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Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Dunedin City District Plan

The Dunedin City District Plan controls what people can do on their land and how it can be developed. It includes objectives, policies and rules. The main goal of the District Plan is to sustainably manage the natural and physical resources of Dunedin to meet the needs of current and future generations and to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing and for their health and safety.

Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan (2GP)

The Proposed Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan (2GP) was notified on 26 September 2015.

The 2GP was made fully operative on 17 June 2026 and replaces the Dunedin City District Plan 2006.

Further information on the 2GP can be found at 2gp.dunedin.govt.nz

National Environmental Standards

Monitoring and Research

District Plan (2006)

2nd Generation District Plan (2GP)

North Dunedin Spatial Plan

The aim of the North Dunedin Spatial Plan Project is to ensure there will be enough of the right types of housing to meet needs over the next 30 years, in a way that enhances the student experience of living in Dunedin while studying.

Port Noise Management Plan

This page provides information on Port Noise Management Plan.

Resource consents

Dunedin Central City Plan

Dunedin’s central city is a bustling hub which provides a focal point for residents and visitors.

City Development newsletter

National Environmental Standards

The Government utilises National Environmental Standards to manage certain activities.

Monitoring and Research

Monitoring our District Plan is a requirement of the Resource Management Act 1991.

District Plan (2006)

The Dunedin City District Plan (2006) has been superseded by the Operative Dunedin City Second Generation District Plan 2026.

2nd Generation District Plan (2GP)

Under the Resource Management Act 1991, the DCC is required to review the District Plan every 10 years.

North Dunedin Spatial Plan

The aim of the North Dunedin Spatial Plan Project is to ensure there will be enough of the right types of housing to meet needs over the next 30 years, in a way that enhances the student experience of living in Dunedin while studying.

Port Noise Management Plan

This page provides information on Port Noise Management Plan.

Resource consents

This page provides information on Resource consents.

Dunedin Central City Plan

Dunedin’s central city is a bustling hub which provides a focal point for residents and visitors.

City Development newsletter

In this online newsletter you will find useful city development related information and be kept up to date with what is happening in the department.

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