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Discussion Document
Planning our places
and spaces
Have your say as we create a
spatial plan for our future
MARCH 2022
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Kaupapa kōrero
What does Pae Tawhiti Contents
Rangitīkei Beyond
represent? This is done last when pages confirmed
Pae Tawhiti translates to distant horizons,
long term or future.
“Ko te pae tawhiti,
whaia kia tata, ko te
Rangitīkei comes from the ancestor Haunui
ā Nanaia who named the Rangitīkei River as he pae tata, whakamaua
went in pursuit of his wife Wairaka. The event
is recorded in the Oriori mō Wharaurangi |
kia tina.”
Lullaby for Wharaurangi composed by Dr Te
Rangitakoru of Ngāti Apa: “Seek out the distant
“Ka tikeitia te waewae, ko Rangitīkei.” horizons, and holdfast
“He strode across the land, hence Rangitīkei.”
to those you attain”.
Beyond focuses on the future, looking
Dr Whakaari Te Rangitakuku (Rangi)
towards a future time and distant horizon. It
Mete-Kingi of Ngāti Hauiti
signifies the district will move beyond what it is
now and, with changes likely that are more than
what we think is possible.
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Rārangi wā
Project Timeline
Te aronga Have your say
Purpose of Pae Tawhiti 2021
Now is your chance to
shape the future of your
Rangitīkei Beyond settlement!
July to Background research We’ve got lots of information to share –
December July to December and there may be some areas you are
more interested in than others.
Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond is a district- or by larger-scale entities. We will continue
wide spatial strategy and plan, which to advocate on behalf of our communities The first part of our document explains
captures our community’s aspirations and
sets out the strategic direction for the
throughout the reform process, work with any
newly established entities, and adapt to new
2022 what we’re doing and why, district-wide
themes, working with iwi and our vision
future. legislative requirements as they occur. and values.
It will provide a blueprint of how we want our Now is the time to be bold and ambitious to Once you’ve read that, you can jump to
communities to develop into the future. proactively plan how to manage growth and the headings you are most interested in.
development in our towns and settlements to For each town and some settlements,
High level outcomes and actions will be
support the wellbeing of our communities and 4 March you will see District Plan maps that
identified to guide Council projects that plan We are here
future generations. to highlight where new homes can be built
for and respond to growth and development
- including our infrastructure planning and 19 April (residential, lifestyle and papakainga),
By being clear about the future, we can help Community Engagement
District Plan Changes (the rules that will guide shape our spaces and places, so we retain what where industrial buildings or retail shops
development for the next decade and more). is precious to us and our communities are can be built.
strong and resilient.
Ngā hiahia Develop Draft Pae Tawhiti You can have your say:
April Rangitīkei Beyond
Why we need a shared vision f Hei kōrerorero to June
www.rangitikei.govt.nz/paetawhiti
Purpose of this Discussion (Spatial Plan)
or Rangitīkei @ By email: info@rangitikei.govt.nz
Document By post:
Our district is changing as more people and
Rangitikei District Council – 172050
businesses discover Rangitīkei as a great We have designed the discussion document Private Page 1102, Marton 4741
place to live and do business. to create a conversation with communities June
to July Community Consultation Or by delivering it to any one of
Over the next 30 years, our communities will about the future of their towns, settlements,
and neighbourhoods. our Information Centres in Bulls
go through some challenges and changes.
and Taihape or the Marton Main
Rangitīkei faces growing urban areas, a changing It was created with oversight from an Advisory Office.
climate, technological change, and the need for Group made up of Elected Members and Iwi Adjust due to feedback and
environmental enhancement. August
representatives who provided strategic input. adopt by Council Find out more
Change provides opportunities, and if we The document provides you with an opportunity Visit our website
proactively plan our aspirations for future land to express your aspirations and concerns for the www.rangitikei.govt.nz/paetawhiti
use for our district, we can optimise positive future. Your feedback will contribute to creating
outcomes for our communities. Call the Project Lead, Katrina Gray
a shared vision for our communities across
Implementation on 0800 422 522
Rangitīkei.
Our district sits in the wider Manawatū-
September and preparation of @ Email us at info@rangitikei.govt.nz
Whanganui region, and we will work proactively Later this year, we will bring you the draft Pae
with our neighbouring councils to ensure the onwards District Plan changes Chat to us at one of the
Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond document and we’ll
prosperity of the entire region. ask if we got it right. public engagement sessions
(details on www.rangitikei.govt.nz/
We are also going through Central Government paetawhiti or phone 0800 422 522).
reform for Three Waters, Resource Management
and Local Government, which may mean some Please note that public sessions are
of our services will be delivered regionally subject to Covid-19 Traffic Light setting
regulations.
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Opportunities, strengths
and challenges MOAWHANGO
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Taihape
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Our communities are strong and have a wide • We have an envied lifestyle – the great To
range of opportunities and strengths to build outdoors and easy access to Mount Tar
ana MANGAWEKA
off as we move into the future. However, Ruapehu, beaches and lakes. ki
they also face a number of challenges which ŌHINGAITI
are important to acknowledge and plan for. • Iwi in our district are in various phases of
their Treaty Settlement processes. There
whanganui
will be significant future investments in both kauangaroa
Opportunities and Strengths wellbeing and the Māori economy.
hunterville
• We are central to the rest of the motu/ • A changing climate provides a range of WHANGAEHU
island. We are an easy commuting distance opportunities for our farming sector in RĀTANA PĀ
Turakina
to Palmerston North, Whanganui, Manawatū particular horticulture. KOITIATA
marton
and Ruapehu, and a two to three-hour drive
to Wellington, Taupō, Taranaki and Hawke’s Challenges
Bay. Our location makes Rangitīkei an Bulls
attractive place to live, visit and do business.
• Earthquake-prone buildings in our towns
• We are well connected to national transport need to be upgraded or demolished.
links – State Highways 1 and 3; the North
• We have a small rating base across 426,400 SCOTT'S FERRY
Island Main Trunk Line and the Marton New
hectares – one of the largest local body
Plymouth Line; Palmerston North Airport
areas in the country.
and Whanganui Airport; and in the future, Palmerston
the revitalised Port of Whanganui. • Many of our towns and settlements are in north
places where natural hazards exist, such as
• Our natural environment is stunning with
flooding, slips as well as sea-level rise.
sweeping vistas of – river valleys, plains,
hill country, cliffs and coasts. • Central government reform of the Resource
Management Act, Three Waters and Local
• We’re excellent at producing food thanks
Government will have a significant impact on
to our productive range of soils and a
great climate. And, our district is home to
Council’s services. Have your say
significant exotic forests. • Changing climate – we can expect more
What are our strengths/advantages
significant flooding events, longer dry spells,
• Our communities are growing stronger
our aquifers will take longer to recharge, or opportunities for the future?
– our people work together, and there
and king tides will affect coastal settlements
are community-led developments being
on
and estuaries. What are the issues your community
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Have your say
What does a thriving Rangitīkei look like?
What will your neighbourhood, settlement, or town
look like in the future?
Are you aware of the implications of climate change
on your community?
Tirohanga
Whakamua
What might Environment Economy Iwi Transport Social
our future • Marton and Bulls are
employment hubs
• Farming methods will be
more sustainable with an
• It’s been ten years since
the 200th anniversary
• Marton and possibly
Taihape are stops on a
• Communities can see how
their places and spaces
look like? for people that live in
Palmerston North /
increased focus on high-
yield agriculture
of the signing of the
Te Tiriti o Waitangi,
North Island commuter
rail network
have changed since the
previous generation
Whanganui and Treaty of Waitangi implemented this plan
vice versa • Forestry is more • A flexible and cost-
sustainable and more • Iwi own and operate effective public bus or • Our towns have more
• Communities that have processing of wood companies across all shuttle service operates prominent and connected
not adapted to our products occurs locally sectors in the local throughout the district green spaces
changing climate have economy and more
become smaller, and • More crops are grown • Petrol and diesel-fuelled • Our retail and commercial
some properties have locally on our high- • Iwi run health and vehicles only have a buildings have been
been red-zoned by quality soils, and a wellbeing initiatives in place in museums and strengthened or replaced
central government good proportion are conjunction with local key industries
processed locally and central government • Our homes are warmer,
• Few quarter-acre blocks • Walking, cycling and drier and use less energy
remain in our towns • Our produce is • Hapū papakāinga goals scootering is a normal
recognisable and have been realised part of everyday life • We have lots of local
and settlements
sought after in Bulls, Marton shopping options
• There are more housing • The social role of the and Taihape
• There’ll be more things to marae both within • More of us live in areas
options in Taihape,
do as tourism becomes hapū and neighbouring not affected by flooding or
Marton and Bulls
more sustainable communities is evident sea-level rise
• Residents in higher
• Our economy is • Tamariki and rangatahi
density areas have
diversified as the learn the history of our
easy access to parks
logistics, service and communities and district
and reserves,
transport networks manufacturing sectors
• The many cultures that
and town centres have grown
make up our communities
are celebrated and
• Papakāinga areas have nurtured through events
been developed where it
is safe to do so
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Ngā moemoeā me
ngā whanonga pono
Vision & Values Have your say
Underpinning Do you think we’ve identified
Pae Tawhiti what is most important to
guide decision-making?
Rangitīkei Beyond Do the vision and values
reflect what is important
to you?
We’ve developed a draft vision and values to Have any important values
guide decision-making in the development of been missed?
Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond and future
growth and development.
Kia Tū Rangitīkei – proud of our
Vision spaces and places
Values
Kotahitanga We are unified in our identity and work together to
Unity and strength achieve the best future possible, making us stronger
We care for our people and communities in a way that
Manaakitanga
reflects our strong sense of community, and we encourage
Caring for each other and support one another
Kaitiakitanga We consider the environment holistically, recognising
the deep connection between people and the environment
Guardianship and caring
and use resources in a way that is sustainable for
for the environment future generations
Mātauranga
We use knowledge to make decisions and take learnings
Knowledge and
from the past to make better decisions for the future
understanding
Tika me te Pono We are bold and courageous in decision-making, setting
Doing the right thing out an aspirational vision for our future generations while
and in good faith respecting tikanga and kawa
Whakapapa We acknowledge the generations that have come before
Belonging and us, ensuring a place for those to come after us and create
connection communities where people love to live and feel like home
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Ngā hononga Māori Te Tangata Whenua o Rangitīkei
Marae and Hapu
Partnership with Taupō
iwi / hapū District
Have your say
Our district is home to 12 marae and two historic marae
We invite your iwi/hapū
sites. Council is committed to working with iwi and hapū to hui with Katrina who
on its projects and plans, to work together to identify is leading this project for
and protect areas of cultural importance and help tell Council to discuss these
the stories of the land and history. ideas. Ruapehu
There are significant Māori land holdings within in the District
Contact Katrina Gray,
district including but not limited to Koitiata, Whangaehu, Senior Strategic Planner
Kauangaroa, Rātana, Ōhingaiti, around Utiku and Taihape on 06 327 0099 or Te Riu o Puanga
and across the most northern parts of our district – Raketapauma Marae Ngāti Whitikaupeka
katrina.gray@rangitikei.govt.nz Ngāti Rangituhia
Moawhango and Pukeokahu.
Through Pae Tawhiti Rangīkei Beyond Council wants to start
meaningful conversations with iwi/hapū about: Moawhango Marae
Opaea Marae Ngāti Whitikaupeka
• Aspirations/plans for papakāinga - some hapū have expressed an interest in developing papakāinga Ngāti Tamakōpiri
on ancestral lands - Use the map below to explore sites that have already been identified in the Kaiewe Hastings
District Plan by using the papakāinga overlay. Through Pae Tawhiti Rangīkei Beyond we want to
Ngāti Tamakōpiri District
identify other areas for papakāinga development. Winiata Marae
Ngāti Hinemanu,
Ngāti Paki
• How best to protect areas of cultural importance, with options such as mapping sites where Whanganui
appropriate so developers or landowners are alerted to their legal obligations including liaison with District
iwi/hapū into the future
• Commercial aspirations could be supported by future-thinking land use planning
• Land use related social and health aspirations.
Kauangaroa Marae
Ngā Wairiki ki Uta Central
Hawke’s Bay
Ngā whakamarumaru Rātā Marae
District
Protecting what’s
Ngāti Hauiti
Whangaehu Marae
Rangiwhakaturia-Taitapu Ō Tāhūhū
Ngāti Hauiti
important
Rātana Pā Marae
Te Iwi Mōrehu Manawatū
Tiniwaitara Marae
District
Have your say Ngā Ariki
Parewahawaha Marae Tararua
What do you want to Ngāti Raukawa
District
As we plan for the future, it is important to see protected for future
know what we want to protect. These are generations?
the things that are special or unique to our
Parewānui Pā
district, culture and communities. Are the existing Ngāti Kauae, Ngāti Tauira
Our natural environment is stunning and protections working?
enjoyed by locals and visitors. How would we improve
their effectiveness?
We already have regulations in place through
our District Plan that value our outstanding
landscapes, significant trees, versatile soils some
cultural sites and identified built heritage.
Active Marae Historic Marae
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Ngā taiwhenua
Rural environments
Self-reliant and community-minded, rural Have your say
Rangitīkei is the backbone of our economy
and our communities. More than a third of How do you see our rural
our district’s GDP comes from agriculture environments changing in
and forestry. the future?
We have some challenges, including managing Where should we allow new
land susceptible to erosion and flooding,
lifestyle blocks to develop?
and the transport networks that traverse
these zones. What rural service activities or
Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond is primarily industries should be enabled in
concerned with places where new development the rural environment?
can occur – this includes lifestyle blocks. What do you think the future
To protect our high-value versatile soils and of carbon farming in the
to preserve our rural openness, we intend to Rangitīkei is?
consolidate most lifestyle living areas around
existing towns and settlements. This will also What do you think the
enable connection to more urban services opportunities are in the post-
for residents. Covid world for those businesses
wanting to leverage off the
Rural service activities and industries are
important to support the rural economy. In visitor economy?
the future, we will process more of our local
products, so we want to hear your thoughts
on what activities should be enabled in our
rural environments.
Our unique landscapes offer lots of opportunity Carbon farming is becoming more popular in
for tourism business to establish. What do you New Zealand. What do you think the future
think the opportunities are in the post-Covid of carbon farming in the Rangitīkei is? What
world for those businesses wanting to leverage impacts do you think it might have on our
off the visitor economy? How can land use environment and communities? How can we
planning support these opportunities? leverage off the carbon economy?
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Ngā ara tūhono
Transport network
Roads Rail Public Transport Air Walking and
Our district has the advantage We are on the North Island Horizons Regional Council Those living in the south of the Cycling
of access to State Highways 1 Main Trunk Line and the provides very limited bus district are close to both Palmerston
Walking and cycling are becoming
and 3, both of which provide Marton New Plymouth Line. services for our communities North and Whanganui airports.
more and more popular both for
a significant volume of inter- However, there is no inter- in the Rangitīkei.
Ōhakea Airbase is also close by. recreation and accessing services.
regional motorists who stop regional commuter service.
in our towns for services. The KiwiRail manages the rail lines Public transport connections
We think there could be an We will need to improve the walking
Taihape-Napier Road provides throughout Aotearoa. are important to enable our
opportunity for Ōhakea to become and cycling networks within our
a key link for Hawke’s Bay to communities to access work,
a joint-use international airport for towns, and between towns, so that
Rangitīkei and Ruapehu and Planning is underway to health services, schools,
both civilian and military aircraft at it is easier for people to access their
vice versa. establish an industrial hub tertiary education, and
some point in the future. daily needs and recreation.
centred on a new rail siding recreation opportunities.
We have a significant local from the North Island Main By 2050 we should expect that Where do you think the priority is
roading network that Trunk Line in Marton, which Innovative solutions need to
drones will be common for delivering for developing walking and cycling
includes sealed and unsealed will decrease the number be explored for improving
of goods and in agriculture. networks?
roads, and jointly fund their of logging trucks from our public transport connections
maintenance with Waka region heading to Wellington. within our district and from What do you think the opportunities
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. However, Rangitīkei will see the Rangitīkei to larger are for air transport?
more trucks moving to/from centres such as Palmerston
All communities in Rangitīkei the hub to access rail. North or Whanganui.
are dependent on petrol and
diesel vehicles. There are There are huge opportunities What are your
a handful of EV chargers in for rail through the Rangitīkei transformational ideas for the
Bulls, Marton, Mangaweka - for both freight and future of public transport?
and Taihape. However, passenger services. Have your say
more will be needed due
to increasing numbers of What do you see the What do you think the roading priorities should be for the future?
hybrids, electric and possibly opportunities are for rail in
the Rangitīkei? What role do you think autonomous vehicles will have?
hydrogen fuelled vehicles.
What do you see the opportunities are for rail in the Rangitīkei?
What do you think the roading
priorities should be for the What are your transformational ideas for the future of public transport?
future?
What do you think the opportunities are for air transport?
What role do you think
Where do you think the priority is for developing walking and cycling networks?
autonomous vehicles will
have?
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Ngā ara taiao Ngā tāone
Nature networks Have your say Residential environments
What are the significant nature
networks in your community?
How can we celebrate
Rangitīkei has magnificent waterways and Currently, just over 16,000 people live here, We want to encourage a diversity of housing,
parks and reserves. These environments
these networks? and we aspire to grow to about 25,000 – most which will come about if we make it easier
hold a lot of history and beauty. Through Pae How do we create greater of whom will live in the southwest of the for subdivisions to occur so that smaller and
Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond, we aim to identify connections with these areas? district. Before Council goes through the affordable houses are built closer (10-minute
networks that link our waterways and parks process to rezone land for new residential, walk one way) to town centres, schools and
and reserves, that would incorporate nature How can these nature networks lifestyle block areas, or changes density parks. These homes will be desirable for
to benefit to our communities and the support the connections rules, we want to hear your aspirations for retirees, those living alone and those who want
ecology of our towns and settlements. between our settlements? the future. low maintenance housing. We might encourage
apartments to be built above retail buildings
We have a range of parks and reserves across We know that both Marton and Bulls are in a (not ground floor) in our main streets, which will
our communities. However, few are connected commutable distance from Palmerston North increase the vibrancy of our town centres.
(other than by road) to other parks and reserves, and Whanganui, and more and more people
or to schools and shops. State Highways create • Social – Create spaces and networks to are employed at Ōhakea Airbase. In Taihape, we We aim to locate the development of most
a barrier for residents who might otherwise improve interaction with each other and expect demand from those who want holiday lifestyle blocks close to existing towns and
walk, scoot, or cycle to a park or reserve in some nature. The community may lead the homes near the mountains, new residents who settlements and avoid them being developed on
of our communities. development of some spaces with Council can work from home, or those returning to town our valuable soils .
supporting or vice versa. seeking affordable housing.
There are a lot of community groups already Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond will identify the key
involved in improving our nature networks. By • Health – Improve access and opportunities Council wants to ensure that any new residential strategic directions for the future, where the best
working collaboratively with community groups for fitness and to support mental health areas will be close to existing infrastructure future residential and rural lifestyle areas are and
and other agencies, we will be able to maximise and wellbeing. to help keep costs down, close to community what type of density. The information gathered will
the investment so that more projects are facilities and green spaces, so the people who help us plan for the infrastructure we will need
completed across the district. • Education – Provide opportunities to learn live there feel connected. They should also not for future housing and guide changes to the
about the natural environment and history be in areas prone to flooding or other significant District Plan.
These are some of the benefits nature networks of places. natural hazards.
can provide our communities:
• Economic – Provide visitors and residents
• Recreation – Improve linkages between with more things to do.
natural areas and within our urban
environments that encourages activities • Amenity – So our communities are seen as
such as walking and cycling. desirable places to live.
• Environmental – Support walking and • Cultural – Support reconnection with
cycling, support stormwater (low impact natural environments and sharing of history.
design), improve linkages between habitats
to support local ecology, support improved
water quality, and absorb more CO2.
18 19Ahumahi, kaihokohoko Hapori me ngā papa rēhia
me ngā whenua arumoni Community and
Industry, Retail and Recreation Facilities
Commercial Land
As our communities get bigger, there Hunterville Sport and Recreation Trust. We want
will be more demand on our community to know what the priorities are for the future
Our location provides important It is vital to support the diversification of our and recreation facilities such as libraries, development of our swimming pools in Marton
opportunities for the establishment of new economy to support its resilience and maximise swimming pools and parks and reserves. and Taihape as our communities grow.
industries. Our southern towns, particularly jobs and growth for our communities. We also Developing multi-purpose civic and community There is strong community leadership and
Marton and Bulls, are located close to want to embrace new sustainable industries and facilities across the towns in our District is a energy for the development of our parks
northern/southern connections (SH1) and adopt new technology. key focus for Council. Te Matapihi in Bulls was and reserves. To guide these projects we are
east/west connections (SH3). completed in 2020, and we’re looking at Marton planning on developing a Parks, Reserves
Our town centres are important hubs for our
New industrial activity is already planned – and communities. They have lots of opportunities for and Taihape next. and Open Spaces Strategy separately to
land is currently in the process of being rezoned the future. We want to ensure our town centres this document.
This year we will construct a new amenities
to allow the Marton Rail Hub development to are the vibrant heart of activity, supporting the facility in Memorial Park in Taihape and we There are also lots of community recreation
proceed, which could lead to other industries wellbeing of our communities as the nature of have set aside $1m to investigate options for activities delivered by the community or run
establishing here. retail changes. the refurbishment and restoration of by other organisations, such as our sports
There are many more opportunities for future Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond will identify the key the Grandstand. clubs, arts and culture and health services.
industrial activity throughout the district. strategic directions for the future, where the best What’s important for us, is ensuring there is
We plan on having specific discussions with the enough land, in the right places to support their
We think there are opportunities for various future commercial and industrial areas are in community on these projects separately and are
activities, such as forestry processing, food our district. The information gathered will help us development in the future.
not asking for comment on them through this
manufacturing, and a logistics hub. These plan for the infrastructure we will need for future process. Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond will identify the key
industries would build on our solid primary business activity and guide changes to the district strategic directions for the future – key projects
sector foundation. plan. Taihape, Hunterville and Marton all have for our community and recreation facilities. The
seasonal swimming pools available to the information gathered will help guide Council’s
community. The swimming pool in Hunterville decision making for future investment.
is community owned and operated by the
20 21We want to understand
what the community’s
vision for the future of
Otaihape Taihape is.
Ōtaihape Taihape at a glance
ŌTAIHAPE 1,790
Taihape people live in Taihape. The population is
nearly a third lower than it was ‘back in its
heyday’ in the 1960s.
Taihape celebrates its rural heritage, the
14 Hautapu River
people per year (1% p.a) have moved to
mighty gumboot and its streets are mostly Taihape since 2014.
named after birds. It is both the northern Otaihape Stream
gateway to the Rangitīkei and to the iconic
mountains of the Central Plateau, ski fields,
The GDP of the town is 90.3m
the Rangitīkei River and several national and
forest parks. It is also a key gateway east to
the Hawke’s Bay.
1,009
people are employed. More than half of
whom work in retail, accommodation and Green spaces
Taihape will continue to develop as a tourism food services, agriculture, forestry and
destination as well as a key stop for travellers Taihape West Slip Zone
education.
alongside its traditional role of as a service town
for the rural area surrounding it.
231 businesses in Taihape.
Taihape has some unique and valuable
soils and is already a producer of a Residential Zone
range of foods in addition to traditional
sheep and beef, such as quinoa, honey, In 2018 there were 801 homes, and 105 Have your say
asparagus, and garlic. were unoccupied – with increasing tourism
activities locally and in Ruapehu, the number of Where should future residential
unoccupied dwellings may grow as those living growth go?
in Wellington seek a base from which to explore Should we provide for higher
on the weekends.
density housing, with smaller
We estimate that seven homes will need to be section sizes around the town
built every year between now and 2050. The centre? Anywhere else?
town needs an additional 11 hectares of land to
Should future housing be
allow this to happen.
prioritised over commercial
The town’s topography is challenging, as it is set activities in the flat areas near the
in a high-country basin on the western bank of town centre?
the Hautapu River with many gullies. What flat
Where should future lifestyle
land remains is sought after for both housing
and commercial land.
blocks go?
Do you own a section that you think
The risks associated with the Taihape West
should be rezoned? Contact Katrina
Slip Zone significantly limits development in
this area. Gray - katrina.gray@rangitikei.govt.nz
22 23Industrial Zone
There is a small area of Industrial zoned land
in the Linnet Street area. Abattoir Road has a
range of industrial businesses, but is zoned
a Rural. There are a range of other industrial
businesses located in the rural areas just out
of Taihape.
We project that Taihape could need an
additional 3.08 hectares of industrial land
by 2050.
Transport Networks
Hautapu River
Taihape is on both State Highway 1 and the
North Island Main Trunk Line. The town is also
Otaihape Stream the key link east to the Hawke’s Bay via the
Taihape-Napier Road.
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Have your say
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Nature Networks
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Industrial Land
Ra
Green spaces Taihape has easy access to natural
environments – Mt Stewart, Papakai Park, Where do you think future
Taihape West Slip Zone industrial businesses should go?
Memorial Park, The Outback, a number of local
rivers, the closest being the Hautapu River. What do you think the opportunities
There are lots of volunteer hours going are for future industrial growth in
into managing, restoring and developing Taihape?
Retail/Commercial Zone these areas.
Transport Networks
There are pressures on the Taihape Town Have your say What are your transformational
Centre which runs along State Highway 1. Community Facilities ideas for the future transport
There are few vacant lots and several Retail/Commercial Land
system for Taihape?What do you
earthquake prone buildings. Where should additional retail and
The construction of the new amenities building think the opportunities are for
commercial activities should be - the Ngā Awa Block - in Memorial Park is about
It’s projected that an additional 0.61 hectares future industrial growth in Taihape?
located? start. Council committed to developing a multi-
(6,100m2) of retail zoned land will be needed. What are the transport
purpose community facility for Taihape in the
Rauma Road Long Term Plan. Alongside these projects, opportunities and challenges facing
This is approximately the size of one row of
retail shops between Kuku Street and Tui Street. Is Rauma Road a good location Council is investigating what strengthening is Taihape?
for new housing, commercial required for the Grandstand in Memorial Park.
The town centre is connected and walkable activities, or industrial activities? Nature Networks
with great connections to Memorial Park. There is strong community leadership for What are opportunities to connect
the development of a range of facilities at Mt these natural assets together?
The flat land around the town centre is Stewart, Memorial Park and Papakai Park.
sought after for both retail / commercial and To guide this project (and the wide range of How might these natural assets be
residential uses. Rauma Road other parks related projects throughout the better connected to the township?
district) we are planning on developing a Parks,
We think that the town centre and flattest parts
Rauma Road, just south of Taihape is the Reserves and Open Spaces Strategy separately Community Facilities
of Taihape should be prioritised for retail and
location of St Joseph’s Primary School. to this document. What do you think the opportunities
residential development and that land for other
It is one of the flattest pieces of land are for the future of the Taihape
commercial activities should be made available In the meantime, we want to know community
surrounding Taihape. pool?
further away from the town centre. What do you priorities for the future of the Taihape
think should be prioritsed? The sites to the south/west of Rauma Road are swimming pool.
zoned for rural lifestyle development. The sites
around the St Joseph’s School site are zoned as
Residential or Rural.
24 25We want to understand
what the community’s Tūtaenui Stream
vision for the future of
Tutaenui Marton is.
Wan
ga nui R
oad
Tūtaenui Marton at a glance Calic
o Lin
TŪtaenui
e
5,520 people call Marton home.
Marton
ad
a Ro
70
Taw
people per year (1.3% p.a) have moved
Ngā
Marton is the main service town in the to Marton since 2014.
district and has a growing reputation as a
d
Roa
boutique town. There are many heritage
retail buildings, however, many are 2,256 houses in Marton.
papa
earthquake prone. however at the last census 204 were
unoccupied. Maki
Puke
Situated off the state highway, there are few ri kiri R
oad
heavy vehicles on the streets making it safer for The town’s GDP This grew
cyclists and pedestrians. The new playground
developed by the community is popular, stage
is valued at
4.6 % Crofton
one of the memorial hall refurbishment is 151m in 2020
completed, and locals are discussing plans for Green spaces
more upgrades to community facilities. Work
is currently underway to improve both the
drinking water and wastewater networks.
375 businesses in Marton.
Residential Zone
1,797jobs – more than half
of which are in education, training, To accommodate our growing population,
manufacturing or retail. we need to build about 1,761 more homes Have your say
in Marton – around 61 houses every year
between now and 2050.
Where should future residential
growth go?
We already have some available residential
Should we allow for section sizes to
land. However, we might need an extra 98
hectares to be re-zoned to meet the demand.
be smaller around the town centre?
Where should future lifestyle
This is an area almost twice the size of the
blocks go?
block between Hendersons Line and Mill Street.
Do you own a section that you think
We need to plan for where these houses might
should be rezoned? Contact Katrina
go – both residential and lifestyle.
Gray - katrina.gray@rangitikei.govt.nz
We also need to think about the scale of
intensification of our existing township and
consider allowing for smaller sections near our
town centre and encouraging apartment living
above retail shops.
26 27Tūtaenui Stream Industrial Zone
Marton is already home to significant
industrial businesses.
Wan
ga nui R Just over 27 hectares of industrial land is Have your say
oad
Calic currently zoned for future development,
o Lin Industrial Land
e however, much of this land is impacted
by flooding.
What do you think the opportunities
are for future industrial growth
Every year for the next 18 years, two million in Marton?
ad
tonnes of wood will be harvested across the
a Ro
wider region – Marton is central to the harvest Is your business wanting to grow?
and sits on the Main Trunk Line, providing easy Are you finding it hard to find
Taw
access to several seaports. suitable land?
Ngā
Council is currently working through the We need to understand local business
growth needs so we can plan for the
d
process to rezone land for the Marton Rail
Roa
Hub. The Hub will act as a potential catalyst for future. Contact Katrina Gray - katrina.
gray@rangitikei.govt.nz
papa
further industrial development.
Maki
Puke
rikiri R With a long history of food production that Community Facilities
oad is only increasing due to our versatile soils, What do you think the
there is also potential for Marton to grow its opportunities are for the future
Crofton manufacturing sector.
of the Marton pool?
Green spaces Transport Networks
Community Facilities
What do you consider are the
transport opportunities and
Developing multi-purpose civic and community
facilities in towns across District is a key focus
challenges facing Marton?
Commercial Zone for Council. We’re currently working on the What are your transformational
Marton Civic Centre business case and will be ideas for the future transport
The Marton Town Centre and commercial activities engaging with the community on this later this system for Marton?
are currently spread along Broadway and, to a year.
lesser extent, Wellington Road and High Street.
Nature Networks
There is strong community leadership and
At present, several shops are empty, and many are energy for the development of our parks and What are the opportunities to
earthquake-prone. reserves. To guide these projects, we are connect Marton’s parks and
developing a Parks, Reserves and Open Spaces reserves and waterways together
There is an opportunity for Marton to leverage
Strategy separately to this document. and with our communities?
off its heritage assets if they can be strengthened.
Marton has the potential to become one of the We also want to know community priorities for
wider region’s most desirable boutique towns, with the future of the Marton swimming pool.
minimal heavy vehicle movements. Have your say
There are also be opportunities for Broadway to be Transport Networks
Retail/Commercial Land Nature Networks
developed into a more pedestrian-friendly zone.
Where do you think future Marton is located just off State Highway 1
We anticipate needing an additional 1.6 hectares commercial development for Marton has a number of parks and reserves and
and close by to State Highway 3.
of land for commercial/retail purposes to meet the Tūtaenui Stream runs through the town.
Marton should go?
future growth. It is at the junction of the North Island Main
How do we make Broadway more Trunk Line and the Marton – New Plymouth There are lots of volunteer hours going into
This is an area the size of the block of Broadway, pedestrian-friendly? managing, restoring and developing these areas.
Rail lines, however the last commuter service
Lower High Street, Hair Street and Hammond
Note: The Marton Civic Centre project stopped in 2012. The Tūtaeporoporo Action Trail (community-led
Street.
will be consulted separately from this project) – is a nature network with a play focus.
Our town is heavily reliant on private vehicles
document.
with few public bus services and no commuter
cycleways of shared pathways.
28 29We want to understand
what the community’s Flood zones
vision for the future of Green spaces
Bulls is.
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Bridge Stree
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Bulls at a glance
Bulls
Wa
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2,250 people call Bulls home.
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on
St
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Tūtaenui Stream et
Bulls has grown significantly in recent years as it d
is a commutable distance to nearby towns and
cities. Its neighbour is the growing airforce base
75 people per year have moved a nu
i Ro
a
to Bulls since 2014 thanks to it’s central rew
and it is a perfect location for logistic companies location between Palmerston North and Pa
as it connects Wellington with the rest of the Whanganui and the growing Ōhakea
North Island. Set at the junction of two state Airbase.
highways, the town has a large number of vehicles
travelling through every day. The new library and
community centre is the first new civic facility in
the district, and Rangitīkei Junction has proven
804 houses in Bulls in 2018
and 105 of those were unoccupied. Rangitīkei River
popular with locals and travellers alike.
The town celebrates its heritage with humour –
playing on word association and is known for its
The town’s GDP is valued at 63.1m
statues of bulls paying homage to its agricultural The economy was growing strongly
roots. Work is currently underway to improve its before the pandemic, but in 2020 this
wastewater and storm water networks. dropped by more than 5%, more than
likely connected to the reduction in
motorists.
Residential Zone
153 businesses in Bulls. The town needs to build about 1,001 houses
by 2050 – about 34 every year.
801 jobs in Bulls – more than We already have some available residential
land. However, we might need an extra 61
half are employed in manufacturing,
accommodation, food services, and hectares of residential land and 50 hectares
construction. of lifestyle land to be re-zoned to meet
the demand.
The town’s growth is assured as Ōhakea is
currently expanding and nearby Palmerston Have your say
North is struggling for residential land.
Where do you think future housing
Parts of the town are at risk of flooding, and it’s should go?
important that future housing is not located in Should we allow for section sizes to
areas of significant risk.
be smaller around the town centre?
We need to plan for where these houses might Where should future lifestyle
go – both residential and lifestyle. blocks go?
We also need to think about the scale of Do you own a section that you think
intensification of our existing township and should be rezoned? Contact Katrina Gray -
consider allowing for smaller sections near our katrina.gray@rangitikei.govt.nz
town centre and encouraging apartment living
above retail shops.
30 31Industrial Zone
Flood zones
Green spaces Bulls is ripe for development with nearly 34
hectares of industrial land available. However,
et
a significant amount of this land is at risk of
re
flooding from the Rangitīkei River.
St
Bridge Stree
gh
Have your say
Hi
Many factors make Bulls an ideal location for
Wa distribution and logistics companies, including:
tso Industrial Land
Jo nS
hns
tre • At the intersection of State Highways 1 What do you think the opportunities
t
et
on and 3 are for future industrial growth in
St
re Bulls?
Tūtaenui Stream et • Near the Ōhakea weighbridge
a d • The journey to Wellington (port and airport)
Community Facilities
Ro What community facilities do you
ui is decreasing, and the road is improving
an think Bulls needs for the future?
rew
Pa • Close to both the proposed Marton Rail
Hub, the Bunnythorpe Rail Hub, and the Transport Networks
soon-to-be revitalised Port Whanganui What do you think should be done
to improve traffic safety through
• Near Palmerston North Airport and Bulls?
Whanganui Airport
How can Bulls be better connected
Rangitīkei River The increase in horticulture around Bulls with Ōhakea?
(alongside our transport networks) provides What are the transport
an opportunity for a food processing hub to be opportunities and challenges
established facing Bulls?
What are your transformational
Community Facilities ideas for the future transport
system for Bulls?
Te Matapihi, a multi-purpose community
Retail/Commercial Zone facility for Bulls was completed in 2020. Nature Networks
What are opportunities to connect
Bulls is the southern gateway for our district. There is strong community leadership and the waterways with the parks and
energy for the development of our parks and reserves through Bulls?
The Bulls Town Centre has several key elements: reserves. We know there is a huge amount of
community energy for the redevelopment of
• The traditional town centre has many
the Bulls Domain. To guide this project (and
earthquake-prone buildings
the wide range of other parks related projects
• Rangitīkei Junction is a popular stop-off point throughout the district) we are planning on
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency
for travellers developing a Parks, Reserves and Open Spaces
manages State Highway 1 and 3. We want to
Strategy separately to this document.
• Te Matapihi, the new community centre and understand community aspirations so that we
library, will soon have an interregional bus can advocate for improvements, so our town is
Transport Networks safer for everyone.
station next to it, following which, the town
square will be developed.
Have your say
Retail/Commercial Land Crossing the road along Bridge and High
Nature Networks
Presently, there is a surplus of land available for streets is already difficult. It is also difficult f
retail activities. How do we better connect the or trucks to turn out of both Bridge and
key elements of the town centre High streets. Bulls Domain is the most significant green space
The amount of traffic going through the town for the town, and to the north of the town is
so it is easy to get from place to
provides great opportunities for attracting people The journey across town for local commuters the Tūtaenui Stream and to the south is the
place?
to stop, shop, and relax, and the ‘Bulls’ campaign is becoming harder and for cyclists it is not a Rangitīkei River.
has successfully done this for some time. What will encourage more people pleasant experience.
to stop and spend time in Bulls? Horizons is leading a project that creates a
shared pathway along the stopbank from Bulls to
Scott’s Ferry.
32 33Hunterville services the rural hinterland
and celebrates its rural heritage through
events and statues of sheep and a
We want to huntaway.
understand what Generally, those travelling through stop
for hospitality services, they then enjoy the
the community’s developing second-hand and boutique offering.
pĀraekaretu vision for the future Queen’s Park is a popular rest spot for
of Paraekaretu
travellers and those in campervans who
Hunterville Hunterville is.
stay overnight.
The village is popular with cyclists and
motorcyclists, and during summer, it provides
services for those staying at nearby campsites.
Residential Zone
In 2018 there were 210 homes, of which
24 were unoccupied.
We expect a further four homes to be built Have your say
Ongo Road
every year between now and 2050. To do this,
more land zoned residential is needed, and we What might Hunterville look like
et want to hear from residents where that might in 2050?
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St be.
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uk
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t centre?
ku The village has a drinking water scheme and
tu a wastewater network.
Ko
t
What are the opportunities and
kare
Bruc challenges for your community?
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eet Commercial Zone
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Pourewa Stream
Para
How could the transport network
t e
Stre
Hunterville’s retail outlets are close and easy be improved?
to walk around, and there is land available for How can we better connect our
Main
more retail outlets. parks and reserves and bring nature
The antique and boutique stores and cafes through Hunterville?
currently established make Hunterville a great What community facilities are
place to visit. important for you?
Green spaces
Industrial Zone Residential Land
Where do you think future
Council anticipates that an additional 0.11 residential or lifestyle development
hectares of industrial land could be needed should go?
to meet demand.
Industrial Land
The Pourewa Stream runs through the
industrial area and there are some flooding Where do you think the best
issues that could limit development. location is for future industrial
activities?
What do you think the opportunities
are for future industrial growth in
Hunterville?
34 35Koitiata is a small coastal village with a mix
of permanent and temporary residents.
Located at the mouth of the Turakina River it is
a picturesque weekend destination for those in
the know.
We want to understand
what the community’s
Residential Zone
Koitiata vision for the future of In 2018, Koitiata had 114 homes, 54 of which
Koitiata is.
were unoccupied (indicating baches).
The whole of the village is zoned as Residential.
There is some discussion about developing
residential housing on the Domain or keeping
it as greenspace and we want to hear your
Community Hall Green spaces thoughts on that.
As our climate changes our small coastal
communities are likely to be impacted by rising
sea levels and more frequent floods.
Papakāinga
Wain
ui Str
eet
Have your say
In our District Plan, an area has been identified What might Koitiata look like
Ra
for the development of papakāinga housing in 2050?
paki
by local iwi / hapū. This area is shown as the
purple hatch overlay near the entrance to the What are the opportunities and
Str
village. challenges for your community?
e
et
How could the transport network
Commercial Zone be improved?
What are the significant nature
The village does not have a commercial zone.
networks in your community?
There is no demand for a zone yet.
What are the climate change issues
Community Facilities for your community? What do you
think Council’s response should be?
Koitiata has a playground, campground and What are your aspirations for future
community hall.
housing development (residential/
Council is preparing a Parks Strategy which will lifestyle blocks) in and around
guide future parks decisions. Koitiata?
What do you think the Domain
should be used for in the future?
What are your aspirations for
future retail / commercial activities
in the village?
What community facilities are
important for you?
36 37The community, is one of the most
recognisable villages in the district due
We want to understand
to the distinct architecture of public
buildings and churches and annual religious
what the community’s gatherings. Have your say
RĀTANA PĀ vision for the future of
Ratana Pa is.
We want to understand what the community’s
vision for Rātana Pā is.
What might Rātana Pā look like
in 2050?
What are your aspirations for future
Residential Zone housing development (residential/
lifestyle blocks) in and around
In 2018 there were 120 whares in the village, Rātana Pā?
with an additional 60 whares planned to the
north of the village and a further nine planned Do you think Rātana Pā needs a
along Rangatahi Road. commercial zone for Retail? Where
would it be located?
We want to understand the future aspirations
of the Rātana Pā community for additional What are the opportunities and
housing around the village. challenges for your community?
How could the transport network
Commercial Zone be improved?
What are the significant nature
Rātana Pā has two shops, but no commercially
networks in your community?
zoned land in the settlement.
What community facilities are
Community Facilities important for you?
Rātana Pā has a local gym, IT hub and
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rugby field. The community is leading the
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redevelopment of the local playground.
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38 39Mangaweka is a creative settlement on
State Highway 1 with a cafe, petrol station,
We want to
gallery and electric vehicle charging station.
Have your say
understand what the
The settlement has a school and
community hall. What might Mangaweka look like in
community’s vision 2050?
Mangaweka for the future of Residential Zone What are your aspirations for future
Mangaweka is.
housing development (residential/
In 2018 there were 54 homes in Mangaweka, lifestyle blocks) in and around the
15 of which were unoccupied. We anticipate settlement?
that Mangaweka could require three additional
houses to be built every year for the next What are the opportunities and
50 years. challenges for your community?
How could the transport network be
Commercial Zone improved?
What are the significant nature
The Dukes Roadhouse Cafe, Yellow Church
networks in your community?
Gallery, petrol station and electric vehicle
charging stations make Mangaweka a popular What community facilities are
place for travellers to stop. important for you?
We don’t anticipate the need for additional How do you think the old town
Mangaweka Scenic Route
centre could be optimised?
ay
commercial land.
dw
The historical shops in the main street have There is currently no land identified
oa
re ui
Br
significant potential, and we’d like to hear from for rural lifestyle sections. Do you
St raen
et
residents about how they think the shops could think rural lifestyle development
Ko
be maximised. should be allowed around the
settlement?
40 41The Turakina village celebrates its dual
Māori and Celtic heritage, which could be
developed further as a drawcard for the
village.
We want to The settlement has a local school and
understand what the two churches.
community’s vision
Turakina
Residential Zone
for the future of
Turakina is. We want to know if you think Turakina should
grow with either residential or lifestyle housing,
and if so where.
The village is a short travel time from both
Marton and Whanganui.
However, it lacks both wastewater and drinking
water networks and some areas are at risk
Turakina River of flooding.
Residential scale development wouldn’t be
possible without reticulated wastewater and
d
Have your say
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Ro
drinking water systems being implemented,
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but lifestyle blocks could be developed.
ac
What might Turakina look like in
Be
2050?
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in
Commercial Zone
k
ra
What are your aspirations for future
Tu
housing development (residential/
Currently, the village is disconnected, and State lifestyle blocks) in and around the
Wanganui Road Highway 3 means it is busy. Travellers pass settlement? Where should new
through at 70km per hour, making it hard for houses be located?
on
ps et people to cross the road and stop when there
m What business (industrial/
Si Stre are vehicles behind them.
commercial/retail) opportunities do
We don’t expect Turakina will need additional you think should be enabled? Where
land for commercial activities and think that would they be located?
new industry will most likely establish in the
nearby towns of Marton or Bulls. What are the opportunities and
Green spaces challenges for your community?
We want to know your ideas for how to
better connect the retail activities through How could the transport network be
the village, the school, reserve, cemetery and improved?
Cameron Park. What are the significant nature
networks in your community?
What community facilities are
important for you?
What are the climate change issues
for your community? What do you
think Council’s response should be?
42 43We want to understand
We want to what the community’s vision
understand what MATAROA for the future of Mataroa is.
the community’s
SCOTT’S FERRY vision for the future
of Scott’s Ferry is.
Mataroa is a small settlement
just north of Taihape that was Hautapu River
established alongside the Main
Trunk Rail Line.
Scott’s Ferry is a little slice of
The community has a primary Rua
Heav-Inn, not far from the mouth nui R
school and is next to the Paengaroa oad
of the mighty Rangitīkei River.
Scenic Reserve.
We want to understand what the
Pare With around 20 houses in the Mataroa School
community’s vision for the future wanui
Road settlement, there is a small area Mata
of Scott’s Ferry is. roa Road
zoned for Residential use.
There are about 45 homes in the
Without reticulated wastewater
village, some of which are on stilts
services, more housing on small Green spaces
following the devastating 2004
sections will be challenging.
floods.
Rangitīkei River There could be an opportunity for
Due to the significant hazards
lifestyle blocks to be developed
impacting Scotts Ferry future
near the settlement.
residential growth is not possible.
While there is no commercial
There is currently no land zoned for
zone, a number of properties have
retail, and there is no demand for
small scale businesses operating Have your say
that yet.
from them.
What might Mataroa look like in 2050?
Have your say What are your aspirations for future housing
development (residential/lifestyle blocks)
What might Scott’s Ferry look like in 2050? in and around the settlement? Where
What are the opportunities and challenges should new houses be located?
for your community? What business (industrial/commercial/retail)
How could the transport network be opportunities do you think should be enabled?
improved? Where would they be located?
What are the significant nature networks What are the opportunities and challenges
in your community? for your community?
What community facilities are important How could the transport networks be
for you? improved?
What are the climate change issues for your What are the significant nature networks in
community? What do you think Council’s your community?
response should be? What community facilities are important
for you?
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