Hikurangi is a growing community and in recent years the Hikurangi Business Association has been pushing council to engage with the community to form a spatial plan, which is what is regularly used for suburbs where the infrastructure and future development needs to be considered and developed by council. In around 2019/2020 the HBA was successful in starting a group of volunteers with members engaged from all different community groups within the area and were successful in gaining a space on the local councils Placemaking Plan programme. The council engaged with community over approximately 1-1.5 years and the Hikurangi Placemaking Plan document was produced. This document was the catalyst for the HBA to commit to the ongoing focus on the overarching goals, themes, and projects within the plan and they decided to ask the community to invest in an initiative reflecting this commitment. The Hikurangi Community Development group was then formed and an administrator for the group was elected as a paid contractor to progress the ideas, goals, and plans established within the community. The Hikurangi Community Development Group is made up of one person from 4 different community groups whose purposes are to serve the Hikurangi community and to work towards the betterment of the community. The initial funding for the HCDC role was received in 2021. The role currently covers project initiation and management, administration support to community groups, funding applications, event management, engagement with entities including government and councils, and community connection development.
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE:
The Development Group operates independently as a non-registered group who works together in partnership, aligning group actions with community needs. The Development Group has 4 members which are individuals nominated to manage the HCDC role from local community groups, being the Hikurangi Business Association, Hikurangi Friendship House, Hikurangi Mountain Lions, and the Hikurangi Maori Wardens. Each member participates in regular communications and meetings with the HCDC where they analyze current work and set priority focusses and actions moving forward. The Development Group members are responsible with upholding their communication with the public and for bringing forward any public discussions that have been presented at their own meetings. The Development Group members are be elected onto the Group at each committees AGM. The Development Group members can be contacted at any time from the public if they have queries or suggestions for the HCDC project register.
HCDC PROJECT REGISTER:
The HCDC Project Register is a document used by the HCDC and Development Group to keep track of the projects actively being worked on within Hikurangi, where the HCDC has some sort of responsibility in ensuring the projects achieve an outcome. As a new project gets assigned to the register, it will get added to the end of the list. The projects are not listed in any order of priority, and are only listed in order of what was assigned first and added to as time goes on. Some projects will be fully publicly available and will encourage ongoing public consultation, other projects will require privacy due to any confidentiality reasons, but will still be listed on the register so the groups and the public are aware the HCDC is engaged in the project. A deeper breakdown of the responsibility and a brief summary of each project is listed below:

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Project #1: Hikurangi Covid Response Team
Overview:
A group of volunteers who took groceries and medical supplies to families isolating with covid. Together we supported over 600 people from over 150 households.
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Project #2: Hikurangi Shuttle Service
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Maori Wardens
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #3: Hikurangi Link Bus
Overview:
To support Northland Regional Council to establish a bus service in Hikurangi, now successfully operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.
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Project #4: Roading Issues
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Multiple
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
There are a number of issues that have been raised amongst various community groups and from the public in previous years and the HCDC is following up with the appropriate entities to see what resolutions are available. You can find the list of issues registered with the HCDC below with the blue logos starting with the number 4. The roading issues will be an ongoing project where new issues are constantly added and addressed.
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Project #5: Northern Entrance Beautification
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Mountain Lions
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: On Hold
This project was originally brought to HCDC as a follow up from the beautification work that was completed at the Southern entrance. The concept is to make a feature area at the Northern entrance making Hikurangi attractive to passers by, however project 4.10 investigates whether this entrance can be made safer for people exiting Hikurangi heading north. Therefore the beautification project will not commence yet.
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Project #6: Sports Hub
Lead Manager: Alex Smits
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Regional Recreation and Sports Inc
Key Contact: Alex (alex.smits@raywhite.com)
Status: Ongoing
The Hikurangi Sports Project Control Group have been working alongside WDC and Sport Northland to identify the sporting needs for Hikurangi and develop a vision for a sporting hub located on Park Street. The group has Incorporated as a Society, has received seed funding from WDC, and has engaged consultants to prepare the Masterplan and Business Plan which will identify the design and logistics of future amenities and management. The Hub is currently in the design stage, which is under public consultation.
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Project #7: Community Cameras/CCTV
Overview:
To work with police to apply for Proceeds of Crime fund to increase the quantity of CCTV cameras operating in the Hikurangi District.
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Project #8: Trail Ride Extension
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
The HBA has been running fundraising trail rides in the community and has sought access to a portion of WDC owned land on Gomez Road to extend the trail rides into Matariki Forest. A proposal was submitted to WDC alongside other proposals from the community to utilize the land. There is now a Resource Consent application within WDC seeking 2 tracks stretching a length of approximately 2kms.
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Project #9: Skate Park Replacement
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Regional Recreation and Sports Inc
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
The WDC has in previous years prioritized a replacement of the Hikurangi skate park. This was funded in the 2018 Long Term Plan and In 2022 the draft was designed and applicable tests and consents were sought. The replacement did not proceed due to failed requirements and is now suggested to be rebuilt within the Sports Hub complex. At the early stages of design it is recommended by WDC to build this on the old Bowling Green on Park Street.
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Project #10: Hikurangi Heritage Trail
Lead Manager: Hikurangi Museum
Collaborating Group: Nil
Key Contact: Hikurangi Museum
CDM Role: Administrative and Funding Support
Status: Removed from HCDC register
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Project #11: BNZ Building Upgrade
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
The WDC owned old BNZ building has been under utilized for a number of years and WDC approached Friendship House to discuss it's future. An agreement was reached that the building could be gifted to Friendship House if they came up with appropriate community uses for it. Friendship House has since been unable to accept the gifting of the building so the HBA has put a proposal to council for the building to be gifted to them. .
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Project #12: Hikurangi Civil Defence
Overview:
To establish a Civil Defence Group and set up all documentation for the group and the community including evacuation plans, and support to gain equipment needed for an emergency.
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BACKGROUND OF THE HCDC ROLE:
VISION AND MISSION:
The overall vision and mission for the HCDC role is to support and/or lead projects that have been identified in the community as "wants or needs" that collectively have been agreed should be developed for the betterment of the community. The projects listed in the Placemaking Plan were the first ones identified and looked into by the HCDC with the opportunity for other projects to be added as they arise within the community. Whilst the Placemaking Plan is a great founding document for the vision of this role, it has been noted by the Development Group that the document will at some quickly became outdated as the community changes and grows and other projects that may not have been identified in 2021 have come to light. The HCDC is available to help any community group with any project they need support with by submitting a "project support request" to the managing committee. The role is identified as being an ongoing need within the community and the goal is to keep it funded and operating long term.

Project #13: Playgroup Proposal
Overview:
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Project #14: Lake Waro Masterplan
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Mountain Lions
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
As a spin-off to the skate park discussion/project, the Lions have expressed and interest in developing the Waro Lake area to make it more friendly to visitors. An initial brain storm session has been held band the CDC has engaged with the Mountain Lions and WDC to find out what the goals are for this area. It is agreed by those involved that a working group should be set up to identify goals for this area that includes hapu collaboration.
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Project #15: Main Strip Streetscape
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
It has been a long term goal of the Hikurangi Business Association to "do up" various aspects of the main business strip in Hikurangi to make it safer and more visually appealing to visitors and locals. The footpaths, lighting, pedestrian crossing, bridge, and signage in this area have all been identified as areas of consideration for upgrades. The goal is to develop a working group to develop a concept plan for this area.
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Project #16: Hikurangi Signage
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Multiple Groups
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
Various groups are involved in supporting the need to increase signage within the village as well as have signage on SH1 promoting Hikurangi as a destination worth visiting. A number of signage opportunities have been identified and a local sign writer has worked with CDC to draft some sign options that stick with the Hikurangi heritage theme. The community will be involved with choosing sign themes/designs.
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Project #17: Library Upgrades
Lead Manager: Paul Cook
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: Paul (friendship@hikurangi.co.nz)
CDM Role: Administrative and Funding support
Status: Ongoing
The community Library building is an old building in need of many repairs and one of the highest priority repairs in 2022/2023 has been drainage issues on the property that results in regular flooding. With the Friendship House chairman in control of the drainage issues, HCDC will work alongside the Trust to develop future plans for the library building and will complete any administration or organizing tasks required.
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Project #18: Shared Footpath/Cycleway
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Not yet started
With the shared path getting extended in Kamo, the HBA has had discussions and agreed that it would be beneficial to Hikurangi if the shared path could be further extended from Springs Flat to Lake Waro. This is a long term vision that has many obstacles to overcome and will take a large amount of funding. The CDC will begin with inquiries in 2023 and share updates with the community as available.
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CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION:
The CDC role is designed to be a centre point of communication between entities and the public whilst having the sole focus of developing projects, initiatives, services, and events within Hikurangi, for the betterment of the community as a whole. All projects will start within a local community group and brain storming and discussions in the early stages of each project that takes place within these groups at their general meetings will be paramount to defining in what capacity the project moves forward in the community. The CDC has developed a draft outline of how projects usually evolve, however this does vary per project and is adaptable to change, dependent on the projects direction and needs. There is always a goal to involve the community via consultation particularly with projects that are in public spaces, effect the public, and are high profile. Consultation will look different in each situation but an outline has been developed by the CDC of the best ways that communication between the CDC role and the public can/will take place. The CDC role is highly dependent on people interested in any of the projects to follow any of the various ways to be kept in the loop with progress and updates, and to take responsibility for communicating any ideas or thoughts in the avenues made available. The CDC managing committee would like to request that people interested in the projects, initiatives, or events being managed by the CDC always check with the CDC or managing group member for the most accurate information on that project where there is any doubt, confusion, or concern within the public.
Welcome to
Hikurangi
Project #4.1: Public Parking
Overview:
Supporting to find a resolution for the ownership and usage of the vacant yard next to the hall, located at 20/22 King Street.
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Project #4.2: Footpath Upgrades
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
The state of the footpaths in the main business strip of Hikurangi Village have raised severe concerns for a long time. A submission was put to Council in the 2024 Long Term Plan and was successful in terms of committing a resolution to the replacement of the footpath between 4 Square and the Takeaways. Further submissions will need to be considered for footpath replacement in other areas of Hikruangi.
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Project #4.3: Traffic Calming
Overview:
Consultation seeking input as to whether traffic calming measures are needed in Hikurangi to combat the ongoing issue of speeding and pedestrian safety.
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Project #4.4: Pedestrian Crossing
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
The pedestrian crossing in the middle of the village continues to cause safety concerns due to its proximity to car parking spaces and the lack of visibility this causes for oncoming drivers. Suggestions have been made to raise the pedestrian crossing and install visual traffic calming measures to encourage slower travelling through this area. HCDC is working with WDC to identify the correct entity and person responsible for this project.
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Project #4.5: SH1 Over-Bridge
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Not Yet Started
The SH1 Over-Bridge has been a topic of discussion amongst residents and businesses as it's current dimensions do not allow large trucks (in particular trucks transporting houses) to pass through. This means extra heavy traffic is required to pass through Hikurangi, which puts stress on and damages the village roads. It has been advised a number of years ago that the bridge is due for replacement, HCDC will work on securing the schedule.
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Project #4.6: Disability Parking
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
In around 2020 Friendship House liaised with council about getting disability carparking at the Hikurangi Hall and the Hikurangi Library. Nothing has happened to date and HCDC has been liaising with WDC and NTA to get this parking sorted. NTA is currently awaiting a parking strategy to be approved by council which will allow them to look at parking changes in the Hikurangi village.
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Project #4.7: Valley Road Parking
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
Some residents have identified a safety hazard in the traffic movements of vehicles driving on the Valley Road/Marua Road intersection, which is a blind corner where the speed limit changes from 100km to 50km on a downhill slope. With raising queries through NTA it has been confirmed the stretch of road between Belton Place and Marua Road should be a no parking zone for roadside parking. This is scheduled to be remedied by WDC.
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Project #4.8: Hazardous Surface - Hall Carpark
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Completed
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Project #4.9: Street Lights - Park Street
Overview:
To increase the street light capacity on Park St to support patrons parking on the roadside when attending the Bowling or Rugby club after dark.
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Project #4.10: Northern Entrance Restructure
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
Some residents have identified a safety hazard when trying to get onto SH1 from the Northern entrance/exit of Hikurangi, heading north. Due to the increased population increasing traffic on the road, Friendship House has engaged in trying to see if the entrance can be restructured to make it safer for traffic exiting Hikurangi. It is recommended for traffic to utilize View Road, Boundary Road, and Cinder Way to get onto SH1 to head north.
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Project #4.11: Lake Waro Road
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
The potholes in both the tarseal and gravel roads leading to Lake Waro have become an obvious hazard and obstacle to anyone wanting to visit the lake. HCDC has requested from WDC that a short term fix is initiated ASAP, an ongoing maintenance plan is developed, and a long term sealing/traffic calming plan is also developed. In June 2023 WDC resolved to implement the immediate fix request, HCDC to continue to push for further action.
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Project #4.12: Rural Gravel Roads
Overview:
Supporting rural residents to secure a better maintenance schedule for gravel roads. Some roads have now been fully upgraded.
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Project #7.2: CCTV Year 1 Additions
Overview:
To support installation of the new cameras received from the Proceeds of Crime fund.
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Project #16.1: SH1 Destination Signs
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
HBA has identified that SH1 isn't overly welcoming for travellers on SH1, and wants to encourage them to visit Hikurangi and feel welcome when driving through the district. Three locations have been identified as ideal sites for signs to be placed. Three sign trailers have been loaned for this project. The Concept Draft is available, however the final design is not yet complete and will seek public feedback before being finalised.
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Project #16.2: SH1 Event Signs
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
As part of the HBA sign projects, they identified the need for better communications for Hikurangi district residents who don't reside in the village to be kept up to date with upcoming event details. A series of ground-based signs has been developed to advertise upcoming events along SH1 and on main roads within Whangarei, Concept Draft here. It was suggested Friendship House is the right group to engage with this project.
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Project #16.3: Library Relplacement Sign
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
The sign on the front of the library building is peeling off and is in need of replacement. A sign writer looked into sign options and produced a draft of and era-specific sign that would be effective visually. The design was presented to Friendship House who owns the building, and it was agreed to try and theme the sign with other heritage buildings in the village. The Concept Draft of the sign is available and matches Hikurangi Hall.
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Project #16.4: Waro Sign Replacement
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
The HBA has noticed the condition of the Waro Lake sign has deteriorated and become unpleasant viewing. With fading and holes in the sign it is not an ideal representation of this landmark location. A sign writer has designed a modern sign from railway sleepers which allows text to be written outlining the features in the area. The concept draft of the sign is not currently available whilst background designs are still being drafted.
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Project #16.5: Wayfinding Sign - Hikurangi Park
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
As an initiative to encourage visitors to Hikurangi to visit local places of interest, a sign has been drafted to be placed in the Hikurangi Park on King St next to the hall to outline which places can be visited and which direction they are in. Some samples are the Hikurangi Museum, Hikurangi Library, Lake Waro etc. A Concept Draft of the sign is available for viewing however the background design is not completed, but will match project #16.4.
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Project #16.6: Village Event Signs
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
As a way to help inform local community members about upcoming events, two lots of double sided event boards have been created to position at each end of Hikurangi to advertise upcoming community events. The locations are yet to be determined as any roadside signs require significant planning and permissions before construction. A Concept Draft is available for viewing however the background design is not completed, as per #16.4.
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Project #16.7: Services Open Sign - Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
The Hikurangi Library often has various pop up services available to the public and to date has used a chalk board on the footpath to advertise when a special service is occurring. This is a difficult system for the volunteers to manage so a smaller, more effective, user friendly, interchangeable sign has been drafted. The Concept Draft is available for viewing however please keep in mind the panels are interchangeable.
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Project #16.8: Website 4SQ QR Advert
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Completed
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Project #16.9: Civil Defence Sign
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Completed
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Project #16.10: Anti Litter Signs
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
As part of HBA's ongoing commitment to the "Keep NZ Beautiful" initiative, HBA has noted the need for some anti litter signs located at various areas within the district. With 8 signs drafted, the Concept Draft is yet to have the background design confirmed. There are intentions for 2 signs to go at Lake Waro, 1 at Hikurangi Park, 1 at Hikurangi Sports Grounds, and 4 along Marua Rd (Twin Coast Discovery Route).
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Project #16.11: Business Welcome Signs
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #16.12: Museum Large Sign
Lead Manager: Hikurangi Museum
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Museum
Key Contact: Lisa hikurangimuseum@gmail.com
CDC Role: Communication Support
Status: Ongoing
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Project #16.13: Museum Large Sign
Lead Manager: Hikurangi Museum
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Museum
Key Contact: Lisa hikurangimuseum@gmail.com
CDC Role: Communication Support
Status: Removed from HCDC registe
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Project #16.14: BNZ Building Sign
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Nil
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
In anticipation of project #11 being approved and going ahead, HCDC has seen an opportunity to link the heritage BNZ with other heritage buildings within Hikurangi which are currently the focus of sign replacements. If the Friendship House proposal is to go ahead, the HCDC intends to take any draft design for a sign for this building to Friendship House to see if they wish to align road frontage sign with any themed concept for the library and museum and hall buildings. This is still only at concept stage.
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Project #16.15: Museum Footpath Sign
Lead Manager: Hikurangi Museum
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Museum
Key Contact: Lisa hikurangimuseum@gmail.co
CDC Role: Communication Support
Status: Ongoing
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Project #16.16: Museum QR Codes
Lead Manager: Hikurangi Museum
Collaborating Group: Hikurangi Museum
Key Contact: Lisa hikurangimuseum@gmail.co
CDC Role: Communication Support
Status: Ongoing
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MEET THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR:
Project #19: Shade at Park
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Yet to be determined
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Not yet started
The HCDC has received requests from locals to look into getting shade in place above the eating areas at Hikurangi Park, next to the hall. Without a leading group to work under, the HCDC has contacted the Hikurangi Mountain Lions to see if they would like to lead this project with the administration and support from HCDC. HCDC to monitor and keep an eye on over the coming weeks.
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Project #20: Community Housing
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Completed
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Our Hikurangi Community Development Coordinator is Sharlene Morris-Ross who has resided in Marua for over 18 years. With a background in administration and a strong history of volunteering at various facilities and events in Hikurangi, she has naturally evolved into the area of community development as a paid contractor. Sharlene is a mother of 4 and has a strong passion for developing areas in Hikurangi that benefit families and youth. With her strong family connections to Hikurangi through being the birth town of her grandfather, there is a passionate connection to supporting Hikurangi to become a village that is resilient, connected, sustainable, and empowered through shared visions and teamwork. Sharlene is contactable daily via her email admin@hikurangi.co.nz or via text/call on her mobile 021616755. Check out the poster below for a quick view of the HCDC role:

MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Name: Wayne Fowell
Community Group Representing: Hikurangi Business Association
Contact: waynefowell@gmail.com
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Name: Bruce Eade
Community Group Representing: Hikurangi Mountain Lions
Contact: bruceweade1958@gmail.com
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Name: Maryann Vogt
Community Group Representing: Hikurangi Maori Wardens
Contact: maryann_vogt@hotmail.com
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Name: Virginia Guy
Community Group Representing: Hikurangi Friendship House
Contact: canepram_publishing@hotmail.com
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Project #4.13: Jordan St Kerb/Channel
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: Not Yet Established
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
Local residents in the Jordan Street area have advised that the lack of kerbing and chanelling on this road leads to significant flooding issues on their properties during times of heavy rain fall. The HCDC will work with a local community group to address these issues with council and try to get adequate water drainage installed along Jordan Street.
Project #21: George St/Clark St Alleyway
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #22: Dog Bylaw and Rules
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #23: Community Vision
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
With the Placemaking Plan completed and a large volume of projects set to take place in Hikurangi, it has been noted that there is no vision for the future of the village for all the projects to align with. It is the intention of the HCDC to work with the local community groups and to engage with the community to build a community vision that outlines what the desire is for Hikurangi to look like, feel like, and to achieve in the coming years.
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Project #24: Mens Shed
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
A couple of members of the Whangarei Mens Shed have come to HBA to seek support in starting a Mens Shed in Hikurangi. With a location/facility yet to be secured, the hope is that a group of interested peoples will come together to progress the group and start the initial setup so operations can begin. The Mens Shed is for men or women who want to share their hobbies and work on projects together, however men and women will have separate days/times to use the facility once set up.
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Project #24: Hikurangi Care
Lead Manager: Vicky Humphreys
Collaborating Group: Friendship House
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
With the Friendship House Library building being untenanted the Trust has decided to explore options relating to putting holistic health care services within the rear of the building. The HCDC role will be to liaise with the key organizers of this initiative and to support as required by taking responsibility for investigating and securing any social service providers who may like to utilise the space available.
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Project #25: Toy Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Lighthouse Playgroup
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #7.3: CCTV Museum Cameras
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #7.4: CCTV Library Cameras
Overview:
To support the installation of CCTV cameras on the front of the library building to face down Church St and overlooking the corner bridge on King St.
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Project #7.5: Handover and Maintenance
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #15: Main Strip Streetscape
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #15: Main Strip Streetscape
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #15: Main Strip Streetscape
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: HBA
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #19: Shade at Park
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Yet to be determined
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Not yet started
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Project #25: Toy Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Lighthouse Playgroup
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #25: Toy Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Lighthouse Playgroup
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
Project #25: Toy Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Lighthouse Playgroup
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #25: Toy Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Lighthouse Playgroup
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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Project #25: Toy Library
Lead Manager: CDC
Collaborating Group: Lighthouse Playgroup
Key Contact: CDC
Status: Ongoing
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To support the installation of CCTV cameras on the corner of the Museum building overlooking the roadside in front of the Museum and Fire Brigade, including vision of vehicles travelling east and west on Alfred Street.
To support the handover of ownership of the CCTV system from the Police to the HBA, including the planning and funding for the ongoing maintenance requirements and intended additions. This handover will take place late 2025 and will allow Police full access and control of the system, with no access or control available to anyone else.
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Project #13.2: Playgroup Future Use
Lead Manager: HCDC
Collaborating Group: HCDG
Key Contact: HCDC
Status: Ongoing
As a spin-off to the skate park discussion/project, the Lions have expressed and interest in developing the Waro Lake area to make it more friendly to visitors. An initial brain storm session has been held band the CDC has engaged with the Mountain Lions and WDC to find out what the goals are for this area. It is agreed by those involved that a working group should be set up to identify goals for this area that includes hapu collaboration.
It has been a long term goal of the Hikurangi Business Association to "do up" various aspects of the main business strip in Hikurangi to make it safer and more visually appealing to visitors and locals. The footpaths, lighting, pedestrian crossing, bridge, and signage in this area have all been identified as areas of consideration for upgrades. The goal is to develop a working group to develop a concept plan for this area.
Various groups are involved in supporting the need to increase signage within the village as well as have signage on SH1 promoting Hikurangi as a destination worth visiting. A number of signage opportunities have been identified and a local sign writer has worked with CDC to draft some sign options that stick with the Hikurangi heritage theme. The community will be involved with choosing sign themes/designs.
Various groups are involved in supporting the need to increase signage within the village as well as have signage on SH1 promoting Hikurangi as a destination worth visiting. A number of signage opportunities have been identified and a local sign writer has worked with CDC to draft some sign options that stick with the Hikurangi heritage theme. The community will be involved with choosing sign themes/designs.