Kotuku Reserve

Location

Suburb
Elsdon

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values
None.

Natural values

Southern part of reserve within 42 (E1A1).

Eastern edge of large tract of podocarp-broadleaved forest.

Recreation values
None.

Other values

This is a Crown Derived Reserve. 

Buffer between industrial and residential areas.

Utilities (Important): Sewer.

Utilities (Minor): Stormwater.

Outcomes sought

1.  Protect the natural heritage values associated with the eastern edge of the Porirua Scenic Reserve, through animal and weed pest control and natural regeneration, and by discouraging vehicle access into/within the reserve.

2.  Continue to provide an amenity landscape buffer between residential and industrial areas.  Undertake restoration planting as opportunities arise.

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Sec 62 Blk I Belmont SD Local Purpose Reserve (Environmental and Landscape Protection) New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 3546
Sec 66 Blk I Belmont SD Local Purpose Reserve (Environmental and Landscape Protection) New Zealand Gazette: 2011 p 5413
Sec 72 Blk I Belmont SD Local Purpose Reserve (Environmental and Landscape Protection) New Zealand Gazette: 2011 p 5413

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 0.83
District Plan Zones Open Space
Leases/Easements/Licences None.
Scale Local
Village Elsdon, Kenepuru, Takapuwahia
Ground Shaking No
Landslide Susceptibility No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone No
Liquefaction Zone No