Plans, policies and reports
Essentially Waiheke
A village and rural communities strategy
Essentially Waiheke is a strategy to manage residential development that will
occur as a result of population growth on Waiheke Island over the next 50 years. After extensive public consultation,
this long-term plan was adopted at a council meeting on 12 September 2000.
The main purpose of the strategy is to establish a community approved framework for Waiheke's development and to signpost the
directions towards a sustainable future, where opportunities for development are facilitated and the
island's community values and outstanding natural
environment are respected and nurtured.
The strategy is built on a set of five central principles, which were developed
through a series of community workshops:
- Environmental protection. Identify areas of
Waiheke which are inappropriate for development because of
environmental or amenity constraints.
- Economic development and employment. Recognise the need to provide for local employment and business
opportunities that are complementary to the character and
lifestyle opportunities the island provides.
- Strong communities. Identify
opportunities to create a sense of place, a sense of belonging and
a community that supports innovation, creativity and productivity.
- Protection and enhancement of Waiheke's character. Recognise the importance of maintaining the unique character of
the island, particularly by protecting the open character of rural areas.
- Location. Guide the location and form of
future growth related development.
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