Planning and Development Research and Supporting Documents

The Rotorua District Council commissioned a large amount of research in preparation of the District Plan. Other research commissioned outside the District Plan that may inform development is also listed.
The research reports cover the following topics: Strategic planning, Important landscapes, Natural heritage, City centre, Amenity and Natural hazards.

Research Documents

Strategic Planning

Landscapes

City Centre

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Amenity

Urban Design Framework

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Natural Hazards

Stormwater Modelling

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Other

Rotorua District Plan Noise Rules Review specific-issues

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Heritage and Culture

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga for heritage sites in the Rotorua District

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Natural Heritage (Biodiversity / Ecology)

SNA Site Assessment Reports

1. Mamakū [Sep 2018]
2. Ohinenui Stream [Sep 2018]
3. South Road [2009]
4. Ohinenui Sidestream [2009]
5. Waitetahi Stream [Sep 2018]
6. Mt Ngongotaha Scenic Reserve Extension [2014]
7. Mountain Road [2014]
8. Waiowhiro Flat Wetland [2009]
9. Ngongotaha Railway Kahikatea [2009]
11. Tupapakurua Stream [2009]
12. Komutumutu Stream A [2009]
13. State Highway 5 [2009]
14. Komutumutu Stream B [2009]
15. Waiteti Stream [Sep 2018]
16. Oturoa Road Junction [2009]
18. Upper Waiteti Stream [2009]
20. Hamurana Road Wetland [2009]
21. Te Waerenga Gorge Scenic Reserve Extension [2009]
22. Mission Bay Bush [2009]
23. Hamurana Road [2009]
24. Ohau Channel Wetland [2009]
26. Te Weta Bay [2009]
27. Te Ti Bay [2009]
29. Te Arero Bay [2009]
31. Lake Te Hapua [2009]
32. Tumoana Point [Sep 2018]
33. Motuhoa Point [2009]
34. Te Ngae Junction Wetland [Sep 2018]
35. Hell's Gate [2009]
36. Tikitere Northwest [2014]
37. Maraeroa [Sep 2018]
38. Ruahine Springs [2009]
39. Tikoki Farm Forest [2009]
42. Lake Rotokawau [2009]
43. Te Ngae Kahikatea Stand [2009]
44. Te Ngae Bush [2009]
45. Cookson Road [Sep 2018]
46. Hamurana Cliffs [2009]
47. Rotokawa Road [2009]
49. Lake Rotokawa [2009]
58. Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve Extension [2009]
61. Waikaruru Stream Wetlands [2009]
73. Mt Tarawera (part) [2009]
78. Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve Extension (Eastern) [2009]
79. Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve Extension (Northern) [2009]
80. Haroharo [2009]
81. Maungawhakamana-Hinehopu Scenic Reserve Extension [2009]
82. Hinehopu Mire [2009]
83. Matawhaura [2009]
84. Lake Rotoehu Margins [2009]
85. Rotoiti Forest Wetlands [2009]
87. Lake Rotoma Scenic Reserve Extension [2015]
89. Rotoma Recreation Reserve Extension [2009]
98. Edwards Road [2009]
100. Awahou Stream [2009]
104. Ridgetop Road [2009]
106. Whakarewarewa [2009]
108. Ngapuna [2009]
109. Ohinemutu [2009]
110. Cemetery Reserve [2009]
111. Puarenga Park [2009]
112. Arikikapakapa (Golf Course) [2009]
113. Tangataru (Old Taupo Road Reserve) [2009]
114. Kuirau Park [2009]
115. Lake Rotoiti [2009]
116. Lake Rotorua [2009]
117. Lake Rotoehu [2009]
118. Lake Rotoma [2009]
119. Lake Rerewhakaaitu [2009]
120. Redwood Grove Pool [2009]
121. Parengarenga Springs [2009]
122. Te Rei Bay [2009]
123. Wharetata Bay [Sep 2018]
124. Wairau Bay and Ōtutatara Springs [Sep 2018]
125. Papakiore Springs [2009]
126. Motutawa Point [Sep 2018]
127. Ōtutatara Road Lake [Sep 2018]
129. Arawa Park (Racecourse) [2009]
130. Marguerita Street (Wonderland; Leisureworld) [2014]
132. Whakarewarewa South [Sep 2018]
133. Five Mile Gate Swamp [2009]
134. Waipa Wetland [2009]
136. Ohineuia Stream [2009]
139. Ngapuna Wetlands [Sep 2018]
141. Pohaturoa Wetlands [Sep 2018]
142. Poplar Avenue Wetlands [Sep 2018]
143. Reservoir Road Wetland [Sep 2018]
144. Waitangi Soda Springs Hot Springs [2009]
145. Waitangi Soda Springs Mire [2009]
147. Tikitere Kahikatea [Sep 2018]
148. Te Ngae Lake Edge Wetlands [Sep 2018]
151. Tawa Road [Sep 2018]
153. Peka Forest [Sep 2018]
154. Te Miri Road [Sep 2018]
155. Horohoro Forest [Sep 2018]
156. Horohoro Forest Extension [Sep 2018]
157. Anderson Road [Sep 2018]
158. Hauraki Stream [Sep 2018]
162. Government Gardens (including Rachel Spring) [2009]
163. Old Government Gardens [2014]
167. Tikitere Hill Forest [Sep 2018]
172. Upper Wairau Bay [Sep 2018]
176. Te Weta Bay Geothermal Area [2009]
177. Pohaturoa [2009]
178. Sulphur Point [2009]
179. Mokoia Island [2009]
302. Makititi Dome Extension [2009]
304. Waterfall Road Wetland [2009]
305. Maungawhakamana [2009]
313. Mt Tarawera Northeast [2009]
315. Purutai Road Forest Blocks [2009]
411. Mamaku South Road Bush [Sep 2018]
412. Mangakotaha Stream [2009]
413. Takapuhurihuri Stream [2009]
414. Oraka Stream Riparian [2009]
415. Barker Road [Sep 2018]
416. Off Road New Zealand [2009]
417. Arahiwi [Sep 2018]
550. Tureporepo Bush [2009]
551. Horohoro Bluff [2009]
552. Horohoro Geothermal Area [Sep 2018]
553. Tumunui Bush [2009]
554. Lake Tutaeinanga [2009]
555. Waiotapu South Extension [Sep 2018]
556. Mangamingi Station Bush [2009]
557. Te Kopia Road Swamp [2009]
558. Akatarewa Stream [Sep 2018]
559. Orakeikorako [2009]
560. Whangairorohea Hot Pool [2009]
561. Will's Swamp [2009]
562. Torepatutahi Stream [2009]
563. Hardcastle Lagoon [2009]
564. Rawhiti Lagoon [2009]
565. Waihunuhunu Geothermal Area [2009]
566. Red Hills Geothermal Area [2009]
567. Golden Springs [Sep 2018]
568. Waikato River Springs [Sep 2018]
571. Wharepapa Road Thermal Areas [Sep 2018]
572. Ngapouri [Sep 2018]
573. Waiotapu North [Sep 2018]
574. Waikite Valley [Sep 2018]
575. Hamill's Wetland [Sep 2018]
577. Rahopakapaka Stream [Sep 2018]
578. Ngatuku Road Wetland [Sep 2018]
579. Tahunaatura Stream Gorge [Sep 2018]
580. Lake Ngapouri [2009]
581. Lake Atiamuri [2009]
582. Lake Atiamuri North Faces [Sep 2018]
583. Lake Atiamuri South Faces [Sep 2018]
584. Lake Ohakuri [Sep 2018]
585. Lake Ohakuri Northwest Riparian Faces [Sep 2018]
589. Lake Ohakuri Northeast Riparian Faces [Sep 2018]
590. Waihunuhunu Arm Riparian Faces & Wetland [Sep 2018]
592. Orakeikorako Extension [Sep 2018]
595. Te Kopia Scenic Reserve Extension [2014]
596. Pukemoremore [Sep 2018]
597. Wharekaunga Stream Riparian [Sep 2018]
598. Tokiaminga Stream Riparian [Sep 2018]
599. Lake Ngahewa [2009]
650. Capella Road Wetland [2009]
651. Oturoa Road Wetland [2009]
652. Galaxy Road North Forest Remnant [2009]
653. Upper Mangorewa River [2009]
654. Mamaku Lagoon [2009]
655. Mangorewa Extension [2009]
656. Lagoon Road [2009]
657. Upper Mangapouri Gorge [2009]
658. Upper Pipikarihi Rd [Sep 2018]
659. Mervyn Street [Sep 2018]
660. Mid Mangorewa Gorge [Sep 2018]
661. Te Waerenga Road [2009]
662. Kapukapu Road [2009]
663. Lake Rotongata [2009]
664. Onaia Stream [Sep 2018]
665. Hururu Stream [2009]
666. Maungarangi Road A [2009]
667. Kaituna River [2009]
668. Paretero [2009]
669. Taheke Geothermal Area (was Taheke Springs) [2009]
670. Taheke Forest [2009]
671. Pokopoko Stream [2009]
672. Lichenstein Road [2009]
673. Maniatutu Road B [2009]
674. Roydon Downs Scenic Reserve Extension [2009]
675. Tokerau [2009]
676. Maniatutu Road A [2009]
677. Te Iringa [2009]
678. Upper Kaituna [2009]
679. Te Waerenga Road 2 [Sep 2018]
680. Jackson Road [Sep 2018]
681. Mangorewa Kaharoa [Sep 2018]
700. Mangaharekeke Waterfall [Sep 2018]
701. Mangaharakeke Wetland [Sep 2018]
703. Torepatutahi Stream Riparian [Sep 2018]
707. Te Pohue - Te Mahorehore [Sep 2018]
708. Tokerau Wetland A [Sep 2018]
709. Tokerau Wetland B [Sep 2018]
710. Akatarewa East [Sep 2018]
712. Te Kopia [Sep 2018]
713. Mangamingi Station [Sep 2018]
714. Matapan Road [Sep 2018]
715. Ohaaki Steamfield East [Sep 2018]
716. Maungakakaramea (Rainbow Mountain) [Sep 2018]
717. Upper Atiamuri West [Sep 2018]
718. Western Te Kopia [Sep 2018]
800. Northern Paeroa Range [Sep 2018]
801. Murphy's Springs [Sep 2018]
802. Ohineuia Stream Wetland [Oct 2018]

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