Reference Library
Reports, strategies and maps that provide historical context to the existing District Plan.
he Structure Plan sets a high level direction or vision for the integrated and sustainable development of the Kerikeri-Waipapa area, and identifies what this might mean for the community. The Structure Plan is not required by law, and does not have a direct effect on properties
In 1995, Far North District Council commissioned a Landscape Assessment of the entire district, some 6820 square kilometres. This assessment identified the outstanding landscape features and landscape units, and distinguished landscapes that are coastal from those that are terrestrial. Those landscape units with a sensitivity rating of 6 or 7 (out of 7) were classified as outstanding, and therefore deemed worthy of protection as required by section 6(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991.
The landscape units identified by the assessment are relatively large areas of terrain that have fairly constant characteristics, whereas the landscape features are smaller elements such as volcanic peaks or prominent coastal land forms.