Writing a submission for your council's Long Term Plan is not just useful but essential for clubs and community organisations. Through active participation in the council's decision-making processes, you can ensure your club's needs and aspirations are recognised and addressed.
We want to ensure that those in the sport and recreation sector have their say, so we’ve made the process of writing a submission easy. For the six Long Term Plan's that are being released by our region's councils (Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Tauranga City, Western Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Kawerau) we have created a toolkit that outlines the submission process including tips for writing a submission and key messages to include in your submission.
Use the toolkits to help you have your say.
Rotorua Lakes Council Long Term Plan
Rotorua Lakes Council have released their proposed Long Term Plan and are calling for public feedback. Please use the below toolkit to help you understand they key takeaways from the Draft LTP in regards to the sport, recreation, and play sector. The toolkit includes key messages worth considering, and suggestions on how to write a successful submission.
Rotorua Lakes LTP Submission Template
Key dates
- 6 May 2024 - Submissions close
- 26 April - 11am - 12pm - Pop up information event -Lakefront playground
- 23 April - 5pm - 6pm - Convo with a Councillor - Q+A about the draft LTP at RLC – Civic Centre
- 30 June 2024- LTP adopted by Council
Whakatāne District Council Long Term Plan
Whakatāne District Council have released their Draft Long Term Plan for feedback from the public. We have created a Long Term Plan toolkit and submission template to help you write a submission and advocate for the sport and recreation sector in the District.
You can find out how to make a submission on their website.
Key dates
- Submissions are open between 12 March - 12 April 2024
- Between 18-19 April you have the option to present your submission to the Mayor and Councillors
- Between 8-10 May, the Mayor and Councillors meet to consider all the submissions received and make decisions
- On 20 June 2024 final decisions are made, and the final Long Term Plan is adopted
