Location
Suburb
Pauatahanui
Primary Purpose of Reserve
Natural
Values & Outcomes
Heritage valuesNone. Natural values
Ecosite 39.
GWRC Key Native Ecosystem.
Coastal Wetlands adjacent to Pauatahanui Inlet. Sea rush with small areas of herb fields.
Recreation valuesSightseeing.
On Te Ara Piko Pathway (walking/ cycling).
Other valuesThis is not a Crown Derived Reserve.
Utilities (Minor): Stormwater.
Outcomes sought1. Protect the natural values of the estuary to achieve a fully functioning, healthy coastal ecosystem, through animal and weed pest control and natural or planted regeneration.
2. Continue to provide coastal open space and facilities for casual recreation, including maintaining and developing the contribution that the reserve makes to Te Ara Piko walking and cycling pathway, and to public access around the Pauatahanui Inlet.
3. Monitor upstream gravel extraction to avoid downstream impacts on the estuary and bridge infrastructure.
4. Consider reclassification to Scenic A.
Legal Description
| Appellation | Reserve Act Classification | Gazette notices |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 4 DP 57528 | Local Purpose Reserve (Esplanade) | New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 1594 |
| Lot 5 DP 57528 | Local Purpose Reserve (Esplanade) | New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 1594 |
| Lot 6 DP 57528 | Local Purpose Reserve (Esplanade) | New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 1594 |
| Lot 7 DP 57528 | Local Purpose Reserve (Esplanade) | New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 1594 |
| Pt Sec 85 Porirua DIST | Local Purpose Reserve (Esplanade) | New Zealand Gazette: 1997 p 4058 |
| Pt Old Bed Porirua Harbour SO 35090 | Local Purpose Reserve (Esplanade) | New Zealand Gazette: 1996 p 1536 |
Other information
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Parcel Area (ha) | 2.23 |
| District Plan Zones | Open Space |
| Leases/Easements/Licences | None. |
| Scale | Local |
| Village | Pauatahanui |
| Ground Shaking | Yes |
| Landslide Susceptibility | No |
| Tsunami Evacuation Zone | No |
| Liquefaction Zone | Yes |
