Hastings and Napier
Future Development Strategy (FDS)

On 13 December 2023, the Trust held an information session and wānanga for members on the Hastings and Napier Future Development Strategy. 

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We thank all members who attended and contributed to the meeting.  The following documents from the meeting are attached: 

• Future Development Strategy Team Powerpoint Presentation

• Future Development Strategy Team Presentation High Level Notes

• Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Powerpoint Presentation

• Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Presentation Notes

• Map of NZ Archaeological Association Sites and Areas

• Map of Sites of Significance to Mana Whenua 

  • Includes Marae locations, Māori Land, Sites of Significance identified in Hastings District Plan for Hastings, HPUDS Marae based settlements and statutory acknowledgment areas

• Map of Landscape and Ecology

• Map of Freshwater Bodies

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Two key components of the Future Development Strategy were discussed during the meeting: 

1. Evaluating the growth options – developing and applying a mana whenua lens, and

2. Developing a Statement of iwi and hapū aspirations for urban development.

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The Future Development Strategy Team will hold a further hui to evaluate the growth options.  Members will be advised of the hui date (to be held in first quarter 2024).

The Trust will seek member input in preparation for the next hui.  

Please refer below to the content-attached for more information.