Napier and Hastings Future Development Strategy

The draft Napier and Hastings Future Development Strategy outlines a 30-year vision for urban, industrial and commercial development across the region.

Its goals include meeting housing and business demands, protecting natural resources, fertile soils, and cultural sites, and addressing climate change and natural hazards, including insights gained from Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts.

The draft Hastings and Napier Future Development Strategy (FDS) has been developed by a joint committee including Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, and iwi Post-Settlement Groups: Maungaharuru Tangitū Trust, Mana Ahuriri Trust, and Tamatea Pōkai Whenua.

It incorporates technical analysis as well as extensive feedback from residents, businesses, and interest groups.

For more information see the Hastings and Napier Future Development Strategy website.

Supporting documents

Draft Napier Hastings Future Development Strategy 2024-2054 (PDF | 14 MB)
Summary of Information (PDF | 2.4 MB)
Technical Report (PDF | 5.5 MB)
Appendix 1 - Thematic Constraints Mapping (PDF | 2.7 MB)
Appendix 2 - Summary of feedback from Community Engagement (November 2024) (PDF | 727 KB)
Appendix 3 - Refined Growth Areas MCA (PDF | 495 KB)
Appendix 4 - Refined Spatial Scenarios Site Summaries (PDF | 5.2 MB)
Appendix 5 - Housing and Business Capacity Assessment (PDF | 5.4 MB)
Appendix 6 - Transport Assessment (PDF | 5.7 MB)

Make a submission

Click here to download a submission form or complete it online below. Hard-copy submission forms can be returned to the Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, or Hawke's Bay Regional Council offices. Note: The HBRC office will close 23 December.

Submissions close 5pm, Monday 23 December 2024.

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