In creating our  Community plan  we will be looking at  many areas  but the main  focus areas  included:

Community  issues
Transport /roading
Sports
Business  development
Social  development
Environment
Community  development
Land development
Farming
Horticulture
Infrastructure
Recreational environments
Growth
Town plans

and now completed  into the Tuakau &  Districts  Community plan,  these ideas  get reviewed  by Waikato  District council for their Council work  plans, and district growth plans:
The committee  also  looked into values  and aspirations.... such as:

Welcoming business, people, work, planning, teamwork, hospitality,  care,graciousness & consideration, attracting & participatory, service 
to people, respectful, community, responsibility with awareness & cultural / social sensitivity& encouragement.
So here is a thought to highlight Tuakau & Districts Welcome  - perhaps also reflecting this Olympic year & our inclusiveness?


"Welcome"
in a variety of languages & Deaf communication
Welcome                          
English   
Powwhiri                    
Maaori
Namaste                           
Indian
Willkommen               
German
迎接                                 
Chinese
(simplified)
bienvenido                 
Spanish
 ترحيب                       
Arabic
dobrodošao                
Croatian
welkom                      
Dutch & Afrikaans
accueil                       
French
selamat
datang          
Indonesian
benvenuto                  
Italian
환영받는                          
Korean
อ้าแขน                    
Thai
 fáilte
a chur roimh      
Irish
        
 
 
"Opportunities
in Tuakau & Districts as we are a welcoming and hospitable area where "Pot Luck" means sharing your wealth of food, thoughts, time, knowledge and values
within a diverse and dynamic community. Our lifestyles are affordable! We celebrate our diversity and in our differences of rural and town is our
strengths of acceptance and pro-activeness.
We cherish our heritage and country lifestyles while seeking and growing in this ever changing and dynamic environment. Values of respect and support, independence and self-responsibilty has formed a strong and rigorous community which attracts many peoples to settle in our area.

Our proximity to the Waikato River and many rural lifestyles encourages an active outdoor life where folk appreciate, respect and safeguard
our environments for commercial, farming and recreational use. Tuakau & Districts collaborates within itself to support both rural and town lifestyles
all working towards a cohesive, safe developing region where families can, live, work and play while nurturing their family and children.
 
Tuakau & Districts in 2012  is  a  location yearning to breakout of its  past , searching for a lifestyle blend with employment opportunities
and  trying to find its identity  within the  Waikato/Auckland city  mix.
 
A  unique place with  character, history, and friendly people  who  likevisitors to the area. The future looks bright  as  land  becomes  available
 for new homes and  business's.  A great place to  have family fun.
A  community wanting to establish  direction and planning to preserve  its uniqueness  farming, horticulture and residential  success..

If we picked some words (or ideas)or areas - I would suggest the Community  Feedback's most commonly fall into:

 Growth
/ Diversity / Pro Active / Education / Health / Safety / Boundaries / Planning /
Uukaipotanga – Skills = "Positive, Skilled & Informed Progress and
growth"

 Co-Operation
/ Teamwork / Cohesive / Community / Kotahitanga - Unity /
Participation / Attracting / Sustainability / Focus = "Planned, Supportive,
Cohesive, Sustainable and Unified district"



Enthusiasm
/ Encouragement / Supportive / Help / Friendly / Communication / Integrity
= "Friendly T&D full of enthusiasm, welcoming and inspiring"

 Honesty
/ Respect / Trust / Understanding / Welcoming / Appreciation & Gratefulness
/ Manaakitanga– Hospitality = "T&D welcoming and hospitable semi-rural
area through awareness and acceptance of diversity, encourages both person,
family, social and entrepreneurial growth and development with honesty and
conviction".

 Personal
Responsibility / Mentor / Rangatiranga – Self Determination
/ Leadership / Compassion / Community Volunteering / Consideration / Social
Responsibility = "Our independently minded community moving forward with
determination and focus forming a strong and cohesive and welcoming
environment".

 Spirituality
/ Acceptance / Karakia / Understanding / (multi) Cultural Awareness / Emotional
Wellbeing - "Our belief in our strength of diversity in lifestyles, in a strong
a community and our 'onenesss / Karakia' as a dynamic semi-rural
area".


 


 

This is the final plan  for reading, to download your copy  use the PDF  format on the home page 

 Tuakau & Districts


Community Plan


Compiled by the


Tuakau & Districts


Community Committee 


2012



Welcoming United Skilled Self-empowering



Manaakitanga Kotahitanga Uukaipotanga Rangatiratanga





page:2


Contents


Introduction 


page3Tuakau & Districts Community Committee 


page4Tuakau & Districts Community Plan area 


page 5 History and snap shot of the area 

page6
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page 10A Plan for Tuakau & Districts 

Page11Community Outcomes 

11Top project priorities 

12Transportation & roading network 

13
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18Leisure recreation, lifestyle, parks & reserves 

19
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23Schools & education 

24
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25Community initiatives 

26
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28Community facilities 

29
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33Employment & business development 

34
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36Town plans, long term planning, land use & development 

37
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40Tuakau CBD 

41
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44Heritage, culture & tourism 

45
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48Environment

49
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51Infrastructure

52
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54Our values & aspirations 

55Challenges

56
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57Reference material 
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PAGES  follow :

3Introduction


On 1 November 2010 the southern part of Franklin District Council amalgamated with the Waikato District Council, which saw the absorption of an area covering some
100,000 hectares of land with 14,541 new residents and 6,799 new properties. The amalgamation has impacted upon our Tuakau, Port Waikato and
Onewhero catchment areas, providing both challenges and opportunity in terms of ensuring the strong and  positive growth of our region.


From an original idea spawned within the Tuakau & Districts Development Association (TDDA) a   Community Plan has been developed in collaboration with the
Waikato District Council. This CommunityPlan contains the collective thoughts from residents in the Tuakau, Port Waikato and Onewhero catchment
areas as gathered by the Tuakau & Districts Community Committee (TDCC). The TDCC had its origins at a public meeting held on 3 April 2012 convened by Waikato District Council to discuss planning for Tuakau and Districts.

The ideas articulated in this Plan have come from a wide cross section of the community, including

 Contributions from Ideas Day public meetings in Tuakau and Port Waikato on Saturday 19 May


2012 and Onewhero on Saturday 23 June 2012;


A local business meeting on Wednesday 18 July 2012;


Feedback received on the Tuakau & Districts Community Plan
website;


Tuakau & Districts Facebook;


An informal research paper from Port Waikato Residents &
Ratepayers Association;


Input sought and garnered from some of the smaller outlying
rural catchments;


Individual presentations to the Committee;


Input from Tuakau College students;


Local Iwi and contributions; and


Committee
members’ local knowledge.


That being said, during the time of Franklin District Council there were a number of earlier projects (both Council and community initiated, including the Onewhero 

Tuakau
Community Board) that have undergone extensive community consultation and formulated a preferred Tuakau Town Plan 2001 - 2032,
which the Tuakau & Districts Community Committee
acknowledges.


The projects included:


‘Tuakau Beyond 2000’ 
a paper
produced by the Tuakau Development Committee in 1993);


Report from the Tuakau Planning workshop 1997;


Urban Growth Discussion Paper (prepared for the District Plan in
1993); and


The Main Street programme and the Tuakau North and South
Structure Plan processes, which


added other dimensions to the shape of Tuakau in the future.


The Tuakau & Districts Community Committee has developed this 2012 Community Plan to provide a clear direction for the future development of Tuakau and the
surrounding catchment areas, identified in the map  on page 5. The Plan encapsulates our vision and path of action  in making our community a better place to
live, work, learn, play and invest. Now it is finalised, the Plan will be a living document and where applicable  will feed into Waikato District Council work programmes for this area.


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Tuakau & Districts Community Committee



Sitting from left to right: 

Rosemarie Costar, Margaret Clough, Richard Gee
(Chair)


Standing from left to right: 
Neil Young, John Mitchell, Jacqui Church (Secretary), Pat Wootton,
Kandi


Ngataki, Janie Flavell, Shaun Jackson


Other members absent: 
Bruce Cameron, Chris Betty, and Gary McGuire


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Tuakau & Districts Community Plan area*



*


Areas
that make up the Tuakau and Districts Community Plan boundary include Aka Aka,
Port Waikato, Tuakau,


Wairamarama, Glen Murray, Onewhero, Pukekawa, Orton, Opuatia,
Limestone Downs, Woodleigh, Naike and


Waikaretu.


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History and snap shot of Tuakau & Districts



A European perspective…


Bruce Graham August 2012


Prior to 1840 and through to 1863 when the land wars ceased
there was little European settlement


in Tuakau other than by the River where traders stopped with
supplies from Port Waikato.


In 1863, 300 soldiers of the 65


th
British Regiment constructed the Alexander
Redoubt in Tuakau


with commanding views of the Waikato River to ensure safe
passage on the river and the regiment


camped on what is now known as Tuakau Domain Boards. The redoubt
secured safety for settlers


and the Tuakau Township was built around the river and along
River Road where a Church,


School, Store and Hotel were established. Many members of the
military were given grants of land


within Tuakau in their discharge.


In February 1865 the sailing ship The Ganges arrived in Auckland
with 480 passengers who had


left Ireland where food was scarce and general living conditions
were not good. They settled in at


Onehunga Barracks before taking up land grants and moved into
areas such as Tuakau where a


large number of these immigrants settled. It is hard to imagine
how these settlers made a living


and survived with only the few possessions they brought with
them. They cut flax, made railway


sleepers, worked on building roads and train tracks. They farmed
with small numbers of cattle,


sheep, pigs and poultry, grew crops, shared and relied on each
other for support with the closest


doctor living in Pukekohe up until the 1920s.


With the train from Auckland going through Tuakau to Mercer in
1875 much of the town moved


north adjacent to the railway where a Station was built with a
Post Office attached. As a result the


importing and exporting of goods within the area was much
improved and so too was


communication.


It is interesting to note that Tuakau School remained in River
Road until a new school was built on


the present site in 1923.


The first bridge over the river at Tuakau to replace the punt
(boat) was built in 1903, which created


a boom time for Tuakau with access for everyone to the Tuakau
rail and a rural delivery service for


shopkeepers.


The first stock sales in Tuakau in 1899 were operated by Alfred
Buckland and Son. Large cattle


and sheep fairs continued to be held in Tuakau until after World
War II and the stock were being


driven for most of this time by drovers on horseback. It is
recorded, by the New Zealand Loan and


Mercantile, that one single yarding of sheep in 1938/39 by
Alfred Buckland had over 26,000 head.


The Taupiri Dairy Company had a large modern dairy factory on
the banks of the river. In 1937


this was sold to Franklin Co-operative Dairy Company. The New
Zealand Co-operative Company,


with a railway siding running through it to load the export
butter, was the biggest factory in the


North, formed as the Waikato Co-operative Dairy Factory in
1971.


When the Tuakau Town Board was formed in 1914 the population was
390. Telecommunications


came in 1913 with 100 telephone lines, electricity in 1924, and
reticulated water in 1951 followed


by the town sewerage system a few years later. Between 1950 and
1970 the population and


businesses boomed. At this time the main street from Liverpool
to Hall Street had the following


shops; Farmers Trading Company, a chemist, men and ladies
clothes shops a butcher, fish shop,


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milk bar, a fruit and vegetable shop, tearooms, book and shoe
shops, dentist, Hudsons Four


Square, furniture shops and so on.


This was a time when there was no unemployment, dole or solo
benefits and shops were only


open five days a week and most families only had one car. This
was all before Pukekohe had


supermarkets and the likes of the Warehouse who sell a range of
products. How times have


changed, the dairy farms and cows are long gone. Many new homes
have been built in and


around the town, while over 20 local shops are now run by people
who come from different


cultures with a different community outlook than that of the
early settlers.


While some businesses have changed, some have survived and
provide for the needs of today


and create employment like the Saleyards, ITM Building Supplies,
Howells Engineering and


others. You would have to believe Tuakau is well set up to
handle future growth in whatever form it


may come with its geographical position, natural gas,
redeveloped hotel and motel


accommodation, medical and sports facilities, schools and the
River Tourist Board.


8


A Maaori*





perspective…


* Waikato District Council indicates a long vowel sound in
written Te Reo Maaori by using double vowels, for example 'Maaori'. Double
vowels are

the preferred standard used by Waikato-Tainui, the Iwi authority in the Waikato district and the council has adopted double vowels to acknowledge


the Iwi preference.


Te Puaha o Waikato


Tuakau and its surrounding districts of Te Puaha o Waikato sit
in the ‘cradle’ of the Maaori


King


Movement which was established in 1858. The lower Waikato Basin
or Waikato Heads has


continued to serve as a stronghold of supporters to the Maaori
King Movement. Annual events of


commemorative celebrations are held at local marae and as a
confluence of sub-tribal gatherings.


Nga Marae


There are nine marae from the centre of Tuakau to Te Taihauauru
on the West Coast. Nga-Tai-ERua


is situated in the township of Tuakau. The name is symbolic of
the relationship that Princess


Te Puea Herangi of Waikato and Sir Apirana Ngata, Member of
Parliament (MP) for East Coast,


had working together to develop farming schemes. The name of
this marae reflects that


relationship and the historical genealogy ties through
intertribal marriage.


Te Awamarahi is situated in the region of Te Kohanga. They hold
a Poukai which is


commemorative of the Coronation of King Te Rata Mahuta, the
fourth Maaori King. The carved


ancestral meeting house is named for the ‘legacies or sayings’
of Te Puea, ‘Te Ohaaki a Te Puea’.


Te Kotahitanga sits on the hilltop of Ngati Tahinga and is well
known as the pa of Kukutai. The


papakainga of Tikirahi looks down on the Waikato Awa (River)
surrounded by ancestors who have


journed beyond the veil. Tauranganui:


the great landing (of the many canoes)
was a place
during


Waikato’s ‘


Golden Years’
of the 1800s where produce would be transported by
canoe to the


marae where boats would uplift these and carry to ships moored
at the gateway to the Tasman


Sea, ‘Te Wahapu o te Awa’


- ‘The mouth of the River’.
They hold a Poukai which is


commemorative of the Coronation of King Mahuta the third Maaori
King.


Across from the papakainga of Pakau, the waterfall is known for
the story of the great bird of


Ueoneone and the twin sisters Reitu and Reipae. Oraeroa is the
last of the river marae situated


near the Waikato Awa entrance. On to the coastal regions are the
marae of Weraroa and


Pukerewa.


Te Winika


Te Winika, a carved ancestral canoe, was built at Waimate near
the Waikato Heads. Its


construction began in the 1830s and was not completed until the
mid 1840s. In 1845 Te Winika


was ‘summoned’ by Potatau te Wherowhero


, paramount chief of Waikato, later to be
installed as


the first Maaori King to defend Auckland against a possible
attack. This did not occur and so Te


Winika remained on the Waikato River.


The 1860s saw the advent of the land wars and scourge



of Waikato. Many of Te Winika’s
fittings,


gunnels, bow, stern and strake carvings were disposed of. With
the central hull lodged in the mud,


it remained there for over a hundred years. In 1930, Princess Te
Puea Herangi resolved to take it


to Turangawaewae, Ngaruawahia to have it restored. By 1938 the
restoration of Te Winika was


completed.


9


Snapshot of Onewhero and its catchment





…



Onewhero provides a unique blend of rural lifestyle coupled with
strong community values and


interests.


Onewhero hosts its own drama club (Onewhero Society of the
Performing Arts or OSPA) and a


Rugby Club which caters for U


nder 6’s right through to premier
grade. It has an area school whose


academic record has placed it in high demand, a volunteer fire
brigade and the Onewhero


Domain, which currently hosts a variety of sports clubs. The
Domain Board is in the process of


further developing this area.


The contour of the district ranges from the lush dairy pastures
of the Kaipo Flats to the magnificent


and spectacular limestone hills of Wairamarama. The land of the
district offers a range of diverse


opportunities


– predominantly
dairying, sheep and beef farming and horticulture. In
particular,


market gardening is featuring more and more in the district’s
economy.


The nearest retail centre


for these rural communities is Tuakau.


Snapshot of Tuakau





and its catchment…



The Tuakau and Districts area in 2012 is a location yearning to
break out of its past, searching for


a lifestyle blend with employment opportunities and trying to
find its identity within the


Waikato/Auckland city mix. A unique place with character,
history and friendly people who enjoy


visitors to the area. The future looks bright as land becomes
available for new homes and


businesses. A great place to have family fun. A community
wanting to establish direction and


preserve its uniqueness in farming, horticulture and residential
success.


There are lots of opportunities in Tuakau and Districts as we
are a welcoming and hospitable area


where


‘Pot Luck’ means
sharing your wealth of food, thoughts, time, knowledge and values
within


a diverse and dynamic community. Our lifestyles are affordable,
we celebrate diversity and in our


differences of rural and urban mix are our strengths of
acceptance and pro-activeness. We cherish


our heritage and country lifestyles while seeking and growing in
this ever changing and dynamic


environment.


The values of respect and support, independence and
self-responsibility have formed a strong and


rigorous community which attracts a varied selection of people
to settle in the area. Our proximity


to the Waikato River and many rural lifestyles encourages an
active outdoor life where the


communities appreciate, respect and safeguard their environments
for commercial, farming and


recreational use. Tuakau and Districts is a collaborative
community supporting both rural and


urban lifestyles working towards developing a cohesive and safe
region where families can live,


work and play while nurturing their family and children.



10


Snapshot of





Port Waikato…


It is worth noting that Port Waikato is a small west coast beach
side village, and that as such, its


natural wild charm and water resource should be retained where
possible. The water resource is a


core asset to the Port Waikato Community not only for food but
also for its wide recreational


benefits. It is the life blood of the town and the
quintessential reason why most people live in and


visit Port Waikato.


The ideas put forward by Port Waikato residents are not intended
to turn the village into a typical


modern urban setting, but rather to make sure the basic
amenities and infrastructure that will


provide for the future health and safety of the residents is
acknowledged and planned for by the


Council.


T


he permanent population of Port Waikato and
the number of ‘weekenders’ will probably not



increase dramatically over the next 30 years. There is only one
undeveloped subdivision and a


few sections left within the village precinct. Unless future
re-zoning is done to allow more dwellings


the Port will remain much as it is into the future.


The number of rented dwellings in Port Waikato has reduced
dramatically over the past decade.


The number of permanent residents has increased, several new
dwellings have been built and


many ‘baches’ renovated to become permanent homes. Many other



baches have been renovated


and upgraded also, through the trend for Aucklanders to buy the
relatively affordable Port Waikato


beachside properties as holiday homes within an hour of the
City.


However, there is and will continue to be significant growth in
the amount of tourists and day


visitors to Port Waikato as the region


s’ population grows. This places increased pressures on the


underdeveloped infrastructure to the point where the community
is concerned for public safety and


security in the near future.


Although the population growth may be minimal, as the once
simple DIY seaside baches are


upgraded the requirement for better basic infrastructure becomes
a necessity. The notion that


each property must be able to take care of its own sewage will
not be sustainable, many


properties are too small to accommodate the required new
systems.


Wastewater, stormwater, reticulated water, roads and drainage,
beach management and reserves


will all need planning and significant funding to provide the
basic infrastructure for Port Waikato


residents and the large influx of tourists and visitors over the
next decade.


A significant step in attaining the future outcomes for Port
Waikato will be to develop a


structure/spatial plan for Tuakau and the North Waikato area
that encompasses all the likely future


council funded infrastructure and maintenance requirements.



11


A plan for Tuakau & Districts


Community Outcomes


In the first part of 2011, Waikato District Council asked
residents throughout the district what they wanted


their





communities to be like in the future as part of the review of our
district’s community outcomes. As a


result of consultation five community outcomes were developed,
these have informed priorities identified in


this plan.


Accessible











Waikato


A








district where
the community’s access to transport infrastructure and technology meets its
needs



Sustainable











Waikato


A district where growth is managed effectively and natural
resources are protected and developed for future


generations


Thriving











Waikato


The council’s processes encourage the continuity of existing
businesses and the establishment of new


businesses and industry


Healthy











Waikato


A district with services and activities that promote a healthy
community


Safe











Waikato


A district where people feel safe and supported within their
communities


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Top project priorities *


*The list will be revised on a regular basis upon completion of
these projects


As part of the development of the 2012-2022 Long Term Plan (LTP)
Community Boards and


Committees were invited to a workshop to understand the wider
issues facing the district over the


next ten years. One of the outputs of the workshops was the LTP
Priority Project List which was


provided for the Boards and Committees to specify their top
three priorities from their respective


community plans for consideration in the LTP and in the Annual
Plan reviews.


While the Tuakau & Districts Community Committee was not
formed at the time of collating the


LTP Priority List, the Committee have identified key projects
for each area the communities would


like to see completed within the life of the 2012-2022 LTP with
the help of the council.


They are:


Tuakau


1.








Transport
hub –
rail/bus/taxis



2.








Beautify
and Futureproof the entrances to town


3.








St
John Ambulance – establishment of an ambulance and station



4.








Protection
and promotion of industrial land and productive
employment


Port Waikato


In view of








the council’s plans to develop a structure/spatial plan for
Tuakau and North Waikato these are


our top 5 priorities:


1.








Footpath
on one side of the road: Maunsell, Oceanview & Centreway
Roads


2.








Historic
protection and maintenance of the Wharf


3.








Funding
for Sunset Beach Surf Life Saving during the peak summer
months


4.








Establishment
of storm and wastewater infrastructure


5.








Upgrade
for the Sunset Beach carparks


Onewhero


1. Domain


2.








Roading



3.








Protection
of productive rural land


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Transportation & roading network


Links to an





Accessible Waikato


-





A
district where the community’s access to transport infrastructure
and
technology meets its


needs


Key priorities


for Tuakau and its
catchment…


1.








Creation
of a Transport Hub


2.








Tuakau
Bridge


3.








Motorway
connectivity


1. Transport Hub


What:








Through
this process and a separate petition of 3,000 signatures submitted to
Waikato


District Council and Central Government there was very strong
support for obtaining a train


service in Tuakau. There is also support to create an area for a
Park and Ride terminal with a taxi


rank situated in the Dominion and Ryder Road area where there is
an existing rail line and Council


owned land.


Why:








The
rail would bring a number of benefits to our district aside from convenience. It
would


encourage large business to the new industrial area by way of
providing low cost staff travel,


provide opportunity for tourism by way of access to the proposed
multi-use trail to the Waikato


River. The transport hub would also have substantial effect upon
our residential growth as most of


the people moving to our district are commuters and this would
provide them with alternative


options.


Who:








As
this is a large scale project we need support from many sectors of the
community. The


key stakeholders would be Waikato District Council, Kiwi Rail
MaXX Trains and Auckland Council.


Due to its significance this Committee would like to see a
Council-led group lobbying for the rail.


We would like to develop a central transport service


centre for local buses and intercity buses, trains, taxis


and tourist services within the Tuakau Township. A local


transportation service to Port Waikato, Onewhero and


Pukekohe is a priority. We would also like to see a


commuter rail service between Auckland and Hamilton in


the future.


The Tuakau Bridge is not only an important structure


connecting our communities within the Tuakau and


Districts area, it is an iconic feature of the landscape,


which requires regular maintenance to ensure its long life


as a focal point within the Tuakau and Districts area.



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2. Tuakau Bridge


What:








Recognition
of the strategic importance and iconic status of the Tuakau
Bridge.


Why:








The
Tuakau Bridge is not only one of the most important structures connecting
our


communities with Tuakau and beyond, it is considered to be an
iconic part of the landscape.


Structural integrity, regular maintenance including painting and
plans for future proofing this


connection will need to be considered in any strategic planning
in this part of the district. In the


event of a new bridge becoming a necessity the old bridge should
remain in place as a visual icon.


Who:








Key
stakeholders include Waikato District Council and New Zealand Transport
Agency.


3. Motorway connectivity


What:








Modern
needs demand good connections to Main arterial routes and can make an
area


desirable and efficient.


Why:








We
need to ensure there is good connectivity through Pokeno and Harrisville and to
look at


the possibility of a Dominion Road extension. With the rezoning
of the Tuakau Industrial Park


there will be a general increase in heavy vehicle traffic
movements in Tuakau. We need to ensure


that heavy traffic can get to the motorway without having a
negative impact upon residents or


businesses. Our town is also becoming populated by commuters to
Auckland and having a good


link to the motorway will encourage more growth for the
town.


Who:








Key
stakeholders include residents, Waikato District Council and the New Zealand
Land


Transport Agency.


Key priorities


for Onewhero and its
catchment…


1.








Tuakau
Bridge


2.








Roads



3.








Highway
22


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1. Tuakau Bridge


What:








Maintenance
and protection of the Tuakau Bridge.


Why:








The
Tuakau Bridge is not only one of the most important structures connecting
our


communities with Tuakau and beyond it is considered to be an
iconic part of the landscape.


Structural integrity, regular maintenance including painting and
plans for future proofing this


connection will need to be considered in any strategic planning
in this part of the district. In the


event of a new bridge becoming a necessity the old bridge should
remain in place as a visual icon.


Who:








Key
stakeholders include Waikato District Council and New Zealand Transport
Agency.


2. Roads


What:








Well
maintained all weather roads.


Why:








For
the safe transportation of people, livestock and produce. Well maintained roads
also


leave a good first and lasting impression with tourists.



Who:








Waikato
District Council.


3. Highway 22


What:








Stop
the closure of Highway 22 for car rallies.


Why:








Highway
22 is a main arterial route servicing the productive rural sector. Closure of
this road


is not practical as residents only have one entry/exit route.
Alternative routes are not realistically


viable.


Who:








Rally
New Zealand, residents and Waikato District Council.



Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1.








Footpaths



2.








Tuakau
Bridge Road


3.








Sunset
Beach carpark


1. Footpaths


What:











Establish
footpaths and maintain road networks within the residential area of Port
Waikato.


Why:











There is a
need for a footpath on at least one side of every street to offer safe walking
for


pedestrians. There are no footpaths on some Port Waikato streets
and this is creating some unsafe


practices with school children having to walk on open roads to
access the Waikato River, Maraetai Bay and


Sunset Beach.


Who:











Residents and
Waikato District Council.


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Key priorities for Port Waikato and its


catchment…



2. Tuakau Bridge Road


What:








Ongoing
maintenance of the Port Waikato Tuakau Bridge Road as it is the main
access


route to the Port and beyond.


Why:








Constant
maintenance is required to keep the road open and in good
repair.


Who:








Waikato
District Council.


3. Sunset Beach carpark


What:








The
sand hills in front of the carpark requires pile stabilisation to protect the
carpark, surf


club, houses and store.


Why:








This
area is at risk of complete erosion.


Who:








Waikato
District Council, Waikato Regional Council and the
Community.


General ideas from the community catchments








…



Reinstatement of the Tuakau Train Station and passenger rail
services


Train to Hamilton


Tuakau bridge





(structural safety – future proofing)



Paint Tuakau bridge





(maintenance and repairs)


Future expansion of the Tuakau bridge


A safe walking and/or cycling track attached to the Tuakau
bridge


Buses


Transport from rural areas to train station





(Tuakau is the transport hub)


Bus shelters


Bypass truck thoroughfare through Whangarata Road to
motorway


Better signage for trucks to stay out of Tuakau


The speed limit on Whangarata Road should be reviewed on an
annual basis


Make the roads wider


Maintain existing road infrastructure


More roading upkeep


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Specific ideas from Tuakau








and
its catchment…



Improve connectivity to the motorway


Disabled car parks and more parking spaces


Pedestrian crossing





(safe crossing at the
library)


Install a roundabout at the Hotel intersection and Jellicoe and
Madil Streets


Improve access between main street and ring road car parks


Diagonal reverse parking in the town centre


Specific ideas from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Boat and pedestrian access for Sunset Beach


Maunsell Road request speed bumps


Oceanview Road and Centreway





(speed bump to be installed near Surf
Club)


Mini bus to Port Waikato, Aka Aka, Pukekawa and Onewhero


Provide a safety barrier for fishermen from vehicles at Quarry
Point and/or warning


signs


Carpark , pedestrian and vehicle access for Sunset Beach and
seal the lower carpark


at the beach


Better road signs at Port Waikato pointing to beach and township






(too many tourists


getting lost)


Put footpaths on one side all the way to Sunset Beach


Cycleway/trail for the Road to the Port from Tuakau



Specific ideas from Onewhero and its catchment








…



Mini bus to Port Waikato, Aka Aka, Pukekawa and Onewhero


Fix road bumps before the bridge coming from the Port


More public transport to and from Port Waikato


Trains to Pukekohe in the weekends and trains to Tuakau


Trains at Tuakau


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Specific ideas from Onewhero and its catchment…



Keep Tuakau bridge safe


Highway 22 is a main thoroughfare for the area






(please stop the closure of Highway
22


for rallies)


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Leisure recreation, lifestyle, parks & reserves



Links to a





Thriving & Healthy Waikato


-





The
council’s processes encourage the continuity of existing businesses and
the


establishment of new businesses and industry


- A district with services and activities that promote a healthy
community


Key priorities for Tuakau and its catchment…


1.








Lightbody
Reserve


2.








Multi-use
recreational trails


1. Lightbody Reserve


What:








Create
a new sports recreation complex, replacing the existing buildings at the
reserve.


Why:








The
current buildings are run down and require significant repairs. There is a need
for a


community facility that is open 7 days per week for all members
of the community to utilise.


Who:








This
is a Community and Waikato District Council partnership.



2. Multi-use recreational trails


What:








Establish
multi-recreational trails that allow for horse, cycle and pedestrian use in a
safe


environment to be enjoyed at leisure.


Why:








The
trails facilitate preservation of the natural amenity of the district and allow
all sectors of


the community to participate in physical activity and enjoy a
healthy lifestyle.


Who:








A
partnership between all interest groups.


We want to maintain and preserve the unique Rural/Urban
balance


of the area and encourage the use and development of natural


environments as a focus.


The horticulture and farming sector should be preserved to
retain


employment and to maintain the rural character of the
community.


We need to be cognisant of the rapid development in technology
and


how the web, internet and future social media tools can be used
for


the benefit of all.


We want to preserve what we have and expand the use and
facilities


available to encourage more people to use them.



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Key priorities


for Onewhero and its
catchment…


1.








Public
toilets


2.








Targeted
rate


3.








Maintenance



1. Public toilets


What:








We
would like public toilets at the Domain.


Why:








The
Onewhero Domain is a widely used facility with a vast catchment area. It
incorporates


squash, rugby, tennis, touch rugby, bowling and pony clubs. The
D





omain
is situated in the ‘heart


of Onewhero’ and the Rugby Club also doubles as a social and
community meeting place.


Currently all users of the Domain rely on either the tennis or
rugby club to be open to use the


toilets.


Who:








Waikato
District Council and the Community.


2. Targeted rate


What:








Introduce
a targeted rate for the Onewhero Domain.


Why:








To
allow for further development of the Domain and also for ease of
management.


Who:








Key
stakeholders include Waikato District Council, Onewhero-Tuakau Community
Board,


Recreational Reserve Committee and the Community.



3. Maintenance


What:








Consistent
mowing of the District Hall grounds.


Why:








This
will enhance the whole district by having well maintained and presented
community


buildings. It will also instil a sense of pride in the
community.


Who:








Key
stakeholders include Waikato District Council and
Community.


Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1.








Albie
Phillips Reserve


2.








Clear
walking tracks


3.








Safe
family areas


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Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1. Albie Phillips Reserve


What:








Improve
the existing facilities and upgrade the grounds at Albie Phillips
Reserve.


Why:








There
is a growing need for groups within the community to have facilities of a
certain


standard to carry out their sporting activities.



Who:








Waikato
District Council and the Community.


2. Clear walking tracks


What:








Clear
the established walking tracks around Port Waikato and above Sunset
Beach.


Why:








The
walking tracks are overgrown and can be unsafe, when maintained they add to
the


natural amenity of the area.


Who:








The
Community, Department of Conservation and Waikato District
Council.


3. Safe family areas


What:








Establish
a Skate / Bike park area and create a positive and safe play area for family
and


youth.


Why:








There
is a need within the Port Waikato community for a safe place for families and
youth in


the area to gather promoting a healthy and happy community.



Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


General ideas from the community








catchments…


Wireless internet /free Wifi in town


Investigate a curfew for teenagers


More community based events


Citizen Advice Bureau


Community Law Centre/Support Centre


Climbing park


Flying fox/longer flying fox


More BBQs areas and tables in parks


Link parks and opens spaces


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General ideas from the community catchments…



Walking cycling track


Walking cycle trail along railway lines/ rail cycle track


Establish multi-use recreational trails, which include horse
riding trails


Link waterside cycle track from Tuakau to Mercer


Disabled access to all park facilities


Waterski Club at park


Adventure course


More Maaori arts displayed in the reserves


Safety for the users of rural roads e.g. walkers, joggers,
horseback-riders and


cyclists


Specific ideas from Tuakau








and
its catchment…



Steam train for Christmas Parade


Tuakau is terrific





(as a slogan)



Street market day


More live music


More murals


Establish farmers markets


Art fairs for kids


BMX track/bike park


Skate park/bigger skate park


Move sales yards to River Road





(turn sales yards into a recreation
park)


Connect Centennial Park downstream to Lightbody Reserve


Remove/replace the tennis court fence


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Specific ideas from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Cobourne Reserve (





maintenance and planting)


Maraetai Bay





(BBQs and BBQ areas and improved public
facilities)


Albert Philips Memorial Park





(improve existing facilities and upgrade
grounds)


Albert Philips Memorial Park Reserve





(upgrade tennis court/realign the court from
north


to south to reduce sun glare and maintenance for the library
building, hand ball wall)


Long term wish for the Albert Philips Memorial
Park





: To feature grounds for
rugby,


soccer, touch, cricket (artificial turf wicket). At the seaward
end a pavilion that contains


catering, training and toilet/changing facilities and a full
indoor basketball court with mobile


stand seating and the building capable of allowing for use by
music, drama and speciality


groups


– a facility
comparable with the Auckland Showgrounds.



BMX track/bike park


Skate park


Walking track south from Sunset beach along seaward ridgeline






(sign posted with


steps where necessary and seating)


Clear walking tracks e.g. up hill above Sunset Cliff



Specific ideas from Onewhero








and
its catchment…



Allow the recreational reserve committee to run the Domain






(with funds collected from


Targeted rate)


Public toilets and skate park for the Domain


Specific idea from Aka Aka








and
its catchment…



Improve security at the Elbow reserve


Specific idea from Pukekawa








and
its catchment…



Upgrade the tennis courts


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Schools & education


Key priorities for all of


the catchment areas…


1.








Community
partnerships


2.








Cultural
understanding and heritage


3.








Identity



4.








Provision
outside the school


5.








Modern
technologies


1. Community partnerships


What:








Cement
strong relationships between local businesses and industries with the
local


schools.


Why:








To
ensure a seamless education system with an effective transition from school to
work,


which will place an emphasis on a locally developed curriculum,
allowing local students to study


business and industry in their district.



Who:








Local
schools, industry leaders, business leaders and families in the Tuakau and
Districts


area.


2. Cultural understanding and heritage


What:








The
roll out of a locally based curriculum focussed on local communities so
everyone


understands the history and the cultural make-up of the areas
they live in.


Why:








To
ensure students appreciate the diversity of the people in the district,
understand the


significance of the area they live in and form positive
relationships with local marae, museums and


other service groups within the community.



Who:








Local
marae, historians and teachers.


The future of our young people is in the hands of our
community.


Our schools are vibrant places where high standards are
instilled


into students of all ages. Schools will continue to deliver
modern


up-to-date educational programmes and interact effectively
with


the community to ensure what they are teaching and doing is


relevant to a constantly changing world. Encouragement is to
be


given to developing education of all types and the recognition
of


achievement across the whole spectrum of academic, sport,


cultural and social strands.


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3. Identity


What:








Develop
a sense of identity and pride so there is a commitment by students to their
local


immediate community.


Why:








All
schools face competition from schools both within and outside our area. By
developing


a local sense of identity and pride each school can ensure that
local students go to their local


schools. This means stable rolls for schools and optimum
achievement for students.


Who:








Local
schools and families in the Tuakau and Districts area.



4. Provision outside the school


What:








Schools
are opened for a limited time. The facilities and expertise the schools can
provide


outside of school hours should be utilised.



Why:








To
provide support for service and sport clubs to operate for the benefit of the
youth in the


community and keep the students in the community they
reside.


Who:








Local
schools.


5. Modern technologies


What:








Provide
information technology platform in towns and districts to families and students
so


they can access information for educational purposes.



Why:








To
increase the achievement of students and families in our
area.


Who:








Local
schools and families in the Tuakau and Districts area.



General ideas from the community








catchments…



More holiday programmes


Purposeful activities for youth


Fun days


Preventative healthcare programmes in homes and schools


Afterschool homework centres


Kip McGrath





(or other facility to assist in English,
Maths etc)


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Community initiatives


Links to a





Healthy & Safe Waikato


- A district with services and activities that promote a healthy
community


- A district where people feel safe and supported within their
communities


Key priorities for Tuakau and its catchment…


1.








Citizens
Advice Bureau


2.








Community
interaction and events


1. Citizens Advice Bureau


What:








A
resource for the whole district detailing where to get
help.


Why:








As
the new district council boundaries separate us from Pukekohe there is a need
for an


area specific resource detailing where to get help.



Who:








Citizens
Advice and community volunteers.


2. Community interaction and events


What:








Encourage
community interaction and develop a greater sense of
community.


Why:








To
get all members of the community interacting and participating
together.


Who:








The
Community and Town Manager and Events coordinator


Key priority


for Port Waikato and its
catchment…


1.








Civil
Defence


2.








Signage



We would like to develop and encourage the use of a central
web


based resource to help our community groups find each other
and


engage with one another. We believe that the participation
of


community members young and old is vital to the vibrancy of
our


Rural and Urban areas.


Establishing Civil Defence and Citizen Advice centres could be
done


in conjunction with the establishment of a central transport
centre.


As a community we see value in continuing to work with the
Police


and other community organisations such as Anti Graffiti and


Community Patrols.


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Key priority for Port Waikato and its catchment…


1. Civil Defence


What:








Allocate
budget to fund a Civil Defence Plan for and Centre at Port
Waikato.


Why:








The
closest Civil Defence Centre is situated in Te Kohanga which is approximately
14


kilometres away. This situation is unsustainable in terms of
coping with a civil defence emergency


in the Port Waikato and catchment area.



Who:








Waikato
District Council, the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Group and the
Community.


2. Signage


What:








Upgrade
water safety signage in and around the area.


Why:








Visitors
to the area tend to be uninformed and ill-equipped for the dangers of the river
and


West Coast. Improved signage concerning the dangers associated
with the river and coast would


help contribute to visitor and tourist safety.



Who:








Surf
Lifesaving, Waikato Regional Council, Waikato District Council and the
Community.


Key priority


for Onewhero and its
catchment…


1. Community Constable


What:








To
have a rural community constable for the area.


Why:








To
provide a sense of security and support for isolated rural areas and to liaise
with


communities on current issues.


Who:








New
Zealand Police and the Community.


General ideas from the community








catchments…



Kaumatua adult to youth mind body and soul


More use of retirees


More council ties with the community


More links to the district


Listings of clubs and groups


Tuakau website


Community administrator/secretary for all community groups



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General ideas from the community








catchments…



Community work co-ordinator to encourage voluntary work


Welcome pack for every new person in town


Art board


Coordinate with WDC and the TDDA


Website carpooling initiative


Create a database of all community organisations






(to be made available online)


Set up a Te Puaha Marae website





(to enable bookings, notices to be
placed)


Specific ideas from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Budget to support the establishment of a Civil Defence centre in
Port Waikato


Provide more education/information and signage on water safety






(the risks/safety


implications associated with the water both river and sea)



Specific idea from Onewhero








and
its catchment…



Community constable


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Community facilities


Links to a





Healthy Waikato


-The community has access to quality recreation and leisure
facilities


Key priorities for Tuakau and its catchment…


1.








Ambulance
Station


2.








Sports
facilities


3.








Library



1. Ambulance Station


What:








Establishment
of an Ambulance Station and vehicle for Tuakau and its
catchment.


Why:








Lives
depend on the prompt arrival and immediate care of medical professionals. There
is a


vast area to service from Tuakau. Pukekohe Accident &
Emergency have reduced their opening


hours, which means emergencies after 8pm need to travel to
Papakura or Manurewa -


preservation of life.


Who:








St
John, local first response teams, the Community.


2. Sports facilities


What:








A
combined sports and recreation centre complete with a pool and
gym.


Why:








Centralising
facilities, share running costs with multi-code use provide for a
rapidly


increasing population and for socialising and providing a sense
of community.


Who:








All
sports codes, Youth Groups, Counties Manukau Sport and Waikato District
Council.


Facilities such as parks, kid theme parks and


playgrounds, cycle tracks, horse trails and walking


tracks should become part of the community


landscape making it easier for our residents to live


in the area.


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Key priorities for Tuakau and its catchment…


3. Library


What:








A
large library complete with internet and computer access, I-Site and Citizens
Advice


Bureau.


Why:








We
are not currently catering for our population. We need more technology
available. The


community will benefit from education and having a central
contact point for meeting and


information.


Who:








Waikato
District Council, Tourism businesses, local clubs, groups, churches
etc.


Key


priorities for Port Waikato and its
catchment…


1.








Fire
Station and vehicle


2.








Multi-functional
facility


3.








Carparking
at Sunset Beach


1. Fire Station and vehicle


What:








Establishment
of a new Fire Station and vehicle for Port Waikato and its
catchment.


Why:








The
provision of a larger station to house appliances and an additional vehicle
would enable


the fire brigade to be able to respond to emergencies more
efficiently.


Who:








Fire
Brigade and the Community.


2. Multi-functional facility


What:








Establishment
of a multi-functional facility that could be utilised as a
museum/information


centre and community meeting place.


Why:








Port
Waikato is an interconnected community with many active groups who require a
place


to meet. The Port is also an important tourist destination which
provides many unique services and


activities which require facilities to accommodate the mobile
population. A multi-functional facility


that could accommodate tourist and community activities, house
historic artefacts from the area


and provide tourist information would provide a central meeting
place in which the village could


thrive.


3. Car parking at Sunset Beach


What:








The
provision of safe carparking, pedestrian and vehicle access at Sunset
Beach.


Why:








The
current carpark at Sunset Beach is unsafe and not able to be
used.


Who:








Waikato
District Council, Sunset Beach Surf Club and the Community.


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Key priorities for Onewhero and its catchment…


1.








Development
of the Domain


2.








Beautification
of the Domain


3.








Assistance
to maintain District Halls and their grounds


4.








Pukekohe
Library


1. Development of Domain


What:








Further
develop the Onewhero Domain to include a children’s playground, public toilets,
a


grandstand, walking tracks and improved carparking.



Why:








The
Domain is a widely used facility with a vast catchment area. It incorporates
squash,


rugby, tennis, touch rugby, bowling and pony clubs. The Domain
is situated in the ‘heart of


Onewhero’ and the Rugby Club also doubles as a social and
community meeting place.


Who:








Waikato
District Council, Sport Clubs and the Community.


2. Beautification of the Domain


What:








Beautify
the Domain area with more native plantings.


Why:








To
make the Domain an attractive place where people like to
visit.


Who:








Waikato
District Council and the Community.


3. District Halls


What:








Council
to provide assistance to maintain our district halls and their
grounds.


Why:








This
will enhance the whole district by having well maintained and presented
community


buildings. It will also instill a sense of pride in the
community.


Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


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Key priorities for Onewhero and its catchment…


4. Pukekohe Library


What:








To
have a reciprocal arrangement with Pukekohe Library.



Why:








Pukekohe
Library will always be a more comprehensive library than Tuakau. Residents
of


the district have all contributed to the development and running
of the Pukekohe Library via rates


for many years and should not have their access cut because of
changes to local government


boundaries.


Who:








Waikato
District and Auckland City Council.


General ideas from the community catchments…



Provision of a Parenting Room in Tuakau CBD


More computers in the library


Build an ambulance station next to the fire brigade


Ambulance


Training ground for Fire Station


Basket ball/gym/recreation centre/combined sports club
facilities/ youth centre/teenagers


hangout/drop in centre/kids marbles trail


River playground for water sports


In consultation with the community more public toilets around
the district








(clean)


Fix and open public toilets


Montessori school


Upgrade schools


Specific ideas from Tuakau and its catchment…



Continue to support the community garden closer to town


Upgrade Lightbody Reserve buildings


Community sports complex at Lightbody Reserve


Upgrade town centre Central Park








(for
community events)


Establish a Tuakau I Site








(Suggestion to convert the Museum Society building into an I Site
to


provide directions, identify places of interest, tourists spots
etc)


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Specific ideas from Tuakau and








its
catchment…



Adults and young ones playground/dinosaur/children’s theme park









(family
friendly)



Heated swimming pool/upgrade pool/keep outside pool heated


Introduce free use of the pool by schools within the area with
free learn to swim programmes


Playground at Tuakau College


Specific ideas from Port Waikato and its catchment…



Museum/drop in centre


Support the Port Waikato camping ground


Port Waikato Wharf








–
is an
iconic and practical wharf used by locals and visitors to the Port. This
is


one of our most important assets and facilities and requires
maintenance and repairs and formal


engineering report


Request for a cemetery/bio-organic cemetery close to the Port
Waikato village


Support boat ramps for the River





–
Port
Waikato –
Tuakau
Bridge road


(extend
the area for car


& trailers to park at river ramps)


More recreational facilities for Port Waikato


Request operational funding for Sunset Beach surf life saving
club








(to
maintain and provide


additional life guards)


Dedicated space/museum








(to
display historical maps and photos etc.)


Support the Community garden


Playground developments for Port Waikato









(to
include a skate park)


Specific ideas from








Onewhero and its catchment…


Expand the Domain to include a Number 3 playing field


Development of Domain area








(toilets, grandstand for rugby/soccer, walking track, beautify
area


with native plantings, improved car parking)



Grandstand at rugby club include public toilets


Playground at the Domain


Specific idea from Aka Aka and its catchment…



Improvements to boat ramp at Hoods landing



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Employment & business development


Links to a





Thriving Waikato


-





the
Council’s processes encourage the continuity of existing businesses and
the


establishment of new businesses and industry



Key priorities for all catchment areas


…



1.








Reverse
sensitivity


2.








Encourage
new business to Tuakau industrial land


3.








Develop
Tuakau industrial land infrastructure


1. Reverse sensitivity


What:








Address
reverse sensitivity issues.


Why:








Reverse
sensitivity is the situation that evolves when a new residential development
is


poorly positioned and borders existing activities such as rural,
business or industrial, resulting in


complaints about the pre-existing activities. In Tuakau there
are two key areas that will need to be


considered when planning for future residential growth:


Existing business/industrial zoned land; and


New business in the industrial zoned area as it develops.



Who:








Existing
business owners, land owners, residents and Waikato District
Council.


2. Encourage new business to Tuakau industrial land



What:








Recognise
the importance of 140 acres of industrial land and the opportunities that
this


provides. Appoint a Project Manager for new business land
development.


Why:








There
are 113.7 hectares of industrial land currently being developed in Tuakau which
is


significant given the shortage of industrial land in the
Auckland South area, and the position of this


land in relation to the





‘golden
triangle’. This provides significant opportunity for
employment,


community pride and the ability to strengthen the resilience of
Tuakau and its surrounding districts.


Strategic growth (attracting the right long term businesses) is
key.


Local employment and the nurturing of local business


is a major priority of the community. With support


from local authorities we would like to encourage


growth and support structures and frameworks that


will bring business and employment to the area.


We would also like to see funding for a Project


Manager for the town and district to run events and


support local businesses.


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Who:








Suggest
the appointment of a Project Manager for new business land development.
This


person could assist in being a





‘one
stop shop’ for industry looking to locate in the area.
Waikato


District Council have taken Economic Development





‘in-house’ and there are currently no
other


agencies offering this service.


Re-establish a land





owner’s
forum
to help develop relationships between business and the


Council. This would ideally be done through a development agency
so the person can be seen to


be impartial but may need to be initiated via Council with an
independent mediator.


3. Develop Tuakau industrial land infrastructure



What:








Increase
available infrastructure to the peripheries of zoned land so that businesses
have


the choice of where to locate.


Why:








To
encourage timely development of the zoned industrial land.
Business-ready


infrastructure removes roadblocks from prospective development.
Making available infrastructure


to peripheries of zoned land will increase the likelihood of
uptake within the Tuakau area;


otherwise they may choose to locate elsewhere. There are several
prominent issues:


Gas supply: Although two nationally-significant gas pipes run
through Tuakau, local businesses


and industry are unable to access this supply. Tuakau already
has a gas gate but new industry


cannot establish due to the lack of volume available. We would
like the Council’s assistance to


lobby Vector for increased supply and availability.


Waste water: We acknowledge the new sewerage line running along
Whangarata and Bollard


Roads. However, we believe there are restrictions between the
line and the settlement ponds. We


request that budget is allocated for this to be addressed in the
immediate future.


Water supply: Whilst the water supply itself is not an issue,
the distance to the nearest available


town connection is. It would be useful to have these extended
along the Bollard/Whangarata Road


boundary.


Who:








These
are large scale projects and will need to have Waikato District Council,
Waikato


Regional Council, Vector Gas and the affected land owners on
board.


General ideas from the community








catchments…



Encourage business to Tuakau





(North Waikato’s
major town)



More industrial incentive for factory development


Encourage tourism business growth via trails


School and industry training schemes


Increase opportunity for future investment


More employment


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General ideas from the community catchments…



Make business areas more attractive to new business






(by way of a future container


depot)


Support TDDA ideas


–


use the TDDA
strategic plan as key consultation for council and


community plan initiatives


High, mid and low skilled jobs


Wairua jobs economy support


Maaori arts and crafts shop


More shops in the town centre


Run free business courses


Run free Te Reo courses


Computer support business in town


Specific ideas from Tuakau and its catchment…



Funding for a Town Centre Manager


More retail stores


Possibility of becoming a new Business Improvement District
(BIDS)


Consider establishing a new Economic Development Trust


Lobby to ensure main infrastructure (gas pipe network and
contract supply) meet


future requirements


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Town plans, long term planning, land use and


development


Links to an





Accessible, Sustainable, Thriving, Healthy and Safe
Waikato


-





A
district where the community’s access to transport infrastructure and technology
meets its


needs


- A district where growth is managed effectively and natural
resources are protected and


developed for future generations


-





The
council’s processes encourage the continuity of existing businesses and
the


establishment of new businesses and industry


- A district with services and activities that promote a healthy
community


- A district where people feel safe and supported within their
communities


Key priorities for Tuakau and its


catchment…



1.








Spatial/structure
plan


2.








Review
section sizes


3.








Connectivity



1. Spatial/structure plan


What:








Develop
a Spatial/Structure Plan for Tuakau Township.


Why:








We
all talk of the growth coming to our district but there is very limited land
available for


residential growth. Whilst there are a few pockets of land left
the likelihood of them being


developed is small as the current market gardens that are
situated within these pockets have a


higher value as productive land than residential sections.
Consideration needs to be given to the


school zoning that the available land sits in. We have a lot of
young families in our area and the


lower cost of housing tends to attract such a group. The
majority of the available sections are in a


Decile 1 zoning whilst the decile 5 zoned areas has nothing
available. This has a major effect on


peoples decision where to live.


Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


To integrate all planning to ensure delivery and continuity of
all


plans, to protect the district and sustainably manage the
rate


of growth and development, is keenly supported by our


community. We want to preserve what we have now but not at


the risk of turning away new residents to the area. We
believe


land use needs to be balanced with a sustainable mix of


residential, industrial and lifestyle options to ensure


development of a balanced community structure.



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2. Review section sizes


What:








Review
regulation regarding section sizes.


Why:








Currently
regulation allows very small residential lots, some as small as
290m2. Whilst it is


good to provide affordable housing there is concern that it
attracts developers to only provide low


cost housing and not a desirable mix. There is also concern
around developers being able to resubdivide


sections after a subdivision is approved. The problem with this
is that the infrastructure


provided is only half of what is required.



Who:








The
Community, Developers and Waikato District Council.



3. Connectivity


What:








Create
a working group to progress connections between parks, reserves
and


industrial/residential land for multi-use.



Why:








Creating
wide safe paths for walkers/cyclists to move between home and work and
between


recreational areas would benefit the town in many ways. There is
a buffer zone between


residential land and the business zone to the East adjoining
Bollard Road that follows a stream


bed. If there was a trail created, it would serve as a
connection from the future train station to the


Waikato River and join our four main Reserves. There is
opportunity to plan for this while the town


is still small and land is available.


Who:








Waikato
Regional Council, Waikato District Council and the Community Working
Group.


Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1.








Coastal
and rural amenity


2.








Enhanced
services


1. Coastal and rural amenity


What:








Protect
and enhance the unique costal and rural amenity of Port Waikato and its
catchment


area.


Why:








Port
Waikato is a unique community where residents and visitors alike value the
isolation


and traditional ways of life in a seaside village. It is
important that the integrity and the many varied


values and lifestyle choices which make up this community are
factored into any long term


planning, land use and development.


Who:








The
Community (e.g. Port Waikato Residents & Ratepayers Association),
Onewhero-


Tuakau Community Board and Waikato District Council.



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2. Enhanced services


What:








Priority
to upgrade existing services to landowners in the area.



Why:








A
significant step in attaining the future outcomes for Port Waikato will be to
develop a


structure/spatial plan for Tuakau and the North Waikato area
that encompasses all the likely future


council funded infrastructure and maintenance requirements.



Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


Key priorities


for Onewhero and its
catchment…


1.








Protection
of rural land


2.








Reverse
sensitivity


1. Protection of rural land


What:








To
protect the right of agribusiness operators to continue their operations on
rural land.


Why:








For
the continued economic development and viability of the
district


Who:








Waikato
District Council, Waikato Regional Council and rural
communities.


2. Reverse sensitivity


What:








Address
reverse sensitivity issues between rural and residential zoned
areas.


Why:








To
maintain existing agribusiness operations for the continued economic development
of the


region and to ensure future changes in agribusiness systems are
allowed for





–
for
example


standoff pads, feedlots, wintering barns etc.



Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council


General ideas from the community








catchments…



Plan for long term


More land for houses correct zones


Limit high density living


Spatial plan


Support Community Committee plans


Address reverse sensitivity issues between industrial and
residential


Industrial park connection





( walkway/cycleway)



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General ideas from the community catchments…



Elevated residential on Barnaby and Dominion Road


Involve tangata whenua on any development within the region at
the beginning of all


projects





(not halfway or at the end )


WDC & WRC need to remember all Tuakau & Districts small
communities





(strong


smaller lifestyle areas linking the North West Waikato)



Protect local employment


–


in the
existing business and industrial zones by limiting the


impact of new residential growth in its surrounding area



Specific ideas from Tuakau and its catchment…



Consider the relocation of the saleyards within Tuakau so CBD
can grow


Town link to industrial park


Create Spatial Plan


Specific ideas from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Ensure the rural/coastal nature of Port Waikato Township is at
the forefront of any


decision with respect to use, development and/or changes to the
area


Specific ideas from Onewhero








and
its catchment…



The right of the farmer to continue to farm productive rural
land


Plan for long term


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Tuakau CBD*


*The Tuakau town centre has been left as a topic in its own
right as localities within the Tuakau and Districts


Community Plan area such as Port Waikato, Onewhero, Aka Aka and
Pukekawa would have contact with and connect


to the town centre through activities such as local shopping,
attendance at the high school or sporting events to name


a few.


Links to a





Thriving Waikato


-





The
council’s processes encourage the continuity of existing businesses and
the


establishment of new businesses and industry



Key priorities for Tuakau CBD


1.








Upgrade
the Whakapipi Bridge


2.








Create
an attractive entrance to Tuakau


3.








Beautify
George Street


4.








Connectivity



5.








Lighting



1. Upgrade the Whakapipi Bridge


What:








Upgrade
the Whakapipi Stream Bridge.


Why:








At
the north end of Tuakau township there is a need to upgrade the Whakapipi Bridge
for


two reasons:


1. Pedestrian safety.


2. This is the main entrance into the CBD and is unsightly.


This has become the first impression for visitors to our town
and it must be a good one. Our


understanding is that there was money allocated by the former
Franklin District Council for this.


Whakapipi Stream Bridge is the first impression for the majority
of our tourists and our ever


increasing commuter base. It is important to showcase the
township in the best possible light.


Who:








The
Community, New Zealand Transport Agency and Waikato District
Council.


2. Create an attractive entrance to Tuakau



What:








Create
an attractive entrance at the George Street and Buckland Road
intersections.


Why:








At
the south end of Tuakau we need to create an attractive entrance for our rural
users. At


this point they choose to turn into Tuakau or carry onto
Pukekohe. They are a large financial


To create a vibrant and modern CBD that


recognises its heritage people are attracted


to and provides an environment for


business and residents from both our rural


and urban areas to thrive


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contributor to the CBD and we need to do all we can to create an
environment they would like to


shop in.


.


Who:








Key
Stakeholders include the Community, New Zealand Transport Agency and
Waikato


District Council.


3. Beautify George Street


What:








Beautify
George Street by way of planting and removal of unsightly aging
infrastructure.


Why:








The
approach to the CBD from the south along George Street is one of the highest
traffic


counts in Tuakau. The dated infrastructure gives the appearance
of a depressed and underfunded


environment. The two key pieces are the power lines and the
tennis court fencing. The CBD


gardens require regeneration to add green space to what
currently looks like a concrete jungle.


There is much comment around the lack of cleanliness of the CBD
since Waikato District Council


took over. Whilst in the Franklin District Council we had local
residents working for the contactors


and they had immense pride in keeping the area clean and all
parties benefitted. It would be


desirable to have the council assist the community to lobby
Counties Power for the


undergrounding of the power lines.


Who:








Counties
Power, the Community and Waikato District Council.


4. Connectivity


What:








Create
better connections to Liverpool and West Street carparks and shopping
area.


Why:








We
need to ensure the long-term connectivity of the Main Street to the Ring Road
carparks.


Currently there are small two meter wide accessways to these
areas. They have undeveloped


sites adjacent to them and therefore it will never be cheaper
for the Council to purchase land to


widen these areas. Having wide and well lit walkways are key to
people feeling secure and being


happy to use them. Tuakau is unlikely to get big box retail so
we need to create our own unique


retail experience. Connected carparking to the Ring Road
carparks and to the retail areas will


facilitate this.


Who:








Waikato
District Council, Business and land owners.


5. Lighting


What:








Improve
lighting levels the length of George Street and around the intersections in the
Ring


Road area which include George, Liverpool and West Streets.



Why:








Anti-social
activity is reduced in well lit areas. CCTV footage shows people
deliberately


avoiding these well lit spaces to move around undetected.
Shoppers feeling safe are one of the


main challenges our CBD faces. To combine the lighting upgrade
with the strategic placement of


CCTV cameras will ensure people feel safe in and supported by
their community.


Who:








The
Community, Tuakau and Districts Development Association, Counties Power
and


Waikato District Council


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General ideas from the community








catchments…



Plant palms the entire length of George Street


Plant sustainable trees along the main street


Entertainment centre/Band rotunda in the main street


Town focus


Paint shopping complex entrance


Better retail options


More trendy eateries


Large supermarket needed


More shops/more variety/better shops


Zone reserve for restaurants and tourist facilities


Rezone retail areas to not split by railway


Limit building height to 3 storeys in CBD


Encourage character architecture


Replace trees in CBD


Beautify George Street


Upgrade the northern and southern town entrances


Beautify/enhance the entrance from the south to attract people
to shop there


Tourism on river





(like Tirau)



Unique playground in main shopping area/crazy toilets


Reward cards for Tuakau shopping


Cleaner main street


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General ideas from the community








catchments…



Re-employ local people


Seven day shopping


Keep Tuakau shoppers in Tuakau


Internet café


Access walkways


– Ring Roads
to George Street


Installation of roundabouts


Move charity clothes bins


–


to a more
discreet location and provide more capacity



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Heritage, culture & tourism


Links to a





Thriving Waikato


-





The
diversity of the district’s people and culture is recognised and the
protection and


preservation of cultural and natural heritage sites is
encouraged


-





The
council’s processes encourage the continuity of existing businesses and
the


establishment of new businesses and industry



Key priorities for Tuakau and its catchment…


1.








Recognition
of tangata whenua, pioneers and icons in the district



2.








Encourage
tourism and cultural excursions


3.








Dual
naming (Maaori and English)


1. Recognition of tangata whenua, pioneers and icons in the
district


What:








Recognition
of Maaori Kings and Te Arikinui, Kingitanga events: Poukai, Princess Te
Puea,


Te Winika Waka, Reverend Waka Kukutai, Ngaa Marae o Te Puaha o
Waikato, Alexander


Redoubt, Sir Edmund Hillary, Waikato River, protection of the
Port Waikato Wharf, protection of


the Yacht and Motor Boat Club building.



Why:








To
encourage the people of Tuakau and Districts to be informed about the whole
history and


progress of the area and to empower people to become involved in
the development for the


benefit of everyone.


Who:








The
Community and local Iwi.


To protect the heritage we have for our


future generations, celebrate the diversity of


all cultures and encourage the development


of tourism


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2. Encourage tourism and cultural excursions



What:








Work
with the northeast Waikato group to promote Maaori culture through
Marae


visits/overnight stays, hangi, kapa haka, souvenir shops, arts
and raranga. Provide more


excursions using the Waikato River. To encourage tourism
business growth via multi-use


recreational trails and develop a tourism map/radio to promote
tourist spots for North Waikato.


Monthly planned cultural concerts promoting cultural diversity
and recognition of horticultural and


farming trails.


Why:








To
assist Tangata Whenua and the community to initiate and develop opportunities
for


business development and employment by attracting more visitors
to the area.


Who:








Local
businesses and Marae.


3. Dual naming (Maaori and English)


What:








Dual
naming (Maaori and English) of selected new roads within the Tuakau and
Districts


including better tourism signage. Dual naming would include all
roads leading directly to Marae,


using Maaori names when naming new roads and recognising things
Maaori.


Why:








Dual
signage has the power to add value to the inter-relationships of the community
by


encouraging correct pronunciation and understanding of Maaori
words.


Who:








Local
Iwi, local community groups, Waikato District Council and New Zealand
Transport


Agency.


Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1.








Improved
signage


2.








Promote
tourist attractions


3.








Historic
Maaori and European sites


1. Improved signage


What:








Improve
the signage identifying tourist attractions within the district and to the
coastal


roads.


Why:








To
attract more tourism to the area.


Who:








Local
tourist operators, New Zealand Transport Agency and Waikato District
Council.


2. Promote tourist attractions


What:








Promotion
of tourist attractions within the district via the council
website.


Why:








To
attract more tourism to the area.


Who:








The
Community, local tourist operators and Waikato District
Council.


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3. Historic Maaori and European sites


What:








Identify
historic sites both Maaori and New Zealand European in an asset
register.


Why:








Many
signatories of the Treaty of Waitangi were signed in Hui around the Port Waikato
area


with Reverend Maunsell. Early immigrants to New Zealand
disembarked at the Port then travelled


further inland along the Waikato River. Sites to protect
include, but are not limited to:


The Wharf and jetty


Yacht Building (Caesar Roose Building)


Wharf Bay area


Early mission home sites.


Who:








The
Community, Port Waikato Historic Society and Waikato District
Council.


General ideas from the community








catchments…



Celebrate pioneers in district


Recognition of Sir Edmund Hilary


Encourage cultural excursions





(more use of the River)



Protect heritage and culture


Dual naming





(Maaori &
Pakeha) of all roads within Tuakau (our shops, Marae and


Schools)


Work with Northeast Waikato Group to encourage tourism


Marae stays


Tourism map for Franklin North Waikato


Monthly planned cultural concerts





(for visitors to bring their guests
to)


More Maaori interactive and tourism


Register to promote tourist spots with the area on the Tourism
radio


Series of events each month in town to attract visitors
celebrating what we do


Better tourism signage


More use of the River


Promote the view from the Alexander Redoubt


–


which was once
used as the Lookout


for up and down the River


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Specific ideas from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Protection of the Port Waikato Wharf and historic site


Protection of the Yacht and Motor Boat Club building



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Environment


Links to a





Sustainable Waikato


-





The
council encourages the protection of the district’s natural assets, landforms,
wetlands


and waterways from adverse effects


Key priority for Tuakau and its catchment…


1. Sustainable development


What:








Implement
planning practices and principles which facilitate environmental protection
and


the enhancement of our Township.


Why:








We
want to create a town that the community enjoys living in and is safe and
sustainable


for all.


Who:








The
Community, Waikato Regional Council and Waikato District
Council.


Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1.








Waikato
River


2.








Alexander
Redoubt


3.








Protection
of native plant and wildlife


1. Waikato River


What:








Clear
out the river and tributaries to eradicate the carp population and improve
waterway


planting.


Why:








The
Waikato River is the lifeblood of the Waikato district and a natural landscape
of national


significance.


Who:








The
Community, Waikato Regional Council, Waikato District Council and the
River


Authority.


We need to protect our


environment, it is the place in


which we live work and play


and should always be


considered in any decision to


effect change.


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2. Alexander Redoubt


What:








Development
and enhancement of the Alexander Redoubt Reserve.


Why:








The
ratio of green space to current and future proposed population increases
requires


investment in additional reserve areas and the further
development of current spaces.


Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


3. Protection of native plant and wildlife



What:








Protection
of unique environments for native plant and wildlife at Port Waikato such
as


Dotterel breeding at the mouth of the Waikato River.



Why:








To
encourage endangered wildlife to stay and breed in the
Port.


Who:








The
Community and Department of Conservation.


General ideas from the community








catchments…



Protect the natural environment


Promote view from Alexander Redoubt up and down river


Ensure the coastal systems are provided for and enhanced


Farming





(local farmers to be encouraged to keep
roadways clean from stock effluent and


dirt etc.)


Keep the river clean


Support the River Authority and private companies to clean up
the river and dredge


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General ideas from the community








catchments…



Ensure water quality of the Waikato River is of regulatory
standards


Get rid of pollution caused by industry and the community


No dumping cremation ashes in river


Problems with over fishing


Carp need eradicating from the river


Promote sustainable building practices


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Infrastructure


Links to a





Healthy, Safe and Accessible
Waikato


- A district with services and activities that promote a healthy
community


- A district where people feel safe and supported within their
communities


-





A
district where the community’s access to transport infrastructure and technology
meets its


needs


Key priorities for Tuakau and its catchment…


1.








Recycling/waste
centres


2.








Undergrounding
powerlines


3.








Industrial
land


1. Recycling/waste centres


What:








Establish
a recycling/waste depot in Tuakau Township


Why:








Although
the main centre is well serviced by a weekly recycling service there is a
large


group that fall out of this area. Those that have larger
quantities of recycling/waste or live outside


the Town Centre have to travel to Pukekohe to dispose of it.



Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


2. Undergrounding powerlines


What:








Underground
power along George Street.


Why:








The
current dated infrastructure inhibits the landscaping and beautification of the
southern


entrance to Tuakau. It would also provide an opportunity to
upgrade systems ready for future


growth.


Who:








Counties
Power and Waikato District Council.


3. Industrial land


What:








Ensure
industrial land is supplied with and has access to appropriate
infrastructure.


Why:








Much
of Tuakau's industrial land has little or no infrastructure. Often the cost is
not viable for


one small user to access infrastructure to their site so
businesses go elsewhere.


Residential and commercial


development will require


funding and resources that are


future proofed for development.


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With industrial land having so many owners it is unlikely that
any one individual will provide


infrastructure at their own cost. The Council may need to take
the role of a developer and put


infrastructure in at key points to enable growth of industrial
and business zoned land.


Key priorities for Port Waikato and its catchment…



1








.
Recycling centre sites


4.








Stormwater/wastewater



5.








Kerb
and channelling


1. Recycling centre sites


What:








Evaluation
of the current and alternative recycling centre sites.



Why:








If
spatially planned it is unlikely that the recycling / rubbish area would have
been sited at its


current location of Sunset Beach. An evaluation of the current
recycling sites and consideration of


alternative sites would alleviate the concern around public
amenity.


Who:








Land
owners and Waikato District Council.


2. Stormwater/wastewater


What:








Upgrade
of stormwater and review of wastewater infrastructure.



Why:








Many
properties in Port Waikato have open storm drains where roads are consistently
being


flooded and a lot of properties cannot accommodate the modern
septic tanks.


Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


3. Kerb and channeling


What:








Upgrade
kerbside channeling.


Why:








There
are many residential roads in Port Waikato without appropriate kerb and
channeling


which is exacerbating road surface flooding in the area.



Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


General ideas from the community








catchments…



Ensure quality water supply for drinking


More rubbish bins


Recycling centre





(like Extreme Waste in
Raglan)


Maintain drainage systems


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General ideas from the community








catchments…



More footpaths


Footpath along Dominion Road





(between Westland and Whakapipi
way)


Move charity clothes bins


Underground power down George Street


Free inorganic collection twice a year


Consider an alternative site for recycling





(currently high visibility from the
beach)


New collection on the sand spit/dune areas





(and through the delta)



Rubbish clean up along our roads and other local contracts


Efficient stormwater to alleviate surface flooding


Better, improved and more street lighting


Trade waste


–


create
integrated wastewater infrastructure



Specific ideas from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Request for more regular recycling collections


Initiate kerb side recycling


Evaluation of alternative site for recycling depot


Drainage for Centreway Road and parts of Maunsell Road


Stormwater drainage issues in Port Waikato


Kerb/channel/footpaths (on one side) for Port Waikato



Specific ideas from Onewhero








and
its catchment…



Rubbish collection for Wairamarama


Rubbish and recycling collections please


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Our values & aspirations


Sustainable growth


Spatial integrity of our combined CBD / Tuakau Township, rural
and industrial interfaces


We see safety, security and pride in our town and an environment
that encourages and


enhances the quality of our semi-rural lifestyles as a key to
our future growth


Environment


Eco systems including people and communities


All natural and physical resources


Amenity values


Social, economic aesthetic and cultural effects



Identify & enhance our natural buffer zones



Rural, town, sale yards, horticulture, industrial and
recreational areas


The use of this Plan to effect change in the future



We believe that social


responsibility is something the


community as a whole needs to


take part in and contribute to.


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Challenges for the district to overcome


Key priority for Tuakau and its catchment…


1. Community participation


What:








Foster
and encourage participation and partnership between all sectors of our
communities.


Why:








To
facilitate a collaborative approach in the realisation of the community’s values
and


aspirations to effect change as determined in this Plan.



Who:








All
Community stakeholders.


Key priorities for Onewhero and its catchment…


1. Council accountability


What:








More
accountability needed from the Council regarding public submissions and
concerns.


Why:








To
ensure the Community and Council are working together towards a common
and


mutually beneficial outcome.


Who:








Waikato
Regional Council, Waikato District Council and the
Community.


2. Meaningful consultation


What:








To
ensure consultation with major stakeholders takes place before drafting a
policy, plan or


bylaw.


Why:








To
ensure council policies, plans and bylaws are mutually respected and
understood,


making compliance easier and administration costs lower.



Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


We recognise that there will be challenges when


considering what we want for the community. However


we must try to consider the wants and desires of all


residents within our community.


The biggest challenge is getting everyone talking to


each other and respecting all the issues within the


community


– lets be
open.


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Key priority for Port Waikato and its catchment…


1. Port Waikato integrity


What:








Port
Waikato is a unique seaside village community with a high volume of tourists
and


visitors to the area which requires specific infrastructure
spending.


Why:








To
cope with the high visitor demand on infrastructure, whilst maintaining and
protecting the


integrity of the area.


Who:








The
Community and Waikato District Council.


General challenges from the community








catchments…



Lack of funding


Open challenges and events


Foster a climate of cooperation and racial harmony


Acknowledge the dual partnership io the Treaty of Waitangi



Specific challenges from Port Waikato








and
its catchment…



Port Waikato is a unique small isolated seaside village
community but has a very


high volume of tourists, visitors and school groups to the area
that need to be fully


considered in terms of the budget spend.


Specific challenges from Onewhero








and
its catchment…



Meaningful consultation


More accountability from the council regarding public
submissions





(start listening)



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Reference material*


*





Copies
of the reference material are either available on the Council’s website or can
be obtained from the Tuakau &


Districts Community Plan Committee.


Tuakau Beyond 2000


Tuakau Town Plan 2001


– 2032


TDDA Strategic & Action Plan


Franklin Plus 2010


– A
Development Strategy for a Rural –Based Economy


Ideas Day contributions


– Held in
Tuakau, Onewhero and Port Waikato


Business meeting contributions


– Held at the
Tuakau Hotel


Website





www.communityplantuakaudistricts.org
contributions


Tuakau & Districts Facebook commentary


PW community research & feedback paper


Waikato District Council 2012-2022 Long Term Plan (LTP)


Written submissions from the Port Waikato and Onewhero Residents
and Rate


Payers Association on the 2012-2022 draft LTP


Port Waikato Residents & Ratepayers Association submissions
to the Council and


community research evaluations


The support of Waikato District Council team and particularly
Maria Edgar and Nath Pritchard is


acknowledged. Their help in providing administration resources
enabled this plan to be created and


published. Thanks from the Community Plan committee.



0800 492 452





 www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz