Staithes Scenic Reserve

Location

Suburb
Whitby

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Sports & Recreation

Heritage values
None.

Natural values

Woodland trees.

GWRC Key Native Ecosystem.

105 (E1A1). Valley and escarpment with regenerating native bush and stream. Active restoration.

17 (E1A1). Area of kanuka-mahoe hillslope.

Recreation values
Pathway, walking connections. Links Whitby / Paremata / Ascot Park.

Other values

Lot 2 DP 44404, Lot 1 DP 47517 and Lot 3 DP 47516 are Crown Derived Reserves.

Utilities (Critical): Water Supply, GWRC Bulk Water Supply.

Utilities (Important): Sewer, Stormwater.

Adjacent to Conclusion Walkway and Ascot Park.

Outcomes sought

Secure legal access connections across Postgate School to Postgate Park.
Protect reserve-to-reserve, street-to-street and ecological connections. Protect and develop pathway connections between Whitby, Paremata and Ascot Park.
Protect the regenerating native bush, riparian and stream areas, promoting healthy ecological functioning through animal and plant pest control. Undertake active restoration work as funding opportunities allow, including additional riparian planting to enhance erosion reduction, fish spawning habitat, and amenity values. Ensure that land management does not introduce contaminants to the waterway.
Continue to encourage casual recreation by providing amenity open spaces, natural landscapes, and a pathway network for walking and landscape appreciation opportunities.

Information	Description
Parcel Area (ha)	14.92
District Plan Zones	Open Space
Leases/Easements/Licences	Easement from Staithes to Carvel Reserve. Easement to GWRC for water mains. Unregistered easement associated with a retaining wall in Sec 1 SO 392616.
Scale	Local
Village	Whitby
Ground Shaking	No
Landslide Susceptibility	No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone	No
Liquefaction Zone	No