We’re reviewing the Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan to ensure it reflects the needs of our communities today - and into the future. The current plan is outdated and no longer meets legislative requirements, community expectations, or our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As a combined unitary plan under section 80 of the Resource Management Act (RMA), it guides how we manage and protect Tairāwhiti’s natural and physical resources - including land use, development, and environmental wellbeing. Because the plan is large and wide-ranging, we’re updating it through a series of targeted plan changes, outlined below.
How we're reviewing the TRMP
Why and how it's being reviewed and how to get involved
Regional Policy Statement
Review of the Regional Policy Statement provisions
Forestry Plan Changes
Forestry harvest provisions and land overlay mapping and wider TRMP
Catchment Planning
Review and development of 7 river catchment plans
Freshwater Plan
Review of the regional freshwater management plan
District Plan Changes
Plans and projects related to the plan review
How to get involved in the review process
- Check for any open engagements - kōrero mai have your say via our engagement portal
- Ask us a question - email the team at trmp@gdc.govt.nz
- Sign up for Council News | He Pānui - using this form