Reserves policies

Volume 1 of the Porirua City Reserves Management Plan: these are our policies setting out how we intend to develop, maintain and protect our reserves.

Reserves include neighbourhood parks and sports grounds, bush and open spaces. 

The plan sets out policies that guide the protection of natural resources, heritage and recreational opportunities for the community - so our reserves can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Reserve Management Plan

Reprinted December 2016

  • updates and minor corrections, new vested reserve land added.
  • rename of Te Rahui o Rangituhi as per Council Resolution 272/15, 26 August 2015.
  • merged Bothamley Park Extension into Bothamley Park as per planned outcome.

Update 2019

  • Updates and minor corrections, new vested reserve land added.
  • Amend Cardiff Park, Hampshire Reserve, Bedford and Okowai Lagoon.
  • Add Wayfinder Park, Duck Creek Reserve (Wai-o-Hata), Tamanga a Kohu Reserve, Jenny Brash Reserve, Taihuka Park, Kokako Park and Hokioi Park.

The Plan is required under the Reserves Act 1977.


Printed copies of the 2016 plan are also available at our relocated Customer Services Centre at 16 Cobham Court, Porirua, and our public libraries.