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Public notice date: 31 July 2025
Closing date and time: 16 September 2025, 5 p.m.
Auckland Council notifies its intention to recommend the Minister of Conservation reclassify the reserve parcels described in the Schedule below pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 (RA).
These reclassifications relate to individual land parcels or part thereof, which in many cases make up only a portion of a wider park area. For further information on each of the proposals including GIS images of each parcel refer to Public Notices section on the Auckland Council website (www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say/public-notices). Please refer to ‘Orakei Parks Reclassifications’.
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 5.00pm on 16 September 2025. Should any person wish to discuss the proposals, they can contact Steve Owens on 09 301 0101.
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.
The schedule below shows the current and proposed classifications and reasons for the proposed change in classification.
| Park Name | Appellation | Survey Area (hectares) | Current Classification | Proposed Classification | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawry Reserve | Part of Lot 95 DP 40387 – to be surveyed | TBC | Local Purpose (Community Buildings) Reserve | Recreation Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |
| Meadowbank Reserve | Part Allot 220 Sec 16 SBRS OF Auckland | 543 | Road Reserve | Local Purpose (Esplanade) Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |
| Roberta Reserve | Part Lot 155 DP 41926 | 3.5669 | Local Purpose (Municipal) Reserve | Recreation Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |
| Watene Reserve | Section 762 Town Ōrākei | TBC | Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve | Recreation Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |
| Watene Reserve | Section 763 Town Ōrākei | TBC | Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve | Recreation Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |
| Watene Reserve | Section 764 Town Ōrākei | TBC | Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve | Recreation Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |
| Watene Reserve | Section 765 Town Ōrākei | TBC | Local Purpose (Off Street Parking) Reserve | Recreation Reserve | To better align with primary purpose |