Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika)

Published on March 15, 2024

One of the most significant and transformational urban development projects in our history is a step closer, with the Proposed Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika Growth Area) to become operative on Tuesday 26 March 2024. 

Tara-Ika, a 420 hectare block of land to the east of Levin, enables the development of more than 3,500 homes of different sizes, a commercial area, new parks and reserves and education opportunities. 

It has been identified as a growth area since the Horowhenua Development Plan was prepared in 2008 and was previously zoned as Greenbelt Residential Deferred. With growth predictions rising rapidly since that time, Tara-Ika needed to be rezoned to allow greater density of development that what could occur under a Greenbelt Residential Zoning. 

Making proposed plan changes operative is the final step in the plan-making process, following public submissions, a hearing, and Environment Court appeals. A now operative Plan Change 4 means that the plan provisions are fully incorporated in the District Plan and provide the framework for future development to commence. 

For more information on the development view our Tara-Ika page.