Call out for Community Panel members - Hauraki Plains Adaptation Plan
Apply to join the Community Panel
We need community members from the Hauraki Plains to put in their nomination to join the Community Panel for the Hauraki Plains Adaptation Plan - a 100-year community resilience plan which will focus on the natural hazards and effects of changing weather patterns on the low-lying areas of the Hauraki Plains.
Council successfully applied for and received $1,070,000 from the Three Waters Better Off Fund for this project. The Hauraki Plains Adaptation Community Plan will follow a similar structure to that used for the Wharekawa Coast 2120 project, relying on Community Panels to act as a sounding board to test ideas and gain feedback from the wider community.
Mayor Toby said the complexity of this project is not just the technical, scientific and ecological aspects, but the managing of numerous stakeholders and their involvement over a long period of time.
“We’re calling on members of the Hauraki Plains, mana whenua and interested parties to join the community panels now. The best thing about these adaptation and resilience plans is that they’re by the community, for the community. It’s one of the most essential aspects of the plan so I really encourage people to get involved and come on the journey with us”, he said.
Criteria
- No previous experience is needed, except for a willingness to be involved in planning for a safe and resilient future for the Hauraki Plains.
- The Community Panel will guide the adaptation planning process, working alongside technical experts.
How to Apply
- Pick up a nomination form from our Paeroa and Ngātea service centres or
- Download a form from our website
- Applications close Sunday 14 April 2024
Learn More
To learn more about the project or speak to our Project Manager about what being on the Community Panel entails, head to Hauraki Plains Adaptation Plan | Korero Mai I Let's Talk Hauraki (hauraki-dc.govt.nz)