Hearings Schedule
The Hearings Schedule below contains the topics and chapters of each hearing for the Proposed Timaru District Plan. It is important to note the following:
- The Hearings Schedule is indicative and may be subject to change.
- Hearing Notice will be serviced on all parties with hearing dates, times, location and the procedure prior to each hearing.
- Prior to each hearing a hearing stream webpage will open containing the following information:
- A list of submitter names to be heard in that hearing (released 20 working days prior to each hearing).
- Section 42a reports published for that hearing (released 20 working days prior to each hearing).
- Any additional information relevant to that hearing (minutes from the Panel, Joint Witness Statements etc).
- Submitter evidence and legal submissions.
Hearing | Chapters to be considered | Hearing Dates |
Hearing A - Overarching Matters Part 1 - Introduction and General Provisions High level Strategic Directions | Part 1 - Introduction and General Provisions
Strategic Directions
| 8 & 9 May 2024 |
Hearing B - B1 Rural Zones B2 Urban Zones Note: submitters who have submitted on both subtopics will be allowed to speak in one of the hearings (B1 or B2) on both subtopics. Note: Māori Purpose Zone and Open Space Zones are in Hearing D. | B1
B2
Relevant Planning Maps Relevant definitions | B1 & B2 22-26 July 2024 |
Hearing C - Natural Environment Hazards and Risk | Hazards and Risks
Natural Environment
Relevant Planning Maps Relevant definitions | 3-5 Sep 2024 |
Hearing D - Cultural Values Open Space Zones | Cultural Values
Open Space Zones
Relevant Planning Maps Relevant definitions | 12-15 November 2024 |
Hearing E - Infrastructure Subdivision Growth | Infrastructure
Subdivision
Growth
Relevant Planning Maps Relevant Definitions | 11-14 February 2025 |
Hearing F Other District-wide Matters Designations | General District-Wide Matters
Designations
Relevant Planning Maps Relevant Definitions | 22-24 April 2025 |
Hearing G Variation 1 | Place holder for mandatory national directions which requires immediate implication | 8-10 July 2025 |
Hearing H Variation 2 | Place holder for potential Variation to rezone FDA1 & FDA2 | 2-4 Sep 2025 |
Hearing I Sweep Up | TBC | 21-23 October 2025 |
Last updated: 02 May 2024