Location
Suburb
Whitby
Primary Purpose of Reserve
Neighbourhood
Values & Outcomes
Heritage valuesMemorial rose garden and bridge, commemorating three teenagers who lost their lives within a short period of time in the 1990s. Natural values
Stream, coastal views. Woodland trees.
52 (E1A1) Narrow band of remnant kanuka-manuka forest, amenity planting area, riparian area and historic macrocrapas.
Recreation valuesPlay, kickabout space, picnic area. Other values
This is a Crown Derived Reserve.
Coastal views.
Utilities (Critical): Sewer, Medium Pressure Gas Line (Powerco), Electicity (Wellington Electricity)
Utilities (Minor): Stormwater.
Outcomes sought- Encourage casual recreation and children’s play by providing grassed open space, amenity gardens and facilities, and a pleasant, safe, play space.
- Maintain the memorial features.
- Protect the native forest remnant and riparian values, through animal and plant pest control, by enabling natural regeneration, and by undertaking further planting as funding opportunities allow. Protect stream from contaminants through careful land management.
- Monitor heritage amenity plantings including historic macrocarpa and retain until vegetation health dictates removal.
- Protect landscape connections to the coast.
Legal Description
| Appellation | Reserve Act Classification | Gazette notices |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 16 DP 44046 | Local Purpose Reserve (Community Use) | New Zealand Gazette 1994 n 6636 |
| Lot 1 DP 45599 | Local Purpose Reserve (Community Use) | New Zealand Gazette 1994 n 6636 |
Other information
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Parcel Area (ha) | 1.02 |
| District Plan Zones | Open Space |
| Leases/Easements/Licences | None. |
| Scale | Local |
| Village | Whitby |
| Ground Shaking | Yes |
| Landslide Susceptibility | Yes |
| Tsunami Evacuation Zone | Yes |
| Liquefaction Zone | Yes |
