Planning our Stormwater
Whangamatā is growing fast — and without a clear, locally focused plan, that growth risks damaging what makes our town so special. For nearly 20 years, we’ve been promised a dedicated spatial plan to guide how and where Whangamatā grows, how we manage stormwater, protect our environment, and maintain essential services. Despite repeated commitments — from the 2005 Parliamentary report to the 2020 Community Plan — no concrete action has followed. As housing intensifies and infrastructure strains, especially with increasing flood risks, it’s time our community had its say. We're pushing for a proper spatial plan that reflects what locals want for the future — and we’ll soon be calling on the community to help shape it.
About WRSWAG
The Whangamata Ratepayers Stormwater Action Group was formed to advocate for practical solutions to surface flooding in Whangamatā — working to hold Council accountable and ensure the community’s concerns are addressed.
Supporting Residents
Williamson Park Pond
Once an algae filled pond prone to flooding, find out the lengths that WRSWAG had to take to get a drybasin design in place, to take care of flooding concerns.
Taking Action
The 1% Flood Letter
Earlier in 2025, many residents in Whangamata received a letter from TCDC, to state their property was at a 1% risk of flooding. What was so wrong about this communication?
Stormwater Basics
How our stormwater is setup and the challenges it faces.
Find out why stormwater should be a 'hot topic' in your neighbourhood. We've also got the 'toolbox' of what you can do.
