Under the new resource management system there will be one combined plan per region. Each combined plan will include a spatial planning chapter, an environment chapter and planning chapters (one per terrirotial authority district). 

Spatial plans will provide long-term strategic direciton to simplify and streamline the system. 

The Mahea team have proven track record providing project leadership, engagement and technical inputs into preparing spatial plans, including: 

• Tairāwhiti Spatial Plan 2050 
• Auckland Council Area Plans (Ōtara-Papatoetoe Area Plan 2014, Area Plan for parts of Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards 2025)
• Auckland Council Future Development Strategy 2023-2053 

Our expertise in spatial planning can help you with:

Strategic planning and direction

• Project leadership and work programme development
• Project planning and reporting
• Thorough research and analysis
• Comprehensive topic reports

Communication and engagement

• Internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Communications and engagement plans
• Māori engagement planning
• Workshop preparation and facilitation
• Engagement summaries

Implementation

• Implementation plans
• Work programme and business cases
• Spatial plan, combined plan and long-term plan integration

GIS Maps

• Analysis of data
• Creation of thematic maps based on availble datasets 
• Preparation of tailored maps to support engagement
• Sourcing available data from other agencies and managing data sharing agreements
• Managing senstive data with appropriate information management protocols 

Kōrero mai

Create spaces and places that meet the needs of your community.

Whether you need help with the entire process or key elements of it, we can provide guidance and support.