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Plan Changes

A Plan Change is a change to the District Plan. As the district grows and develops changes to the District Plan, such as rezoning of land and amendments to rules, become necessary to keep the District Plan effective and current.

Plan Change 2 implements directions signalled in the ‘Hauraki District Growth Strategy Te Rautaki Whakatipu 2050’ by re-zoning three distinct and geographically separate areas of land in and around Waihi to facilitate either residential (at Thorn Road and Bradford Street) or industrial land uses (at Ford Road), with structure plans proposed to guide future growth for two of the areas. Plan Change 2 also amends existing Low Density Residential Zone and Subdivision provisions in relation to a fourth area (Bradford Street Extension) to allow for an increased density of development.

Council Resolution

RESOLVED at its 10 June 2026 meeting:

THAT Council publicly notifies, in accordance with clause 20 (1) and (2) in Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991, that Proposed Plan Change 2 will become ‘Operative’ from 1 July 2026.

To view more about Plan Change 2 (as 'proposed' by Council) including the supporting documentation, go to: Proposed Plan Change 2

Proposed Plan Change 6: Extension of Martha Mineral Zone

In April 2022 Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Ltd applied to the Hauraki District Council for a private plan change to rezone 47 properties (owned by Oceana Gold) to Martha Mineral Zone in the Hauraki District Plan.

The plan change request was accepted by the Council for processing and was publicly notified in February 2024. Submissions were received and a hearing was held in December 2024. The Council adopted the Hearing Panel recommended decisions in March 2025. One appeal was received against the Council’s decisions and Environment Court mediation occurred in February 2026.

On 2 June 2026 Oceana Gold advised the Council that it wishes to withdraw Proposed Plan Change 6 and public notice of this was given on 16 June 2026.

Plan Change 2A rezoned the Kopuarahi Hall and the Pātetonga Hall from Reserve (Active) Zone to Rural Zone so they can be more easily disposed of given their use as community facilities has significantly reduced in recent years. A small area of land adjoining the Patetonga Hall has also been similarly re-zoned.

Council Resolution

RESOLVED

THAT Council approves Option 2: proceed with the last steps needed to make Plan Change 2A (Items 1-3) operative, and

THAT Council approves Proposed Plan Change 2A (Items 1-3) in accordance with clause 17 (2) and (3) in Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991 and affixes the Common Seal of Council to the plan change document incorporating those items, and

THAT Council publicly notifies, in accordance with clause 20 (1) and (2) in Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991, that Items 1-3 of Plan Change 2A will become ‘Operative’ from 16 May 2025.

The Private Plan Change application sought to rezone the former Paeroa Racecourse from Reserve (Active) to Residential and Reserve (Passive), to facilitate a mix of residential, commercial and open space activities in accordance with a new Structure Plan for the site.

It also sought the inclusion of the existing trees in the south western corner in the Schedule of Significant Trees.

Council Resolution

RESOLVED:

THAT the Hauraki District Council, In accordance with clause 20 (1) of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, publicly notifies the Plan Change 5 will become 'Operative', from 16 December 2022.

The Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited gave notice to Council that it no longer requires:

Designation D1 – Paeroa Automatic Weather Station (sited on former Paeroa Racecourse).

The District Plan text and Map G4 have been amended accordingly.

The purpose of Plan Change 4 (the plan change) was to amend definitions, correct cross references, update maps and schedules (e.g. significant natural areas, heritage features, significant areas) and references to external documents and to make relatively minor amendments to improve overall consistency and administration of the District Plan.

Note: Items 6a, 93, 21, 43 and 66 were withdrawn.

Council Resolution

RESOLVED :

THAT the Hauraki District Council, in accordance with clause 20 (1) and (2) in Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, publicly notifies that Items:1, 3, 7 8, 20, 25, 31, 32, 33, 39, 51, 61, 62, 64, 68, 73,80, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99 and 107 as amended following the the consideration of submissions, of Plan Change 4: Miscellaneous Plan Change will become 'operative' from 15 September 2021.

THAT Pursuant to Clause 8D of the first schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 Hauraki District Council withdraws items 21, 43 and 66 of Proposed Plan Change 4: Miscellaneous for the reasons that:

a) The modelling work required can be better undertaken in conjunction with the overall flood control performance review, to be undertaken shortly.

b) The time and cost involved is pursuing the proposed amendments outweighs the benefits (reduced need for resource consents).

THAT the Hauraki District Council, in accordance with clause 20 (1) and (2) in Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, publicly notifies that Items:2, 4-6, 9-19, 20a-20b, 22-24, 26-30, 24-38, 39a-42,44-50, 51a-60, 61a-61c, 63, 65, 67, 69-72, 74-79, 81-92, 98, 100-106, 108-117 of Plan Change 4: Miscellaneous Plan Change will become 'Operative' from 16 November 2021.

THAT Pursuant to Clause 8D of the first schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991, Hauraki District Council withdraw Item 6a and Item 93 of Proposed Plan Change 4: Miscellaneous and notes that the reason for its decision is that the resource management issues associated with amending the hazardous substances provisions of the District Plan are complex, inter-related and highly contested.

The purpose of Plan Change 1 (the Plan Change) was to remove impediments to affordable residential development and to provide for affordable housing options in a sustainable manner.

To achieve this, the District Plan has been changed so that there are fewer restrictions on development within some areas of the District through: amendments to the subdivision and development standards for the residential zones, provision for minor dwelling units in the residential and rural zones, and less restrictive earthworks standards for the urban zones.

Note: Plan Change 4 has amended a number of the provisions included in the District Plan under PC1 – to make them more readily able to be implemented, rather than to change their intent.

Council Resolution

RESOLVED :

THAT the Hauraki District Council, in accordance with clause 20 (1) and (2) in Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, publicly notifies that Plan Change 1: Rule Plan Change will become ‘Operative’ from 16 September 2019.

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