Community-Led Development

The key outcome for this activity is for all local communities in the Tararua District to develop a Community-Led Development Plan, or “Community Plan”, that details the community’s key aspirations, and the desired projects that will deliver outcomes for these aspirations. Plans will also share a brief history, demographics, and key assets of the community.

CLD is driven by each community, can take a long period of time to become an embedded practice and may take various twists and turns as part of the journey. This is to be expected.

CLD is a widely supported practice, particularly among philanthropic (charitable) trusts and agencies. It demonstrates community collaboration and can assist in attracting funding for the various projects developed as part of the plan.


Locally-Led Community Plans in the Tararua District:

You can stay informed about the progress of individual community plans. As these plans reach completion, they will be uploaded to this page for easy download or reading. The status and contact details for communities actively engaged in the process are provided below.

Norsewood Community Plan

STATUS: Plan adopted on Monday 9 September 2024

DOWNLOAD: Download a copy of the Norsewood Community Plan

CONTACT: Norsewood Promotions Committee

Pahiatua Community Plan

STATUS: Plan adopted on Wednesday 4 September 2024

DOWNLOAD: Download a copy of the Pahiatua Community Plan

CONTACT: Explore Pahiatua Committee

Eketāhuna Community Plan

STATUS: Preparing a draft document

CONTACT: Eketāhuna Community Board

Woodville Community Plan

STATUS: Preparing a draft document

CONTACT: Positively Woodville Committee