Tamanga a Kohu Reserve

Location

Suburb
Aotea

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreation and Ecological Linkages

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values

Reserve names after Pa located in vicinity.

Pre 1769 Maori Pit (NZAA ID R27/47)

Natural values
Landscape, revegetation and visual amenity. Buffer between SH1 and Aotea Subdivision).

Recreation values
Shared paths (walking and cycling) providing access from Aotea subdivision to railway station and CBD.

Other values

Vested in Council under Aotea Reserves Agreement.

Utilities (Critical): Stormwater detention pond and trunk water supply.

Utilities (Minor) Fibre optic cables.

Outcomes sought
  1. Maintain as a visual buffer between Aotea subdivision and the city.
  2. Provide walking and cycling link between Aotea subdivision and the railway station and CBD.
  3. Recognise cultural values of Ngati Toa.
  4. Re-establish environment which supports the healthy functioning of the storm water detention area through restoration and revegetation activities to surrounding land as funding allows.

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Lot 261 DP 477806 Local Purpose Reserve (Environmental and Landscape Protection)
Lot 275 DP 512438 Local Purpose Reserve (Drainage and Landscape Protection)

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 6.7302
District Plan Zones Medium density suburban (Land Protection)
Leases/Easements/Licences None.
Scale Community/Suburban
Village Aotea
Ground Shaking Yes
Landslide Susceptibility Yes
Tsunami Evacuation Zone No
Liquefaction Zone No