Jenny Brash Reserve

Location

Suburb
Aotea

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Natural Values

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values
Named after the former Mayor of Porirua (Jenny Brash 1998 - 2010).

Natural values

Significant areas of natural vegetation.

PCC 111 Tawa-titoki forest remnant adjoined by area of regenerating kanuka-five finger forest with emergent macrocarpa and gorse-broom scrub in small gully.

Although small, it includes a diversity of habitats including forest, wetland and stream, which provides habitat for birds and freshwater fish, included banded kokopu (Galaxias fasciatus)  and connects to the Porirua harbour via Okowai Lagoon.

Recreation values
Amenity landscape feature.

Other values

Vested in Council under Aotea Reserves Agreement.

Utilities (Minor): Stormwater.

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

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Lot 268 DP 498135 Scenic Reserve New Zealand Gazette 2018-In3543 v2

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 2.7231
District Plan Zones Suburban
Leases/Easements/Licences None
Scale Community/Suburban
Village Aotea and Ascot Park
Ground Shaking Yes
Landslide Susceptibility No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone No
Liquefaction Zone No