Strategies
Climate Action Plan
Council adopted the Rotorua Climate Action Plan in February 2021. Guided by the Zero Carbon Act, it has been developed in partnership with stakeholders and the wider community. The Climate Action Plan is the blueprint for combating climate change in the District.
Rotorua Climate Action Plan (PDF 11.6MB)
Destination Management Plan
The Rotorua Destination Management Plan was developed during 2021 in partnership with Te Arawa, Central Government, Rotorua Lakes Council, and members of our local tourism, hospitality and accommodation sectors. It sets out a strategic pathway for sustainable tourism development to ensure Rotorua is a thriving visitor destination for the benefit of the local community.
The Rotorua Destination Management Plan
Economic Development
Economic Development Strategy - (PDF, 5.6MB)
Future Development Strategy
The FDS is a long-term strategy for the development of a well-functioning urban environment (the city including Ngongotahā) that provides for the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of its people, as well as directing how and where growth will happen over the next 30 years.
Rotorua Future Development Strategy - (PDF, 23MB)
Rotorua Future Development Strategy - (ebook)
He Papakāinga, He Hāpori Taurikura - A Strategy for Homes and Thriving Communities
Housing Strategy - (ebook)
Housing Strategy - (PDF, 8.5MB)
Rotorua Event Strategy
Rotorua Events Strategy to 2030 - (PDF, 1.3MB)
Solid Waste Management
Several documents and frameworks influence how Council manages solid waste.
These include:
- New Zealand Waste Strategy - (environment.govt.nz)
- Environment Waikato Waste Strategy - (waikatoregion.govt.nz)
- Environment Bay of Plenty Waste Strategy- (PDF, 1.9MB)
- policy, bylaws and legislation
- our Waste Management Plan and Landfill Management Plan - refer to our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2022-2028 Waste Management and Minimisation Plan - (PDF, 11.5MB)
Sustainable Living Strategy
Sustainable Living Strategy Refresh August 2020 - (PDF, 2MB)
