# Rotorua Future Development Joint Committee

_The Rotorua Future Development Joint Committee provides oversight to Rotorua’s future development and contribution to a Regional Spatial Plan._

The Rotorua Future Development Joint Committee (“the Joint Committee”) has been established to provide oversight to Rotorua’s future development and contribution to a Regional Spatial Plan once proposed planning system reforms are complete. This includes the implementation and collective endorsement of the Rotorua Future Development Strategy (FDS) and to recognise and support the Rotorua Catchment Operations Group.

## Committee membership

| **Chairperson** | Deputy Mayor Sandra Kai Fong (Rotorua Lakes Council) |
| --- | --- |
| **Deputy Chairperson** | Cr Stuart Crosby (Bay of Plenty Regional Council) |
| **Council Members**<br><br>Four representatives including one Maori Ward Councillor each appointed by: |
| Bay of Plenty Regional Council | Cr Anna Grayling<br><br>Cr Raj Kumar<br><br>Cr Iwi Te Whau (Māori Constituency) |
| Rotorua Lakes Council | Cr Karen Barker<br><br>Cr Gregg Brown<br><br>Cr Te Rika Temara – Benfell (Māori Ward) |
| **Quorum** | A quorum will be 4 members, excluding co-opted members |
| **Meeting frequency** | Quarterly or as necessary and determined by the chair |

Appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair and associated administrative support to be rotated between the two partner councils on an annual basis.

## 2026 meetings

**Friday 8 May**
2.00pm-4.00pm
Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua

**Friday 21 August**
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua

**Friday 20 November**
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua