Let's make the Far North District an inspiring place for people and our natural environment

The Far North Draft District Plan closes for public submissions on October 21st. It will set the policies and rules for planning in our district for at least the next 10 years. We are working with other community groups to submit comments - to make the plan better for all of us!

Vision Kerikeri is an incorporated society with an interest in the built and natural environment of our area. It's important to understand what the Draft District Plan means for our future. It will affect everyone in the entire Far North for generations to come not just Kerikeri. We would like it to better protect and enhance the things that our communities value, such as:

- Creating a better sense of place in our towns and rural areas

- Reducing carbon emissions with safe cycleways and pedestrian-friendly town centres

- Having well-designed housing developments, including affordable housing, in sensible locations

- Protecting our natural environment and native wildlife

- Improving access to waterways, creating more esplanade reserves