Ohakune Spatial Plan

Council with Ngāti Rangi, Ohakune Inc, and key community stakeholders have been working with the Ohakune community to understand the values and aspirations for the future of Ohakune.

The Ohakune Spatial Plan (OSP) uses this information to set out key priorities for Ohakune, looking at how Ohakune grows and responds to the key pressures, risk and opportunities that exist. The draft OSP illustrates what could go where and how aspects such as infrastructure (Green-blue and traditional) and land uses could fit together.

The key themes informing the development of spatial plan options are outlined in the following objectives;

Health and wellbeing - whenua

The mountain and the land - it is what draws people here in the first place/a sense of mauri (spirit) which makes this place unique and appealing, looking after and protecting our environment is crucial in the sustenance of people both as residents and visitors - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

A beating heart - whanau

Putting people at the centre of decisions, heart is where the home is, culturally connected, united as a prosperous economically sustainable community.

Heritage - whakapapa

Ngāti Rangi are intrinsic to and of the place and will always have a presence. Within Ohakune there are layers of meanings for all of us and this makes the identity we will seek to amplify. Successful places emerge from a deep understanding of their unique qualities.

An integrated approach to growth

Drawing people to our town to live and work and play is important to a sustainable future. The draft Ohakune Spatial Plan presents an optimistic but balanced approach to Growth - and while the growth assumptions require further testing -- it endeavours to ensure Ohakune can continue to pursue ways to provide housing options that meet the needs of the local community. The OSP encourages Ohakune to develop around the existing centres and schools, rather than spread out on the periphery.