Regional parks and forests – Ngā papa whenua Priority Area TOTAL OF GREATER WELLINGTON EXPENDITURE
Fresh water quality and biodiversity
2 PERCENT
What we do Greater Wellington manages a network of regional parks and forests for the community’s use and enjoyment in accordance with the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977. ••
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Five regional parks (Queen Elizabeth Park, Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, Belmont Regional Park, Kaitoke Regional Park and East Harbour Regional Park) Whitireia Park (under the direction of the Whitireia Park Board).
In addition, we manage the Wainuiomata Recreation Area, the Akatarawa and Pakuratahi forests and the Hutt, Orongorongo and Wainuiomata water collection areas under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002, Wellington Regional Water Board Act 1972, and Wellington City and Suburban Water Supply Act 1972.
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Greater Wellington Regional Council Long Term Plan 2018-28
The network includes a range of unique natural areas for recreation and conservation and one of our roles is to provide visitor services to these areas, including the provision of a park ranger service to manage the day-to-day operation of each park. Park rangers help ensure security, provide public information, and educate visitors about the natural and cultural features of the parks. We plan for the future of the network, and provide services and facilities for visitors (such as park rangers, tracks and buildings). We work with mana whenua to support their expression of kaitiakitanga and to tell their history of our parks and forests. We also work with community groups to protect the environment and enhance the recreational opportunities of regional parks. The work programme that is within this activity group supports our priority area of fresh water quality and biodiversity.
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