Onaero Camping Ground Lease

⁠⁠⁠New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking a camping ground operator with experience and expertise in operating and managing camping grounds and accommodation services to provide high-quality customer service, effective asset management, and day-to-day operational leadership in order to enhance the Onaero Camping Ground as a valued community facility, attract visitors to the district, and ensure a positive return on Council assets.

Onaero Bay campground is a riverside, coastal location with an abundance of biodiversity within a culturally significant landscape. Lush native planting covers the land with local birds and aquatic life appearing throughout the seasons. An idyllic setting that thrives on its natural character and peaceful isolation. Cliff faces along the river highlight the differing textures and forms of the earth, which is contrasted with the green planted hills. Native birds can be seen daily with korora (little blue penguins) nesting here seasonally.

Onaero has been a place of resource and gathering to Ngati Mutunga people for generations. The adjacent Pukemiro and Puketapu pa and urupa are examples of the rich cultural history of Onaero and the significance of the site to iwi and hapu.

The campground offers spaces for tent camping and cabin stays with facilities to support this activity. There are private baches located adjacent to the river in the Domain area that have perpetual leases. During holiday periods Onaero can be filled with people enjoying the many natural values it has to offer. Aquatic activities such as swimming, kayaking and fishing along the river and coast, with low-tide beach walks and a small playground for children.

Our overall objectives include:

• Delivering excellent customer service and a welcoming visitor experience.
•  Maintaining and improving the appearance, safety and functionality of the campground, including buildings, grounds, and amenities.
•  Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and health and safety requirements.
•  Implementing a clear business plan and vision that adds value, enhances service levels, reflects the aspirations of Ngati Mutunga and supports continuous improvement.
•  Building a strong, collaborative working relationship with NPDC & Ngati Mutunga, based on trust, communication and shared goals.

A successful business model that will provide cultural, environmental, social and economic benefits for Onaero Domain