Reclassification of reserves
Reclassification of reserves within the Ōrākei Local Board Area
Auckland Council intends to recommend to the Minister of Conservation the reclassification of certain reserve parcels under Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977.
These proposals involve specific land parcels, often forming only part of larger parks. Full details are available on the Auckland Council website under Public Notices: Ōrākei Parks Reclassifications.
Schedule:
The schedule outlines current and proposed classifications, along with reasons for the changes.
Lawry Reserve
Appellation / Survey Area: Part of Lot 95 DP 40387 – to be surveyed
Current Classification: Local Purpose (Community Buildings) Reserve
Proposed Classification: Recreation Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Meadowbank Reserve
Appellation / Survey Area: Part Allot 220 Sec 16 SBRS of Auckland (543)
Current Classification: Road Reserve
Proposed Classification: Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Roberta Reserve
Appellation / Survey Area: Part Lot 155 DP 41926
Area: 3.5669 hectares
Current Classification: Local Purpose (Municipal) Reserve
Proposed Classification: Recreation Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Watene Reserve – Section 762
Appellation / Survey Area: Section 762 Town Ōrākei
Current Classification: Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve
Proposed Classification: Recreation Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Watene Reserve – Section 763
Appellation / Survey Area: Section 763 Town Ōrākei
Current Classification: Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve
Proposed Classification: Recreation Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Watene Reserve – Section 764
Appellation / Survey Area: Section 764 Town Ōrākei
Current Classification: Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve
Proposed Classification: Recreation Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Watene Reserve – Section 765
Appellation / Survey Area: Section 765 Town Ōrākei
Current Classification: Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve
Proposed Classification: Recreation Reserve
Reason: To better align with primary purpose
Any person wishing to object to any of the proposals may do so in writing and addressed to Auckland Council, Private Bag, 93200, Auckland 1142, Attention: Steve Owens or email to orakeiparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
no later than TBC XX XXXXXXXXX XX. Should any person wish to discuss the proposals, they can contact Steve Owens on (09) 3010101.
Any objector’s information provided to the Council will become subject to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and may be released by the Council under that Act.
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