Brendan Beach Reserve

Location

Suburb
Pukerua Bay

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values
HIDB 73/74 are in the vicinity and may be present in the reserve. Wāhi tapu,  Waimpahi Pa. Taua Tapu Track links this pa to Taupo Pa. Brendan Beach was an important Tauranga Waka.

Natural values

103 ( E1A1) -  Emergent pohutukawa and introduced trees over karo-taupata-ivy-pohuehue canopy.

66 (E1A1) - Forest is dominated by manuka, with some kohekohe. Incised valley bottom contains small flax-raupo-cutty grass swamp areas.

Recreation values

Walking. 

Public walkway to beach from SH1 and along coast.  Coastal path also crosses private property. 

Interpretation.

Other values

This is a Crown Derived Reserve. 

Utilities (Important): Sewer, Stormwater.

Outcomes sought
  1. Protect natural values to achieve healthy ecological functioning, through natural regeneration, animal and plant pest control.

  2. Protect cultural and historic values, by keeping pathway routes away from urupa.

  3. Manage erosion through using soft engineering approaches where possible. 

  4. Maintain coastal connections and public access for public enjoyment, through pathways.

  5. Improve information for public safety and enjoyment, through integrated location, direction, regulation and interpretation signage.

  6. Retain liquor ban.

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Sec 15 Blk V Paekakariki SD Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797
Sec 2 Blk VI Paekakariki SD Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797
Lot 23 DP 7262 Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797
Lot 24 DP 7262 Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797
Pt Lot 15 DP 5508 Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797
Pt Lot 16 DP 5508 Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797
Sec 1 Blk VI Paekakariki SD Scenic 'B' Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 1994 p 2797

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 0.72
District Plan Zones Open Space
Leases/Easements/Licences Electricity Easement.
Scale Local
Village Pukerua Bay
Ground Shaking Yes
Landslide Susceptibility No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone No
Liquefaction Zone No