Mungavin Reserve

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Location

Suburb
Ranui

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Cultural Heritage

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values

HHB026  Gardens originally designed by Alfred Buxton.

Homestead (1915) moved for roading.

Natural values
113 (E2A1). Contains notable and historic trees including large golden macrocarpa (recognised nationally), cedars, turkish oak, weeping elm and a large hinau tree.  Native shrub understory.

Recreation values
Buxton Gardens viewing.

Other values

This is not a Crown Derived Reserve.

Mungavin homestead, amenity planting.

Use of reserve buildings.

Utilities (Important): Sewer, Stormwater.

Utilities (Minor): Water Supply.

Outcomes sought
  1. Protect the heritage values associated with the historic gardens and Mungavin homestead through cautious management of land disturbance and protective management of trees and structures. Any plantings should be complementary to and in keeping with the historic garden.

  2. Develop connections to Bothamley Park through Mepham Place.

  3. Continue to enable commercial lease of Mungavin homestead.

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Lot 3 DP 89503 Local Purpose Reserve (Plantation)
Lot 2 DP 89503 Fee Simple

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 1.00
District Plan Zones Suburban
Leases/Easements/Licences Little India.
Scale Community/Suburban
Village Ranui
Ground Shaking No
Landslide Susceptibility No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone Yes
Liquefaction Zone No