How do we know if we’re getting it right? We are tracking how Te Rā Nui changes the community and what you think about those changes.

Our spatial plan for eastern Porirua represents the views and aspirations of the community, stakeholders, land owners, iwi and central and local government. It sets the direction for how eastern Porirua (Rānui, Cannons Creek, Waitangirua and Ascot Park) will develop and change over the next 20 years. To read the Spatial Plan and learn more about the engagements that helped inform the plan click the button below.

In 2019, the community told us the health of the environment was important to them, but it needed improving along with better access to parks and open spaces.

The community told us that fixing the wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park is a priority. The current pipes are old, and we know when it rains untreated sewage overflows into Kenepuru Stream and Te-Awarua-o-Porirua harbour. This important mahi is now underway.

The community has told us improving the environment is a priority for eastern Porirua. A wetland is a great way to not only improve water quality but also provide different recreational spaces at the bottom (northern end) of Cannons Creek Park