Rocky Bay Reserve

Location

Suburb
Titahi Bay

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Natural

Values & Outcomes

No, but adjacent to Te Pa o Kapo.

GWRC Key Native Ecosystem.

Coastal wetland area has high ecological values considered rare within Porirua, and significant within the Wellington region. Shore puha - Sonchus kirkii was found growing amongst the storm debris, but its continuing survival on this stretch of coastline is tenuous. Its threat status is now classified as regionally rare due to competition from faster growing weed species.  High natural amenity values due to proximity to coast and relatively undeveloped character.

Coastal turf is categorised as a Nationally Critical ecosystem as it is not only naturally rare but also severely reduced in extent. Rocky Bay contains the largest area of this highly valuable habitat type in Porirua.

Diving and Fishing.

This is a Crown Derived Reserve.

Utilities (Minor): Stormwater.

1. Manage as a low level wilderness. Protect natural values for biodiversity and ecological functioning through animal and weed pest control and natural regeneration. Control of invasive karo plants is a priority to support protection of Mana Island.
   
   
2. Control weeds to shift the Titahi Bay northern cliffs area from being weed-dominated, to a naturally occurring, low-stature plant community.
   
   
3. Provide signage interpretation of historic and natural values.
   
   
4. Consider future installation of boardwalk to better protect the coastal turf ecosystem from disturbance. 
   
   
5. Consider reclassification to Scenic A.

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