Posts in Urban design
Dargaville Racecourse Redevelopment

This project is a joint initiative of the Dargaville Racing Club, the Dargaville Community Development Board and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua (the Tripartite Group). Matakohe have worked collaboratively with The Urban Advisory to develop the masterplan for a proposed mixed-use development, including a retirement village, affordable housing and light industrial activities on the 46.7 hectare former racecourse site.

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Tūhono ā Kura - Ngā Hapū o Whangārei

Ngā Hapū o Whangārei is an informal collective of the independent and interdependent mana whenua hapū of the wider Whangārei area who share the goal to grow their relationships with the schools and akonga of their respective rohe. Tūhono a Kura was established in 2020 with a purpose to strengthen hapū and kura relationships for the benefit of the students in the wider Whangārei area from early childhood and kōhanga through to secondary school and tertiary.

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Northland Townships

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have been working on a number of township plans along the Twin Coast Discovery Route to improve safety, access and amenity for pedestrians, cyclists, visitors and communities. Township plans have been developed for eight Northland townships: Kohukohu, Rawene, Moerewa, Awanui, Kawakawa, Dargaville, Kaikohe and Hōreke.

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Whangārei Streetscapes

The Whangārei Complete Streets Masterplan & Streetscape Design Manual presents a 30 year vision for the revitalisation of the central city streets and spaces, contributing to a vibrant urban environment for the people of Whangārei and their visitors, reflecting the unique character of Whangārei. Creating a welcoming city centre for people - a place for live, work and play.

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