Plan changes and variations update the Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan (TRMP) in response to legislative changes, emerging issues, environmental considerations and community or development needs. Here you will find information on proposed plan changes, including how to make a submission and participate in the process.
Plan Change 6
Proposed Urban Plan Change 6 (PC6) updates the Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan to enable a wider range of housing types within Gisborne city, supporting housing supply and affordability while protecting highly productive soils.
Original submissions closed 25 May 2026
During a review of the published Summary of Decisions Requested in Submissions, Council identified that some submission points had not been correctly categorised or clearly presented. The published information was corrected and a limited and targeted further submission period was reopened for the affected submission points.
Council will consider all submissions and further submissions before preparing a report on the proposal. A hearing date will then be set and notified to submitters and further submitters who have indicated they wish to be heard.
Hearing panel directions
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Notified documents
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Further submissions documents
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Submissions
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Section 32 evaluation report
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Supporting information
Background information and documents
- Submissions open: 25 March 2026
- Submissions close: 25 May 2026
- Further submissions open: 28 July 2026
- Further submissions close: 12 August 2026
- Limited further submissions open: 22 September 2026
- Limited further submissions close: 7 October 2026
- Hearings: 7 - 8 December 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What is a hearing?
A hearing is an opportunity for people who made a submission on Plan Change 6 to present their views directly to an independent hearings panel. Submitters can speak to their written submission, answer questions, and provide further clarification. - Do I have to attend the hearing?
No. Your written submission will still be considered by the hearings panel, even if you choose not to attend. Attending simply gives you an opportunity to speak to your submission in person or online. - Who makes the decisions on Plan Change 6?
An independent hearings panel will consider all submissions, evidence, and information presented through the hearings process before making recommendations or decisions, depending on the delegation arrangements for the plan change. - What happens after the hearings are finished?
Once the hearings have concluded, the panel will review all the information and issue its recommendations or decisions. These will be made publicly available, along with information about the reasons for the decisions. - Can decisions be appealed?
In some circumstances, submitters may have the right to appeal decisions through the Environment Court. Information about any appeal rights and timeframes will be provided when decisions are released. - How will I find out the outcome?
All key documents, decisions, and updates will be published on the Plan Change 6 webpage. Submitters will also be notified of decisions and any next steps in the process.