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Resolution
number WH/2021/20
MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member J Rose:
That
the Whau Local Board:
a)
note the updates provided by staff in
preparation of the draft Regional
Parks
Management
Plan 2021.
b) thank the Whau residents
who had provided suggestions through the first phase of consultation on the
Regional Parks Management Plan review.
c) emphasise the
Whau Local Board’s support for increased tree canopy, action against
climate change; protection of and free access to parks and open spaces as set
out in its 2020 Whau Local Board Plan.
d) note with
interest, given the Whau Local Board area’s proximity to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park and related coastal areas, the
contents of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board’s submission and
make the following recommendations in support of some themes that have been a
key focus for its neighbouring board:
i.
the review of the Regional Parks Management Plan should revisit the direction of works to
protect kauri in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
ii.
any proposals to
close tracks permanently should be reviewed as part of this Regional Parks Management Plan review
iii.
all regional
parkland should be covered by an Order in Council for protection in
perpetuity and where this is not the case (for example Taitomo Block) this
action should be initiated immediately
iv.
re-planting in
regional parks should continue at current pace, with specific areas kept in
pasture for recreational purposes and to protect landscapes and cultural
features
v.
re-planting be
focused on indigenous species, not exotics
vi.
emissions can be
reduced by developing travel demand management so that people can access
parks on public transport or shuttle buses
vii.
the policy of “pack
in, pack out” for waste should be continued
viii.
there should be no
charge to enter regional parks
ix.
include policies
and objectives to protect the dark sky and night sky viewing
x.
Auckland Council
needs to develop an acquisition plan for regional parks to guide the next 20
years
xi.
there are
opportunities for new regional parks close to urban areas and linkages
between parks and maunga
xii.
the naturalness and
wildness of the Waitākere Ranges should be the priority for
protection and management programmes should be directed to this end
xiii.
Auckland Council
ensures the control of harmful plant and animal pests in line with the
Regional Pest Management Plan, liaise with Watercare to improve its
biosecurity and support other agencies improving their research programme and
monitoring reporting on kauri dieback.
e) thank Antonina Georgetti, Local
Board Advisor, for her attendance to
speak to
the item.
CARRIED
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