Further Submission Period – Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity Chapter

Further Submission Period

In accordance with the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), Napier City Council has notified the Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity Chapter as part of a proposed variation to the District Plan. The next phase in this process is the Further Submission Period, where eligible parties can comment on the Summary of Decisions Requested from the initial submission stage.

Napier City Council invites further submissions on the submissions received for the Ecosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity Chapter of the Proposed Napier District Plan from Friday 28 March. Further submissions must be received by 5pm, Thursday 10 April, 2025.

What is a Further Submission and How Does it Work? 

A Further Submission allows individuals or organisations to:

• Support or oppose a matter raised in an original submission.
• Provide additional perspectives or reasoning.
• Ensure that decision-makers have a full understanding of the issues before proceeding to hearings.
• A Further Submission cannot introduce new submission points—it must respond only to matters raised in existing submissions.

Who Can Make a Further Submission?

Under Clause 8 of Schedule 1 of the RMA, the following groups can make a further submission:

• Any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest.
• Any person directly affected by the proposal in a way that is greater than the general public.
• The local authority (Napier City Council).

If you are unsure whether you qualify, you are encouraged to submit, and eligibility will be determined accordingly.

Where Can I View Submission Documents? 

You can view the Summary of Decisions Requested, full submissions, and supporting documents: 

• Online here
• In person at:
• Napier Library
• Taradale Library
• Napier City Council Customer Service Centre

Where to Submit Your Further Submission

Submissions must be made using Form 6, available in the following ways:

Online

Complete the editable Form 6 here and then submit it online using the link below.

Submit your Form 6 online here

Download for print or email submission

Download a print version of Form 6 here, complete your submission, and then submit it using one of the following ways:

• Email it to: districtplanreview@napier.govt.nz
• Submit a hard copy in person at either:
• Napier Library (1 Tennyson Street, Napier)
• Taradale Library (24 White Street, Taradale)
• Napier City Council Customer Service Centre (215 Hastings Street, Napier)
• Post it to: Napier City Council, District Plan Further Submissions, Private Bag 6010, Napier 4142