FAQs

RMPs set out how Council intends to provide for how public reserves, parks, or open spaces will be managed, used, and developed over time. Council is made up of three wards, and Council has a Reserve Management Plan for each of these as well as a plan for each sub-regional park in the district.

RMPs guide informed decision-making on land use, recreational activities, and long-term planning, ensuring reserves meet community needs and remain sustainable for future generations. They are crucial for sustainably managing public reserves by balancing conservation and development. They protect cultural and historical values.

The Kaimai Ward RMP was last reviewed in 2016 and is now due for an update. We review one of our ward RMP‘s on a three-year cycle, ensuring that each of our three ward RMP’s (Kaimai, Katikati-Waihī Beach, and Te Puke-Maketu) undergoes review every nine years.

The draft Kaimai Ward RMP incorporates tangata whenua perspectives and identifies sites of cultural significance. Council will work with iwi and hapū to ensure appropriate management of these areas. Heritage features may also be preserved or enhanced as part of the plan.

Your feedback will help inform any changes on how our reserves are managed, used and developed over time. The RMP proposes improvements such as upgrading and maintaining existing reserves, enhancing walkways and cycleways, or refining reserve management practices.

All feedback will be reviewed and considered by Council. Any changes made to the RMP will be presented to Council for approval and adoption.

Yes, the RMP is reviewed regularly - the district-wide component is reviewed every three years. Additionally, where specific reserves have concept plans developed or reviewed, these are added into the RMP. Community consultation would be undertaken to review or develop a reserve concept plan.

Implementation of the RMP will be subject to Council‘s budgeting process, including the Long-Term Plan and Annual Plan. Funding for specific projects will be prioritised based on community needs, environmental considerations, and available resources. In some cases, external funding sources such as grants, partnerships, or development contributions may be sought to support key initiatives.

The Representation Review final proposal includes two changes to the ward boundary for the Kaimai Ward. The key changes impact Pahoia Domain and Pahoia Landing Reserve shifting from the Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward to Kaimai, while Kaiate Falls Scenic and Esplanade Reserve will move from Kaimai to the Te Puke-Maketu Ward. These reserves are included in the draft Kaimai Ward RMP, and we welcome your feedback on their future management. Any boundary changes will be aligned to the Local Government Commission determination (made in April 2025) and reflected in the final RMP.