Priority Development Areas

Priority Development Areas (PDAs) are a mechanism or tool for coordinated and aligned action across multiple agencies to accelerate development in selected areas. Projects elevated to PDA status have the potential to unlock significant results at pace and scale in one or more key areas – usually housing and transport. 

Ōtaki PDA

Ōtaki PDA The Ōtaki township has developed from early Māori settlement, these origins form an integral part of its rich cultural heritage and read more

Northern Growth Area PDA

Northern Growth Area PDA Background LocationThe Northern Growth Area (NGA) is 1,036 hectares of greenfield land identified as a future urban growth read more

Lower Hutt Central PDA

Lower Hutt Central PDA Background Background This PDA covers the area of the Central City, generally between Waterloo station to the east, Melling read more

Featherston Masterplan PDA

Featherston Masterplan PDA Latest Updates In June 2024, the South Wairarapa District Council approved the Featherston Masterplan. This is an exciting read more

Upcoming projects

Food production strategy

Upper Hutt structure plan