Project Overview
Port Nikau is a large-scale master planned waterfront development in Whangārei, enabled through the establishment of a bespoke Development Area within the Whangārei District Plan. The approximately 100-hectare development area anticipates more than 1,200 dwellings and a new suburban commercial area. Establishing an appropriate planning framework required the preparation of tailored objectives, policies and rules capable of guiding the development’s staged implementation over time.
Our Contribution
Reyburn & Bryant developed the planning framework and consenting strategy for Port Nikau. We prepared the Development Area objectives, policies and rules in collaboration with Council officers and experts, made submissions through the Proposed District Plan process, prepared planning evidence and attended Council hearings. The District Plan process was resolved through the Environment Court. We continue to support the project through staged resource consenting, subdivision and implementation.
Project Highlights
- Approximately 100-hectare master planned development area
- More than 1,200 anticipated dwellings
- New suburban commercial area
- Bespoke District Plan ‘Development Area’
- Council hearing and Environment Court processes
- Continuing staged consenting and subdivision implementation
Specialist Expertise Demonstrated
Strategic Planning | District Plan Processes | Development Area Frameworks | Planning Evidence | Resource Consents | Subdivision Planning