Location
Suburb
Whitby
Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages
Values & Outcomes
Heritage valuesNone.
Natural valuesArea of significant Urban Vegetation (Duck Creek and saltmarsh).
Area of significant inanga and native fish habitat.
Recreation valuesWalking and cycling.
Other valuesVested in Council under the Duck Creek South Development Agreement.
Refer to Landscape Management Plan Areas B1, B2, B3, 4, 5 and D Duck Creek South and The Banks Stormwater and Wetland systems maintenance and operating plan (14 October 2014).
Utilities (Important): Water main, Sewer, Stormwater.
Outcomes sought- Protect and maintain the riparian planting to ensure that a native forest canopy habitat is achieved through the replacement of dead plants as well as weed pest control.
- Effective land management within the reserve to improve water quality.
- Provide a safe cycling and walking pathway that meets suitable NZ Standards.
- Monitor the stream bank erosion and ensure that the stream corridor continues to function for flood protection.
- Explore walking and cycle connections with adjoining development to the north, south and east.
Legal Description
| Appellation | Reserve Act Classification | Gazette notices |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 351 DP 468374 | Local Purpose Reserve (Flood, Protection, Ecology and Pathways) | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 355 DP 480502 | Local Purpose Reserve (Flood, Protection, Ecology and Pathways) | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 1 DP 499972 | Local Purpose Reserve (Flood, Protection, Ecology and Pathways) | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 360 DP 480048 | Local Purpose Reserve (Flood, Protection, Ecology and Pathways) | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 302 DP 496906 | Local Purpose Reserve (Drainage) | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 304 DP 496906 | Local Purpose Reserve (Drainage) | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 303 DP 496906 | Recreation Reserve | New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v1 |
| Lot 359 DP 480048 | Local Purpose Reserve (Stormwater Detention) | |
| Lot 353 DP 480502 | Local Purpose Reserve (Stormwater Detention) | |
| Lot 508 DP 537614 | Scenic 'B' Reserve | 2022-ln1259 |
| Lot 303 DP 553127 | Local Purpose Reserve (Flood, Protection, Ecology and Pathways) | 2022-ln1259 |
| Lot 305 DP 553127 | Local Purpose Reserve (Flood, Protection, Ecology and Pathways) | 2022-ln1259 |
| Lot 505 DP 537614 | Local Purpose Reserve (Drainage) | 2022-ln1259 |
Other information
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Parcel Area (ha) | 0.3879 |
| District Plan Zones | Suburban |
| Leases/Easements/Licences |
None |
| Scale | Community/Suburban |
| Village | Whitby |
| Ground Shaking | Yes |
| Landslide Susceptibility | No |
| Tsunami Evacuation Zone | No |
| Liquefaction Zone | No |
