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The Kaimai Ward - Draft Reserve Management Plan has been adopted
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We received a fantastic response from our community on the draft Kaimai Ward - Draft Reserve Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
The feedback and insights gathered through this engagement were presented to our Councillors to help inform their decision-making in their deliberations on the final plan.
We are happy to say that Council has adopted its final Kaimai Reserve Management Plan and updates to the District Wide Reserve Information.
Please refer to the Decision Document. for more information about the finalised Reserve Management Plan and the key decisions made by Council.
We received a fantastic response from our community on the draft Kaimai Ward - Draft Reserve Management Plan. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
The feedback and insights gathered through this engagement were presented to our Councillors to help inform their decision-making in their deliberations on the final plan.
We are happy to say that Council has adopted its final Kaimai Reserve Management Plan and updates to the District Wide Reserve Information.
Please refer to the Decision Document. for more information about the finalised Reserve Management Plan and the key decisions made by Council.
Thank you again for taking time to share your views with us.
Overview
Our reserves are more than just green spaces - they hold cultural significance, provide for recreation, and connect communities to nature.
This review ensures our reserves meet the needs of our local communities, Tangata Whenua, and the environment while guiding how we care for, improve, and develop these spaces in the future.
Your input is vital in shaping the future of our reserves. Let us know your thoughts on the proposed changes and share any additional ideas you have.
What is proposed?
Enhancements & maintenance
Improvements and upkeep of existing reserves and shared paths.
New shared paths in the Minden, along the Wairoa River esplanades, and around Mangawhai Pā Historic Reserve.
Addition of cultural and historical elements.
Development of a new sports hard court at the Ōmokoroa Sports Ground.
Installation of a new playground at the Omanawa Community Hall and a new swing set at the Oropi War Memorial Hall.
Potential establishment of new community gardens at McDonnell Street Reserve and Tui Glen Road Reserve.
Essential additions for new reserves
Installation of bollards, bins, signage, and other essential infrastructure.
Reserve specific updates
Te Puna Quarry Park: Collaborating with Te Puna Quarry Park Society to explore future governance and management, including concept planning.
Reclassification of reserves: Investigating reclassification of certain reserves to better reflect their current use, including designating known cultural sites as Historic Reserves.
Memorialisation: Establishing a Memorial Wall in Ōmokoroa.
Future ward changes consideration: Reviewing the status of Kaiate Falls Esplanade Reserve, Pahoia Domain, and Pahoia Landing Reserve.
Pest management policy: Introducing a new Pest Management Policy (Policy 28) to protect biodiversity.
Planned improvement works
Major improvement works ($1.9M): Concept Plan development for Te Puna Quarry Park, Wāhi ō Te Hakao, and Wāhi ō Te Tawa ki Tahataharoa.
Minor improvement works ($300K): Enhancements across various reserves, with most covered by existing budgets.
