Tobin, Kaya2025-02-272025-02-272024https://hdl.handle.net/10182/18160The communication of policy and planning documents to rural communities is explored through a case study of Te Tai Tokerau Northland. Based on document analysis, surveys and interviews, this research explores how rural communities receive and interpret these documents and if there is a lack of effective communication with rural communities. The research also touches on trust as well as how this is influenced by communication around and of policy and planning.enCommunicationTe ReoFarmingNorthland | Te Tai TokerauTe Tai Tokerau | Northlandtrustrural communityplanning and public engagementplanningpolicy and planningenvironmental policyGroundswell NZcommunity perceptioncase studyEnvironmental policy and planning communication in rural Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on Te Tai Tokerau Northland : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Planning at Lincoln UniversityDissertationANZSRC::330408 Strategic, metropolitan and regional planningANZSRC::330404 Land use and environmental planning