Location
Suburb
Whitby
Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages
Values & Outcomes
Heritage valuesNamed after a colonial soldier who reported on the area during the conflicts of the 1840s. Natural values
54 (E2A1) Small area of coastal kanuka-broadleaf forest on escarpment above Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve. Recreation values
Lookout. Other values
This is not a Crown Derived Reserve.
Utilities (Minor): Stormwater.
Utilities (Non-PCC): Large gas main.
Locally known as Lanyon Reserve.
Outcomes sought- Encourage casual recreation by continuing to provide some grassed open space and lookout.
- Protect the regenerating coastal forest, promoting healthy ecological functioning through animal and plant pest control and through natural regeneration. Undertake revegetation of the lower slopes as funding opportunities allow.
Legal Description
| Appellation | Reserve Act Classification | Gazette notices |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 5 DP 79271 | Recreation Reserve | New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 1594 |
| Lot 2 DP 79793 | Recreation Reserve | New Zealand Gazette: 2018 n 1594 |
Other information
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Parcel Area (ha) | 1.09 |
| District Plan Zones | Open Space |
| Leases/Easements/Licences | Water Main Easement granted, but not used (Water main routed elsewhere). Easement for Gas Main. |
| Scale | Local |
| Village | Whitby |
| Ground Shaking | No |
| Landslide Susceptibility | No |
| Tsunami Evacuation Zone | No |
| Liquefaction Zone | No |
