• Can I subdivide my property?
• Can I build another storey on my house?
• Can I build an additional dwelling on my property?
• How does this affect me?
• What is rezoning?
• What is resource consent?
• How do I have a say?

The answer to these, and many other questions, can be found in the District Plan. Tararua District Council is reviewing their proposed District Plan and are conducting pre-consultation on this draft document now until 1 March 2025.

The District Plan is created by Council, to guide and manage land use and development activities among others, it sets the rules on what you can or can’t do with your property.

You can have your say on how Council manage land use in the Tararua District in person, at consultation meetings, or online.

Pre-consultation drop in sessions are taking place accross the Tararua District in January and February at the times and locations detailed in the next column - Council looks forward to talking with you and listening to your feedback.

Dannevirke - 28 January 2025, 4:30pm - 7:30pm, the Hub, Allardice, Street, Dannevirke

Woodvllle - 29 January 2025, 4:30pm - 7:30pm, Woodville Sports Centre, 64 Ross Street, Woodville

Pahiatua - 30 January 2025, 4:30pm - 7:30pm, Council Chambers, 136 Main Street, Pahiatua

Eketāhuna - 4 February 2025, 4:30pm - 7:30pm, War Memoiral Hall, 27 Herbert St (Cnr Jones Street and SH2), Eketāhuna.

Draft consultation on the Proposed District Plan started last year on 28 November 2024 and will close on 1 March 2025.

Find out more at and leave online feedback at: www.tararuadc.govt.nz/districtplan