Our Places

We are creating a plan that will help us set a vision for the future of the Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki Districts within the rohe of the iwi and hapū of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

It will help unlock economic development and define new places for housing developments.

Our Places – Eastern Bay Spatial Plan will set out where local communities want to head and provide a roadmap, or spatial plan, for how to get there.

It’s about looking after our taonga, both people and place, now and into the future.

Government agencies are directly involved in the process, including Waka Kotahi, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Kāinga Ora, Ministry of Education, and others. More will be involved along the way. 

The people of the Eastern Bay will also have a say in the future, so all relevant agencies have a realistic understanding about future priorities, resourcing and funding needs.  

We want to hear from you

We need your help to create the plan. This is your chance to influence how current and future generations experience the Eastern Bay.

Find out about the projects and options