Strategy
The following section outlines the narrative structure and proposed Taranaki Tracks and Trails 2040 Strategy. It includes a series of projects that can both individually and together can support realisation of the strategy.
Narrative, value and vision
The study of landscape layers identifies a rich resource of existing tracks, stories, programs, proposals, groups, and potential for alignment. Also, stakeholder meetings throughout its development identified strong enthusiasm to consider such a strategy.
The strategy is underpinned by the following narrative, value and vision.
Narrative
Taranaki’s journey, from Tongariro and down the Whanganui, continues to shape this land and its people. Connecting with this journey creates opportunities to more deeply connect with this place.
- Taranaki’s journey began when he strongly disagreed with Tongariro, leading to Taranaki embarking on his journey ...
- down the Whanganui River and out to the ocean...
- coming to rest where he is found today.
Value
Taranaki, the mounga, embraces the whole region – from its summit and to the ocean. Wherever we are in Taranaki, we are always on the mountain and in its embrace.
Overarching tracks and trails vision
To invite everyone – local and visitor alike - to join in Taranaki’s journey by making their own journeys around the mountain, along routes that are woven from mountain to sea.