Plans, Reports, Bylaws & Policies
Information about and links to Annual Plans and Reports, Long Term Plans, the District Plan and key policies and bylaws.
Kaikōura District Water Supply Bylaw 2020
In 2008 Kaikōura District Council (KDC) introduced its Water Supply Bylaw to provide controls on the use and protection of water supply systems operated by Kaikōura District Council. Without such controls there is potential for adverse effects in respect of public health, nuisance and financial burdens on the community.
The content of this Bylaw has been reviewed, and its content is believed to meet statutory requirements and - with two proposed significant amendments - the likely needs of the community currently and in the future. These two amendments are:
a) That additional provisions are incorporated to deter wasteful use of water by customers who are receiving ‘ordinary’ (non-metered) on-demand water supplies from the Kaikoura Urban, Ocean Ridge, Oaro and Peketa schemes.
In particular use of sprinklers or other fixed garden irrigation systems for more than 2 hours per day or other wasteful use of water will not be permitted on these ‘ordinary’ supplies.
b) That building over public water mains is prohibited.
Click here for a more detailed Statement of Proposal, and the proposed Draft Water Supply Bylaw 2020
Submissions in respect of the making of the Water Supply Bylaw 2020 can be made in writing, and should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive
Kaikoura District Council
PO Box 6
KAIKOURA 7300
Submissions must be received by Monday 9 November 2020.
Annual Plan 2020/2021
The Annual Plan was adopted on the 26th August. Download the Annual Plan Document HERE
The delay in the process was due to COVID-19 and the need to ensure the lowest rates increase possible. The rates increase of 10% signalled in the Three Year Plan was recognised as unacceptable in the current COVID-19 climate so staff and Councillors have worked hard to bring this down to 4%. Some of the big projects that Council will undertake in 2020/2021 are:
- A complete review of Rubbish and Recycling Services
- Address the loss of the all-weather access across the Waiau Toa/Clarence River
- Support the construction of the new Kaikōura Aquatic Centre
- Complete the Horizontal Infrastructure Rebuild
- Complete the District Plan Review of the Natural Hazards Chapter
- Continue to improve water quality, safety and security
- Maintain community facilities
- Progress the Provincial Growth Funded development of Wakatu Quay and South Bay Marina
- Lead the development of the Ten Year Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031
- Finalise the Financial and Corporate Sustainability Project
Three Year Plan 2018-2021
The 3 Year Plan 2018-2021 sets big work programmes to tackle some of our District’s biggest issues, meet community needs and legal responsibilities.
The Maori proverb "Manaaki whenua, Manaaki tangata, Haere whakamua (Care for the land, care for the people, go forward)” provided the guiding theme for the 3 Year Plan.
Council believes this plan provides what’s needed for Kaikouras people, environment, land and its' future. It will help Council create a district that can move forward as a great place to live, with a strong, well-connected community that is ecologically exemplary and economically prosperous.
District Plan Review: Our homes | our hazards
The rolling review of the District Plan will start with the District Plan’s natural hazards provisions, using the standard plan change process under the Resource Management Act.
The current District Plan has been operative since 2008 and is due for review. In November 2018 Council confirmed the District Plan will be reviewed as a series of plan changes (a ‘rolling review’) rather than one change.
Council will work with the community to review the District Plan’s natural hazards provisions once all technical information and other requirements are in place. There will be many opportunities for the community to learn about the natural hazards our district faces and the areas they could affect.
Key Plans, Bylaws and Policies
In 2008 Kaikōura District Council (KDC) introduced its Water Supply Bylaw to provide controls on the use and protection of water supply systems operated by Kaikōura District Council. Without such controls there is potential for adverse effects in respect of public health, nuisance and financial burdens on the community.
The content of this Bylaw has been reviewed, and its content is believed to meet statutory requirements and - with two proposed significant amendments - the likely needs of the community currently and in the future. These two amendments are:
a) That additional provisions are incorporated to deter wasteful use of water by customers who are receiving ‘ordinary’ (non-metered) on-demand water supplies from the Kaikoura Urban, Ocean Ridge, Oaro and Peketa schemes.
In particular use of sprinklers or other fixed garden irrigation systems for more than 2 hours per day or other wasteful use of water will not be permitted on these ‘ordinary’ supplies.
b) That building over public water mains is prohibited.
Click here for a more detailed Statement of Proposal, and the proposed Water Supply Bylaw 2020
Download the draft ‘KDC Drainage Bylaw 2020’.
Kaikōura District Council (KDC) introduced its Waste Water Drainage Bylaw 1999 to provide controls on discharge of waste to drainage systems operated by Kaikōura District Council, and the form and protection of those systems. Without such controls operation of wastewater drains can result in adverse effects in respect of public health, environmental impact, financial burdens to the community and nuisance.
The content of this Bylaw has been reviewed, and its content is believed to meet statutory requirements and - with two proposed significant amendments - the likely needs of the community currently and into the future. These two amendments are:
a) That additional provisions to control discharges to the public storm water system are included;and;
b) That existing controls over interference with public trunk sewers and rising mains (including construction of buildings above them) are extended to also cover other public sewers and storm water drains.
The 1999 Bylaw was largely focused on wastewater issues, whilst the proposed new bylaw is intended to have broader effect, including storm water drains.
For this reason it is proposed that a new more appropriately titled Bylaw – the ‘KDC Drainage Bylaw 2020’ – is made that has the similar functional content to that of the 1999 Bylaw, other than the amendments above.
2019/2020 Completed between November 2019 and January 2020, 331 respondents
2018/19 Completed between November 2018 and January 2019, 313 respondents.
2017/18 Completed in June 2018 345 respondents.
2016/17 Completed in August 2017, 244 Respondents
2015/16 Completed in August 2016 180 respondents
The Kaikōura District Council Annual Plan is a plan for the financial year (from 1 July to 30 June). It sets out how much Council can spend on its' different operations including the services for our community such as roads, water, sewerage, rubbish, etc. It also determines how much we borrow, and how much your rates will be.
- Annual Plan 2019/2020
- 2018-2019 - Please refer to the Three Year Plan
- Annual Plan 2017/18
- Annual Plan 2016/17
- Annual Plan 2015/16 - Please refer to the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 Volume 1 & Volume 2
- Annual Plan 2014/15
- Annual Plan 2013/14
- Annual Plan 2011/12
The Annual Report compares results for the financial year with the plans set for that year. It covers actual operational delivery compared against budgets and performance targets.
Long-term plans generally set out the Council’s intentions for the next decade. They are reviewed every 3 years to keep them relevant and accurate, keep them moving in the right direction and addressing community outcomes.
The 2015-2020 Long-Term Plan is presented in two parts:
- Long Term Plan 2015-2025 Volume 1 (3.8MB) - a summary document
- Long Term Plan 2015-2025 Volume 2 (7.8MB) - detailed financial information
We only provide digital copies of Long-term Plans, Annual Plans or Annual Reports. If you need assistance please email us.
*Following the November 2016 earthquake, a Three Year Plan was prepared in lieu of the normal Long Term Plan. This was authorized by the government under an Order in Council.
The Kaikōura District Plan sets standards for development within our District. These standards aim to ensure natural resources and hazards are managed safely and sustainably.
The current version of the plan has been operative since 23 June 2008. A lot has changed in our district in last 10 years and now it’s time to review our plan and see how it can be improved to better meet the community’s needs.
In November 2018 Council confirmed the plan will be reviewed as a series of plan changes (a ‘rolling review’) rather than one change. The review will start with the District Plan’s natural hazards provisions.
District Plan 2008
Copies are also available in hard copy or on CD.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Policy and Legal Framework
3. User's Guide
4. Definitions
District-Wide Issues, Objectives, Policies and Rules
5. Tangata Whenua Values
6. Recreation and Open Space
7. Development and Tourism
8. Natural Hazards
9. Hazardous Substances
10. Utilities
11. Landscape and Amenity
12. Transport
13. Subdivision
14. Financial Contributions
15. Historic Heritage, Tree Protection, Archaeological Sites
16. Outdoor Advertising
17. Relocated & Temporary Buildings and Temporary Activities
Zones - Issues, Objectives, Policies and Rules
18. Residential Zones
19. Settlement Zones
20. Business Zones
21. Marine Facilities Zone
22. Rural Zone
23. Kaikōura Peninsula Tourism Zone
24. Ocean Ridge Comprehensive Living Zone
Miscellaneous Sections
25. Assessment Matters for Guidance
26. Appendix
27. Submission Form - for publicly notified resource consent applications (form 13)
District Plan Decisions
- General, Maps and new Provisions
- Sections 1-5
- Sections 6-10
- Sections 11-14
- Sections 15-21
- Sections 22
- Designations
What is the Recovery Plan?
The Kaikōura District Recovery Plan provides a clear direction for restoring and enhancing our District. It is a major early step towards rebuilding our communities in a future-focused way, laying the foundations for a post-quake Kaikōura that is strong and successful.
Ultimately it is much more than a Recovery Plan. Together, the residents of the District “Re-imagined the Future”. There will be work to do for many years ahead but now we have a solid foundation on which to build.
The Plan divides recovery into five parts. To be successful all five parts must be developed together with the community at the centre.
The entire plan can be downloaded here, or download individual chapters from the sections below.
Kaikōura District Recovery Plan (PDF, 2.9 MB)
Community Recovery
Community recovery programme: Strong and caring communities (PDF, 360KB)
- Education, physical and psychosocial health of the community.
- Recreational and cultural facilities for all generations and the restoration of heritage sites and buildings.
Economic Recovery
Economic recovery programme: A diverse and sustainable economy (PDF, 263KB)
- Investment, business, labour and insurance liaison.
Built Environment Recovery
Built environment recovery programme: Quality facilities and infrastructure (PDF, 280KB)
- Housing, infrastructure, transport and buildings.
Natural Environment Recovery
Natural environment recovery programme: protecting and enhancing the natural environment (PDF, 291KB)
- Biodiversity, the coast and natural hazards.
Looking to the Future
Resilience programme: looking positively toward the future (PDF, 248KB)
- Communication, funding, finance, research, governance, coordination and project management of the recovery activities.
Where did the plan come from?
We started, nine days after the earthquake, by asking the community what you wanted.
On November 23 2016 over 280 people attended a meeting of Kaikōura District businesses. In December 2016 residents’ meetings and a community survey generated nearly 3000 ideas.
All this information was condensed into 34 themes which a January 2017 workshop used to create the first draft of the plan.
Developing a general plan for recovery comes within the overarching purpose of the Kaikōura District Council. Under the Local Government Act (Section 10) we are tasked with enabling democratic decision making and meeting the needs of our community today and into the future.
We are also guided by the principles in the Act that require us to be open, transparent and democratically accountable as well as taking into account the diversity of our community, its interests and the likely impacts of any decision we may make.
We work with the National Recovery Office.
If you require any further information about Council Bylaws please contact us.
Downloadable PDF application documents:
- Easter Sunday Trading Policy 2017
- Trading in Public Places Policy 2015
- Infrastructure Procurement Policy
- Development Contribution Policy
- Dog Control Policy
- Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2019
- Class 4 Gambling Venue Policy
- Smokefree Outdoor/Public Places Policy
- Walking & Cycling Strategy
- TAB Board Venue Policy
- Delegations Manual
- Compliments, Complaints and Requests for Service Policy 2018
- Significance and Engagement policy 2014
- Risk Management Policy 2019
- Coastal Management Strategy (1998)
The following policies are included in the Long Term Plan:
- Environmental & Social Sustainability Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunities Policy
- Investment Policy
- Liability Management Policy
- Public / Private Partnership Policy
- Rates Postponement Policy
- Rates Remission Policy
- Revenue & Financing Policy
- Significance Policy
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