people An internet hot spot is provided free at the library Getting stronger messages to tourists e.g. in Auckland to come to the Peninsula Harbour Loss of harbour facilities fishing, recreation, swimming due to the encroachment of certain weeds e.g. mangroves and marine paspalum and sedimentation Losing large areas of the harbours Sediment increasing at an alarming rate coming from forest blocks which are milled. Takes a long time for the trees to be established. Also a result of stream banks, erosion Should provide a border of lower trees which stay - Whangapoua a prime example where they milled right down to the stream Big effort on landscaping around houses but no control over biggest scar on landscape forestry Concern over enforcement of milling Look at providing another marina into the future already a large number of boats in the harbour and the waterways Doing a poor job at keeping the bay clean Activity (town centre) Increase density in the town centre Social and community Sports facilities people would willingly start digging the facility. Sportsground in a different place not Moehau Rd Trailer home facilities are needed. Must allow people to stop and enjoy the place. Mercury Bay Club offers the parking area for camper vans good security Arts centre should be getting specialised buildings / rooms. Why cant the land be used e.g. community garden Safety, improved street lighting, cameras needed No crematorium, cemetery is full Youth only have a few activities to do, on the street in the early hours of the morning. Soundshell removed Thames should be a major medical centre for the Peninsula Indoor sports facility missing. When the weather is average there are many people wanting entertainment Should embrace an aging population and set up Whitianga as an aging industry. These people have money to spend Health ShoreCare Whitianga as a retirement village not a fishing village Have a fantastic library but could be expanded and upgraded into a range of associated facilities e.g. training room, arts centre, conference room PAGE 89 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

19 Movement Planning for walkways and cycleways Moving people around the Peninsula. Providing transport to get people to attractions, regular servicing Local movement e.g. community buses. Got to make it easier to get to e.g. airport, has a good long term vision of a sealed runway Centennial Drive better access is needed Upgrade Tairua Hill road too windy No bridge crossing across to Ferry Landing is wanted Infrastructure Need infrastructure to be made available for schooling, retirement, tourism and business Stormwater 10 year plan encouraging people to put in water tanks, provide the incentives Council policy of re-zoning don t do enough consultation, do it in isolation and don t follow it through and put in the right infrastructure. Should be doing the opposite. Allowed waterways to be developed at huge cost sewerage system under pressure and community has paid twice. A plan must be in place to deal with the waste or stormwater alongside zoning. Spending money on-site systems rather than connection to the system Have a sewerage processing plant which is one of the best in the country Residential General Many empty houses which are only used 2 or 3 weeks of the year Don t allow a form of urban model that will compromise ability to deliver longer term sustainable model Development costs make it unaffordable Recognise that only a certain level of residential growth will occur, this will generate only so many jobs Camping Freedom camping is an issue, visitors don t identify with the area and drop waste getting ways of visitors to engage with the community Designated parking place for camper vans e.g. Lee Street. Need toilets Big camp needed in Whitianga Affordable housing Pensioner flats pay exorbitant rates Affordable housing and aging in place Need to provide affordable housing for workers Young people cant afford to buy houses here District Plan Height restriction needs to be looked at mid rise 7-12 levels should be encouraged. Provide for holiday makers and older adults who want to retire with seaview Hopper knocked back from 6 to 5 levels. Fallacy that unit title high rise is less expensive it s more expensive. About double cost per square metre to build vertically. Can squeeze them into smaller units. Until land value >$1000 per sqm it wont work. Shouldn t be fearful of low rise strata title. Until flat land is used up there is no pressure to go up. 50 year scenario. Tree height is used as basis for deciding height restrictions Low heights should be maintained on the waterfront Respond to sea level rise put a 8-10m min flood height restriction on new development 20 ha averaging provision it is their right to subdivision. Too late for New Chums Beach should never have been subject to these provisions Headland has been covenanted - developers should be incentivised to covenant the land Waterways not one specific manager at to liaise with issues Housing growth Heaps of room for development Population should be concentrated close to the new school (land has been purchased by Min Ed) Encourage intensity in the town centre LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 90

20 3.0 Whitianga LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ASPIRATIONS (Taken from the summary document prepared by BECA for the Blueprint) Those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. Whitianga Main community vision is based around improved infrastructure, above and ahead of growth. The Whitianga community desire a vibrant economy that supports tourism and provides for Whitianga as the main service centre. Wider environment Biodiversity Preservation of bush Environmentally safe animal and plant pest management practices Don t want indiscriminate access to streams riparian margins Natural hazards Tsunami risk emergency evacuation procedures Continued rock protection of Buffalo Beach Road transport link Clear pathway for private property owners to manage coastal erosion (including appropriate hard engineering) Stormwater system that copes with storm events Natural character / landscape Landscaping plans for commercial development Development that enhances preservation of the natural coastline coastal colours, protection of preservation of bush Height controls of structures along shoreline Strategy for litter removal on beaches Protection of significant landscapes through District Plan Retain bush backdrop Programme to remove pine trees Don t want degradation of natural features, bush, forest, beaches, harbours, streams Don t want loss of coastal marine character Don t want urban sprawl along coastline Physical environment Clean drinking water Protection and enhancement of water catchments Identify non polluted water Open space / reserves Buffer areas for industrial zones Reserve management enhancement programme and planning Retention of current ratio between reserves and open spaces Link CBD with The Esplanade Reserves remain undeveloped Identify where camping grounds can be established Utilisation of buffer zones as part of walkway linkages Network of community walking and cycling access ways Complete walkways linking harbour to beach Harbour management planning that incorporates commercial/recreational needs Better boat ramp facilities Concession licences that wont adversely impact on public use of beach Don t want substandard access to, or facilities on, reserves Don t want the harbour to become a limited access port facilities + heritage Family holiday destination Encourage young families to settle Pre-school educators Helicopter emergency facilities All medical under one roof Thames hospital to be retained as high level medical and surgical facility Multi sports ground including gym/pool Facilities that compliment the use of reserves Civic centre incorporating a performing arts and cultural centre Boat launching facilities all tide with adequate parking Campground/camper van facilities close to town Mercury Bay Library to be integrated as a district facility Don t want duplicated, under utilised or fragmented facilities Reduced access to natural recreational activities Heritage Develop cultural and heritage strategy in partnership with Iwi Recognition of Iwi management plans on Maori land Signage strategy to acknowledge history Improved museum facility Ferry Landing cemetery to incorporate a memorial wall Council policy for Culture and Heritage Ngati Hei community Marae Work with Iwi to maintain and enhance historical foreshore Movement SH25 upgraded to improve accessibility Roading network to allow for easy and safe access, including for cyclists and pedestrians Future public transport system to meet peak Populations Improved links to Thames Coast/ Coromandel Maintain footpaths Infrastructure Power Additional and alternative power supply Alternative power sources Underground supply lines Telecommunications Better telecommunication coverage rural areas Alternative transmission line into town Water Supply Reticulated water system to meet growth Support water conservation measures in residential areas i.e. dual systems Stormwater Improved stormwater discharge (not into wastewater system) Well maintained network of swales and detention areas Wastewater Whitianga treatment plant upgraded (to meet demand) Solid Waste Efficient solid waste collection service. Expand refuse transfer station Economy More industrial zoned land Diverse range of industries/ businesses Environmentally sustainable and socially responsible businesses Tourism Promote tourism Service Industry Service centre Don t want new industries without transparent waste reduction practices Don t want beaches dominated by commercial activities Primary Production Don t want forestry operations to denude our bush backdrop Don t want commercial fishing operations within the controlled limits of harbour Retail Upgrade town centre Alfresco dining Don t want two town centres Don t want retail ahead of infrastructure Residential Location Redevelopment within central area Comprehensive structure plan for future development Appropriate rezoning of rural areas to manage development and protect green backdrop Don t want to mix areas of business with residential areas Density Don t want intensive housing development (high rise and infill) Type Areas of low quality residential settlement Affordability Opportunities for families to have affordable housing PAGE 91 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

21 3.0 Whitianga UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 92 Local Outcome / Subject Area Economic Retail Indicator Promotional budget required Service Industry Support for business growth - make it easier for businesses to do business with Council with simple processes and no barriers Tourism Economic Retail Peak usage demands on reserves Diminishing number of camp ground/recreational vehicle facilities To remain as a holiday destination Upgrade Town Centre Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved A community board/council that is receptive in supporting community based promotions that bring economic benefit to our community. Develop a tourism/promotions strategy for Whitianga creating a coordinated and promotional marketing plan for Mercury Bay Support an economic development forum/business association that works across all sectors to facilitate new businesses and address problems for existing. Reserve Management enhancement programme that identifies peak use of our foreshore reserves and Harbour Target/ Status Identify and plan where camping grounds and campervan parks can establish. Investigate Council, owner/ operator facilities. Improve campervan/rv facilities Promote Whitianga as a family holiday destination. The redevelopment of the town centre to create/retain ambience people friendly areas, alfresco dining flowing into our open space area. What s been achieved When Responsibility Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. A robust process for licensing concession operators has been developed and implemented. This is monitored by Council's Bylaws Enforcement Officers. Council has reviewed its Bylaw on Freedom camping. Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. 2016/ 2017 Concept plans completed. Project in Long Term Plan from 2014/2015 through to 2017/ June June 2011 Destination Mercury Bay Tourism Coromandel Ngati Hei 2008 August June 2011 Reserve Groups Licensed Concession Operators Ngati Hei Tourism Coromandel Destination Mercury Bay DoC Venture Operators

22 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility PAGE 93 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Tourism Roading A transport strategy investigating all travel options to bring tourists to Whitianga I.E water, air and road The necessary transport infrastructure to provide options to meet future tourism opportunities and needs, water, air and road. No cultural and Heritage study Develop a cultural and heritage strategy in partnership with Iwi. State Highway Road conditions Footpath condition Street Lighting Local roading town streets Sharp corners and narrow carriageways on SH25 to be upgraded Footpath maintenance and rehabilitation programme implemented Establishment of a street lighting and power line under grounding installation programme Establish adequate maintenance programme. A Roading network that provides safe movement to pedestrians and vehicles through the township. Energy Limited Power Supply Establishment of alternative supply line Telecommunications Better communications coverage Programme to establish coverage in rural areas. Mercury Bay Aero Club A Heritage study of the Mercury Bay area has been carried out and information gathered for Council's Heritage Strategy which is now being reviewed. October 2009 Bus Companies Ferry Companies Consultants Museums NZTA Footpath maintenance schedule implemented each year. Reviewed by the Board annually and implemented by contractor Whitianga Traffic Management Plan developed and endorsed Powerco have a programmed upgrade of the supply lines on the Peninsula. Central Government has established a programme to improve all telecommunications coverage throughout and including rural NZ. Annually Contractors Annually Northpower , NZTA Contractor Powerco Ngati Hei Land owners NZ Govt Tele Communication companies

23 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 94 Local Outcome / Subject Area Water Indicator Unprotected water catchments Infrastructure Planning Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Protection of water catchments through the District Plan. Ensure planning and construction is in place to meet future growth demands Stormwater Stormwater quality Ensure any new development/ upgrading incorporates primary treatment at collection point. Stormwater system able to cope with storm events Complete ongoing upgrades of the existing reticulated system to provide for storm events and prevent infiltration Wastewater Complete system upgrade Complete wastewater disposal system Bush and Streams Protect riparian margin Monitor Forestry operations Protect riparian margin Set in place protection of all riparian margins through the District Plan review Achieve stringent controls on forestry operations through consent process Set in place protection of all riparian margins Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Council's district water strategy was approved by Council at its meeting 11 August and to proceed with the implementation plan, consulting on the Strategy in conjunction with the Ten Year Plan. Council's district water strategy was approved by Council at its meeting 11 August 2010 and to proceed with the implementation plan, consulting on the Strategy in conjunction with the Ten Year Plan. and EW Staff work closely to ensure this occurs. 2010/ 2011 $155, in Annual Plan budget Consent lodge for disposal as agreed by community focus group Full District Plan is under review commenced EW Land Owners DoC 2022 EW 2010/ 2011 May 2010 EW EW Focus Group. EW Iwi Doc 2011 EW DoC Peninsula Project and Clean Streams project administered by EW addresses this concern. Iwi Doc 2011 Forestry Owners EW Land Owners DoC

24 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility PAGE 95 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Bush and Streams Animal Pest Control Animal pest controls programme to be implemented Coastline and Harbours Earthworks Structures Indiscriminate access to the streams riparian margins Lack of linked walkways Protection of the significant landscapes Inadequate boat ramps Coastal erosion Monitor earthworks and structures through Resource Consent process to ensure green backdrop is retained Maintain and enhance the quality in our significant streams as identified through strict riparian management Development of walkways linking reserves. Continued protection of our significant landscapes through the District Plan Develop and act on boat ramp plan and strategy with stakeholders Clear direction an managing coastal erosion EW have a rigorous animal/pest control programme underway in the Peninsula has a Resource Consent Monitoring and Enforcement Officer to monitor any beaches. The green backdrop to Whitianga will also be evaluated under the District Plan review Peninsula Project and Clean Streams projects implemented by EW A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review 2012 The significant landscapes policy will be included in the District Plan review. A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review Council has signed off on the Coastal protection structure for Cooks Beach This will set a precedent for other coastal protection structures. EW DoC 2011 Land Owners EW DoC DoC 2011 Land owners DoC DoC Iwi 2010 Stakeholders EW DoC Iwi NZTA Coastal Development controls Ensure planning rules appropriately protect coastline These rules will be reviewed with the District Plan review 2011 Doc Iwi Ew

25 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 96 Land Use Reserve Management Lack of zoned land for growth Provide land use zones for growth and development but retain open space and protection of bush backdrops Residential housing planning Ensure development standards reflect community needs. Protection and creation of Open Space Lack of recreational facilities Maintaining the current ratio between reserve and development Developing/providing for open spaces and recreational land to meet the towns growth needs Complete the Multi Sport development Monitoring development and acquisition of reserve land Taylors Mistake development To develop Taylors Mistake in accordance with the plan Reserve Development To develop reserves in accordance with the Reserve Management Plans 2011 This will be evaluated with the District Plan review A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review 2011 Will be included with District Plan Review Staged Development Forms part of the District Plan review A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review Negotiations completed Draft detailed designs submitted and being reviewed. District Plan review A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review Contouring to be carried out Further development Operations Officers and Field Representatives meet with Reserve Groups to develop reserves 2011 Iwi / / / / / / / 2019 Land Owners Land owners Reserve Groups

26 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility PAGE 97 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Waste Management RTS not big enough and is located on a reserve Waste Reduction education Improved recycling facilities To plan an expanded and relocated RTS Continue community education programmes to reuse, recycle and reduce Investigate new initiatives for recycling Safe Communities Street Lights Implementation of a street lighting and powerline undergrounding installation programme Schools The Board annually approves the recommended street lighting and under grounding of powerlines.. Police Coverage Provision of 24/7 policing The police provide additional cover at the peak holiday period and for events. Overall Police staff numbers in Mercury Bay have increased by 1 Officer. Better telecommunications coverage Central Government has established a programme to improve all telecommunications coverage throughout NZ. Zero tolerance to crime Provision of 24/7 policing The police provide additional cover at the peak holiday period and for events. Overall Police staff numbers in Mercury Bay have increased by 1 Officer. Provision of youth activities Youth support and youth activities The Board provides annual community grants to organisations involved with youth activities. Provision of social services participation in provision of services Youth participation in planning Youth forum collaboration with School leaders/council Social Services re-located to new building on Council lease land - opening November Social Development Strategy deferred by Council until Groups Contractor Annually Northpower NZ Police NZ Govt Tele Communication companies NZ Police Annually 2010 WINZ Organisations Ministry of Social Development Mercury Bay Area School

27 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 98 Local Outcome / Subject Area Health Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Residential housing planning Ensure development standards reflect community needs Inadequate health facilities and services Funding assistance to retain the provision of an emergency helicopter during the peak holiday season A high level of social services to be provided in Whitianga Assisting the move to an integrated model of primary health care. Investigate ways to get health professionals to locate to Whitianga. Investigate ways for the provision of purpose built facilities. Retention of all emergency services, including St Johns Ambulance, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Education Lack of coordination Collaborative approach/utilise facilities/tertiary/apprenticeships Cultural Arts Recreation and Leisure Lack of Arts facilities Lack of recreational facilities Planning for a civic centre incorporating arts and cultural facilities Complete the Multi Sport development Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility 2011 Will be included with District Plan Review Social Services re-located to new building on Council lease land - opening November Initial meetings held with community some 4 years ago. New approach now being considered. Social Development Strategy deferred by Council until Funding has been arranged by the for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to be based r in Whitianga this holiday season Social Development Strategy deferred by Council until / /2019 Staged Development Noted as a project in Council's Long Term Plan A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review Approval given by Council Negotiations completed Detailed plans submitted which are being reviewed Ministry of Social development Land owners Ministry of Social development Health Providers Emergency Services 2010 Emergency Services 2017/ / / / / 2018 Westpac Rescue Mercury Bay Aero Club Mercury bay Area School Arts Groups Regional Museum

28 PAGE 99 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Recreation and Leisure Heritage Indicator Lack of boat launching facilities Ensure community ownership of sports facility development Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Construction of strategically located all tide boat facilities with associated adequate parking to meet growing population needs Target/ Status Asst the sporting groups to form a Staged Sportsville concept for the development construction of community facilities at the sports ground. What s been achieved When Responsibility 2015/2016 Noted as a project in Council's Long Term Plan A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review Approval given by Council Negotiations completed Detailed plans submitted which are being reviewed Level of service at the Library Support one district Library History documentation written and oral (Heritage Strategy) Funding to research and document history (Kupe to Cook to present) Heritage Strategy completed and now under review. 2015/ / / / / 2011 Iwi EW Groups DoC Iwi Museum Trust Board

29 4.0 Mercury Bay North COROMANDEL PENINSULA BLUEPRINT - (August 2009) Excerpts taken from Volume Mercury Bay North 1. Smaller centres retaining their character (Matarangi) 2. Rural settlement (Whangapoua) 3. Secondary travel route (to Whitianga and Coromandel) (dotted yellow arrow) 4. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) 5. High quality soil b 1a 1b 1a Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. (a) Mixture of amenity landscapes (light green) and (b) protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 2. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 3. High quality soil 4. Main roading network Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Smaller centres retaining their character (Matarangi) 2. Rural settlement (Whangapoua) 3. Boat access and facilities 4. Secondary travel route (to Whitianga and Coromandel) 5. High quality soil 6. Aquaculture opportunities Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Smaller centres retaining their character (Matarangi) 2. Rural settlement (Whangapoua) 3. Harbour and boat facilities 4. Transport networks to get around 5. Main beaches for public access & recreation (orange) 6. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) 7. Retain existing papakaainga opportunities Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 2. Secondary travel route (to Whitianga and Coromandel) 3. Risk of tsunamis 4. Coastal erosion hazard areas to be managed (orange) LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 100

30 4.0 Mercury Bay North WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Mercury Bay North stakeholder session - May Green / blue network Don t have to live on the beaches, can be visitors to them. Ruining natures creations Public access in the hinterland and walking Preserving biodiversity and features of Peninsula Coastal lands under threat successful in Matarangi and Kuaotunu reserves allow recreational access without intrusion of housing Tourists come for coastal values of the Peninsula Maybe Government should front up and purchase valued land Public access Public access into the hinterland and around the coast Great opportunities for walking and tramping Public access comes under a number of statutory and nonstatutory plans, acts and policies Local solutions for local communities are needed - minimum standard of low impact tracks Active management by DoC wont take place in majority of the places Strange arrangements of forest park lands Want easy tracks and tramping tracks Need to find out what is public land Neighbouring property in Opito walking group have gone over the boundary cutting tracks on private property. What happens when you come across private land? NZ wide database being prepared by the Commission Reciprocal respect by private landowners is needed Residential Priority areas for growth shudder at development in Opito, Otama etc. These smaller communities are nothing like a town Fear of ribbon development along the coast. Some pristine places which need to be preserved. Encroachment is happening. The thing that makes the Peninsula special are these places with unique qualities Matarangi Matarangi is a rural community and accept this as the starting point Don t want 400sqm subdivisions, want 800sqm Don t want these isolated communities like Matarangi and Opito Bay suddenly being imposed upon by regulation Midway through 2009 did a planning review on development standards. A mess developer has been able to get away with it and a Council with no teeth General (not specific to Mercury Bay North) Could have had 4-5 storeys here with green around it as alternative to the 3 storey large footprint form of the development that is currently here Restricting development to certain areas. New Chums a classic debate should there be development? If there is no development how are landowners to be compensated? Not enough permanent residents Whangamata isolated, farms have gone and value of property increasing. Cost of infrastructure and rates are increasing Need a good dose of ruralism needed as well as urbanism Matarangi Admire walkways e.g. to Rings Beach Movement Need to consider community based transport because of low population and dispersal Not enough people using public transport. Potentially Peninsula may loose the ferry from Auckland. Kuaotunu has east and west busy highway with no footpaths. Safety of people and movement to people very important Employment Need industries outside tourism. Had an ideal opportunity for a saw mill but it was turned down this would have provided jobs for 40 people Mining likely to be turned down too Took 6 years for marina consent (Whitianga) Need entrepreneurs to be brought together e.g. the likes of Lee Hopper Introduction of carbon taxes will be more of an incentive to shut downs farms. Takes away large portion of winter income in towns Farms are getting bigger another consider for the Peninsula Must bring in more income than just tourism Social and community People becoming isolated in their communities Generally support the Plans (5 in Mercury Bay North) Want Futures Plan for Kuaotunu to be taken seriously. Recent document, community voice, many good ideas Activity (town centre) No comments PAGE 101 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

31 4.0 Mercury Bay North LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ASPIRATIONS (Taken from the summary document prepared by BECA for the Blueprint) Matarangi was first developed as a comprehensive settlement in the 1970 s. Today, Matarangi continues to reflect its original vision as a beach holiday destination. It is anticipated that in the future, Matarangi will continue as a resort town, due to limited provision of the services and facilities required to sustain a permanent population. Matarangi is different from other settlements on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula in that it has a finite area for development. Matarangi Township is inhibited by an area to the east zoned conservation, in effect creating a clear town boundary. As dwelling capacity is met in Matarangi, pressure to develop the area south of Matarangi (around Mt Koruakomako Murphy s Hill) could increase. Reference document: Matarangi Plan (November 2008) Those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. Wider environment Biodiversity Noxious weed control Maintain and continue DoC initiatives, especially the protection of migrating and resident bird colonies from predators. Introduce public monitoring and education programmes Natural character / landscape Clean streams Improved riparian management along streams that run into the harbour Physical environment Protection, maintenance and enhancement of dunes and beach area A safe swimming area with a defined 200 metre limit off shore Harbour management plan to address long term use, maintenance and protection of the harbour as well as reducing the mangroves Clean, safe and accessible harbour and swimming beaches Improved/upgraded boat ramp access into the harbour and surrounding area Strict enforcement of boat discharge and dumping of fishing waste at the ramp Open space / reserves Maintenance (DoC) of the walking track (ties in with New Zealand Walkways initiatives) Continued development of public walkways (linking roads) Well maintained walking / cycling tracks around the harbour like the one around the golf course and Matarangi Spit track A walkway from the boat ramp to shops Public walkways that extend around and across Matarangi Peninsula A walking track from Matarangi to the top of the bluff Trees replaced and planted in the new subdivision on Matarangi Drive More regulatory, directional and interpretive signage (e.g., no vehicles / fires / camping) Maintenance of the reserve along the beachfront (e.g., grassed areas) and replace or repair the steps and walkways to the beach Determine who will maintain the Spit Esplanade Track, long term Promote the walkway linkages around the spit and peninsula Walks / boardwalks with eco view station throughout mangrove reserve or as per original plan Continue to develop wide walkways as Matarangi grows as in the original settlement area (e.g. Kenwood Drive, Waimarie area) Enforcement of the by-laws on reserves (including vehicles and noise) Enforcement of the landscape criteria in the new development Retain and periodically review, dog exercise areas Provision of tennis courts and play equipment (0-12 years) and drinking fountains in new subdivisions, including sunshade Retain the existing 18 hole golf course as recognised Open Space facilities + heritage Accommodate all emergency services together including the Fire Brigade, Civil Defence, St John s Ambulance and the Coastguard in a community building Implement an emergency management plan which includes tsunami procedures and a communication system that does not rely on electrical power and a heli pad Use traffic calming techniques to reduce vehicle speed and improve pedestrian safety (e.g., pedestrian crossing) Increase police visibility during the school holidays and peak periods Establish a daily medical/first aid clinic over the peak periods Don t want gambling machines Youth zone adjacent to commercial area Art and craft centre / community centre located alongside emergency services Support for visual and performing arts An upgraded and safe boat ramp with adequate parking and associated facilities (e.g., a boat wash down area, dingy storage) Boating facilities close to the boat ramp for our youth to learn from Continuation of the summer entertainment programme i.e. big digs, beauty contests, fishing competitions Picnic in the Park experiences such as Carols by Candlelight Improved communication of summer events Heritage sites identified and accessible (e.g., gold battery on the Bluffs) Preserve inland historic sites (e.g. Opitonui goldfields) and maintain access signage One commercial location as the focal point of the community Movement Maintenance of the current infrastructure Red chip seal as the preferred standard on all roads Priority to be given to the access road to the boat ramp commitment to the maintenance of Bluff Road Implementation of traffic calming techniques to reduce vehicle speed and improve safety for pedestrians Footpaths on both sides of all roads. Strategically placed street lighting that has low visual pollution, to improve security (first priority is Matarangi Drive) Don t want a road along the main beach Enforcement of the bylaws regarding quads and motorbikes on beach and pathways A defined 200 metre limit off shore Commitment to retaining the existing air strip or relocate it in close proximity Provision of land for emergency services Retain an airfield with improved aviation facilities Infrastructure Power and Telecommunications Reliable power Underground power cables and phone lines Improved telecommunications coverage from both Vodafone and Telecom (e.g., 3G, broadband) Reclassification of telephone service by Telecom from remote rural to normal residential LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 102

32 4.0 Mercury Bay North Don t want pylons or a cell phone tower in a residential community. Water Supply Clean Water Drinking water that conforms to the highest possible standard support for water conservation initiatives (e.g., on-site tanks and re-using grey water) Infrastructure that is linked to growth. Ensure expansion of the existing system will cope with population growth. A reliable water supply system together with a reservoir to hold enough water for the busy summer season Collaboration between and the developer regarding the provision of water and use of treated waste water Stormwater Improved storm water swale management. Wastewater To plan for a treatment plant and disposal system that will meet long term demand and environmental standards Assurance that future development will meet water and wastewater demands An ongoing upgrade of the sewer scheme by the developer The sewage smell beside the 3rd hole on the golf course to be addressed Re-use the old water pipe to bring the treated waste water for reuse on the golf course Solid waste More temporary rubbish bins for the area, especially in the peak period Upgrade and maintain the entrance way to the Refuse Transfer Station (RTS) Repair and maintain the entrance way to the Refuse Transfer Station (RTS) A feasibility study for having a 7 day a week Refuse Transfer Station that is open longer hours coupled with no kerbside collection. Continuation of current services at the RTS and for the RTS to continue to do some composting of the green waste Only approved bags to be dumped at the RTS Weekend visitors asked to take their rubbish to the RTS as they leave. Matarangi Drive (e.g., golf course service building) Don t want heavy industry i.e. saw mill or wood treatment Retail Provide for future expansion of the commercial area Any multi-level development should be close to the commercial area Maintain the security system at the commercial area A coordinated approach to the promotion of Matarangi (summer carnival) Don t want an unsustainable commercial area resulting in empty shops Residential Don t want development outside the structure plan Don t want multi level development on the harbour edge higher than two stories Structure Plan. Should stipulate: minimum section size; one house per Lot; single story dwellings only on beachfront sections Continued coastal set back from the harbour Full consultation on any proposed changes to the District Plan or Structure Plan Enforcement of covenants in new subdivisions (including building size and scale) Raise covenants on building size from 60 square metres to 120 square metres to eliminate garage look-alikes being built in new subdivisions due to very small house (e.g., bought in on a truck) To investigate ways that covenants on building size can be enforced Comprehensive development away from the beachfront Economy Consultation on an overnight parking area for mobile homes and campervans at Omaro Reserve An information service for fisherman (e.g., phone line) Interpretative signs (e.g., the meaning of names such as Omaro) Access to a fuel/service station at a commercially zoned location, at the SH 25 intersection An airfield with improved aviation facilities Screen planting of service buildings on PAGE 103 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

33 4.0 Matarangi UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 104 Local Outcome / Subject Area Economic Retail Environmental Roading Energy/ Telecommunications Indicator Matarangi has an area zoned "commercial" The development of any multi storey buildings Residents and visitors need to travel outside Matarangi to get fuel. An airfield Speeding cars Pedestrian safety An unreliable power supply Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Provide for future expansion of the commercial area Ensure that the community is informed about any changes to the structure plan. Support the planning for the provision of fuel at the intersection of SH25 Encourage retaining the airfield Support the relocation of the airfield, if required. Use traffic calming methods to reduce speed including crossing points Upgrade the power supply Advocate to Council to change the street lighting standard Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. June District Plan review. Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate Business Owners Matarangi RPA Footpath priority options decided by the Board annually. The priority has already been determined for this year, but the Board is aware of footpath requirements in Matarangi. Powerco have a programmed upgrade of the supply lines on the Peninsula. 's Engineering Code of Practice is under review. Matarangi residents have approached Council several times about its street lighting policy. This will form part of the review process for the Code of Practice. MBCB Power Company

34 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility PAGE 105 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Water Stormwater Wastewater Waste Management Environmental Bush & Streams Coastline and Harbours There is concern that water will not be available as needed as the population and dwelling numbers grow in Matarangi. Also has unclassified drinking water. Stormwater ponding on Matarangi Drive A facility operation that is compromised by quick development. Untreated waste water to run off to the sea/harbour An inadequate sewerage treatment system Rubbish bags are left on the streets before rubbish collection day. Concern about riparian management Limited access to the water for recreational boats Safety issue around jet skis when swimming Advocate to Council to change the policy regarding water conservation initiatives such as holding tanks and water re-usage. Obtain a classification for the drinking water. Improved stormwater swale management To plan for a treatment plant and disposal system that will meet the long term demand and environmental standards. Conduct a feasibility study regarding opening the RTS 7 days and for longer hours Establish a riparian management programme Upgrade the boat ramp access into the harbour Define the 200 metre limit off shore is working with the developer to manage the future provision of water. Various projects noted in the long term plan. Staff is aware of the storm water issues in Matarangi with various upgrade projects noted in Council's long term plan over the next 4-5 years. Various upgrade projects are noted on the long term plan Council is to review the efficiency and effectiveness of our solid waste services with regards to the use of street collections, refuse transfer stations and Moloks. The boat ramp upgrade was completed in June This is an Environment Waikato issue. 2009/2010 to 2012/ /2010 to 2018/2019 Developer June 2011 EW DoC EW Reserve Management Damage to dunes Manage access points for vehicles DoC

35 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Limited promotion of the walkway Promote the walkway DoC LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 106 Land Use Cultural Recreation and Leisure/Arts/ Heritage There is a possibility that the Golf course will be sold and developed The air strip maybe closed Secure the course as Open Space (in the district plan) through the planning process Encourage retaining the airfield, but support the re-location of the airfield if required. Lack of Heritage markers/signs Develop access signage as part of the sign and interpretation plan for Matarangi 2011 Review of District Plan Developer Developer No focal point for youth Develop the youth zone Concern that covenants on building size are not enforced Allocate more resources into monitoring building size in Matarangi A Building Monitoring & Enforcement Officer and a Resource Consent Monitoring and Enforcement Officer have been appointed within Council. Requests for monitoring to be made through Council's RFS system

36 5.0 Mercury Bay South WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Mercury Bay South stakeholder session - May Mercury Bay South 1. Rural centres (Cooks Beach, Hahei, Hot Water Beach) 2. Principal travel route to Whitianga (yellow arrow) 3. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) 4. Access to key conservation areas 5. High quality soil a 1a b 1a 1b Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. (a) Mixture of amenity landscapes (light green) and (b) protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 2. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 3. Marine reserve (purple) 4. Access to key conservation areas 5. High quality soil 6. Main roading network Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Rural settlements 2. Boat access and facilities 3. Principal travel route 4. Rural roads connecting South Mercury Bay 5. High quality soil 6. Aquaculture opportunities Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Rural settlements 2. Harbour and boat facilities 3. Transport networks to get around 4. Main beaches for public access & recreation (orange) 5. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) 6. Access to key conservation areas Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 2. Principal travel route 3. Risk of tsunamis 4. Coastal erosion hazard areas to be managed (orange) PAGE 107 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

37 5.0 Mercury Bay South WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Mercury Bay South stakeholder session - May Green / blue network Water clarity and quality issues in the harbour and streams Clearing out the bar to allow boats in - congestion on the bar will go up with more people and houses Air plans / water - Blueprint not good enough to say no degradation of water needs to be enhanced Horticulture needs water pay for water rights existing water tested has high levels of E coli (500) EW gets fees from water rights but is not putting it back into water management More protection of Purangi estuary needed Salt water in harbour quality is degraded through sedimentation Predict the sea level will rise 350mm in next 50 years and the peak oil issue requires transition engineering within the next 20 years Cooks Beach Need to beautify on the flat Council needs to reclaim reserve land on seashore Buffalo Beach Beach is eroding and decisions not being made should get a sea wall in place because the natural condition has changed Employment Horticultural land is a major employer. Tourism - about 1 million tourists per year, bringing money into the local economy and creating employment. Exporting brings in much more e.g.$10-15 million Activity (town centre) District Plan took away some of the vibrant restaurant scene by the waterfront Social and community No comments Movement Cooks Beach Parking an issue around Ferry Landing Parking an issue at the hall (holds 100 people) and no parking signage has been put in (next to the tennis club). Should be looking to use the flood plain area to the north for parking Infrastructure Multiple water and wastewater systems and discharges to rivers Residential Should be a transitional zone between the flat land and the hill land. Protect the interface between high density residential and farm land most have great views with a rural outlook zoning does not allow subdivision or low density housing A lot constraints on the hillside properties but it s the houses on the flat which are highly reflective Currently 20ha lots are provided for in the Plan to prevent rural res but often this is marginal land for productive capacity and any farming activities only just covers Council rates Currently District Plan makes it hard for people to do the right thing reverse incentives Cooks Beach Cooks Beach residential block in the future could see 800sqm cut in half -400sqm Need to change set of rules so that those on the flat have the same rules as those on the hill- ie roof paint glare non reflective needed on hill but not on flat New Chums Beach and Opoutere A jewel in the crown, should not be developed LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 108

38 5.0 Mercury Bay South LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ASPIRATIONS (Taken from the summary document prepared by BECA for the Blueprint) Mercury Bay South The communities of Mercury Bay South (including Cooks Beach/Ferry Landing/ Flaxmill Bay, Hahei and Coroglen) have aspirations around limiting infill housing and retaining existing urban boundaries. There is an acceptance of Whitianga being the main service centre and therefore the communities do not demand a high level of community facilities (beyond which can be provided for at Whitianga). Wider environment Biodiversity Pest management programme Natural hazards Better management of road runoff during high rainfall events Improve roads to alleviate flooding involvement in finding solutions for coastal and river erosion Natural character / landscape Protect significant landscapes and reserves Physical environment Manage water quality through riparian planting, s/w management etc Open space / reserves Spend development contributions in area where they are collected Maintain green backdrop Restrict development on SH25 leading into Whitianga Pedestrian and cycleway linkages between communities facilities + heritage Increase life saving service, including a base at Hot Water Beach Improve social services, including housing for the aged in Whitianga and holiday programmes for kids Retain and enhance camping and campervan facilities Retain and improve educational opportunities for all ages Support the continuation and enhancement of camping facilities Improve boat launching and trailer parking at Purangi reserve Support the ongoing plans to establish the Mercury Bay Multi Sport Development in Whitianga, Kotare Reserve and Cooks Beach Reserves Mercury Bay Regional Museum Cultural / heritage Recognise and provide for historic sites. Preserve historic associations through place names Movement Provide access to Whitianga and Ferry landing Form and utilise service lanes around commercial centres Stock underpasses Maintenance of unsealed roads including dust seal programme Infrastructure Power Upgrade power supply so it is reliable Telecommunications Enable access to high speed telecommunications and improved radio frequency Water Supply Communities to continue to provide own water supplies Examine options for provision of water in Hahei Wastewater Performance standards for onsite wastewater systems Wastewater systems to meet capacity of residents/visitors Campervan waste facilities Upgrade Hahei wastewater plant Solid Waste Provide a green waste facility Transfer station Economy Whitianga as main service centre Commercial activity provided on ground floor levels Provide incentives for year round labour force, including accommodation Tourism Better planning and funding for the provision of services to meet tourist demand Improved signage for tourists Retail Service station, fuel dispensing outlet at Cooks Beach. Future planning at Whenukite Encourage small boutique businesses and accommodation Residential Density Limit infill housing and accessory buildings Location Retain existing urban boundaries Those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. PAGE 109 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

39 5.0 Cooks Beach/ Ferry Landing/ Flaxmill Bay UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 110 Local Outcome / Subject Area Environment Land use Roading Reserves Solid Waste Indicator A number of foreshore properties that are subject to erosion. Lack of footpaths in many areas. Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Management of beach erosion 2011/2012 Council has agreed and signed off on the design details for the erosion protection structure. Footpath from Ferry Landing to Cooks Beach Village There is insufficient Professionally designed interpretation signage interpretation for Shakespeare in the Cooks Beach Cliff including viewing platform area, especially portraying the history of Kupe and Captain Cook. Provision of a green waste facility to service Mercury Bay south. A green waste facility to be provided in the Mercury Bay South area Roading Maintenance of roading by creating a concrete edging strip on all roads with kerbing and channeling in hilly parts of Ferry Landing only. Land Use Sustainable development Create a Master Plan for sustainable development for the area.? $122,000 noted in 2011/2012 of Long Term Plan A footpath is now formed from Ferry Landing to the Ford on Purangi Road. A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review. The community board has had discussions about locating a green waste on Purangi Road. This has not proceeded or developed any further. Purangi Road received Area Wide Treatment on 2009/2010 year. September 2010 Affected parties Solid Waste Contractor

40 PAGE 111 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Land Use Infrastructure Land Use Economic Retail Service Industry Indicator Coastal Village zone boundaries that is currently adequate. The rural farmland which forms the backdrop to the Cooks Beach settlement. Only one access road into Cooks Beach. Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved A structure Plan to manage development of the area which includes planning tools and options to protect the green backdrop area including the eastern side of the Purangi River from inappropriate development. Second access from Purangi Road to Cooks Beach and the boat ramp. One house per section Limit subdivisions to a minimum of 600m2 in the Coastal Village Zone Commercial area in Cooks Beach under pressure from possible non-commercial, residential development. Clearly defined commercially zoned areas in Cooks Beach and Ferry Landing A service station facility that is not well located A well located second service station facility Commercial area retained and not compromised by residential development. A strategic plan to protect the commercial zoning options on both Cooks Beach and Ferry Landing With any development to the Cooks Beach Village, recognise the opportunity to change the roading layout around the Cooks Beach commercial area. Another Service station that as provided for in the Cooks Beach/ Purangi Road structure plan. Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility 2011 District plan review June District Plan review June District Plan review June District Plan review June District Plan review June District Plan review June 2011 as development/ growth occurs District Plan review June 2011 An increasing number of holiday makers in the peak summer months Development that meets the growing needs of the holiday making community. District Plan review June 2011

41 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 112 Local Outcome / Subject Area Service Industry Tourism Indicator Power failures A large number of camper van/tourists visit the area. Provision for campervans and camp grounds in the Mercury Bay South area. Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Encouragement to use alternative energy in new developments. A reliable power supply is wanted 24 x 7 Improve roading and transport links from SH25 to Ferry Landing Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Camper vans increasing in number with a diminishing number of camp ground/recreational vehicle facilities A large number of Improved signage to encourage tourists who only stay a visitors and tourists to stay and short time. enjoy the area. Several walking tracks in the area. Better promotion, utilisation and maintenance of walking tracks. Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. Powerco have a programmed upgrade of the supply lines on the Peninsula. Purangi Road has received AWT in 2009/2010. Improved signage including destination signage was installed during 2009/2010. Directional arrows have been placed on roads to remind overseas visitors the side of the road to drive on at peak destinations. Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. Council has reviewed its Bylaw on Freedom camping. Specific freedom camping areas are to be identified through the review of the Reserve management Plans A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review. Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review. Power provider Business community Camp ground owners Affected parties. I-Site Reserve groups

42 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility PAGE 113 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Tourism Social Health There are several accommodation providers in the Cooks Beach/Ferry landing/ Flaxmill Bay area. A limited number of Motels and backpackers. 2 Campgrounds. Good Public Conveniences Clear signage for tourists/visitors. Don't want to compromise commercial areas in favour of residential development. The nearest service station is located at Hahei. Improve traffic flow around the commercial area. Retain Fire Brigade services. Encourage the establishment and promotion of small boutique lodges and B&B accommodation facilities. Easy access to more and well signed sewer pump stations for campervans (e.g. on Purangi Road) Clear signage at SH25 corner indicating 'no vehicle ferry' at Ferry Landing. A strategic plan for commercial facilities for the area. Provision for a service station in Cooks Beach as noted in the structure plan for Cooks Beach Improved parking and roading layout in Cooks Beach commercial area including the forming and sealing of the service lane. Cooks Beach has a well trained volunteer rescue squad with fire brigade which provides first aid and paramedics as well as fire fighting Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review. Accommodation providers Business community ongoing 2011 Economic Strategy project brief developed. Work about to commence. The Board will be asked for input as and when appropriate. District Plan review Business community District Plan review This area was subject to a proposed 2 storied development which included the forming and development of the service lane. Due to the economic downturn, this development has not progressed any further. Business volunteers Fire Service No full time medical GP Services in Mercury Bay South Continued reliable access to medical services in Whitianga The development of a high quality "one stop shop" has been discussed in Whitianga. Progress has been stalled at this stage. DHB Waikato Medical Professionals

43 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 114 Education Safe Communities Education facilities and opportunities available for all ages. A safe community for all ages to holiday and reside in permanently. Safe beaches, Safe pedestrian and cycle ways, A civil Defence plan which is known in the community. Police presence and Bylaws enforcement officers over part of the holiday period. A family place for all ages. An iconic ferry service linking these communities with the service centre of Whitianga Continued education facilities available for all ages in Mercury Bay South Retain a safe community for families of all ages who believe in the family values which are now enjoyed in these settlements. The community has developed a Tsunami evacuation plan for their area. On going bylaw enforcement Increased Police presence A strong sense of belonging to these communities, with both permanent and non-residents. Camping facilities retained as part of the holiday community culture. Continued access to Ferry and provision of shuttle bus service from Cooks beach to Ferry landing during the peak summer holiday period. Ministry of Education. District Plan review A community Hall that provides a convenient and well maintained facility. A Tsunami evacuation plan has been delivered to all households in the area. A24 x 7 liquor ban is in place on all beaches and reserves. This is implemented by Bylaws officers and NZ Police. Police presence is increased each year in this area. Bylaw enforcement presence is also increased during the peak holiday period. The Mercury Bay South Ratepayers Association, the Cooks Beach, Ferry landing, Reserve Group and the Hall Committee, Ferry Landing Library are all kept informed of Board activities in this area. A 3 year summer shuttle bus trial has been operating with funding from EW and is the last year of the 3 year trial. Mercury bay Area School Whenuakite School Bylaws NZ Police Enforcement Contractors Police Mercury Bay South ratepayers Association. Cooks Beach/Ferry Landing Reserve e group. Cooks Beach Hall Committee EW

44 PAGE 115 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome Cultural Recreation and Leisure Heritage Indicator Robust District Plan provisions that are adhered to which reflect community desires for the area. There is a perception that some new types of development that are proposed are not in keeping with the existing community's views. Safe and clean swimming beaches and estuaries. A growing holiday community seeking more and netter recreational facilities. Historical significance for both European and Maori. Pa Site Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Better communication and consultation with regarding any changes proposed for the area before they happen and clearer information about timeliness for responses. Retain and protect the safe, unpolluted beaches and estuaries for swimming and shellfish gathering. Programme to implement Reserve management Plans to include more recreational facilities - e.g. more and better playgrounds and the upgrading and development of central Reserve. Controls for motorised water creation vehicles such as jet skis and control of where this activity can take place. Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility District Plan review Sending notified consent applications to affected parties when appropriate. Important national historic sites marking Captain Cooks observation of the transit of Mercury. The Pa site at Whitianga Rock is recognised as one of the oldest in the country The Mercury Bay South Reserve Management Plan is a working document that the Cooks Beach/Ferry Landing Reserve Group refers to for development of reserves in its area. EW This activity is monitored by EW EW has recently developed a Heritage Strategy and the areas of historical significance in the Mercury Bay South have now been captured and documented accordingly Reserve Group 2010 Iwi Consultant Ferry Landing stone wharf Retain and preserve the stone wharf 2012 Long Term Plan allocated $176,000 to the Ferry landing upgrade. The stone wharf upgrade is a separate project that has just been let to Louise Fury under Council's Heritage Strategy Plan. Iwi 2010 Consultant EW Iwi Note: Shaded areas are relevant to LABs

45 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE Hahei UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs Local Outcome / Subject Area Economic Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved To remain a small commercial centre No expansion of current town boundary One dwelling per section Continued operation of Hahei Business in non-intensive manner To limit concessions Restriction of bus and bus parking in the village To limit signage, both road and other. The continued operation of the Hahei Resort and Motor Camp with a focus on the provision of family camping Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility District Plan District Plan review 2011 District Plan A recent RMA application for expansion of the town boundaries has been turned down by Council. Preservation of Coastal Village Zoning District Plan Plan Growth Concession applications Mercury Bay South Reserve management Plan Bylaws DoC The applicant has appealed the decision. District Plan review Annually Implementation and enforcement through Council Bylaws Tourist groups, the community travellers to support this business. On going Improved traffic management around the commercial area of Hahei has been completed. The Reserve Management Plan stipulates the type and number of concessions recommended for the Hahei Reserves. Consultation has taken place with DoC regarding the concession at Cathedral Cove. Park n Ride shuttle bus from Village to Cathedral Cove has operated on a trial basis with EW for 2 years. It will operate again this year May 2010 Environment Court March 2010 Council DoC EW

46 PAGE 117 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Economic Social Cultural Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Improved radio, TV reception and reliable broadband to all areas Continuation of all social services, health, education and emergency services to Hahei. and consistent communication flow from Council to HRPA Recognition and implementation of Hahei Plan. Consistent Police presence over the peak holiday period Civil Defence Emergency Plan Liquor Ban Continuation of existing small village atmosphere All services to continue in the Hahei area. Whitianga is the service town for Hahei. HRPA receive the Board's Order Paper and minutes on a 6 weekly basis. The reviewed plan is being received by the Board 5 October 2010 Increased Police presence is available at peak holiday time. Education programme so that everyone in the Hahei community to be aware of the emergency evacuation plan. This remains in place and enforced by Bylaws Officers No increase to the size of the commercial area of Hahei. Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Central Government has a programme to improve telecommunications in rural areas. Social Development Strategy deferred by Council until Issues affecting Hahei residents are conveyed to them on a regular basis. The Board meeting is held in Hahei once per year. Other workshop meetings held as and when required. The Hahei plan is referred to by staff when report writing on an issue that effects the Hahei community. Additional Police are on site in Hahei during the peak holiday period. A tsunami evacuation plan has been developed New Tsunami warning signage has been placed Bylaws Officers implement the Liquor Ban along with NZ Police NZ Govt Telecommunica tion companies HRPA Social Services HRPA NZ Police HRPA HRPA CD staff Bylaws Officers NZ Police HRPA District Plan review 2011 HRPA

47 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 118 Local Outcome / Subject Area Cultural Environmental Infrastructure Roading Water Wastewater Stormwater Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Continuation of recreational services Minimum concrete footpaths, street lighting and kerb and chanelling Rural Delivery and courier services Increasing number of tourist buses and camper vans Adequate main road network Large traffic volume at peak times A distinctive attractive stretch of road, east of the intersection of Link Road and Hahei Beach Road which leads down through the trees. This marks the entry to Hahei. Two private water supplies; Grange Road with 68 members and the Hahei Water supply with 250 members A Council owned water supply reticulation system serving the "Area of Benefit" A very high percentage of the community have private "on site" wastewater systems. A Council owned wastewater system serving the "Area of Benefit" A mixture of open drains, culverts, kerb and channel To retain the Hahei community centre, Children's park and recreational facilities, the Hahei Volunteer Library, tennis courts, boat launching, kotare reserve, Purangi Golf Club, Harsant Homestead, Cathedral Cove, Marine Reserve, walkways To maintain pedestrian and traffic safety Preservation of distinctive entrance to Hahei 3 water supplies Council is required to meet NZ water standards Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review 2012 Council's district water strategy was approved by Council at its meeting 11 August 2010 and to proceed with the implementation plan, consulting on the Strategy in conjunction with the Ten Year Plan. HRPA HRPA HRPA 2013 HPRA Grange Road Water Supply Hahei Water Supply Public health and safety To not have any flooding in Hahei $121,000 noted in Annual Plan for project - Hahei inflow and Infiltration for 2010/2011 HRPA 2011

48 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Performance Measure / Action to be Achieved Target/ Status What s been achieved When Responsibility PAGE 119 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Power and telephone Good cell phone reception Waste Management Environment Reserves and Streams Land Use Weekly rubbish and recycling collection with additional collections over peak period. Refuse transfer stations available in Whitianga and Tairua Cathedral Cove Te Pare Historic Reserve Tutaritari reserve Wigmore Reserve Kotare Reserve Beachfront Reserve A low density, low rise, Coastal Village community with Coastal Village Zoning To always have cell phone coverage No litter on streets. Would like a local green waste station Active adopted reserve management plans Preservation of Coastal Village Zoning All non-complying subdivisions to be publicly notified. No buildings over 8 metres One dwelling per site Maintain minimum section size of 600 m Central Government has established a programme to improve all telecommunications coverage throughout and including rural NZ. Additional collections achieved each year. The community board has had discussions about locating a green waste on Purangi Road. This has not proceeded or developed any further. A draft Spaces Integration Strategy has been completed and will be included in the Property Strategy review The District Plan review. Private Plan change 11 lodged NZ Govt Telecommunica tions companies Contractors Tourism Operators DoC Reserve Groups 2011/2012

49 6.0 Whangamata COROMANDEL PENINSULA BLUEPRINT - (August 2009) Excerpts taken from Volume Whangamata 1. Residential, industrial and commercial urban hub 2. Principal travel routes (north and south) (yellow arrow) 3. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) 4. High quality soils 5. Access to key conservation areas 2a 6 2b Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. Urban hub 2. (a) Mixture of amenity landscapes (light green) and (b) protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 3. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 4. Important marine ecosystems to maintain 5. Access to key conservation areas 6. High quality soil 7. Main roading network Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Industrial and commercial urban hub 2. Reliable energy provision 3. Boat access and facilities 4. Principal travel routes 5. Rural roads (to Onemana, Opoutere etc) 6. High quality soils Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Urban hubs with major community facilities, infrastructure, housing options and employment opportunities 2. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) 3. Transport networks to get around 4. Access to key conservation areas 5. Main beaches for public access and recreation (orange) 6. Boat and harbour facilities Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Main urban hub 2. Key lifeline infrastructure 3. Main emergency helicopter access 4. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 5. Principal travel routes 6. Secondary travel route 7. Coastal erosion hazard areas to be managed LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 120

50 6.0 Whangamata WHAT WE HEARD - LAB CONSULTATION, Whangamata public meeting and stakeholder sessions - April Green / blue network Paper road running along the beach front (Esplanade to Hunt Road) - do we build a board walk and provide for cafes and stalls with shower facilities Recognise open space value around the marina Importance of the beach a major attractor Harbours Importance of the Otahu estuary and impact of erosion a popular walking area Sediment run off into harbours from forestry Forestry consents coming up for renewal in next couple of years opportunity address this Value harbour, open water, cleanliness of water Would like to see buffer zones and other restrictions like clear felling on slopes created along the stream banks putting a benchmark in place Mangroves in our harbour should be controlled. A lot of community support to remove mangroves Mangroves inhibiting recreation in upper harbour and in lower area, bringing it back to 1944 lines Causeway impacting on water flows in both directions Concern over the impact of forestry and run off into harbours Opoutere Harbour Want environment to stay the same EW looking at new signage and an honorary harbourmaster Enforce the 5 knot speed restriction in the harbour many people swim in the harbour and feel threatened and it adversely impacts on breeding dotterels Walkways Connecting the reserve areas with board walks and in the long term connect with a whole circuit 4km walkway around the coastal edge Ohiwa Harbour boardwalk through mangroves yet to see people using it. Don t want one in Whangamata estuary Employment Static or declining permanent population Finding ways in which to support permanent residents Families leaving for work only four major employees: School, supermarket, Moana House and Bunnings Providing incentives e.g. rates rebates ; preparing a prospectus to attract people to start businesses Set up costs for business are high, need more realistic fees Place is peripheral to the engine rooms e.g. Hamilton, Auckland. Must have employment locally Also need jobs which are not tourist dependant Building employment from recycling initiatives e.g. planting trees which can be harvested or looking at bamboo Getting local work gangs back into the community Industry Existing industrial land well taken up and used Is there enough land for the future does the land remain as light industrial or should it allow for heavier industry with tight controls Possible reclamation in the industrial area potential for more business land Industrial area (where New World is), not allowed to advertise its out of town location Building on the marine industry at the marina Tourism No facilities for campervans at Whangamata like they have at Hot Water Beach High speed internet, attracting entrepreneurial people Boosting tourism and stretching the peak season, working with the close proximity to Auckland Tourist season of October to March March tourism very high with overseas visitors. Focus on getting the most out of this Pool of accommodation in the off season, using this empty resource and encouraging locals to holiday here Social and community Land should be shared more freely with community social services e.g. Services Trust / Night Owls - groups which support the permanent residents. Night owl community patrol vehicle need somewhere to house the vehicle Need for a designated boat wash facilities, using grey water No places for youth to assemble in their own space outside of school and home Lack of indoor activities (particularly older children) with loose supervision Affordability issues, cant afford to shop in the main street X-ray machine needed Large churn in the 45+ age group, attractive place to baby boomers in retirement but as elderly they relocate to places with healthcare Not enough permanent affordable accommodation (rental) for workers or younger people Local school is dying Poor footpaths and crossings elderly in motor scooters trying to get to New World Allowing disabled / elderly to walk up and down the beach Activity (town centre) Problem that people come in both directions and divert around the town centre, not capitalising on the passing trade. GPS misses centre Signage to main attractions needed Weekend destination, new cafes opening but al fresco dining has been limited on the main street No synergy within the business community on the main street, currently disjointed Just for Kids (new), plus Beach Hop and Jazz Festival, growing the number of event to attract people here Have to be a member of a club to have a coffee and enjoy the water resource Beautification of the approach into the town centre PAGE 121 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

51 Movement Boating Providing for bigger boats, trailers and catering for more numbers adequate launching space and parking Probably have best boat ramp in NZ can launch and retrieve more boats than elsewhere and plenty of parking Parking charge looking at being applied across the Peninsula (original charge in Whangamata was used to dredge the channel). If a parking charge is applied and does not go towards providing parking will become a big community issue Over flow parking land was purchased for marine activity and if this is lost to high density residential or other, it will be another major community issue Causeway narrow which causes traffic bottle necks. Consider clip ons on both sides, or a new causeway Areas of parking where people can see the see Upgrade of the one way beach Settlement Road turn off difficult on State Highway 100km zone currently, 70 km zone may be more appropriate in this area Ferry across the peninsula to see the boats, beach and enjoy the forest park Bus bays outside Breakers motel, shouldn t be separated and appear too small. Vegetation needs to be cleared nearby Lack of footpaths in older parts of town Gateway signage needed on approaches to town internal wayfinding to town centre and beach, campervan beach parking Look at a scheduled bus / van transport service to connect people with Thames Find a home for the night owl vehicle Infrastructure User pays system endorsed, recognition of influx of people for events and summer and putting pressure on services Water Water supply is reasonable comes from an aquifer Can only pump so much out, at about 80% capacity Reticulated for water and sewerage Using grey water at the future boat wash and in public toilets recognise there is a cost Incentives to install roof water tanks in residential properties Waste No building material recycling centre a lot of concrete and timber is being chucked out or burnt. Can be reused elsewhere e.g. braking up concrete for pathways or timber for mulch Need a seagull centre Residential Getting people to stay overnight lack of adequate camping facilities Many unoccupied homes can t see the point of getting future development if people aren t living here Drag on permanent residents Absentee owners have same charges applied People s dream to live in Whangamata is a 5+ year process over several visits Boundaries are restricted in respect of residential areas Difficulty of access with more coastal development Need for an affordable housing area (area opposite the school, in low lying area) High rises on the beach are a no no Encourage local tourists to come in off season and take up untenanted houses Using existing Council reserves for campgrounds Opoutere Prana in Opoutere not supposed to operate a building there, want to enforce legislation. Concern it will be taken as a precedent for all the 10 acre blocks Southern headland is currently farmland and would like this preserved i.e. purchased by in the long term LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 122

52 6.0 Whangamata LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ASPIRATIONS (Taken from the summary document prepared by BECA for the Blueprint) Whangamata The Whangamata community vision is based around the environment and protecting the harbour, hills and coast from the impacts of development. As such the community wish for growth to be constrained within the current urban boundaries. Reference document: Whangamata 2001 Those aspirations that have been realised as Local Area Blueprint actions are highlighted in blue text. Wider environment Biodiversity Construct pest proof fence across northern end of Peninsula Feasibility study of pest management options Natural hazards Prepare a beach care plan Natural character / landscape Beach clean and accessible with naturally functioning dunes and bar Protect vistas of hills and ocean (manage height and location) Prepare beach care plan Maintain riparian margins where appropriate Protect vistas of hills and ocean (manage height and location of housing) Physical environment Mangroves get consent to enable residents to remove seedlings that can be pulled by hand from identified areas Review and enforce harbour water quality standards Control boat effluent pump out facility on wharf Monitor forest harvest activities to minimise environmental effects Fence and plant all farmed stream banks Open space / reserves Provide for open space and public garden areas Provide shade trees Provide more seating Develop reserve management plan for all reserves Establish/define selected areas for water activities play area for children, water sports, boating Mooring and dredging review facilities + heritage Entertainment centre/sound shell Sport and recreation centre Art gallery/museum Camping ground Library Wharf/slipway Movement Footpaths Infrastructure Stormwater All new developments to have onsite retention and slow release of stormwater Prevent waste entering stormwater Water supply Investigate current leakage from water supply Investigate and promote water conservation methods (e.g. duel flushing toilets) Wastewater Stop new connections until WWTP upgrade completed Solid Waste Dump/recycling facility Economy None noted Retail None noted Residential Balance development with limits on infill and multi-story development to protect the beachy casual atmosphere PAGE 123 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011

53 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE Whangamata UPDATE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN ACTIONS + IDENTIFICATION OF ACTIONS RELEVANT TO LABs Local Outcome / Subject Area To ensure community participation in all decision making processes for Whangamata. To provide opportunities for community involvement in the monitoring process To provide opportunities for community involvement in the monitoring process Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Two public participation and information sharing forums per year. A community water care group to be endorsed and resourced by the authorities to be involved in ongoing issues regarding water management. Approach the existing care groups to take on a role of overview and implementation for the relevant sections of the plan. An interactive website to be developed to promote community involvement: Issues based Feedback on plan implementation Includes local information Up to date monitoring plan. That the community, assisted by EW, as a basis for a comprehensive monitoring programme develops the conceptual ecosystem model for Whangamata. Develop a monitoring and review programme that integrates the statutory and community monitoring processes and: Involves the community, and; Ensures the visions are being achieved; Includes a response mechanism for adverse events; Includes a comprehensive harbour monitoring programme and mitigation for adverse events. August to be involved in development of Annual Plan Strategic issues. February to review past year Overview. Two forums being held per year EW,, Board., EW. Achieved, EW, Water Care Group, Board. Participate in and present a section at the Forum. A possibility in the future but no budget for this in the Ten Year Plan. Short term Increased information on website EW., Board.. No progress or budget EW,,, Ngati Puu, Water Care Groups, Board. Monitoring program agreed by December The Monitoring Liaison group was set up in th bullet point: Monitoring for dredging in place included comprehensive shellfish monitoring programme for dredging with EW, and Ngati Puu involvement. EW,, monitoring group, Board

54 PAGE 125 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area To ensure the water systems are designed, built, and operated to contribute to the community visions. To ensure the water systems are designed, built, and operated to contribute to the community visions. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility To develop a water cycle strategy for integrated ecosystem management of wastewater, drinking water and stormwater, with linked incremental improvements. Develop Whangamata Best Practice Guidelines for water, wastewater and stormwater to guide: Council infrastructure provision; Subdivision development; Commercial and household; Water use. This must be a living document in that it is updated with new technological developments. Water cycle strategy be adopted as a policy for the council planning systems. An economic study to investigate the options for subsidising and/or creating incentives to minimise water use and waste production. This will include options for: Promoting water and waste; efficient technologies Pricing/rating systems Water meters subsidies Polluter pays options. The study to take into consideration fluctuating populations and mix and match of options. to investigate the amount of The Whangamata area current leakage from all the systems, does not have water then introduce leak detection meters and cannot programmes. gauge the volume losses and hence do not know what potential gains there would be in introducing an expensive leak detection programme. Leak detection in Whangamata will be a passive/reactive programme rather than an active programme. Short term Short term and ongoing Short Term. Medium term. District Water Strategy approved. Best practice considered in Whangamata waste water project. District Water Strategy approved. Discussions on pricing and rating systems. Ten Year Plan includes budgets for District-wide water metering., Board, EW, Water Care Group, Board, EW, Water Care Group, EW, Water Care Group, Board, Board, Water Care Group Short Term, Board

55 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 126 Local Outcome / Subject Area To ensure discharges to the waters of Whangamata will be managed to protect the Wairau (spirit) of the estuaries and restore the health of the ecosystems. To ensure ratepayers, residents and tourists have a sound understanding of the benefits of ecologically sustainable actions in their day to day activities which will result in better water management. To minimise volume run off and pollutants entering the storm water system. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Environment Waikato to work with the community and further develop a Whangamata Standards which will become part of a statutory plan (to include estuary nutrient research). The resource consent will take into consideration the full direct and indirect ecological effects of the activity. Launch an ongoing public awareness campaign. Educate public about water cycle strategy and best practice guidelines. Keep public informed about progress. Short term start. Medium term fulfilment. Short term and ongoing. Short term and ongoing. Short term and ongoing. Education programmes into eco response to water problems Short term and gizmos. Showerheads, dual- flushing toilets, recycle grey water, ongoing. lift cut of lawn mower. Develop a communication strategy in regard to peak time controls. Employ point of entry control by: Investigating options for solutions to contamination at all entry points Implementing preferred options for point of entry control; Implementing control for contamination at points of entry. Short term and ongoing. Short term and ongoing. Whangamata Plan. This is part of the new Whangamata Wastewater consent and the new treatment plant and disposal project. Smart Use campaign promoted in the Coastal News. Education ongoing. Smart Use campaign promoted in the Coastal News. Education ongoing. Smart Use campaign promoted in the Coastal News. Education ongoing. Smart Use campaign promoted in the Coastal News. Education ongoing. In conjunction with the Water Care committee installed Ecosol and Stormwater filters installed in 2004 in 43 cesspits which drain to the Harbour on Beach Road, Martyn Road, Port Road and Hetherington Road. EW, Whangamata community, Water Care, River Care. EW,, Board, monitoring group, Water Care., Board Water Care Groups., Board Water Care Groups., Board, Water Care Groups., Board., Board.

56 PAGE 127 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area To minimise volume run off and pollutants entering the storm water system. To minimise the load to the wastewater system and ensure no pollutants enter the waters of Whangamata. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility All new buildings and developments be required to maximise on- site retention and slow release of storm water. Produce long term plan for stormwater to consider the effects of global warming on the system. Prevent waste entering storm water systems by: Eradicating illegal connections Stopping any current contamination of storm water systems. to produce and maintain a complete storm water record i.e. location, waterflow content. To minimise storm water infiltration to the waste water system, Delegate the watercare group authority to investigate different options for wastewater treatment and disposal. to implement the long- term solution to water treatment and disposal when decided upon. Short term and ongoing. Short term start. This is a condition applied to subdivision consent standards through the District Plan. Section Each proposed lot shall be completely self contained in respect of stormwater and wastewater treatment and disposal, or be serviced by a reticulation system approved by Council where a Council disposal system is not available to serve any proposed lot; the applicant shall demonstrate that the site has adequate capacity for onsite effluent treatment and disposal and for stormwater disposal. Stormwater Plan for Whangamata is complete. Further work required to define ground contours on flat area due to very low rate of fall. A joint laser aerial contouring project with New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) and EW is complete. Next stage is terrain modelling and levels of service consultation., Board., Board, EW. Short term. Cesspit filters/baskets., Board, EW, Water Care Groups. Short term and ongoing. Short term and ongoing. Short term and ongoing. Medium and long term and ongoing. records will be progressively updated in conjunction with new Water Contractor United Water for location and flow contents. Part of stormwater assessment work: Volume of stormwater infiltration/inflow is assessed as part of Council s SSPs. This is measured during wet and dry days, and is expressed as a ratio of wet over dry. The target ratio for the District is 6:1. Results for Whangamata are 2.4:1 and Onemana 18.9:1. Results indicate priority investigation works justified at Onemana. Worked with Monitoring Liaison Group and the wider community. Completed. Consents have been granted and budget approved for works in 2010/2011 financial year., Board., Board, EW., Board, EW, Water Care Group,., Board, EW.

57 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 128 Local Outcome / Subject Area To minimise the load to the wastewater system and ensure no pollutants enter the waters of Whangamata. To provide water in sustainable quantity and of the highest quality. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Develop standards for on-site and satellite wastewater systems in line with NZ Health and Building guidelines. Delegate the Water Care Group authority to investigate different options for providing the community with pure drinking water of a very high quality, and develop a Whangamata Standard in consultation with technical advisers, to implement the preferred option when decided upon. to introduce a system to check leaking taps throughout the residential area to include education programme and appropriate mechanism to check and fix tap washers. to investigate the cost of subsidising the change of existing facilities to water conservation methods e.g., dual flushing toilets, showerheads, etc. to promote the installation of devices in new developments to minimise water use i.e. dual flushing toilets, shower heads, guttering, etc. To protect a range of diverse, healthy life in the harbour Short term and ongoing. allows onsite system if outside area of service. District Plan regulates. This is a condition applied to subdivision consent standards through the District Plan. Section Each proposed lot shall be completely self contained in respect of stormwater and wastewater treatment and disposal, or be serviced by a reticulation system approved by Council where a Council disposal system is not available to serve any proposed lot; the applicant shall demonstrate that the site has adequate capacity for onsite effluent treatment and disposal and for stormwater disposal., Board Board, EW Water Care Group. Short term. Watercare group has been disbanded., EW, Water Care Group. Medium to long term. Short term and ongoing. Short term and ongoing Short term and ongoing. Onemana disinfection is done. Budget in 2010/11 for, EW. pump station upgrade. Wentworth Valley water supply project completed but looking at doing further works. Budget approved for this further work in 2010/11 and 2012/13. Education programme is ongoing., Board, Water Care Groups,. Building Consent requires dual flush system., Board. Building Consent requires dual flush system., Water Care Groups, Board. Educate on and enforce fishing laws.. Mfish, Ngati Puu.

58 PAGE 129 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Review harbour water quality standards and enforce them. Short term. EW. To plan how Get consent to enable residents to remove seedlings that can be mangroves will be pulled by hand from identified area. protected in identified areas, but kept out of areas where other ecosystem values and uses would be adversely affected by their presence. To provide a beach environment that will be clean and free from rubbish and has the dunes covered with healthy sandbinding plants and crossed by access ways. To balance development with limits on infill and multi-storey development to protect the beachy casual atmosphere. Research regional and national scale the role of nutrient sedimentation and hydraulic action in mangrove expansion. Short term, ongoing. Short to medium term. Progressed by Harbour Care Committee. Environment Waikato to issued consent for seedling removal to Whangamata Harbour Care Committee. EW applying for additional resource consent for mangrove removal for 37 hectares. The research is ongoing. EW., Board, EW. Review Regional Coastal plan. Long term EW,. Prepare a Beach Care Plan using the forum to assist with consultation. To include among other things: Dune management The Whangamata Bar Stormwater Access Hazard Plan Rubbish management To develop a protocol for Tangata Whenua participation in consent consideration. Short term. Plan developed and fed back into the forum process.. Policy and Planning Committee is working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iwi for consents. Beachcare group, Ngati Puu,, Board, EW. Ngati Puu,, Board, EW. Current standards in District Plan are enforced. Short term., Board. Minimise discretion to deviate from standards. Short term, Board.

59 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 130 Local Outcome / Subject Area To balance development with limits on infill and multi-storey development to protect the beachy casual atmosphere. To ensure developers pay a fair share for entry to services based on all costs. To ensure the provision of appropriate infrastructure is ahead of growth through good planning. To discuss and approve the town centre project undertaken in 1997 To ensure public access will be provided around the harbour margins. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Adjust the District Plan density rules to reflect community principles. Short to medium term. Perceived problem by some in the community with density standards e.g. 400 front and 500m rear lot sizes. Consultation was carried out by the Whangamata Board on Infill Housing in (Survey). Also to be considered through the Coromandel Blueprint and District Plan review. New developments pay an entry fee covering all costs Immediately. A comprehensive Development Contributions Policy has been developed and has been adopted. Allows Council to take significantly more financial contributions from those creating developments. Stop new connections until WWTP upgrade completed. Immediately. Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade almost completed. Some peripheral work still to be undertaken., Board., Board., Board. Develop best practice guidelines on water, waste, and energy. No progress., Board. Undertake public consultation to set priorities and develop an implementation strategy and detailed design. To be determined. Whangamata Town Centre Upgrade complete., Board. To ensure public access will be provided around the harbour margins. To ensure public access will be provided around the harbour margins. Medium term. The Whangamata Reserve Management Plan was completed in April 2008., Board, Ngati Puu. Long term., Board in cooperation with Ngati Puu.

60 PAGE 131 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 Local Outcome / Subject Area To provide appropriate recreational amenities to meet community needs. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Establish and define selected areas for water activities: Play area for children Water sports Boating Etc. Refer Navigational safety by-laws Whangamata Harbour Management Plan completed. To ensure activities Control of boat effluent pump out facility on the wharf. Facility at the Whangamata on and in the harbour Marina. will be appropriately managed To ensure native vegetation will be cared for and will extend to cover the western face of the peninsula. Enforcement of bylaws, and navigation bylaws discharge rules. From 1 July.. EW. A mooring review is undertaken to assess future needs: Quantity location type Allocation mechanism. Review dredging. Develop a protocol for the placement of dredging. Pre and post-dredging sampling, to determine shellfish: content; quantities; location; condition; sediment types; etc. Carry out feasibility study of pest management options. Once the decision regarding a marina is finalised. Before December Design and implement animal pest control programme. Starts in financial year. maintenance. Completed by Environment Waikato. Done, and monitoring of shellfish in place for low impact methods, e.g. prop wash and modified scallop dredge methods By December 2001 A pest control feasibility study has been carried out. Ground bait trapping methods were considered impractical, and given the sensitivities of the local community, the proposal to use poison bait has not been pursued. groups liaising with Environment Waikato on pest control issues. EW,, Board., Board, EW. EW. Ngati Puu,, Board reports to EW. EW EW, DoC, CHH and other land owners.

61 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011 PAGE 132 Local Outcome / Subject Area To ensure native vegetation will be cared for and will extend to cover the western face of the peninsula. To protect riparian area of the catchment from harmful effects. To ensure land use in the catchment will minimise erosion. Indicator Target/Status What s been achieved When Responsibility Negotiate a return of commercially forested land on the Peninsula to DoC management standards subject to Treaty claims. Construct a pest proof fence across the northern end of the Peninsula. Continue to fence and plant all farmed stream banks in the Wentworth Valley. Fence and plant all farmed stream banks in other catchments. Enforce the riparian management aspects of the Regional Coastal Plan. Negotiations completed in time for a handover at next harvest (approximately 25 years). Restoration of native vegetation will take approximately another 20 years DoC, Ngati Puu, CHH After final harvest. DoC, Ngati Puu. Already underway. Another 3-5 years to complete. Monitor forest harvest activities and enforce consent conditions. Check timetable with CHH. Grant given by Board to Wentworth Valley Rivercare Group to help undertake this work. Form landcare (Environment group(s) during Waikato) Begin a five year programme of work in summer of (Environment Waikato). (Environment Waikato). Wentworth Rivercare group with financial support from EW and. and EW. EW. EW.

62 7.0 Tairua COROMANDEL PENINSULA BLUEPRINT - (August 2009) Excerpts taken from Volume Tairua 1. Small centres retaining their character 2. Principal travel routes (to Whitianga and Hikuai) (yellow arrow) 3. Bound by areas for protection (dark green) 4 1a 2 1b 3 Outcome 1 - embraces its natural taonga 1. (a) Mixture of amenity landscapes (light green) and (b) protected natural habitats and landscapes (dark green) 2. Manage catchments to improve downstream water and soil (white line) 3. Important marine ecosystems to maintain 4. Main roading network Outcome 2 - diverse and vibrant cultures 1. Small centres retaining their character 2. Boat access and facilities 3. Principal travel routes 4. Rural road (to Hikuai ) Outcome 3 - A place where generations can live, work and enjoy 1. Smaller centres retaining their character 2. Cultural / historic heritage sites (pale green) 3. Transport networks to get around 4. Main beaches for public access and recreation (orange) 5. Boat and harbour facilities Outcome 4 - Resilient communities 1. Key lifeline infrastructure 2. Flooding areas to be managed (blue) 3. Coastal erosion hazard areas to be managed (orange) 4. Principal travel routes 5. Risk of tsunamis PAGE 133 LOCAL AREA BLUEPRINT DOCUMENT APPENDIX 1 - COROMANDEL PENINSULA March 2011