Are the Waitakere Ranges protected?
The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 The act recognises the national, regional and local significance of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area and promotes the protection and enhancement of its heritage features for present and future generations.
Why is Waitakere Ranges important?
Because of their comparative closeness to Auckland and unsuitability for agricultural or industrial development, at least in the highlands, the Waitakeres were early recognised as an important future watershed area. In 1900 the first of a number of water-supply projects was commenced.
What is the Maori name for Waitakere Ranges?
Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa
The area, traditionally known to Māori as Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa), is of local, regional, and national significance. The Waitākere Ranges includes a chain of hills in the Auckland Region, generally running approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) from north to south, 25 km west of central Auckland.
Can you subdivide in Titirangi?
Titirangi Subdivision Area 1 1. If any activity is not controlled or restricted in any way by any part of the Plan it is permitted, but may require consents under other legislation/plans.
How many hectares is Waitakere Ranges?
17,000 hectares
The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park makes up approximately 17,000 hectares of the area.
Are the Waitakere Ranges closed?
The Tree Council, Waitakere Ranges Protection Society, Forest & Bird and the Friends of Regional Parks are delighted that Auckland Council has worked constructively and in partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki to agree the final shape of the closure of the Waitākere Ranges.
Are dogs allowed in Waitakere Ranges?
Dogs are allowed in regional parks only as stated in the dog walking section of the park’s information and in the Regional Parks Management Plan.
How to contact Waitakere Ranges local board members?
Council staff are available from this location Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am – 4.30pm and on Fridays on appointment only. For more information, or to make an appointment with Waitākere Ranges Local Board members, email [email protected] or phone 09 301 0101.
Who are the Guardians of the Waitakere Ranges?
It is a voluntary advocacy group based in Auckland New Zealand. It regards itself as the foremost guardian of the wild Waitakere Ranges, with a mission to educate and protect its biodiversity, environmental and aesthetic values.
Who are the Waitakere Ranges Protection Society New Zealand?
The Waitakere Ranges Protection Society Incorporated exists solely to protect and preserve the Waitakere Ranges, New Zealand. It is a voluntary advocacy group based in Auckland New Zealand.
Are there any tracks open in the Waitakere Ranges?
News that 11 tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are now open in time for summer following upgrades to make them safe to use and reduce the spread of kauri dieback has delighted Waitākere Ranges Local Board. The tracks have been upgraded in the last financial year with boardwalks and other measures and are now open to the public.