Rārangi

In April 2023 the Small Townships Programme supported by Rārangi Residents Association and Rārangi Volunteer Fire Brigade, held a community consultation day.

This event was well attended and gave an opportunity for the community to offer feedback on a variety of possible projects.

About Rārangi

Residents say:

they love the seaside outlook and the flora and fauna, and they want to play their part in protecting and restoring the natural environment
Rārangi is a welcoming and accessible place for all ages and stages of life, and opportunities for active travel, and recreational walking and cycling, are important
they want to share the history of Rārangi to help others to appreciate and respect this area.

How it can be even better

Residents identified these ways to enhance Rārangi:

upkeep and enhancement of existing infrastructure (particularly the community hall’s outdoor area)
improved accessibility for older people (including seating and a bus service), activities for teens, and clearer signage about dog exercise areas
protection of the natural areas from incompatible uses (vehicle access and freedom camping) and from development
more signage and storyboards about the history of Rārangi and its ecological values.

What Council Can Do

The Plan includes Council’s commitments to:

to develop signage and information panels, including cultural and historical content
support the Hinepango Wetland Restoration Group with restoration work at Hinepango Wetland
create a ‘First to See the Sun’ sign at the entrance to Rārangi and to enhance the area outside Edgewater Estate
develop the current recreation area beside the community hall.

Future Opportunities

Additional projects in the Plan, for future consideration, include:

repair of the pump track, which is a mountain bike track on the Department of Conservation land
addition of basketball facilities to the existing tennis courts
signage celebrating the natural environment
planting and restoration
cycle and walkways.