A group of Omokoroa locals have put together a plan to guide Omokoroa through the next decade.

Led by Don Cameron, an eight-strong group has reviewed the previous 2010 Community Plan to make it relevant to the changing environment and population growth in Omokoroa.

It covers culture, heritage and the arts; social and community values; residential, commercial and industrial development; the natural environment; recreational opportunities and connectivity (cycleways, walkways, roading).

'We live in a special part of New Zealand. We all need to be active in ensuring the elements of community life that make Omokoroa special are retained and enhanced for the benefit of all residents and that we keep pace with change,” says Don.

The 2017 Omokoroa Community Plan aims to capture and protect the essence of community life.

While it's an aspirational plan, it provides a platform for the community to relate to any agency, organisation, funder, or not for profit.

It can also be used as the basis to make a formal submissions - such as to Western Bay Council's Long Term Plan.

It is vital that locals get a good grasp of the key actions in the Community Plan and put in their submissions to Council's Long Term Plan, says Don.

'This is the only way people's voice will be heard – and the more submissions that are made, the greater chance we have of the key actions in the Community Plan getting implemented by Council,” says Don.

Council's Community Relationships Advisor Glenn Ayo says the Plan is written by the community, for the community, with Council providing resource support and facilitation.

'Council is mandated to help build strong communities. Any individual or group can now align their actions with this Plan and move ahead with confidence,” says Glenn.

The Omokoroa Community Plan can be viewed here.