Statutory Management Committee

MEMORANDUM FOR: 5 October 2018

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a meeting of the Statutory Management Committee at:

9.00am on Thursday, 11 October 2018

in the Council Chamber, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Whanganui.

Hearings of submissions in relation to the Castlecliff Reserve Management Plan

Business

The following items of business will be considered:-

No Item Page Ref

1. Apologies……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 2. Declaration of Interest…………………………………………………………………………………. 3 3. Standing Order 3.5 – Temporary Suspension of Standing Orders…………………. 3 4. Consideration of Submissions on the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan ...... 4 A-E

Adjournment

5. Deliberations of Submissions on the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan ...... 8

Kym Fell Chief Executive ______Statutory Management Committee Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference: 1. Regulatory: (a) To hear and determine matters under the Dog Control Act 1996; (b) To hear and determine objections to urban and rural temporary road closure objections. (c) Delegated power under section 67A of the Building Act to grant a waiver or modification of section 162C (1) or (2) of the Building Act. (d) Delegated power under clause 16.2 of the Whanganui District Council Streets Infrastructure Bylaw 2015 to confirm, reverse, or modify the decision or conditions made by an authorised officer.

2. Policy and Bylaws: (a) To hear and make recommendations to Council on the adoption of a bylaw. (b) To hear and make a determination on those submissions on proposed policies except those policies required to be adopted and consulted on under the Local Government Act in association with the long-term plan or developed for the purpose of the Local Governance Statement.

3. Hearings under the Resource Management Act 1991: (a) To hear and make recommendations to Council on changes to the District Plan pursuant to the Resource Management Act 1991. (b) To hear and determine resource consent applications pursuant to the Resource Management Act 1991 to the extent authorised by the Council delegation.

Hearing of Submissions The Committee welcomes the opportunity to hear from the public in person during our consultation processes.

• Submitters have been allocated a time to speak to Council. • Each submitter is allocated a ten-minute slot. This slot includes any time you need to make PowerPoint or video presentations and receive questions from the Committee. • The Committee has already received a copy of your written submission and will have it in front of them. As a result, it is best you use the time you have in your oral submission to emphasise your main points and present any new information. • Importantly, this is also an opportunity for the Committee to ask any questions in relation to your submission. • When it is your time to present to the Council, the Chair will introduce you and invite you to come to the table to speak. • Submitters are asked to sit at the table facing the chair of the meeting. There will be a microphone on the desk which you can use if you wish. • After you have finished your submission, the Committee may want to ask you questions so they can better understand your position. Please allow for this within your allocated speaking time. • Please be aware there are often journalists or other members of the public at the meeting. It is, therefore, possible that what you say could appear in a news report or elsewhere

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Statutory Management Committee Hearing Members

Mayor Hamish McDouall (Chair), Deputy Mayor Cr Jenny Duncan, Crs Charlie Anderson, Philippa Baker-Hogan, David Bennett, Josh Chandulal-Mackay, Murray Cleveland, Helen Craig, Kate Joblin, Hadleigh Reid, Alan Taylor, Rob Vinsen and Graeme Young.

1. Apologies

2. Declaration of Interest

3. Standing Order 3.5 – Temporary suspension of standing orders

Significance of decision – In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018, the recommended decision is not significant.

Recommendation to Council

3.1 THAT pursuant to Standing Order 3.5, the Statutory Management Committee temporarily suspends Standing Order 4.2 to enable the meeting to continue for more than six hours.

Standing Order 3.5 – Temporary suspension of standing orders A local authority or committee may temporarily suspend standing orders during a meeting by a vote of not less than 75% of the members present and voting, and the reason for the suspension must be stated in the resolution of suspension (see Standing Order 4.2).

Standing Order 4.2 – Meeting duration A meeting cannot continue more than six hours from when it starts (including any adjournments) or after 10.30pm, unless the meeting resolves to continue.

If there is no such resolution any business on the agenda that has not been dealt with must be adjourned, transferred to the next meeting, or transferred to an extraordinary meeting.

A meeting which is scheduled to transact its business over two consecutive days can continue for more than six hours provided that the meeting, on any one day, does not exceed six hours unless the meeting resolves to continue.

A meeting cannot continue more than three hours without a break of at least ten minutes unless the meeting resolves to extend the time before a break.

It is recommended that Standing Order 4.2 – Meeting duration – be set aside for the duration of this meeting.

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4. Consideration of Submissions on the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

Significance of decision – In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018, the recommended decision is significant. As a result, the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan has been through a public consultation process as required under the Reserves Act 1977.

Recommendation to Committee

4.1 THAT the submissions on the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan be considered.

4.2 THAT decisions on submissions be accepted, accepted in part, or not accepted during deliberations, and these decisions be incorporated where necessary into the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan.

4.3 THAT under the Statutory Management Committee’s Terms of Reference, the Committee determines that Whanganui District Council adopts the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan incorporating decisions from deliberations.

Victoria Edmonds, Policy Planner, reports:

Executive summary The purpose of this report is for the Committee to consider all submissions and make decisions, including any amendments, to be incorporated into the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan.

Background Preparation of a Reserve Management Plan is a requirement for Castlecliff Coastal Reserve under Section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977.

A total of 39 submissions were received, with 14 wishing to present their submission to Council. The Hearing of Submissions timetable (Ref A) and a copy of the submissions to be presented are attached (Ref B). A link to the full volume of submissions is on the Council’s website.

An analysis of the submissions, with a summary of each submission including officer comments and recommendations, is attached (Ref C). Based on submitter feedback changes are recommended to be made to the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan. These changes are shown as highlighted text (Ref D).

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Options The options available are:

1. Accept the Council officer’s recommendations and adopt the plan.

2. Amend the recommendations and adopt an amended plan.

3. Instruct Council officer to do further work in response to the matters received in submissions prior to adopting the plan.

Considering and deliberating on the submissions received on the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan fits with the purpose of Local Government, Section 10 (1) (a), ‘to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities’.

Draft Reserve Management Plan The draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan provides an outline of the Council’s aspirations and intentions for the use, development, maintenance, protection and preservation of Castlecliff Reserve (as required under Section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977). The Reserves Act 1977 also requires Council to keep its management plan under continuous review.

The current management plan is dated from 2005, so a review is necessary.

The key issues (in no particular order) raised in the submissions were:

• Vehicle access and speed limits.

• Destruction of the dunes by vehicles.

• Pedestrian access and formal/informal paths.

• The degraded state of the North Mole.

• Lack of shading provided for within Reserve.

• Whanau/hapu/iwi engagement.

Next steps All requirements of the Reserve Act 1977 have been adhered to for the draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan.

Officer recommendations are provided, in relation to submissions received on the draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan, to assist the Statutory Management Committee to consider and deliberate.

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The changes to the Reserve Management Plan reflect core functions of Council in accordance with both the Local Government Act 2002 and the Reserves Act 1977. Suitable engagement, consultation and notification has occurred in accordance with the requirements under the Reserves Act 1977.

References A Hearing Timetable. B Copy of submissions to be presented. C Summary of submissions with Officer’s comments and recommendations. D Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan (showing recommended changes). E Record of stakeholder engagement.

(A link to references regarding the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan are on the Council’s website. Hard copies are available at Customer Services for the public to read.)

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS Fit with purpose of local government This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of, communities by ensuring that local residents’ comments and concerns about the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan are heard and deliberated on.

It will ensure that the Reserve Management Plan is amended, as appropriate, to reflect Committee deliberations.

Fit with strategic framework Select checkboxes to indicate whether the decision / report contributes, detracts or has no impact

Contributes Detracts No impact Leading Edge Strategy Long-Term Plan Infrastructure Strategy Economic Development Strategy Other Policies or Plans

This Reserve Management Plan adds to the portfolio of reserve management plans held by Council and will supersede the outdated 2005 Plan.

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Risks No risks apply The recommended decision has a low degree of risk.

Council has a legal obligation to hear submissions, and adopt a reserve management plan for its gazetted reserves under section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977.

Treaty of Waitangi

The Council will take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in its decision making and service delivery processes.

Iwi authorities have been engaged and consulted as part of the drafting process.

Policy implications There are no policy implications associated with this decision. There is nothing within the Reserve Management Plan that is inconsistent with any other policy or strategy.

Financial considerations Costs of projects that are not already budgeted for will be implemented via the Annual Plan process or next Long Term Plan process. There are also internal resource implications. These are outlined in the Action Plan of the Castlecliff Reserve Management Plan. Nil Approved in LTP / AP Unbudgeted $ Legal implications The preparation and adoption of a reserve management plan is a mandated Council function for the gazetted Castlecliff Domain Recreation Reserve (which is located within the boundary of the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve) under Section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977.

Significance The recommended decision is considered significant as per Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

The decisions made regarding the Reserve Management Plan are likely to generate high levels of public interest.

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Engagement The following engagement has been undertaken to date for the preparation of the Reserve Management Plan:

• Home Show (August 2016) – ideas from public on future of the Reserve.

• Public notice (September 2016) – seeking input into the management plan (1 month).

• Flyers to surrounding property owners/occupiers asking for input (1 month).

• Online survey (November 2016 – January 2017).

• Meetings/correspondence with stakeholders (end of 2016 and throughout 2017 and 2018) are detailed in an attachment to this report (Ref E).

A two month period for formal submissions to the Draft Plan was provided in accordance with Section 41(6)(a) of the Reserves Act 1977. The document was publicly notified via Community Link and the Council’s website, and an information sign was also placed outside the Reserve. Key stakeholders and interested parties were also sent letters with a website link to the draft document.

Adjournment

5. Deliberations of Submissions on the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan.

Statutory Management Committee 11 October 2018 9 REFERENCE A

CASTLECLIFF RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

HEARING OF SUBMISSIONS Thursday 11 October 2018 Time Speaker Page Sub Name Organisation 9.00am Welcome / Processes 9.15am 1 1 2 James Barron 9.25am 2 4 10 Graham Hill 9.35am Catch-up 9.40am 3 7 17 Matt Edmonds 9.50am 4 10 20 Graham Dyhrberg 10.00am Morning Tea 10.20am 5 13 33 Hone Tamehana Ngati Tumano ki Putiki Marae 10.30am 6 16 21 Rhona Vickoce 10.40am Catch-up 10.50am 7 21 30 Judy McIntyre Whanganui Cancer Society 11.00am 8 28 31 Graham & Lyn Pearson Catch-up 11.10am 9 84 37 John Maihi Te Runanga o Tupoho 11.20am 10 87 38 Jill Sheehy Nga Paerangi 11.30am 11 90 28 Vaughan Coveny Wanganui Boardriders Club 11.40am Catch-up 11.50am Lunch Break 1.00pm 12 104 23 Naani Waitai Tamareheroto hapu 1.10pm 13 108 25 Nicola Patrick Te Kahui o Rauru End Deliberations 10 REFERENCE B

CASTLECLIFF COASTAL RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018

Submissions for Hearing Castlecliff Reserve11 Management Plan Sub: 002

From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Friday, 15 June 2018 7:47:49 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

Thank you for your submission. We appreciate you participating in the consultation process on this issue. This email is a formal acknowledgement of Whanganui District Council’s receipt of your submission. Please print a copy of this page for your records.

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 942061948180115

First name James

Last name Barron

Email address [email protected]

79 KARAKA STREET Postal address CASTLECLIFF WHANGANUI 4501

Daytime phone number +64211231750

Organisation name

Your role

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Gender Diverse

Age group 50 - 59 years

Ethnicity NZ European,Maori

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

Recognise and protect the special relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Tupoho, as Tangata Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site of cultural Agree and spiritual significance, and as a reference point for whanau, hapu and iwi identity.

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

Clear signage is established and maintained throughout the Reserve that which assists in user orientation wayfinding and enhances educational Strongly agree opportunities informs people about in the natural, cultural and historical stories of the Reserve.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Strongly agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Strongly agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Neither agree nor disagree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

Further comments

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Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Friday, 22 June 2018 2:30:48 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 591061430184722

First name Graham

Last name Hill

Email address [email protected]

Postal address 27 Longbeach Drive

Daytime phone number 027 783 0472

Organisation name

Your role

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Male

Age group 60 years or over

Ethnicity NZ European

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation No opportunities with Council?

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KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Disagree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Strongly agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Strongly agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Disagree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

There is not enough concern regarding the state of the North and South

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moles.Despite there being a 1994 plan... THEN another plan in 2005 many of the recommendations in the 2018 draft are the same as these.eg.signage and access pedestrians and vehicles.Less talk and ACTION on the previous plans would have been good to see.No one (again) has had the courage to propose a complete abandonment of the existing carpark,and a shift of the Duncan Pavilion and Surf club to the top car park, with a provision of a walking slope down to the Beach for people Further comments and Lifeguards.Similarly the Morgan street road continues to be sand blown with ongoing maintenance costs, where access to the Mole for Fishing,Surfing and recreation could be solely through an improved road(currently a rough track)running alongside the mole.As with previous submissions in 1994 and 2005 I would expect the same objections and rhetoric from other groups who cling to a 1970 's Castlecliff beach model despite the evidence of sand dune pregradation and hundreds of thousands,possibly millions spent shifting sand since then with nothing to show for it.

Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Monday, 23 July 2018 3:45:57 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 449071545185823

First name Matt

Last name Edmonds

Email address [email protected]

152 KARAKA STREET Postal address CASTLECLIFF WHANGANUI 4501

Daytime phone number 027 4455154

Organisation name

Your role

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Male

Age group 50 - 59 years

Ethnicity NZ European,Maori

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

Recognise and protect the special relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Tupoho, as Tangata Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site of cultural Strongly agree and spiritual significance, and as a reference point for whanau, hapu and iwi identity.

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Strongly agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Strongly agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Strongly agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Strongly agree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

1. How do WDC intend to address the

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Harbour Board owned land when it clearly should be looked after by this Coastal Reserve Management Plan. 2. Area from just north of the surf club to Kai Iwi (and beyond). How does this area tie into this plan when it seems it clearly should be part of this. 3. Port Further comments Area - how does this area tie into the plan when it clearly seems it should. 4. South Beach to Turakina River mouth. How does this area tie into the plan when clearly it should. 5. River Entrance to Tongariro. My question to WDC in submission. A clear Costal Management Plan needs to be overarching. What is the intention.

Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Wednesday, 8 August 2018 9:27:36 a.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 473080927184708

First name Graham

Last name Dyhrberg

Email address [email protected]

Postal address 97 Karaka Street

Daytime phone number 063492535

Organisation name

Your role

Have you submitted to the Whanganui District Council before?

Gender

Age group

Ethnicity

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes opportunities with Council?

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KEY OBJECTIVE

Recognise and protect the special relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Tupoho, as Tangata Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site of cultural Neither agree nor disagree and spiritual significance, and as a reference point for whanau, hapu and iwi identity.

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Strongly agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Disagree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Strongly agree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

The term natural environment is potentially misleading in this context

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as it is acknowledged in the document that the reserve is largely man made. I also contend that the so called "Karaka Wetland" is mainly on private property and has become a wetland due to Council not maintaining their open drain.I will submit documentation to Victoria Edmonds on this matter as discussed at a later date. I believe that Further comments Council should include the South Beach in future planning of coastal activities as it would be cost effective for infrastructure maintenance and would allow more appropriate use of the beaches for the wide range of activities currently present at Castlecliff. I do not believe a low dune will work and believe that sand clearing should continue to provide access and sea views for the public.

Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Thursday, 16 August 2018 9:22:59 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 946082122185716

First name Hone

Last name Tamehana

Email address [email protected]

71 PUTIKI DRIVE PUTIKI Postal address WHANGANUI 4500

Daytime phone number 027 294 9471

Organisation name Ngati Tumango ki Putiki Marae

Your role Chairperson

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Male

Age group 60 years or over

Ethnicity Maori

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation No

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

Recognise and protect the special relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Tupoho, as Tangata Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site of cultural Strongly disagree and spiritual significance, and as a reference point for whanau, hapu and iwi identity.

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

Clear signage is established and maintained throughout the Reserve that which assists in user orientation wayfinding and enhances educational Strongly disagree opportunities informs people about in the natural, cultural and historical stories of the Reserve.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Strongly disagree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

In the first instance we would like to

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state that we are concerned that Ngati Tumango have not been consulted directly regarding the development of this plan, is this another example of effective Iwi engagement by Council? We have a number of areas within the plan that we would like to dispute in relation to the the objectives; 1. we disagree with the first statement as Ngati Tumango has mana whenua not Tupoho or Nga Rauru Kiitahi. 2. We are concerned about who will be providing the cultural and historical stories of the reserve as some of the information in the Early Maori Occupation section of the plan is incorrect. 3. We would like to see that mana whenua are consulted regarding any long term lease agreements in Further comments relation to the reserve. In regard to the Early Maori Occupation section of the plan we would like to correct some misinformation. We acknowledge that Pungarehu is shown on the north bank, but it was a fishing kainga not a fishing pa and in fact there are other fishing kainga in the lower estuary area, eg Patapu and Ruaka. Hori Kingi Te Anaua as principle chief of the lower reaches allowed nga hapu and Iwi access to gather fish and kai from the wetland area, he did not relinquish his mana whenua over that area, that has always been with Ngati Tumango. Finally the plan states that Smart and Bates produced a map of pa sites - we would like to challenge this statement as they were fishing kainga not pa sites.

Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Wednesday, 8 August 2018 6:20:50 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 367081821180108

First name Rhona

Last name Vickoce

Email address [email protected]

89 CORNFOOT STREET Postal address CASTLECLIFF WHANGANUI 4501

Daytime phone number 0223695617

Organisation name

Your role

Have you submitted to the Whanganui No District Council before?

Gender Female

Age group 60 years or over

Ethnicity NZ European,Pacific Peoples

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Strongly agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

Comments on Key Objectives:. 1st

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This important relationship- building is not noticeable at all in Castlecliff and in fact quite the opposite when it comes to public meetings ie almost no local Maori participation. Could it be that the absence of tangata whenua on Council itself is the reason why there is no obvious input from our local iwi? Certainly our own Tariana Turia believes Maori Wards are the way to go. 2nd There is no point in involving community on pieces of yellow paper if when there are a large group of people full of energy and enthusiasm, contact details are not taken along with indications of special interests. We could have had kneebreakers installed on the entire reserve since the last PCC public meeting as well as 100s of seedlings ready to plant just for a beginning. Real community involvement means volunteer labour, possibly cheap or free materials and real ownership of the work done to protect our beach environment. Timelines not just talk. 3rd There would be no need for conflicts , potential or otherwise if the Council would uphold its own bylaws ; NO vehicles in the dunes or on the reserves. And of course to regulate the use of vehicles on the beach. 4th Absolutely. Please upkeep the children's playground and and the Further comments whole reserve to the standard of others in Wanganui. Also keep the toilets open at the playground as well as the Pavillion and the fishing platform at the Mole. This latter is simple public hygiene and one or the other and, at times, all 3 are often closed.Not good enough. 5th Please do this before summer. The signs are outdated, incorrectly placed, falling apart and generally ignored. Not surprisingly 6th It's hard to agree or disagree with this point as it doesn't quite make sense.It's surely not possible to stabilise a dynamic system ( which dunes are) , the point is rather to leave them alone apart from planting to enhance their formation and avoid blowouts as much as possible. And NO vehicles in the dunes as the bylaws already say. Just

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needs enforcement. The second part of the sentence seems to be referring to the grass reserves which are also covered by Council bylaws. Kneebreakers or similar seem to work for other parts of Wanganui Why not here? 7th Is this the road? Not clear. 8th What are these approved uses? Army? Circus? Corporate picnics? Sports Days? Again impossible to choose agreement without clarity. However, I do think our reserves could be used much more for family/community events IF the bylaw concerning vehicles on the reserve was upheld.

Submisssion on Castlecliff Coastal Supporting documents Care Plan 2018 Rhona Vickoce.docx - Received

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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Submisssion on Castlecliff Coastal Care Plan 2018 Rhona Vickoce

In addition to comments on Key Objectives .

As a frequent user of the Dunes, Reserve, Playground ( holidays) and Beach at Castlecliff I know that:

• Dirtl bikes are the most dangerous vehicles in use in these areas followed by farm bikes and cars in that order. However, as trail bikes are used in many cases as an extension of ego, they are far more dangerous to pedestrians and in fact to themselves. There have been at least two deaths in the last two years due to poor use of vehicles and anecdotally a number of near misses with pedestrians Dirt bikes are used on occasion to frighten pedestrians by coming too close, too fast and even threatening dogs being walked by their owners. Their presence on dune paths are quite terrifying and have turned other users away • Given the poor use of unlicensed bikes and riders and the suburb wide noise they make for hours on end it is hard to understand why the Council has not yet upheld their own by laws banning them from dunes and the reserve. Given that so many of them have no legal right to be in public at all they should not be on the beaches either given that the beach is a legal road. • If the beach is a road why is it not regulated? Policy 20 of the NZ Coastal Policy 2010 Statement has guidelines for Vehicle access to the beach which sets a standard unrecognisable on Castlecliff beach. Speed limit 30kpm or less, regulation of where to drive ie Not over the pingao roots at the bottom of a sand dune , nor through kids and families swimming. • Action Plan No 6 Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Plan A permit system would allow regulation of vehicles on the beach and so help the police to enforce the existing bylaws. Would be good for sorting out the legal and safe from the others. Oh and definitely NOT child ridden. However , it needs to happen now, not in some distant future when more accidents have happened and more people, local and otherwise, don’t want to come to the beach as it is just not enjoyable. Not good Wanganui publicity. • Under Part 4 Appendices Connectivity -Castlecliff Coastal Plan; a vow to make our district more walk and cycle friendly. If only, by the end of this year. Remember the bylaws!

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Wednesday, 15 August 2018 1:57:39 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 294081357183815

First name Judy

Last name McIntyre

Email address [email protected]

3 Koromiko Road PB Box 7116 Postal address Whanganui 4501

Daytime phone number 06 3487402

Organisation name Whanganui Cancer Society

Your role Health Promoter

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Female

Age group 50 - 59 years

Ethnicity NZ European

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Strongly agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Strongly agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Strongly agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Agree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

Further comments As per submission attached

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Supporting documents Cancer soc sub.pdf - Received

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Wednesday, 15 August 2018 9:37:36 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 288082137183515

First name Graham and Lyn

Last name Pearson

Email address [email protected]

9a Waitai Street, Castlecliff Postal address Whanganui

Daytime phone number 063441012

Organisation name

Your role

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Gender Diverse

Age group 60 years or over

Ethnicity NZ European

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Strongly agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Strongly agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Agree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

Please also include our submission and

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Further comments seven (7) supporting documents

2015 flood.doc - Received BackyardBuffers-coastcare-090527- brochure09.pdf - Received beach changes.doc - Received beach signs.doc - Received Castlecliff Coast Care.doc - Received Supporting documents coast-care-newsletter-issue-20-june- 2013-web-only-.pdf - Received G and L Pearson Coastal reserve submission august 2018 -final.doc - Received Sand covers the rubble 2017.doc - Received

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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Graham and Lyn Pearson’s Submission to the Draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Plan 2018 (CCRMP).

Thank you for this opportunity to submit on the CCRMP. This is the first opportunity that we have had to express our ideas and concerns about this Coastal Reserve to all members of the WDC, although we have often worked with individual staff members.

We moved to Castlecliff almost 11 years ago so that we could walk the dog on the beach and listen to the sea from our residence in Waitai Street. Reading about the Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ’s (formerly Dune Restoration Trust of NZ) first annual conference being held in Whanganui, and Ted Frost’s Castlecliff Coast Care group, we decided to give back to our local environment by assisting Ted. Subsequently Graham took on the role of Coordinator for Castlecliff Coast Care, through Progress Castlecliff Inc. Both Lyn and Graham regularly participate in the annual Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ’s conferences, which are held at coastal locations throughout New Zealand.

Graham has also co-lead three “Castlecliff history trips”, with local resident Lynne Douglas, as part of the Whanganui’s Summer Program.

While we agree with the broad thrust of many of the CCRMP policies, the action plans for the reserve in particularly gives us some major concerns.

Before any actions that might involve removal of vegetation, sand disturbance or removal, it is vital that further information on flora and fauna is obtained and recorded. Otherwise we may loose what we did not even know was present !!

Because native fauna and flora components are already on site a low impact approach to site preparation is our recommendation.

We believe that the development of any action plans should involve people with a) Extensive knowledge and experience of dune restoration work on the west coast, for example those from the Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ who are undertaking research into “difficult sites” for Waikato Council on the west coast: https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/projects/difficult-sites/ b) DOC staff, both their dune specialist and local office staff, c) knowledgeable locals familiar with Castlecliff dune system, d) retired DoC botanist, Colin Ogle. e) Horizons Regional Council staff

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We are happy to take any WDC personally involved in the preparation and consideration of the CCRMP for a walk through the dunes and Castlecliff Coast Care re-vegetation areas in particular.

Our submission is in three parts

A) What we believe to be necessary additions and correction to the draft CCRP B) Our comments and suggestions as to how the policies can be implemented. C) Attached photographs and other supporting information.

A) Castlecliff Coast Care (biased we are !!) is not mentioned This is despite volunteers contributing over 9,000 hours, since recording started in March 2009, plus the coordinator contributing anything up to 40 hours a month. National and local organisations, excluding WDC, have contributed over $50,000 to the Castlecliff Coast Care project.

Coast Care volunteers have held consultation meetings every 5 years with botanical, local body, DoC, dune, etc experts to establish & review weed clearance and planting activities. From these 5 year management plans were developed. WDC has financially supported this group through its Community Contracts and provision of appropriate 500+ plants annually, for several years now. In addition appropriate plants are donated by community people and local nurseries for planting. Castlecliff Coast Care has received financial support from national organisations including; DOC, WWF, G Macarthy Trust and the Tindal Foundation (Trees that Count). Castlecliff Coast Care also receives advice and support from the Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ (formally Dune Restoration Trust NZ), and has received considerable recognition from these external supporters. Awards include several Regional Weed Buster awards, the National DOC Conservation 2010 award and Dune Restoration Trust of NZ 2012 award, “Best Coastal Community Group”.

Fishing Platform and toilet; this seems important Despite the huge effort of Lynne Douglas and her Residents Association to have this established it is not mentioned. It is a major recreational facility and supplies lots of protein to many of our local families, including those in low economic situations.

Progress Castlecliff’s major contribution to retention and rejuvenation of Duncan Pavilion Several years ago WDC was considering demolition of the Duncan Pavilion. Strong opposition from PCC (especially Misty Moonbeam and Ted Frost) saw a management plan established.

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PCC pointed out that the poor utilisation was due to the buildings poor conditions, which put off prospective hirers. PCC asked WDC to spend funds already allocated to fix the access issue and leaking roof. In return PCC offered to undertake the management of bookings, to fund raise to renew the flooring, improve the kitchen, etc. PCC’s management has been very successful, with we usage now up to 6,000 people visits or usage in 2017-18.

Our understanding is that PCC therefore has a “management contract” with WDC for the DP, not a lease as reported.

page 6, p3 No mention of the drift wood and “pollution” coming down the river, which are in especially large amounts during floods

page 9, p1, Kaitiakitanga, no mention of dye sites along the Karaka Stream. We think that tukutuku panels are woven (not carved) ?

page 10, final line “lease” of Duncan Pavilion, see above

page 11, p2. Doesn’t mention water fountain and BBQ’s, which are well used, as facilities in the play-area

page 11, p5 North Mole No mention of shared pathway to North Mole having a link through to Rangiora Street. We thought this was part of the development plan explained at community meetings ?

page 11 p10 Parking No mention of relocating the North Mole car park to higher ground and back from the shore line. During discussions at the last public meeting this was presented in the draft report from the commissioned “sand study” (Castlecliff Coastal Management Options, eCoast 2018).

page 11, last paragraph, overflow parking. No mention of how the grass reserve was adequate for the large number of cars when lots of families attended the 2017 firework evening organised by the combined local schools.

page 12 p 5 Dune Stability Poor description of the fore and rear dunes, their functions and the differing plants required at each location. The fore dunes are not “fineness of vegetation” but are lovely Spinifex meadows, which form low rolling stable dunes. It is the Marram Grass dunes, further back, that are steep and liable to blow outs, either from old age or because of human interaction.

page 13, p1. A fore dune will not re-establish in front of Duncan Pavilion and car park. It will be “establish” as one has never been there yet. objective 11; unsure how a “dynamic dune system” can also be described as “stabilise.” This is a dynamic west coast beach we are talking about.

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page 13 p4 Karaka Wetlands These are not permanent. They were formed when the stream was blocked and diverted by sand build up, and are decreasing as plant growth extends into them, they are dynamic Photographs Lynne Douglas gave us show children boating on open water just below the “shop” at end of Ngaio Street. But this is now just a damp area. No mention of dye sites along the Karaka Stream is noted.

page 14, objective 15, plant and animal pests We strongly suggest that rabbit and hares should be mentioned specifically, as these will need to be controlled if Pingao is to be part of the fore dune enhancement. We don’t want to plant Pingao to fed rabbits and hares.

page 17 Actions Parking; No mention of relocating North Mole car park to higher ground and back from shore line as discussed at a recent public meeting.

page 22, p5 Castlecliff’s “cliff” eroded by the sea. Our understanding from Roger Shand, (local shoreline morphologist) on one of the history trips Graham co-hosted with Lynne, was that the tops from the cliff were used in setting up the North Mole. A picture we have shows the “Train” used to build the mole going past the base of the “cliff”. There is still a 2 metre lift/fall between properties on the accreted sand & those on the cliff base between Tregenna St & Ashton Tce. We can’t understand how its base could have been eroded by the sea once the moles were established and the accretion process started, moving the high tide mark further out ?

page 22, p8, We suggest the date should be 1891, not 1991

page 22 p9 and 10. What about the influence of the train and later tram trips to the beach, in the early development of Castlecliff ?

page 23, p1, the sand dunes have built up seaward of the pill boxes, not “around them”. As they are now at least 100 meters from the sea and the sea can’t even be seen from them. Suggest p1 be relocated under the heading “World War 11 Pill Boxes”.

We understood from the history trips, that there is a pill box under the signal box by the port, but perhaps this is considered outside the reserve. However, the Pilot House, also built above a pillbox, is referred too.

page 23 last paragraph, Beacon We understood the beacon originally had a light, and that light is now rumoured to be in the maritime museum in Wellington !

page 24, North Mole, what about the Fishing platform ?

Appendix 2, #4 pill boxes. Arrows are not accurate

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B) 1) Introduction: Natural Environment, page 6

This section of CCRMP fails to note the dynamic nature of the exposed West Coast beaches, of which Castlecliff is a major example.

Any plan to manage the beach and coastal areas needs to recognise that Castlecliff Beach is located in a very dynamic area, with frequent and strong winds and wave action. According too one local legend as Kupe travelled north he named the mouth of the Whanganui river ‘Te Kai Hau-o-Kupe’ (the place where Kupe ate the wind).

The beach profile and debris changes frequently, with sand, driftwood logs and pollution going off shore and then returning, in a natural cycle. (see picture ref: Beach changes).

These actions are exuberated by the close location of the river mouth, and the frequent flooding of the river. Even during non flood times a large “tongue” of silt polluted river water is often visible in the sea off the Castlecliff coast.

Following the major 2015 flood it took dedicated volunteers three weekends to collect up and remove the pollution, including 3 freezers, wheels, polystyrene, plastic pellets and bee hive parts and many, many wool fadges of bottles, cans etc. (see picture ref: Flood 2015).

2) Pedestrian and Vehicle access, page 10 Some serious consideration needs to be given to the “conflicts” identified. Buy-in from the whole community is necessary. Simply saying “Policy 5 Ensure users comply with WDC Bylaw …..”, is never going to be fully effective.

Many beach users recognise the conflicts that exist between some users of the coastal reserve. Resolving these conflicts will take much work by all those interested in a wide range of recreational uses and those wanting adverse effects on the natural environment to be minimised.

We wish to recommend the extensive community consultation activities undertaken to resolve similar issues at Northern Pegasus Bay, Canterbury. Their website provides both instructions and background information; “access and use of the Northern Pegasus Bay Coastal Strip is governed by the Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw 2016. The bylaw was updated following extensive community consultation, and became operative on Monday 15 August 2016.

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Some key changes were made, so before heading out to enjoy the district’s beautiful beaches, there are a few important changes to be aware of”. https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/leisure-and-recreation/activities/outdoor- activities/beaches-and-rivers/beach-access

A particular issue for Castlecliff are motor bike and dune buggy riders who do not belong to any “formal” group. This makes communicating with these riders particularly hard.

3) Dogs; page 10 While it is great to have a dog control policy, this section totally misses that other animals are also a danger to our natural fauna of birds, skinks and wetas. DOC has already approached Castlecliff Coast Care with a view to contacting Progress Castlecliff and local residents about establishing a group to set up a pest control operation in the coastal reserve area, under the “Pest Free NZ” program.

Additionally our flora may be at risk too. Rabbits and hares are know to be major pests of Pingao seedlings, and Coast Care personal have observed such damage to their plantings to the north of the lower car park.

Thus this policy needs a much wider range of “pest control” definitions, within which actions can be developed.

4) Parking: page 11 Developing natural foredunes using the sand binding plants Spinifex and Pingao to trap sand and prevent it blowing onto infrastructure is well recognised. Stopping the so called “grooming” of the beach, which in fact results in the whole area being covered in wood splinters would be a good first step. Replacing this with dunes would make the area more attractive and save money currently spent on sand clearing. However, it WOULD NOT reduce the car park area, as it is proposed to establish the dunes forward of the lower car park.

5) Signage; Page 12 The objectives and Policies in this section are very good. Numerous examples of good informative and location signage have already been developed by local and regional councils in many parts of New Zealand. Councils in these areas have been active in coastal management for some time and have established resources such as a Coast Care coordinators with numerous Coast Care groups. (see attachments “coast care newsletter- issue 20” and attachment “beach signs”)

Taranaki, Bay of Plenty and Northland Regional Councils are examples of Councils which regularly send staff to Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ conferences and have supported conferences in their areas.

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In-depth information which could be accessed by QR codes is also readily available, a prime example being the Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ web site https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/resources/ Educational material specific to the situation at Castlecliff beach and dunes could be made as a booklet for distribution to Schools, Kura and youth groups. A good example upon which this could be modelled is the Coast Care Bay of Plenty brochure #9 (see attachment “Backyardbuffers- Coastcare 9…”) Another source of material is the “schools resources“ of the Coastal restoration Trust of NZ https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/

6) Natural values, Dune stability; page 12

While this section mentions “rugged west coast beaches”, and that this affects the dunes. It fails to recognise and define the range of coastal vegetation that exists here in Castlecliff, and how these interact in different ways on dune stability.

Three broad categories exist in sand dune areas, fore, mid and back dunes. Within these arbitrary boundaries the Castlecliff dunes vary greatly in profile and vegetation cover.

Castlecliff fore dunes: We are extremely lucky to have extensive Spinifex meadows throughout the whole of our fore dunes. These are naturally advancing seaward. Spinifex grows towards the sea colonising and forming low sand dunes as they advances and trap sand with their running roots. A prime example is at the southern front edge of the “swimming beach”. A recent Coast Care survey which logged transect line through this area crossed a small dune. When plotting the transect GPS positions on Google maps, we discovered the map was obviously out of date as this area still appeared on the map as a tidal area with large logs visible on their photograph. Personal observations also showed how a large log in this area, photographed by school students two year ago, is now disappearing into the western dune face.

The main issue for the Spinifex covered fore dunes are human induced damage to the leading edge of the Spinifex runners which reduce their natural ability to immediately start sand trapping following storm events. Motor vehicles and horses must be discouraged from travelling along this area above the high tide mark. This effect has been studied at Castlecliff (pers comm. G. LeCock) There are a few blow outs in this fore dune area, however as the photographs in the attachment “sand covers the rubble and Spinifex takes over” taken where the “brick path” from opposite Ngaio Street exits onto the beach, illustrates Spinifex can recover well if undisturbed. This happens faster when interested locals move small driftwood logs into the area to discourage disturbance and encourage sand deposition.

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A WDC policy of moving large driftwood logs into the blow outs to stop further vehicle damage and encourage sand deposition would significantly assist recovery. Some patches of Pingao can also be found. Castlecliff Coast Care has introduced Pingao near the lower car park, and the dunes close to the swimming beach. Other plants were probably introduced by those with an interest in weaving and weavers have been observed collecting Pingao here.

Castlecliff mid dunes: There are only a few areas of mid-dunes along Castlecliff beach. At the southern end, large dunes developed by marram grass fill this space. Due to their age, close proximity to the sea and vehicle damage, blowouts are common. A major blowout threatens to close Morgan Street at times. Restoration work based on the experience of personal who have been involved in projects such as the “difficult site” work in Waikato (https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/projects/difficult-sites/ could provide help and advice on how best to undertake work to halt the blowout. South of the swimming beach wattle (mostly Sydney golden wattle) has largely displaced marram grass in the mid dune area and grows right up to the Spinifex fore dunes. In places the sand has blown in and the once four meters tall wattle trees are now half buried in sand.

Castlecliff rear dunes: The profile and vegetation varies greatly throughout this area. At the southern end the tall marram grass dunes are backed by an extensive flat area where sand was removed some years ago. Further north the rear section is open rolling grass land with some areas of wattle and weeds such as boxthorn and garden escapes. While in front of this are found open areas with patches of Pingao and Sand Coprosma. From south of the Duncan Pavilion two major gullies run SE through to the grass reserve, exiting the dunes just south of Manukua Street and the other at the southern end of Seafront Road. Wattle is the main vegetation here, but boxthorn and karo are found, presumable their seeds being spread by birds. Large wattles over four metres tall are found on the more sheltered areas, see the photograph below left. In contrast, in exposed areas of the dunes even wattle struggles to reach a meter in height. From the high points in the dunes expansive views are possible, south to past Kapiti Island (photograph below right) and to Ruapehu and Taranaki Mountains.

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Over the last 13 years the Castlecliff Coast Care team (refer to attached document “Castlecliff Coast Care – an introduction”) of volunteers has been clearing weeds and re establishing native vegetation on a small area (3 hectares) of the back dunes close to the grass reserve between Manukua Street and the Duncan Pavilion, plus a small area by the skate park.

Their experiences have demonstrated how difficult it is to establish plants in a dynamic coastal setting, with strong winds, plus very hot and dry conditions during summer. Detailed attention to planting, some watering in very dry periods and about 100 volunteer hours each month to maintain the site, has seen steady progress. However, the very narrow range of species surviving and the very exposed areas still not re-established demonstrates the need for caution when considering altering the dune vegetation and profile.

Data collection and local knowledge will be vital to plan any re-vegetation project. Coast Care can assist here, having sixteen 10 X 10 metre vegetation plots for which plant species, numbers and cover scores are available. Castlecliff Coast Care has also established four transect lines from the high tide mark to the domain across the dunes south of the Pavilion. Baseline photographs and regular update photographs have been taken to record the progress of Castlecliff Coast Care in establishing native plants on the dunes. These have been submitted to external funders and are available to assist in data gathering.

South of the Rangiora Street car parks there are areas of tall Marram Grass dominated dunes, some of which have large blowouts in them. These will not recover until vehicles are excluded and some restoration work undertaken. Other areas have extensive vegetation cover, with a wide range of species represented, including many garden escapees.

Castlecliff Coast Care clearance of wattle trees has demonstrated that the trees can be cut off anywhere from ground level up to two meters high and they will not re-sprout. Being able to leave the trunk and roots undisturbed helps maintain dune. Few re-growth wattle seedlings have been observed on areas cleared by Castlecliff Coast Care on the rear dunes. However a project, carried out by American University students, found that wattle seeds recovered from an area cleared seven years earlier were still viable and germinated when stratified. In Australia fire and possibly their native ants trigger their germination. It is possible major dune disturbance by machinery or sand redistribution would have the same effect, making establishment of native vegetation more difficult and expensive.

Because native fauna and flora components are already on site a low impact approach to site preparation is our recommendation. This approach has been used successfully along side the New Plymouth coastal walk/cycleway. This project is an initiative between New Plymouth District Council, DOC, local Iwi, and the Project Crimson Trust. A progress report was presented at the Dune Restoration National Conference 2014, held in

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New Plymouth. “Restoration of Te Rewe Rewe Reserve and the Dunes Trust Backdunes Project”. Like Castlecliff Coastal Reserve, this site is close to town, with good access making it ideal for community planting days and educational opportunities.

7) Karaka Wetlands, page 13: As noted in this section of the management plan a very good management and enhancement plan has been developed for the Karaka wetlands. However, implementation has stalled. A public meeting with local residents discovered concern and opposition to the plan from some Karaka Street residents. Both financial and staffing restraints at the local DOC office has resulted in only limited weed clearance and support for only one public working day.

As pointed out in section A of our submission, the wetlands are slowly changing, naturally being dynamic in nature. They formed when the stream was blocked and diverted by sand build up, and are changing from open water “ponds” as plant growth extends into the wetland areas, to vegetation filled wetlands. This is evident from photographs I have (from long time local resident Lynne Douglas) which show children boating in home made craft on open water just below the “shop” at the end of Ngaio Street. This is now just a damp area. Anne Hulme, who as a child took part in these activities, confirmed their fun and games and learning to swim here (pers communication). Until there is recognition and understanding of these dynamic changes taking place, full implementation of the Karaka wetlands management plan will probably remain stalled. Fortunately the wholesale clearing out of the stream seems to have ceased, prior to this dead young eels and fish were seen on the road way. But as the “mud” is now trucked off site this improvement is hard to quantify.

The Karaka Stream management and enhancement plan mentions dye sites along the Karaka Stream. These are not referenced in the CCRMP in this section, or the Historical context – Maori history page 21.

8) Biodiversity – page 14 Objective 14, to encourage greater biodiversity in the reserve

Preliminary information is available to assist in the formulation of polices 14.1 and 14.2, particularly with regard to identification of areas which could be the focus of increased biodiversity. Local resident, Mrs Josie Hall (pers comm.) completed a thesis dissertation on the biodiversity of the Castlecliff coastal area, including identification of spiders from their web formations. Long time local resident Lynne Douglas has observed the area on a regular basis, noting many changes over the years.

Examples of flora and fauna found in the coastal dune area has been recorded by Castlecliff Coast Care members on the website inaturalist nz (https://inaturalist.nz/projects/castlecliff-coast-care).

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Examples range from white basket fungi and common skink to the Brullea antarctica beetle which was observed in February 2018. (Brullea is found in the supralittoral or splash zone of sandy beaches around the New Zealand coast, underneath logs or stones, hiding in the sand during the day and emerging at night to feed. It was described by Hudson as "usually rare", but is a secretive burrowing beetle, and occasionally is discovered in reasonable numbers. It was rediscovered by schoolchildren on the Whanganui coast in 2006 after not being recorded for many years, and recorded in the Whanganui Chronicle 13 Feb 2012, as follows “In 2006 Brullea antarctica was rediscovered at Castlecliff by children from Aranui School taking part in Seaweek activities. It hadn't been recorded locally for many years”. A project, with University students, in 2017 under the control of local entomologist Franz-Rudolf Schnitzler used pit traps set out along the four Castlecliff Coast Care transect lines through the dunes to collect fauna. Following classification and counting, appropriate samples were deposited with the Whanganui regional museum and Auckland museum. Distribution data on the beetles collected was presented at the Coastal Restoration Trust annual conference 2017. https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/news- events/annual-conference/christchurch-2017/

9) Plant and Animal pests - page 14: Objective 15 Our reading of the HRC Regional Pest Animal Strategy, suggests their focus is on Rooks, Goats and Possums. Fortunately rabbits, rats and hares are mentioned as site specific pests, but not feral cats. Thus we suggest a more “local site” specific policy would achieve better results, and make more sense. With regard to developing policy 15.1, “monitoring pest plant species” We suggest a good starting point for a list of plant species which could be considered pests found in the reserve, would be the “Wanganui Plant List 4, Vascular Plants of the Castlecliff Beach Reserve, Wanganui, May 2003.” We do not believe “boneseed” is a pest within the reserve.

9) Part Three: Action Plan - page 15 # 2 Cultural and Heritage We welcome the action plan to maintain the WW2 pillboxes. Castlecliff Coast Care member Jan Parvano recently trimmed back the Wattle around the northern pillbox, accessed from the southern end of Seafront Road. This has enhanced the educational visits that the Castlecliff Coast Care team undertakes with visitors. However, lots of broken glass and other rubbish remains and needs removal. The pillboxes being included as part of a regular WDC clean up would be most welcome.

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# 3 Culture and Heritage We would welcome further signage and the installation of interpretive panels. Explaining the types and significance of the coastal vegetation is very much part of Coast Care’s educational role. The history is also important in understanding how the coastal area has changed and developed.

# 4 Community Groups and Partnerships We would love to be part of the further development of partnerships, and funding opportunities.

# 5 Reserve Use The toilet facilities at the Playground have been unavailable for many months. This is a major concern for parents with young children using the playground. While taking one child to the toilets under the Duncan Pavilion, it is impossible for parents to maintain contact with other children of the family still in the park.

# 6 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access This is a key issue for further development of the coastal area. Much thought and community input is required to achieve successful outcomes.

# 7 Buildings and facilities Refer #5 above.

# 10, 11 and 12 The playground and skate park are major amenities for the youth and families of Castlecliff (and Whanganui). Maintaining them in good condition is vital for the community.

# 13 North Mole We are looking forward to the North Mole upgrade, in all its formats.

# 14 Parking We suggest the re-sealing work is evaluated in terms of cost benefit before any work is carried out. We were amazed a few years ago when the northern end of the lower car park was resealed. Yet it’s main use seemed to be for ”burn-outs” and some casual parking by those arriving to walk their dog !

# 15 Parking Action the planting of sand binder plants forward of the car park as soon as possible to reduce sand blowing into the car park.

# 16 and 17 Signage Action as soon as possible to “lift” the image of Castlecliff Beach. It will also provide education to support the improvements already being undertaken.

# 18, 19 and 20 Dune Stability, plant and animal pests Build on the Castlecliff Coast Care work already being undertaken. Investigate setting up a group under the Pest Free NZ program, which will provide access to “free” resources.

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# 21 Leases, licences and permits Support PCC and the Community by extending the management contract for the Duncan Pavilion and increasing the management fee paid by WDC.

# 22 Review and monitor Ensure that Community groups are involved in the annual review. Also reports are presented to public meetings are part of the annual review. This will assist in both maintaining the current level of “community buy in” and increasing community participation.

Part Four; Appendices, page 20 As Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is categorised as a Premier park, and has been for some years, expenditure by the WDC on the reserve should reflect this status. We suggest some “catch up” expenditure is needed, as little seems to have been done to support the Premier park in recent years. Installing some taps on the current water line, to assist Castlecliff Coast Care with their planting and plant maintenance springs to mind !!

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Backyard buffers ...... 3 23. Harakeke (NZ Flax)...... 15 24. Ngaio...... 15 An Important reminder ...... 4 25. Kawakawa ...... 15 26. Mahoe (Whiteywood)...... 16 Watering plants ...... 4 27. Coastal mahoe...... 16 28. Akeake ...... 16 Sand dunes buffer the land...... 5 29. Hangehange ...... 16 30. Karo ...... 17 Dunes help protect homes ...... 6 31. Mingimingi...... 17 32. Houpara (Coastal Fivefinger).... 17 The plant list...... 8 33. Whauwhaupaku (Fivefinger) ..... 17

Dune plant sequence ...... 8 Back-dune zone: Zone D ...... 18 34. Koromiko...... 18 Front slope of fore dune: Zone A .... 9 35. Wharangi ...... 18 1. Kowhangatara (Spinifex) ...... 9 36. Manuka ...... 18 2. Pingao ...... 9 37. Kanuka ...... 19 3. Hinarepe (Sand tussock) ...... 9 38. Kanuka (Thornton) ...... 19 4. Waiu-o-kahukura (Shore 39. Whau ...... 19 spurge) ...... 10 40. Pohutukawa ...... 19 5. Nihinihi (Shore bindweed)...... 10 41. Puriri...... 20 6. Carex ...... 10 42. Karaka...... 20 43. Kohekohe ...... 20 Backslope of fore dune: Zone B ... 10 7. Tauhinu ...... 11 Dunes or dump?...... 20 8. Wiwi (Knobby Clubrush) ...... 11 9. Pohuehue (Wire Vine) ...... 11 Weed threats ...... 21 10. Horokaka (NZ Ice Plant) ...... 11 A. Evergreen buckthorn ...... 21 11. Tarakupenga (Sand Coprosma) 12 B. Pampas grass ...... 21 12. Perehia (Sand Wind Grass)...... 12 C. Kikuyu ...... 22 13. Tutae koau, (Shore Celery) ...... 12 D. Lupin, ...... 22 14. Kokihi (Beach Spinach and NZ E. Moth plant ...... 22 Spinach) ...... 12 F. Bushy asparagus ...... 23 G. Japanese spindle tree...... 23 Mid-dune zone: Zone C...... 13 15. Carex ...... 13 Other titles in this information 16. Taupata ...... 13 series are: ...... 23 17. Karamu ...... 13 18. Toetoe ...... 14 References:...... 24 19. Oioi (Jointed Wire Rush) ...... 14 20. Autetaranga (Sand Daphne) ..... 14 Acknowledgements: ...... 24 21. Ti kouka (Cabbage Tree) ...... 14 22. Mapou ...... 15 Contact ...... 24 Page 45 Page 18 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 2 CastlecliffBackyard Reserve buffers Management56 Plan Sub: 031

Sand dunes are nature’s way of buffering the land from the full force of the sea. Over the last seven years, Coast Care BOP has worked with local communities to plant native dune plants on the seaward face of the Bay of Plenty’s sand dunes. Backyard Buffers is an initiative that focuses on strengthening the landward side of the dunes, the coastal reserve bordering private land. Usually forgotten, Are the daisies improving the function of this dune? these back dunes are often full of weeds or have been converted into garden by the neighbouring landowner.

The Backyard Buffers programme gives residents an opportunity to help protect and, where necessary, further improve this buffer for the benefit of present and future generations.

This brochure is designed to help people who are working with Coast Care to plant the back dunes. It features plants that are native to the Bay of Plenty coast and have evolved over millennia to thrive in this very harsh, arid and nutrient poor environment.

You may be pleasantly surprised at the interesting colours and inherent textural beauty of many of these special plants, with leading landscapers now often using them to create trendy and natural-looking gardens.

BUFFER:(n). A shock-absorbing device, a thing that lessens the impact of harmful effects.

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Backyard Buffers targets the back dune areas on coastal reserve land, often administered by the local district council, the Department of Conservation or an iwi/hapu. If your property borders this area, please respect the boundaries.

Plants on the following list must be the ONLY ones used on our public coastal reserve areas, and then ONLY after discussion Private occupation of public land with the landowners, i.e. the local District Council, Iwi or Hapu, Department of Conservation, and/or with Coast Care. Please do not plant anything purchased from nurseries or home-grown, not even variegated forms of the plants below, as we can guarantee they will NOT be suitable, and they will be removed by the landowners. It is very important that we preserve the genetic integrity of these areas, to avoid any possibility of plants becoming weeds, and to ensure the best possible habitat for native creatures to again flourish on these lands.

However, be encouraged as plants from the following list, special fertiliser, and advice can be supplied to willing community members completely free; to help the restoration of this publicly owned land. Just contact Coast Care on the phone numbers at the back of this brochure if you require information and/or free plants.

So be bold, and get involved!

Watering plants

If severe dry periods occur following planting, plants may require some water (once per week maximum) in the first summer. They should then be left to grow naturally. Page 47 Page 20 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 4 CastlecliffSand dunes Reserve buffer Management the land58 Plan Sub: 031

Sand dunes in New Zealand were once regarded as troublesome areas, even gazetted by early Government agencies as “wastelands”, largely because earlier destruction of the native sand-binding dune plants induced wind erosion on a massive scale around the country, through land clearance, fires and intensive grazing by farm animals, back in the 1800s. Himatangi Beach subdivision, 1978. Clearance of The response, typical of the times protective vegetation allowed persistent westerly winds to was to choose Northern blow sand inland and erode section levels some 2 metres below the footpaths. Hemisphere species like marram, Photo courtesy of Dr. Jeremy Gibb, Coastal Management Consultancy Ltd lupin, and various pines to “cure” the problem. However, plants introduced from overseas do not always function as well as our native species and, more significantly, do not provide habitat suitable for many of our native insects, lizards, and birds.

Today, dune lands here in the Bay of Plenty are very fashionable real estate, with thousands of homes and baches built on them. The high cost of coastal property means owners have high expectations for these dunes to survive the worst that storms can throw at them, keeping their investment secure. (See Coast Care Information Brochure Number 2; Formation and Functions of Beaches and Sand Dunes).

Storms along our coast can be severe events. Cyclone Drena in 1997 produced waves up to 11m high, and the “Weather Bomb” in 2000 produced winds of 140 km/h. Coastal dunes are the buffer that have to absorb these very high-energy events, to protect the hinterland and then be ready to do it again and again during subsequent storms.

“It’s the volume of sand in a well vegetated dune that provides the best protection for the coastal environment.” - Terry Healy, Research Professor of Coastal Environmental Science, University of Waikato Page 48 Page 21 of 56 Page 5 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 CastlecliffDunes helpReserve protect Management homes59 Plan Sub: 031

Many coastal dwellings are located within this dune buffer area, with reserves beside their back yards, hence the name of this programme, the Back Yard Buffers. Through this programme, everybody has an opportunity to help protect, and where necessary, further improve this buffer for the benefit of present and future generations. Smethurst Family: Three generations planting Ohope The buffer must have two beach coastal reserve backyard buffer. attributes: Photo courtesy of Eastern Bay News

1. Be wide enough to cope securely with the normal storm and calm weather cycles.

Ohiwa 1976 erosion. The buffer here was too narrow to cope with natural processes.

2. Be covered by the indigenous plant species that evolved to work in this harsh environment.

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Marine Parade buffer. Suitable width and natural vegetation offer sustainble security

With the threat of global warming and potential sea level rise of between 30 to 50 cm over the next 100 years, it is even more important than ever to ensure that our dunes are able to function naturally.

The Back Yard Buffer project is designed to help in all these situations. The attractive and sometimes rare indigenous plants shown in this brochure hopefully will inspire people to look after their dune reserve areas:

1. By replacing invasive weeds and foreign species with suitable native plants.

2. To replant old encroachment areas with these superior plants.

3. To improve food and shelter opportunities for native insects and animals.

And of course to ensure that the protective buffer is in the best possible condition for the benefit of all who treasure our beautiful beaches, now and in the future

Papamoa East beach “buffer”?

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The natural sequence of species on dunes is illustrated below, along with the zones that are a guide for the best location of the plant groups discussed. This guide is well researched, but by necessity is based on remnant plant populations in the region, as there are no complete examples of the original sequence left. Most of the species known to have existed are listed, but there are bound to be a few unintended omissions. Plant height estimation is an average coastal expectation, as exposure to salt laden winds can limit growth dramatically, even within the zones that plants would naturally occur.

Dune plant sequence

Page 51 Page 24 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 8 CastlecliffFront slope Reserve of fore Management dune: Zone62 A Plan Sub: 031

The plants in this zone are the only ones having the extremely specialised growth habits needed to survive, let alone flourish, in this, one of the most active, hostile and dynamic plant habitats in nature. These tough customers all possess incredible resistance to salt water inundation and regular smothering by salt spray, conditions that even make it almost impossible for weeds to grow!

Kowhangatara and pingao are the key sand binders that naturally maintain the volume of sand necessary to control erosion of our Bay of Plenty dunes and beaches. They have adapted to survive storm attack, and then to grow rapidly to trap sand and restore the dune again in calmer weather, before the next storm.

1. Kowhangatara, (Spinifex) Spinifex sericeus [60cm high] An attractive silvery-green grass that rapidly colonises bare sand with long runners. Moderately resistant to grazing animals but the soft growing tips are easily damaged by trampling or vehicles. The “tumble-weed” seed heads are dispersed widely by the wind and also carried by water.

2. Pingao, Desmoschoenus spiralis [80cm] This bronze-green sedge turns golden-orange in winter. A very efficient sand trapper with runners like Spinifex, but is readily damaged by grazing, and trampling. In the future some mature plants will have leaves (which dry to a beautiful gold colour) harvested sustainably for weaving and use in tukutuku panels (for Wharenui) and kete (small traditional baskets).

3. Hinarepe, (Sand tussock) Austrofestuca littoralis [60cm] A light-straw coloured tussock that grows in attractive upright clumps, with golden seed heads. Only one small natural colony and a few scattered plants remain locally as grazing and burning has wiped out other populations throughout the Bay. Page 52 Page 25 of 56 Page 9 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff Reserve Management4. Waiu-o-kahukura,63 Plan (Shore Sub: spurge) 031 Euphorbia glauca [80cm] This very elegant blue-green leaved sand trapping plant provides a total colour and textural contrast to the three above. Almost extinct in most parts of mainland North Island. Very palatable to grazing animals so can only be planted where rabbits etc are being actively controlled.

5. Nihinihi, (Shore bindweed) Calystegia soldanella [10cm] This is a common low-growing plant on many beaches, with attractive bright green shiny leaves, and showy striped lilac and white flowers about 40 to 75mm across through summer. Leaves die down in winter (i.e. it is an herbaceous perennial).

6. Carex, Carex pumila [10cm] A small creeping blue-green sedge that occurs locally, generally only on damp sites, or next to small streams.

Backslope of fore dune: Zone B

The first of the shrubby plants grow in this slightly sheltered zone. On-shore winds are lifted slightly by these taller plants (up to 1.5m high), which helps to provide shelter for the plants further back. Leaf-drop and increasing shade help to supply organic matter to the sand, which, over many decades will improve soil structure and fertility.

Zone A plants above, plus; Page 53 Page 26 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 10 Castlecliff Reserve Management64 Plan Sub: 031 7. Tauhinu, Ozothamnus leptophylla [1.5m] The most salt-resistant of the shrubs, it will even grow on the crests of fore-dunes. Small silver-green leaves, and profuse small cream tufty flowers appear through summer, with a pleasant musk scent.

8. Wiwi, (Knobby Clubrush) Isolepis nodosa [1m] A tough but architectural plant, with stout dark green stems, and brown seed clusters just below the pointed tips. Adapted to a wide variety of conditions, from exposed dune tops to wet hollows.

9. Pohuehue, (Wire Vine) Muehlenbeckia complexa and Puka, M. australis [variable, from 0.3 to 1m] These wiry creeping plants can climb fences and shrubs, or stay growing close to the ground. The brown stems and bright green leaves contrast nicely. The Rauparaha Copper butterfly caterpillar depends on these plants for food, and pheasants enjoy the abundant silver berries in autumn and early winter.

10. Horokaka, (NZ Ice Plant) Disphyma australe [15cm] This species is now uncommon on our dunes. The typically fleshy leaves are smaller than those of the more common introduced ice plant. Flowers are very showy and abundant right through summer, about 50 to 70mm across, and either cream or pink. Page 54 Page 27 of 56 Page 11 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff11. Tarakupenga, Reserve (Sand Management Coprosma)65 Plan Sub: 031 Coprosma acerosa [0.5 to 1.0m] Often used by landscapers in gardens and traffic islands. The combination of orange/brown intertwining supple stems and narrow green leaves make this a very unique and desirable plant. Stunning translucent blue or silver berries in autumn. Now generally uncommon in our dunes, and very rare in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

12. Perehia, (Sand Wind Grass) Lachnagrostis billardierei [40cm] A native dune grass with outstanding fine gossamer-like seed heads coloured pink when young, that were used for dried arrangements when plants were more abundant.

13. Tutae koau, (Shore Celery) Apium prostratum [40cm] Occurs rarely at scattered sites in the Bay of Plenty. This is a very tasty edible plant (like a mixture of salted celery and parsley), which probably explains its rarity. Flourishes in damp shady places, but is also growing naturally in full sun on a sandy beach near Te Kaha.

14. Kokihi, (Beach Spinach and NZ Spinach) Tetragonia trigyna & tetragonioides [10cm] Both species have edible dark green fleshy leaves (much larger on NZ Spinach), stems often having a red blush, which along with the small yellow flowers and red berries provide good colour amongst other dune plants. Found only occasionally in the Bay of Plenty. Page 55 Page 28 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 12 CastlecliffMid-dune Reserve zone: Management Zone C66 Plan Sub: 031

Increasing amounts of organic matter and shelter from wind lifted by rising plant height provides some protection from salt-laden winds, allowing a wider variety of taller plants to inhabit this zone. Many of these plants produce succulent berries and other seeds, providing a rich food source for birds, insects and lizards.

Tauhinu, wiwi, pohuehue, tarakupenga, perehia and kokihi from above plus;

15. Carex, Carex testacea [35cm] This very hardy and adaptable plant is frequently seen in reserves, traffic islands and increasingly in garden plantings. The flowing rich orange tussock-like foliage sways in the wind, and provides a very desirable appearance wherever it is encountered.

16. Taupata, Coprosma repens [2-3m] The very shiny bright green leaves of this native plant are well known in many gardens globally, but it now occurs only locally on our dunes, although it would have formally been abundant. The numerous contrasting orange berries are attractive and great food for native birds and reptiles through summer/autumn.

17. Karamu, Coprosma robusta [3-5m] Very similar in growth habit to taupata above, but with more pointed and less shiny leaves. Berry production is similar, making it another valuable food source for native creatures.

Page 56 Page 29 of 56 Page 13 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff Reserve Management18. Toetoe,67Cortaderia Plan fulvida Sub: [1m031 leaves, 3m flowers] Many people confuse this graceful dune inhabiting plant with the invasive pampas grass. It is smaller, less common and more elegant than pampas, and does not have the large accumulation of dead leaves that burn easily or harbour rats. Flowers in spring/early summer, compared to autumn for pampas, and is not a weed threat.

19. Oioi, (Jointed Wire Rush) Apodasmia similis [90cm] Not a common plant on our dunes, preferring damp hollows; abundant on estuary margins. The stems move gently in the wind (oioi = shake gently), and are coloured from soft green to rich orange, depending on the environment they grow in.

20. Autetaranga, (Sand Daphne) Pimelea arenaria [20cm] Only about six of these attractive plants remain on the mainland Bay of Plenty dunes, although greater numbers still occur on Matakana Island. Soft green foliage clothes this multi-stemmed low growing plant. They produce many small, orange centred, cream flowers in spring.

21. Ti kouka, (Cabbage Tree) Cordyline australis [Up to 12m] Often considered to be a plant of wetland margins, these also grow naturally on dunes. The copious flowers are intensely fragrant, the berries are great bird food, and views out to sea through their open attractive habit are quintessential New Zealand. Page 57 Page 30 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 14 Castlecliff Reserve Management22. Mapou,68 Myrsine Plan australis Sub: [3031 – 4m] A very distinctive and attractive small tree, with red to brick-red branches and small soft green wavy-edged leaves. The leaves are often mottled with red or yellow spots. Now uncommon along our coast. Produces copious amounts of small black berries enjoyed by birds.

23. Harakeke, (NZ Flax) Phormium tenax [Leaves 2m, flowers 3m] Stiff upright leaves, and red flowers on tall stalks that attract nectar-feeding creatures like birds, lizards, and bees (including native bee species). Seed pods are black. Adaptable, but best planted in damper dune hollows.

24. Ngaio, Myoporum laetum [1m to 6m] Glossy, wavy waxy willow shaped leaves. The open habit makes it a good shade tree, and great for kids to climb. The 10mm white flowers with red or purple “freckles” attract many insects, and are followed by large numbers of small purple berries in autumn/winter.

25. Kawakawa, Macropiper excelsum [1m to 3m] Very distinctive heart-shaped soft leaves with aromatic peppery smell. The numerous, nearly year-round, candle- shaped green fruit turn bright orange. This orange phase is seldom seen as the fruit is eagerly sought after by birds. Definitely prefers shade, but is also seen growing in open areas. Page 58 Page 31 of 56 Page 15 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff Reserve Management26. Mahoe,69 (Whiteywood) Plan Sub: Melicytus 031 ramiflorus [3m to 5m] The thin bright green leaves are about 10–15cm long with a soft serrated edge, which produce the very fine “lace-like” skeletons often found in native forest. The bark is usually white, resulting in the common name. Produces prolific quantities of small violet-blue berries. Now uncommon on Bay of Plenty dunes.

27. Coastal mahoe Melicytus novaezelandiae [1m to 2.5m] Leathery olive green leaves are an unusual colour for native plants, as is the multi-stemmed upright growth habit. Profuse small purple berries along the stems through autumn/winter. Usually an offshore island species (e.g. Matakana Island), but it has naturalised on dunes following recent plantings at the Mount, and therefore MUST BE restricted to this area only

28. Akeake, Dodonaea viscosa [1m to 4m] Now uncommon on local dunes, and only the green- leaved form is indigenous here. The willow-shaped leaves are thin but with a rough surface, and almost glow when backlit. The light green winged seeds make a nice colour contrast to the leaves.

29. Hangehange, Geniostoma rupestre var. ligustrifolium [2m to 3m] A bushy shrub that generally grows in shade, making it a useful specimen for that situation. The small pointed light-green leaves are quite soft to the touch. Common in forests, but like many other shrub species it is now rare on the coast due to habitat destruction. The numerous pale green flowers have an unusual musky- lemon scent. Page 59 Page 32 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 16 Castlecliff Reserve Management30. Karo, 70Pittosporum Plan crassifoliumSub: 031 [2m to 5m] A popular small tree in gardens. Seeds spread by birds are resulting in natural establishment of seedlings in some dunes. Leaves are similar to pohutukawa. The deep crimson velvety flowers appear in early spring, with a delightfully sweet nocturnal scent.

31. Mingimingi, Leucopogon fasciculata [1m to 4m] The growth habit and thin linear leaves are both similar to manuka, but without the aromatic leaf smell. Drooping racemes of white flowers (in bud in this photo) bloom from early spring through to December, followed by numerous bright red 4mm berries. Very rare now on beaches.

32. Houpara, (Coastal Fivefinger) Pseudopanax lessonii [2m to 5m] Leathery glossy leaves usually arranged in 3-5 “fingers”, with toothed edges. Quite versatile as it will grow in the open or under trees. Produces copious small black berries most of the year that are attractive to birds, and hence it is self-seeding in dunes near existing specimens.

33. Whauwhaupaku, (Fivefinger) Pseudopanax arboreus [up to 6m] Similar to houpara (above), but with larger, more leathery leaves having more serrations on the edge. This small tree generally grows larger in all respects compared to houpara.

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This is the mature forest zone, on older back-dune sands or shingle where sufficient organic matter and shelter allow these taller plants to flourish.

Taupata, karamu, toetoe, ti kouka, harakeke, ngaio, kawakawa, mahoe, akeake, hangehange, karo, houpara, pohuehue, mapou and whauwhaupaku from above plus;

34. Koromiko, Hebe stricta [1.2m] The long soft green leaves with a toothed margin, and abundant soft blue/white flowers make this a great addition to any landscape. Few now remain in our dunes.

35. Wharangi, Melicope ternata [2m to 6m] Striking lime-green glossy and wavy leaves that have a lemon scent when crushed (it is related to citrus). The small green fragrant flowers in early spring (attractive to bees) mature to many shiny black seeds through spring/summer, contrasting nicely with the leaves.

36. Manuka, Leptospermum scoparium [up to 2m] This plant is well known to gardeners, but again, is now very uncommon in our dune areas. Where it is found, it seems to favour open exposed sites where it is often wind-shorn. The numerous usually white flowers are produced over an extended period from spring to late autumn, providing a nectar source for a range of creatures. Page 61 Page 34 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 18 Castlecliff37. Kanuka, Reserve Kunzea ericoidesManagement [up72 to 12m] Plan Sub: 031 The small aromatic leaves and profuse small white flowers (which attract many insects, especially native bees) are smaller than manuka, whereas the tree itself is many times larger, with stout trunks and branches. Very rarely found on dunes now, and where exposed to the elements remain very stunted, often only 1 or 2m high (e.g. Torere Beach).

38. Kanuka (Thornton), Kunzea species (unnamed) [up to 6m] This kanuka, indigenous to the Thornton area, is nationally unique and specific to this 20km of dune. The candelabra, bonsai-style form persists even when grown inland, and so is now recognised as a separate species, as yet unnamed. This Kunzea species should ONLY be planted along the dunes adjacent to the Rangitaiki Plains, as it does not occur naturally anywhere on mainland New Zealand outside this geographical area.

39. Whau, Entelea arborescens [2m to 5m] The very large, distinctive, heart-shaped soft leaves up to 250mm long give this small tree a distinctly tropical appearance. The large clusters of yellow centred white flowers each up to 30mm across are very attractive, both to humans and insects. Only about 4-6 plants left on the Bay of Plenty dunes, probably as the leaves are relished by stock.

40. Pohutukawa, Metrosideros excelsa [3m to 20m] No Bay of Plenty beach is complete without these beautiful iconic trees. They can grow more seaward than this zone, and now cattle droving has stopped, seeds are germinating and growing naturally on rotting driftwood near dune crests (Zone B). The lower branches of tall trees can be trimmed for great views through them, and for people shade in hot summers. The bountiful, nectar-laden crimson flowers provide nutrition for vast numbers of native creatures, including lizards. Page 62 Page 35 of 56 Page 19 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff41. Puriri, Reserve Vitex lucens Management [10m to73 20m] Plan Sub: 031 The “food tree of the forest” is also locally common on parts of our coast. The shining dark green slightly “blistered” looking leaves provide a great contrast to the abundant 25mm long soft-red nectar-laden flowers produced through most of the year, as are the 20mm succulent (to birds) berries, hence the “food tree” name tag.

42. Karaka, Corynocarpus laevigatus [10m to 15m] Glossy, thick dark green leaves provide a great contrast to the large bright orange berries in summer/autumn (with poisonous kernels). A round-headed tree which looks similar to a large magnolia. The leaves are reasonably salt tolerant.

43. Kohekohe, Dysoxylum spectabile [10m to 15m] The very large glossy leaves are made up of 3-4 pairs of leaflets. Long panicles of attractive flowers (up to 40cm long) are produced in autumn, emerging, unusually, directly from the trunk. Flowers are seldom seen however, as possums eat them voraciously.

Some people still use dunes as a rubbish dump, whether for garden waste or old concrete, as in this photograph. Page 63 Page 36 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 20 Castlecliff WeedReserve threats Management74 Plan Sub: 031

Weeds can compete with, and even threaten survival of some native species in dunes. The harsh environmental conditions mean the range of damaging weed species is limited, but their effects can be severe. The weeds (pest plants) below are the most damaging species currently found in dunes, presented in decreasing order of potential for harm. For more information on controlling these plants, please contact your local Pest Plant Officer from Environment Bay of Plenty or District Council Reserves Officer.

A. Evergreen buckthorn, Rhamnus alaternus [2m to 5m] Confined to the Tauranga District thus far. Grows vigorously in either sun or shade, on dunes or inland, often overwhelming and destroying neighbouring plants. Easily mistaken for some native species (e.g. pohutukawa, Pittosporum) due to the variably shaped dark green leaves. Copious seeds are spread by many species of birds. Auckland Regional Council have allocated $3 million just to control spread in that city and coast. We must control further spread here before it is too late. Swabbing freshly cut stumps with a suitable herbicide is the most effective method.

B. Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana & C. jubata. [Up to 4m] Pampas is now more common than the similar (native) toetoe due to the large volumes of wind dispersed seed. As discussed on page 14, pampas is a much larger plant than toetoe, with leaf edges that will cut skin more easily. Otamarakau has the largest stand of pampas on the coast, and Whakatane District Council, using Environmental Enhancement Funds, are controlling this infestation. Herbicide control is standard practice, but we will trial using salt, see kikuyu. Page 64 Page 37 of 56 Page 21 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff Reserve C.Management Kikuyu,75 Pennisetum Plan clandestinum,Sub: 031 [Normally about 30cm] An invasive grass, with long runners that can smother native plants. Often found in areas extensively modified by humans. Control is desirable because kikuyu does not trap blowing sand as effectively as the native species. Salt-water tolerance is less than native front dune plants, which will be tested in trials using granular salt to control this weed amongst more desirable species.

D. Lupin, Lupinus arboreus [Up to 3m] This Californian native was introduced to assist the growth of pine forests, for early control of dune erosion. Lack of natural control organisms in NZ meant lupins flourished and overwhelmed remaining natives. The natural arrival of a wind borne fungus (lupin blight in 1986) caused a significant reduction to lupin populations. Control is important as our native plants maintain the dune buffer in a far superior manner. Hand pulling or swabbing freshly cut stumps with a suitable herbicide are the most effective methods.

E. Moth plant, Araujia sericifera [Climbing vine, up to 10m] The invasion potential of this plant means control of any existing ones is important. It is relatively common in Tauranga, but also starting to appear in Whakatane. Copious light, silky, wind borne seeds are released from the pear shaped pods late winter. It has poisonous milky sap that bleeds from any damaged parts; so protective gloves should be worn if pulling plants by hand, with ripe pods placed carefully in a bag for disposal. Page 65 Page 38 of 56 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Page 22 CastlecliffF. Bushy asparagus,Reserve ManagementAsparagus76 Plan Sub: 031 densiflorus; Smilax, Asparagus asparagoides [vines] These plants are both difficult to control due to the many belowground tubers. Both also produce small red berries containing up to nine seeds each, which are spread by birds. Bushy asparagus should be handled with care as it contains many hidden thorns. Apart from human harm, smothering and displacement of native species are the reasons for control being necessary. Herbicide spraying is the current practice, but salt application will be trialled.

G. Japanese spindle tree, Euonymus japonicus [up to 7m] This evergreen shrub is spreading into dunes from home gardens, by birds spreading the numerous orange coloured fruit. The garden plants often have yellow variegated leaves, but seedlings revert to green. Spread of these shrubs is not as rapid as evergreen buckthorn, but there are enough seedlings emerging to warrant control being undertaken, before the population is overwhelming. Swabbing the freshly cut stump with a suitable herbicide is the most effective method.

Other titles in this information series are:

No. 1 Bay of Plenty Coast Care No. 2 Formation and Functions of Beaches and Sand Dunes No. 3 Foredune Vegetation No. 4 Dune Usage No. 5 Coastal Plants - Pingao No. 6 Coastal Plants - Spinifex No. 7 Control of Vehicle Damage in Sand Dunes No. 8 Sand Ladders - Getting you to the Beach No. 10 Coast Care Code Page 66 Page 39 of 56 Page 23 Backyard Buffers - Coast Care Informa tion Brochure Number 9 Castlecliff ReserveReferences: Management77 Plan Sub: 031

1. Sand Forests, Peter McKelvey, Canterbury University Press, 1999. ISBN 0- 908812-44-2 2. NIWA COASTAL and STORM HAZARDS, Abstracts of Presentations, March 2002. Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Margins: Rob Bell, Terry Hume.

Acknowledgements:

Thanks to the following people who have contributed to this booklet. 1. Sarah Beadel and William Shaw, Wildland Consultants Ltd - Review of the text and supplying photos for plant No. 34, 38 and 39. 2. Prof. Terry Healy, Coastal Marine Group, University of Waikato - Review of text, especially with regard to coastal processes. 3. Paul Cashmore, Department of Conservation, Rotorua - Text review. 4. Bronwen Gibberd, Environment Waikato - Supply of ‘Dune Sequence’ graphic. 5. Mark Dean, Naturally Native NZ Plants Ltd - Text review. 6. Lorelle Mant, Environment Bay of Plenty - Graphic Design of this colourful brochure, and for having lots of patience with the updates. 7. Eastern Bay News - Supply of Smethurst family photo. 8. Dr. Jeremy Gibb, Coastal Management Consultancy Ltd - Supply of Himatangi Beach photo.

Contact

Prepared by Greg Jenks, Environment Bay of Plenty. For further information on Coast Care groups and programmes contact your local District Council or Environment Bay of Plenty’s Coast Care staff at: Telephone: 0800 ENV BOP (368 267) Facsimile: 0800 ENV FAX (368 329) Pollution Hotline: 0800 73 83 93 Email: [email protected] Website: www.envbop.govt.nz Address: 5 Quay Street, P O Box 364, Whakatane, New Zealand

Coast Care BOP Programme, Environment Bay of Plenty in partnership with Tauranga, Opotiki, Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatane District Councils, and Department of Conservation.

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Natural beach changes at Castlecliff

Big wide beach for Aranui School beach clean up

Storm cuts right back to spinifex

Spinifex starts its sand binding work

Beach lost under drift wood after 2015 flood

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Beach signage examples

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Castlecliff Coast Care - an introduction

Purpose of group:

• Stabilise the dunes with native plants and enhance the biodiversity of the dunes. • Develop community ownership of the restoration project, via participation and education. • Provide voluntary “work” opportunities for those trying to enter, or re- enter employment.

About the group: The Castlecliff Coast Care project has been in operation for 13 years. It is well established, and currently receives regular support from Aranui and Whanganui High School, City College, an IDEA’s community group, plus a number of adult volunteers.

Since recording commenced in March 2009, the Coast Care Group volunteers have contributed 2,288 hours and the wider community 7,572 hours. In addition, for several years a coordinator has been employed to assist and supervise the growing number of regular volunteers.

Financial support has been received from Whanganui District Council (WDC), Horizons Regional Council, WWF and DOC.

In the initial years about 500 native plants were planted in the areas cleared of wattle, box thorn and other weed plants. These plants are now over four metres tall and sheltering more recent plantings. WDC, Parnell Nursery and locals have contributed native plants so that up too 600 plants have been added to the rear dunes each winter. In addition, several groups of Pingao and Spinifex plants have been established on the fore dunes.

Coast Care volunteers contribute to “Sea Week” each year and provide an educational session on Castlecliff’s coastal area to all new groups of helpers.

Contact: Graham and Lyn Pearson, [email protected]

https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/coast-care-groups/groups/castlecliff-coastcare/

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Issue Coast Care Bay o f Plenty Newsletter - June 2013 20

Waiotahi - Eastern Bay of Plenty

Working together to care for our coast – Kia ngatahi te tiaki takutai

Page 71 Page 44 of 56 Castlecliff Reserve82 Management Plan Sub: 031 Introduction Invitation Dear Coast Carers

First, welcome to this edition of our Coast Care newsletter, I would like to personally invite you to join us in celebrating we hope it finds you well. It’s been an exciting and busy a huge milestone for Coast Care. On the 23 June 2013, seven months for me; learning all about the Coast Care the coast care 1,000,000th plant will be planted! The programme, and seeing first-hand how the hard-work event can be described as ‘planting in a posh frock’. and dedication of Coast Care volunteers and contractors But seriously there will be a few speeches, a BBQ, spot has contributed to dune restoration throughout the Bay prizes, dune planting and other activities for you to get of Plenty. I’ve been shown a number of before and after involved in. pictures of sites Coast Care groups have been working All Coast Care volunteers have been sent an invitation, but on and I continue to be amazed at the remarkable of course anyone interested in dunes are welcome. We improvements. would love to have as many volunteers present to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.

The Coast Care programme started 19 years ago, so to get to 1,000,000 plants in that time is a huge achievement. A big thank you to all of you who have Will you be the person contributed to help us reach this who plants the milestone. Annual planting 1,000,000th plant? The annual planting season is about to start. Planting dates are on our website and our Coast If the weather is not kind Care volunteers will receive Where please listen to either 1XX, working bee flyers over the next Opposite 50 Marine Parade Classic Hits or GoldFM. The few weeks. We really appreciate Mount Maunganui postponement date is 30 your continued support and look June 2013, same time, same forward to seeing you there. location. When On behalf of all the Coast Care partner agencies and contractors 23 June 2013 To ensure we also recognise we’d like to thank you for all your from 11am-2pm the work undertaken in Coast Care efforts, and look the Eastern Bay, we will forward to another successful be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Coast Care programme in 2014 in that part of the region, planting season. so keep an eye out for details of this future event.

Postponement notices will be aired on 1XX, Classic Hits and GoldFM. Amy

Amy Greaves Land Management Officer Coastal Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Page 72 Page 45 of 56 CastlecliffBeach clean-upReserve with83 Maketū Management Primary School, part ofPlan the Sustainable Sub: Backyards 031 Month 22 March 2013 – Sandra Hemopo (principal) Maketū School sustainable day out

Yahoo to Maketū School! Coast Care, in partnership with Maketū Ongatoro Wetland Maketū Spit is known for its diverse bird and marine life Society and supported by Sustainable Backyards, held and many shorebirds were sighted and identified using an environment awareness day on 22 March 2013 on the identification cards. Maketū Spit. The local children learned about the 65 children from Maketū school, The local children learned about the unique dune system of Maketū Spit. along with their teachers and The two foredune plants that are an parents learnt about the variety unique dune system of Maketū Spit. important part of the dunes, spinifex of shorebirds present at the and the endemic pīngao, were mouth of the Kaituna River. Shells and crustaceans were quickly sighted. Maketū school children looked at both plant’s identified on the seashore, followed by a walk and a talk along unique characteristics which allow them to catch sand and the unique Maketū Spit sand dunes. hold onto it, which, when combined with the effects of the wind and the sea, naturally build a dune. Questions and answers Rubbish was collected around Te Tumu and the participants were given as to: what is a dune? – a buffer to protect our were made aware of the significant detrimental effects it has to family and home from the sea. Without a dune? – no beach. our marine biodiversity. All who participated in this event had a fun day. Thank you to Maketū School.

Rabbit control Keeping in touch According to Dune Restoration Trustee and Scion We try and keep our records of Coast Care volunteers up vegetation scientist Dr David Bergin stock grazing and to date, but people move and circumstances change. If you development pressures are largely being managed. change your email or postal address we would appreciate Rabbits are probably the main threat left to dune a quick email with your new and old details – send it to plants, where they exist. Every year significant time and [email protected] or let your local Coast Care resources are spent on rabbit control as part of the Coast contractor know. Add your mobile phone number if you Care programme. have one.

During spring and summer Coast Care volunteers and We’re aiming to get this newsletter out twice a year. In contractors assess the abundance and impacts of between newsletters we’ll use emails to let you know about rabbits right along the coast, using what is known as any Coast Care events coming up near you. All events will the “Modified McLean Scale.” This scale ranges from also be on our website. one (which means no rabbit sign seen) through to eight (where rabbits are running everywhere). Please let us know if there are any particular topics that you would like included in our newsletter. Give us a call if you think rabbit numbers in your area are building up and having an impact on dune plants. Page 73 Page 46 of 56 Page 3 Castlecliff Reserve84 Management Plan Sub: 031 Nursery profiles

Mangatawa Nursery from the left Chrissy McLeod, Wikitoria Taite and Tapina Mcleod

Mangatawa Nursery (Interview with Chrissy McLeod, Nursery Supervisor) How is your nursery involved in Coast because it is a global issue and needs How many plants they grow Care? global thinking to make a difference. On annually for Coast Care and other a smaller scale, education and promotion organisations for dune restoration? We provide a range of plants for of the environment can only be positive. Coast Care projects but this year we This year we have grown 5000+ I appreciate the programmes available have focussed on growing Pohuehue Pohuehue (Muehlenbeckia complexa). in our schools that encourage children to (Muehlenbeckia complexa). Stock will be understand and value the environment. How many people are employed at ready to go out for planting shortly. the nursery and how long have they Would you encourage other nurseries How long have you been involved? worked there? to get involved in supporting coast We have been involved for a number care efforts around the country? And We have four full time staff at the nursery of years now, providing seed or cutting if so why? and employ casual staff during busy grown plants for many projects. times. I have been here over 11 years Yes – the more trees and plants, the now. The other three ladies have been Why did your nursery get involved? better! here on and off for at least seven years each. Together we have over 30 years Our close proximity to the coast made What is the most rewarding part of the experience! it a natural choice to be involved some work that you do? way or another. Protecting the valuable Mostly it has been about having What are the time lines from seed resources for future generations is a the opportunity to help care for the collection to when they leave the huge priority for us and we like to support environment. Another is to see children nursery for planting for the main any initiative that encourages community involved in projects and watching them Coast Care plants such as pohuehue participation. develop a greater understanding of (Muehlenbeckia complexa)? What do you think is the biggest nature, biodiversity and our natural This year’s plants were grown from challenge we face in protecting our resources. cutting material over the past year. The coastal areas? material was specially chosen specifically Are there other areas that your for its vigorous growth habit, to help it Natural weather conditions are something nursery specialises in, apart from compete with weeds. The timeframe that we cannot change, however we dune plants, e.g. wetland plants? is shorter compared to seed grown can help reduce or minimise some of dune plants that usually take around 18 the effects of those natural conditions, We have always grown plants for coastal months from collection to planting. planting for shelter or erosion etc. areas. The past three years we have Climate change is a huge challenge increased production in wetland species including lots of flax, reeds and grasses. Page 4 Page 74 Page 47 of 56 Castlecliff Reserve85 Management Plan Sub: 031

From left: Monique Fanstone, Michelle Bolger, Jo Bonner (owner), Liz Foulkes, Wendy Barber

Coastlands Plant Nursery (Interview with Jo Bonner, Director and Owner) How is your nursery involved in Coast What is the most rewarding part of the How many people are employed at Care? work that you do? the nursery and how long have they worked there? We supply over 40 species of plants. The The feedback received from clients is majority of plants are for foredunes, but hugely satisfying. It’s also really nice to I have four staff with varied hours. numbers are increasing for backdunes. walk down the beach and see healthy Monique has been here for nine years dunes and knowing you have been a part and is the production assistant. She has How long have you been involved? of that. Watching the seeds you have her National Certificate in Advanced I started out in 1995 supplying plants collected and planted germinate. Nursery Production. Michelle is coming for the district council for local dunes. up six years. Michelle completed her How many plants do you grow As a child I always wanted to work Advanced Trade Certificate in Nursery annually for Coast Care and other for Naturally Native and in 1999 I got Production while employed here. She organisations for dune restoration? the chance when they took over the is in charge of all irrigation, plus makes lease and asked me to work for them. I 100,000 plants for Coast Care in the Bay the spinifex look beautiful. Wendy has purchased the business in March 2013. of Plenty and 300,000 elsewhere around been here six years, is second in charge New Zealand from Kaitaia to Timaru. and also in charge of dispatch. Liz has Why did your nursery get involved? been on and off since 1999. Liz is the What are other areas that your nursery champion sorter of spinifex seeds. Each It comes down to location and being specialises in, apart from dune year she sorts 100,000 seeds while only 1 km from the beach lends itself to plants? sitting in her lounge. growing these plants. I had been asked by the district council to grow spinifex Wetland plants and coastal revegetation. What are the time lines from seed which has been really successful. Turns Also we are growing local rare and collection to when they leave the out at the time Forest Research were endangered plants. We are part of the nursery for planting for the main coast doing a paper on spinifex and how hard it 10 year project with Department of care plants? was to propagate. Conservation (DOC) to bring back rare and endangered plants on Moutohorā It is an 18 month cycle. Seed collection What do you think is the biggest Island (Whale Island). DOC also have a happens in January, sowing in March, challenge we face in protecting our project running on Tūhua (Mayor Island) pricking out July to December and coastal areas? to bring back the hibiscus which has dispatch from May the following year. Because the plants are in root trainers it’s Vehicles on beaches are a huge thing. been missing from the island for the last quicker turn around vs growing in pots. People don’t want their vehicles broken seven years which I am helping with. We receive seeds from rare and endangered into which is common, so they want Seed collection happens in the height of plants sourced from around New Zealand them right by them while they are fishing, summer so it’s either baking hot or just which we propagate then send back. and the council doesn’t have the funds before a cyclone when you are getting We also support the local Forest and to raise carparks so they are visible blown about. You can get stung and Bird group with the supply of soil and from the beach. Also finding volunteers, people have mistaken us for rubbish seedlings free of charge for their nursery. people just don’t have the time to collectors and hand us rubbish. It’s not a dedicate to volunteering. There aren’t glamorous job seed collection but Wendy many young volunteers coming through loves it! either. Page 5 Page 75 Page 48 of 56 Grow your ownCastlecliff Pīngao Reserve86 Management Plan Sub: 031 While dune restoration programmes like Coast Care restore roots may be trimmed. Hold seedlings under cover through dunes with pīngao with the potential to provide a sustainable the winter. Place them outside to harden off once frosts have weaving resource, in some cases it may be easier to establish finished. They can be planted in the garden then, as long as gardens specifically for harvesting fibre. Pīngao does not need they are well cared for and weeded often. Otherwise, replant a sand dune to grow; pīngao will grow well in a wide range the seedlings into larger pots or root trainers (the size of a 500g of moist, well-drained soils. Add sand to lighten heavy soils. yoghurt container), and leave until the next autumn, by which Although it will grow in semi-shade, full sun will develop the time they should be 40 cm tall. rich golden colours for which pīngao is prized. Planting Seedlings can then be planted in Seed collection garden beds, 50-70 cm apart in Collect seed as soon as pīngao ripens rows also 50-70 cm apart. The key in early summer (December–January), requirement at planting is to incorporate but avoid immature green seed. Rub a small handful of slow-release NPK the seed heads firmly to dislodge the fertiliser or a fertiliser tablet in the hole mature seed. of each seedling. Sowing seeds Fertiliser Sprinkle seeds and debris onto a tray Once the plants are established a light of seed raising mix, and cover with 3–5 application of slow-release fertiliser will mm of coarse sand or sieved potting mix. Keep moist but don’t promote faster growth. overwater. Addition of a plastic sheet over the tray will help maintain humidity, but should be removed once the seed has Watering germinated. Summer-sown seed will germinate in 11–20 days Summer watering and application of mulching materials such and seedlings will be ready for pricking out in 4–8 weeks. as sawdust, leaf litter, bark or straw will maintain necessary moisture levels and suppress weed growth. Deep mulch will Prick out into potting mix in root trainers or small individual encourage long leaves, improving their utility for weaving. pots, taking care not to deform the tap root, although long

Rotorua Fishing and Casting Club competition

Coast Care partners and representatives recently attended the Rotorua Fishing and Casting Rotorua Fishing and Casting Club fishing competition between Club Competition Ōtamarākau and Matatā. Coast Care contributed $500 worth of prizes for dune-friendly behaviour. This included leaving vehicles on 2008 80 competitors broke these the road or in designated car parks, driving along the high tide line dune-care rules or below and avoiding all dune plants, tracks through the dunes, and nesting areas for shorebirds. 2009 15 broke the rules Any competitors found breaking these rules are ineligible for the spot- 2010 6 broke the rules prizes. Coast Care have been involved in the competition for the last six years and the last three years have been free of dune-damaging 2011 NO one broke the rules competitors - evidence that the message is getting out there. 2012 NO one broke the rules Coast Care also attended the Easter Ōtamarākau School surf-casting competition. There were no rule breakers there either! 2013 NO one broke the rules

Coast Care contractor Chris Ward on dune-friendly Page 6 Page 76 Pagebehaviour 49 of patrol 56 at Ōtamarākau Castlecliff Reserve87 Management PlanFrom Sub: one of031 our Getting ready for seal season Coast Care partners

Written by Pete Huggins, Department of Conservation

Each winter the Bay of Plenty gets lots of visiting fur seals that come here for the warmer waters. Called kekeno in Māori, New Zealand fur seals are recovering from massive reductions in population due to commercial sealing in the 18th and 19th centuries. However if you see a seal this winter there’s no need to do anything unless the animal is in obvious danger.

Seals have been successfully breeding in the South Island; and wildlife tourists regularly visit Banks Peninsula and Kaikoura just to see them. Recent evidence shows that seals are starting to breed again here in the Bay of Plenty, which is a sign of a healthy environment and could lead to the area becoming more of a seal hotspot year round.

Seals occur naturally on the coastline; both on sandy beaches and rocky outcrops. Bay residents can all expect to see seals Times Plenty of Bay Joel Ford, of courtesy Photograph this winter; mostly basking (lying asleep) on the beaches or lazing in the water. The Department of Conservation (DOC) Coast Care volunteers and supporters are encouraged to wants to know if seals are carrying serious injuries or are email Department of Conservation if they see seals on shore being harassed by people or dogs, in which case DOC will this winter, please provide details of the animals location respond. Otherwise the DOC policy is to leave seals alone to and any other details to [email protected]; and in an do their thing. People are encouraged to watch seals from a emergency ring the DOC HOTline; 0800 362 468. distance; never approach one as they can bite and carry nasty diseases!

Kidz Corner DRIFTWOODSCQ OOAOOIAGNEKU TTORSTDCAAAA TECEWAVESWTD Jokes EKEDAPSXREIB Words can be found written What do you call a witch who lives across, down, backwards and RCAUEVEONEPI on the beach? A sandwitch! diagonally. Put a line through EUNNLFDUEDOK each word as you find it. LBNEITNHSEBE Where do ghosts like to swim? The left over letters, in order, The Dead Sea. answer the clue. NSANDCASTLEI GWIWITSERIAP What do whales like to put on their IPSEAGULLFCI toast in the morning? Jellyfish! Clue: Who you would SWIMMINGSEHP What did one wave say to the other become to look after the wave? Nothing. It just waved. dunes and the beach BEACH NEST SEAWEED BUCKET NGAIO SIGN What do you call the mushy stuff DOTTEREL OCEAN SPADE stuck between a shark’s teeth? DRIFTWOOD PIPI SPINIFEX Slow swimmers! FOREDUNE QUADBIKE SWIMMING Why are fish so smart? HAT SAND TIDE Because they live in schools. KATIPO SANDCASTLE WAVES LIFE SEAGULL WIWI What do you get when cross a school of fish with a herd of

elephants? Swimming trunks! Answer to word search clue : A Coast Care volunteer volunteer Care Coast A : clue search word to Answer

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In a restoration dune area at Pio Shores, Bowentown

Waihī Beach - Peter Roy from Pio Shores, Bowentown

How long have you been involved with Coast Care? Do you have any advice to share with fellow coast carers about dune restoration? About 10 years now. The first few years I was just trying to get the noxious weeds under control but now I’m able to Think long-term and persevere. Not everything will go organise plantings in my area every year. according to plan. Have fun and you will probably get to know your neighbours better and make some great friends. Why did you get involved? What has been the most rewarding part of your work? While some of the dune area here at Pio Shores had a good coverage of native vegetation we also had large areas Seeing the gradual transformation of the area I work in infested with gorse, pampas, Agapanthus and self-seeded and having to do less weed control as the plantings begin Banksia, and these areas were getting worse. It was clearly to take hold. So much of our world is developed and I too big a job for one person but with the support from the believe it is very worthwhile to have areas where the natural community I now coordinate eight qualified volunteers who environment is valued and protected. each manage a specific area doing things like weed control and planting where appropriate. Coast Care were supportive What’s the most unusual thing you have seen at the of this restoration project. beach? Probably the dead whale that washed ashore a few years What have been the biggest challenges in getting native back. It was about 12 metres long and smelt really bad. I’m plants established? glad they didn’t bury it near my place. The biggest challenge by far has been the extreme conditions on the dunes. Some areas can be bone-dry What are your views on predicted climate change and for months and then be under 300 mm of water when the sea level rise? water table is high. Most plants surprisingly cope with these I’ve been associated with Waihi Beach since 1977 and must extremes, but not all. So it has been a case of seeing what say I’m not aware of any noticeable change, but it certainly works. was a warm summer!

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Western Bay – Barbara Ward Idea Services IHC, Mount Maunganui

How long have you been involved with Coast Care? something worthwhile and being part of our community. It is good to think this beautiful coastline will be here for About six years but more so over the last couple of years. generations to come with continual care. Why did you get involved? Do you have any advice to share with fellow coast I love the beach and coast, I noticed after some storms the carers about dune restoration? dunes were being washed away. Coast Care working bees Always remember your contribution, however small, helps to were advertised in the paper so we went along to do the restore and maintain our coastal dunes. It is the sum of lots planting and really enjoyed what I was doing. I realised that of small voluntary contributions that will help to restore the the people I support in Idea Services IHC might like to help dunes to their original state. with the dune work, so I contacted Coast Care to arrange for them to help with the dune planting. Chris Ward Coast What’s the most unusual thing you have seen at the Care Contractor - Western was really helpful and went out beach? of his way to find areas with good access so that those who wanted to be could be included. The most horrific thing I have seen is the beach covered in oil after the Rena grounding on the Astrolabe Reef. More What have been the biggest challenges in getting native encouraging was the enormous turn-out of people to clean plants established? the beach, the power of the community and the people. More recently when weeding on the dunes we disturbed A challenge for me is to find communities who will support two native lizards, they were beautiful dark brown, and people with disabilities and the work they do, as valued one obviously had regrown a tail because the tail was a bit members of the community. Chris has been most inclusive lighter shade of brown. Not unusual but a delight to see. and gone out of his way to include us in the work, to the point where there is no challenge really, and the plants What are your views on predicted climate change and we’ve planted have thrived. sea level rise? What has been the most rewarding part of your work? I wouldn’t want to mess with nature! Hopefully planting the dunes will help balance the bad effects of climate change Chris has encouraged people in Idea Services to become and the sea levels. involved in the dune care. Two groups have been weeding and preparing for planting later this year. They can also see how well established the spinifex they planted in previous years have grown. This gives us all a feeling of having done Page 79 Page 52 of 56 Page 9 Castlecliff Reserve90 Management Plan Sub: 031

Introducing Pīngao – the golden sand sedge The story of Pīngao “At the beginning of time Pīngao Ficinia spiralis (the and needs no further processing. there was great conflict botanists keep changing its name), Pīngao weaving is used extensively on tukutuku panels on between Tane, God of the is an endemic plant found on or Forest, and his brother near coastal foredunes throughout the walls of wharenui. The leaves New Zealand. It is a distinctive are also used on their own or with Tangaroa, God of the Sea. plant, its bright-coloured foliage other weaving materials to make Tangaroa was jealous of Tane, fine plaited kete (bags), whāriki often contrasting with the silvery of his success in separating grey of spinifex, with which it’s (mats), pōtae (hats), and pare frequently associated. In spring, (headbands). Ranginui the Sky Father dark-brown flowerheads appear, from Papatuanuku, the Earth In pre-European times pīngao was borne on stems up to 90 cm tall. Mother. The small flowers are arranged widespread and abundant. Today on the flowerhead in a spiral most populations are reduced pattern and produce seed in early to small discontinuous patches, Tane sought to end the summer. Pīngao has rope like and in many districts they are too warring between them and small to sustain the demand for rhizomes which run out across as a sign of peace, he plucked the sand surface before becoming pīngao fibre. This is the result buried by drifting sand. of settlement, including grazing out his eyebrows and gave by domestic stock, browsing them to Tangaroa. Tangaroa Pīngao won the New Zealand by introduced animals such as could not find it in his heart rabbits, competition with the exotic Plant Conservation plant of the to forgive and he threw the year in 2009. marram grass, development, and vehicle use on dunes. In the past eyebrows back on to the Pīngao is one of four natural fibres the harvesting of pīngao was shore. There they grow today governed by Māori tikanga, but used extensively for weaving as pīngao, the sand sedge, by Māori, the other three being now, in some areas, inappropriate harakeke (flax), ti kouka (cabbage methods of harvesting fibre may at the boundary between the tree) and kiekie. Pīngao has an be contributing to the decline forest and the sea, and in his of natural stands. Restoration established status among Māori continued anger Tangaroa weavers, being the only natural programmes are underway to fibre with a colour which cannot rehabilitate dunes with pīngao and is still fighting amongst the be improved upon. It sun-dries to provide a sustainable weaving domains of Tāne Mahuta.” to a brilliant orange-gold shade resource.

References The Dune Restoration Trust of New Zealand www.dunestrust.org.nz > Dune restoration > Foredune species > Pingao establishment Department of Conservation www.doc.govt.nz > publications > conservation > native-plants > pikao or pingao the golden sand sedge The golden sand sedge, published by Nga Puna Waihanga 1991. The Dune Restoration Trust of New Zealand www.dunestrust.org.nz > Publications> Dunes Trust Coastal Restoration Handbook The Dune Restoration Trust of New Zealand www.dunestrust.org.nz > Dune restoration > Foredune species > Pingao sustainability for weaving Page 10 Page 80 Page 53 of 56 Castlecliff Reserve91 Management Plan Sub: 031 Sustainable harvesting of Pīngao for weaving

The harvesting of pīngao is governed by tikanga (Māori In an effort to reduce the impact of harvesting on pīngao customs/traditions), but now, in some areas, inappropriate populations, the effects of different harvesting methods methods of harvesting fibre may be contributing to the cutting, wrenching, and elective clipping were evaluated decline of natural stands. The traditional pīngao harvest to find the most sustainable method. The results showed was conducted in autumn, with the head removed from the clearly that the survival of the main growing shoots were leaves and, at the same time, a side shoot removed from highest when using the selective clipping method where the plant and transplanted deep in the sand next to the leaves of high weaving quality are selected and cut parent plant. This ensured the pīngao survived, and also individually from leaf clusters. signalled a thank you to Tāne mahuta for his abundance.

Selective clipping technique: Stripping: This is the preferred method of harvesting pīngao as it Some weavers prefer to strip the outer leaves from has the least effect on the health of the plant. established pīngao plants. This method was not compared in the trials but removal of a few outer leaves per cluster is not likely to affect plant performance.

Wrenching and cutting Cutting of whole shoots, or wrenching, can cause more damage than the clipping technique shown. It also results in wastage, as not all the leaves will be suitable for weaving.

Page 81 Page 54 of 56 Page 11 Castlecliff Reserve92 Management Plan Sub: 031 Update on the success of last dotterel breeding season in the Bay of Plenty Massey University update on dotterel monitoring Monitoring shows the population of rare New Zealand population in the western Bay of Plenty appears to have dotterels captured during the Rena oil spill has recovered survived the Rena incident reasonably well. well from the event. About 120 dotterels were in the area “One year on, numbers at most of the important sites are between Matakana Island and Matata at the time of the similar to those before the spill in October 2011, and grounding,” he says. “This the decision was made to is an encouraging result; take 60 into captivity to keep dotterels can live for up to 30 them out of the path of the oil. years, and the one season of Translocation of the birds and disruption needs to be viewed release elsewhere would not in that context. have helped as they would have returned quickly to their “After some losses shortly breeding territories. Had the after release, the birds held remaining dotterels in the area in captivity also appear to been lost to oil, the “insurance” have re-adjusted to life in the population in captivity could wild, showing normal rates have been used to re-establish of survival and dispersal, dotterels in the region. and typical levels of breeding activity.” Independent shorebird ecologist Dr John Dowding has However, he says there been monitoring the population is always the potential for since it was released back to longer-term effects, and its habitat at the end of 2011. monitoring will continue. “To He says of the dotterels taken date, the results suggest the into captivity, more than three- pre-emptive capture exercise quarters were alive a year was justified; in spite of some later. losses, the captive population would have been sufficient to “There were some losses in “One year on, numbers at most of the allow the regional population the first month after release – to re-establish, had the probably due to the respiratory important sites are similar to those remaining wild population condition that killed six birds before the grounding.” been lost to oil.” while they were captive – but after that survival has been National Oiled Wildlife normal,” he says. Response Team co-ordinator Kerri Morgan says that the mortalities were disappointing, Once dotterels begin breeding, they typically remain at the although not entirely unexpected. same site for many years. “As it was not always possible to catch both birds in a pair, some pairings were disrupted “We always knew the period in captivity would be stressful during the pre-emptive capture.” In spite of this, most and potentially risky. However, it’s encouraging to see that of the survivors were paired and breeding again a year survival rates of released birds have now normalised and after release. Dr Dowding says that overall, the dotterel hopefully this will continue into the future.”

Find out more If you want more information on Coast Coast Care is proudly supported by: Care groups and programmes contact:

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Telephone: 0800 884 880 Facsimile: 0800 884 882 Email: [email protected] Website: www.boprc.govt.nz Address: 5 Quay Street, PO Box 364, Whakatane 3158 Page 82 Page 55 of 56 Castlecliff Reserve93 Management Plan Sub: 031

Sand covers the rubble, and Spinifex takes over on Castlecliff Dunes

Rubble dumped February 2009, at base of dune and above the high tide mark.

Logs trap sand, and Spinifex starts to spread over the sand covering the rubble February 2011

Rubble now well buried and Spinifex well established on deep sand pile, February 2013

Full Spinifex Fore dune established across the entrance to blow out by March 2017

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Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

Submissions close 17 August 2018

Privacy statement: Please be aware when providing personal information that this submission form is part of the public consultation process. As such, this document (including contact details) will be copied and made publicly available. Personal information will be used for the administration of this consultation process and decision-making. All information will be held by the Whanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, and submitters have the right to access and correct personal information.

Online: You can complete this submission online at www.whanganui.govt.nz/haveyoursay

Alternatively, please return this form, or send your written submission to:

Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Whanganui District Council 101 Guyton Street Whanganui 4500

Email: [email protected]

YOUR DETAILS (please print your details clearly) Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………John Maihi E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[email protected] … Postal Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… Post code ………………………….. Best daytime contact number: …………………………………………………………………………

Organisation: If you are completing this submission on behalf of an organisation please name the organisation and your role: ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….…Kaiwhakahaere - Te Rūnanga o Tūpoho

Oral submissions OP If you wish to speak to Council in support of your written submission please tick the box below. Yes I would like to speak in support of my submission (please ensure you have completed the details above, including contact phone number) OPTIONAL: Note: A hearing may be held to hear submissions on a date to be advised. If you have indicated that you wish to Please indicate your level of support for the following sections in the draft bylaw by placing a tick in one box on speak on your submission we will contact you to arrange a time. each line.

If you would be interested in being involved in further consultation opportunities with Council please tick the box below and ensure your email details have been completed.

Yes I would like to be involved in future consultation and am happy for you to retain my contact details.

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Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Please indicate your level of agreement for objectives:

KEY OBJECTIVES Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly agree agree nor disagree disagree Recognise and protect the special relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Tupoho, as Tangata Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site of cultural and spiritual significance, and as a reference point for whanau, hapu and iwi identity. To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to the development and implementation of this reserve management plan. Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential conflicts between reserve users. Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to continue to use and enjoy such facilities. Clear signage is established and maintained throughout the Reserve that which assists in user orientation wayfinding and enhances educational opportunities informs people about in the natural, cultural and historical stories of the Reserve. To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for compatible recreational activities within the reserve. Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development. To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

Do you have any further comments to make? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Early Maori Occupation requires Whanganui tangata whenua history update. Areas are incorrect .

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Statutory boundaries are defined in Iwi Settlement Deeds and confirm legislated tangata whenua. Significant spiritual and cultural interest is not and cannot be determined as tangata whenua. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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OPTIONAL:

Have you submitted to Council before?

Yes □ No □

Gender: Female □ Male □

Age: Under 18 Years □ 18 – 29 years □ 30 – 39 years □ 40 – 49 years □

50 – 59 years □ over 60 years □

Ethnicity: NZ European □ Maori □ Asian □ Pacific Peoples □

Middle Eastern/Latin American/African □

Other □ ………………………………………………….

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Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

Submissions close 17 August 2018

Online: You can complete this submission online at www.whanganui.govt.nz/haveyoursay

Alternatively, please return this form, or send your written submission to:

Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Whanganui District Council 101 Guyton Street Whanganui 4500

Email: [email protected]

YOUR DETAILS (please print your details clearly) Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Jill Sheehy E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[email protected] & [email protected] … Postal Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… Post code ………………………….. Best daytime contact number: …………………………………………………………………………

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Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Please indicate your level of agreement for objectives:

Page 88 Page 2 of 3 Castlecliff Reserve99 Management Plan Sub: 038 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

OPTIONAL:

Have you submitted to Council before?

Yes □ No □

Gender: Female □ Male □

Age: Under 18 Years □ 18 – 29 years □ 30 – 39 years □ 40 – 49 years □

50 – 59 years □ over 60 years □

Ethnicity: NZ European □ Maori □ Asian □ Pacific Peoples □

Middle Eastern/Latin American/African □

Other □ ………………………………………………….

Thank you for your submission

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From: Whanganui District Council Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Monday, 13 August 2018 4:28:07 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 039081628180613

First name Vaughan

Last name Coveny

Email address

2 EGMONT STREET CASTLECLIFF Postal address WHANGANUI 4501

Daytime phone number 027 8634505

Organisation name Wanganui Boardriders Club

Your role Secretary/Treasurer

Have you submitted to the Whanganui No District Council before?

Gender Male

Age group 40 - 49 years

Ethnicity NZ European

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation No opportunities with Council?

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KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Strongly agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

Clear signage is established and maintained throughout the Reserve that which assists in user orientation wayfinding and enhances educational Neither agree nor disagree opportunities informs people about in the natural, cultural and historical stories of the Reserve.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Neither agree nor disagree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

Further comments

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Supporting documents ccliff sub.pdf - Received

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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To establish Groynes at intervals along the beach north of the mole.

About Groynes

• Wooden, concrete or quarry rock structures built at right angles to the beach. • One of the most frequently used protection types used to stabilize the coast. • They help build up beach material by preventing longshore drift. • Groynes build up beaches at a small scale and are cheaper than sea walls.

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Benefits to our community

• Slows down the sand flow towards the North Mole. • Creates a safer, shallower and more even sea floor for the swimming beach in front of the Pavillion by flattening out the channels formed by our weather patterns. • Groynes will also lessen the energy of the waves hitting the shoreline, again creating much safer swimming conditions for children. • Slows and helps minimize the traffic flow on the beach, creating a safer environment for all beach users. • Structures in the sea will create a new environment for sea life (mussels, crabs, rock oysters etc) which will lead to better fishing and a more plentiful food source. • Dissipates wave energy which slows down cliff and sand beach erosion. • Beach nourishment reduces the detrimental impacts of coastal erosion by providing additional sediment which satisfies erosional forces.

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Proposed Plan

One Groyne should be established at the northern end of the Rangiora Street car park first. This can then be monitored for a 12-month period before moving on to the other three installations. The remaining three could then be established annually.

The Groynes should be established using quarry rock sourced locally. Research will need to be undertaken around size and weight requirement to withstand the sea forces.

Proposed locations (see map over page):

• Between Morgan Street & Rangiora Street • North end of the top carpark at Rangiora Street • North end of the creek at Karaka Street wetlands • Northern end of Longbeach Drive towards Kai Iwi

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Wednesday, 8 August 2018 8:42:21 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 352082042183208

First name Raukurawaihoea Naani

Last name Waitai

Email address [email protected]

37 CAMPBELL STREET Postal address WHANGANUI 4500

Daytime phone number 027 4173 888

Organisation name Tamareheroto hapu

Your role hapu member and representative

Have you submitted to the Whanganui Yes District Council before?

Gender Female

Age group 50 - 59 years

Ethnicity Maori

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes

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opportunities with Council?

KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Agree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Strongly agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Strongly agree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Strongly agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Strongly agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Neither agree nor disagree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

I submit as a member of the

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Tamareheroto hapu of Nga Rauru Kiitahi and Whanganui iwi descent. The Tamareheroto sub-tribal coastal estate extends from the Okehu Stream to Te Kai Hau o Kupe. The Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Whanganui iwi have a special relationship with the coastal lands and ocean that predates by many centuries European settlement. This relationship is important to both the wellbeing of the whanau / hapu / iwi and the environment. The well being of the whanau / hapu / iwi is dependent on our relationship with these lands. The relationship includes the right to make rules, decision make and exercise cultural norms without having to comply with bylaws or rules made by another including WDC. If tikanga is thriving, there are no detrimental effects to the environment or wider community. We acknowledge and welcome the stated intention to recognise and protect the special relationships that Nga Rauru Kiitahi and Whanganui have with this area. In doing so WDC should actively provide opportunity and resource at governance, management and operational levels to these whanau / hapu / iwi to make this intention true and meaningful. Though the draft plan makes reference to the special relationship that iwi have with these areas, there are no concrete indications on how this will manifest. The draft Further comments plan would benefit from the specific commissioning from the two iwi a report on both cultural values and an assessment on potential cultural impacts. Added to this iwi narratives, in our words, should be the ones used in the plan. We note the inaccuracies in narrative particularly regarding the arrival of Kupe. These things should be done. If they already have been then consultation with iwi / hapu has been lacking. The draft plan would benefit from the specific linking to existing arrangements like the Te Matapihi ki Tangaroa Iwi Accord, particularly in terms of the values listed therein and the overall intention to protect the wellbeing of the coastal / marine

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environment. It is important that a consistency is seen across all WDC operations regarding values based / and relationship documents. The draft plan mentions the intention to issue access permits. This requirement should not apply to whanau / hapu / iwi of this area. Whilst support is given to the aspiration to reinstate the dune environment, restrictions on access and the need to ask permission to enter ones own lands does not enhance our iwi / hapu / whanau rangatiratanga. Further discussion with iwi / hapu needs to take place as to how both the environmental and cultural aspirations can be achieved. We reserve the right to address other issues, if any, during oral submissions. Nga mihi, R N Waitai

Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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From: Whanganui District Council To: [email protected] Subject: Policy Submission Acknowledgment - Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Date: Thursday, 9 August 2018 2:54:33 p.m.

Submission: Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan

If you have elected to speak to the Council on your submission, Council Officers will be in touch with you to arrange a suitable time once hearing times and dates are finalised.

Reference number 979081454184409

First name Nicola

Last name Patrick

Email address [email protected]

Postal address PO Box 18, Waverley 4544

Daytime phone number 063465707

Organisation name Te Kaahui o Rauru

Your role Environmental Advisor

Have you submitted to the Whanganui District Council before?

Gender

Age group

Ethnicity

Would you be interested in being involved in further consultation Yes opportunities with Council?

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KEY OBJECTIVE

To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Neither agree nor disagree the development and implementation of this reserve management plan.

Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential Strongly agree conflicts between reserve users.

Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the community to Neither agree nor disagree continue to use and enjoy such facilities.

To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for Agree compatible recreational activities within the reserve.

Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface Agree between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development.

To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and Neither agree nor disagree facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

The office supports the submission Further comments made by R N Waitai as a

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Tamareheroto hapuu member.

Supporting documents File(s) not provided

I would like to speak in support of my Yes submission

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Summary of Submissions to Draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Sub Submitter Summary of submission Officer Comments Officers Recommendations/ No Name Proposed Actions Objectives

1 Tania Pirikahu 1. Strongly agreed with objectives 1-5 and 7. Submission points are noted and the support is appreciated. Accepted in part. The submissions are noted, and taken into For reference, the key objectives at the time of notification were; consideration. 2 James Barron 1. Strongly agrees with objectives 2 and 4-7. 2. Agrees with objectives 1 and 3. No changes are made to the Plan as Wishes to speak 3. Neither agrees nor disagrees with objective 8. 1. Recognise and protect the special relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Tupoho, as in support of Tangata Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site of cultural and spiritual significance, and as a result of these submissions. submission. a reference point for whānau/hapu/ iwi identity. However, amendments to notified objectives are proposed as a result 5 Philip Stokes 1. Strongly agreed with all objectives 1-8. 2. To continue to support an ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to the development and implementation of this reserve management plan. of other submissions received. 3. Minimise adverse effects on the natural environment and potential conflicts between reserve 6 Scott Redding 1. Strongly agreed with all objectives 1-8. users. 4. Ensure that reserve facilities are maintained and upgraded where necessary, to enable the 7 Anita Foord 1. Strongly agrees with objectives 1-4 and 5-8. community to continue to use and enjoy such facilities. 2. Agrees with objective 5. 5. Clear signage is established and maintained throughout the Reserve that which assists in user orientation wayfinding and enhances educational opportunities informs people about in the 9 Peter Watson 1. Strongly agreed with all objectives 1-8. natural, cultural and historical stories of the Reserve. 6. To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic dune system, whist providing for compatible 26 Debby 1. Agreed with all objectives 1-8. recreational activities within the reserve. Papworth 7. Protect and where practical, enhance the natural environment and interface between the beach front, sand dunes, reserve area and urban development 8. To allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit. Historical, Social and Cultural Values Kaitiakitanga

4 Andy Morgan 1. Disagrees with objective 1 – recognising and The Local Government Act 2002 requires Council to recognise the relationship of mana whenua with Not Accepted. The submission is providing for the special relationship that mana sites of significance, and ensures that such relationships are provided for and maintained. noted, and taken into consideration. whenua have with the Reserve. On that basis, no change is proposed. Council will continue to recognise and protect the special relationship that mana whenua have with 21 Rhona Vickoce 1. This important relationship- building is not noticeable the Reserve, as Indicated in Objective 1 of the Plan. Accepted. The submission is noted, at all in Castlecliff and in fact quite the opposite when and taken into consideration. On that

it comes to public meetings i.e. almost no local Maori Council will continue to engage with mana whenua on plans, strategies and policies such as this Plan. basis, no change is proposed. participation.

1 122 23 Raukurawaihoe  The Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Whanganui iwi have a  The cultural and historical information (particularly around the arrival of Kupe) cited in this Accepted in part. The following a Naani Waitai special relationship with the coastal lands and ocean Plan is derived from the 2005 Plan and reference to ‘The Whanganui Story’ by Smart and changes are recommended: that predates by many centuries European Bates 1972. It is acknowledged that any information about mana whenua should be provided  Remove any historical On behalf of settlement. This relationship is important to both the by mana whenua. This is to be Council’s position going forward. Accordingly, the cultural cultural narrative taken from Tamareheroto wellbeing of the whanau/hapu / iwi and the narrative in the Plan will be deleted. ‘The Whanganui Story’ by Hapu. environment.  Letters were sent to the four iwi authorities prior to the formal notification period, inviting Smart and Bates 1972.  The wellbeing of the whanau/ hapu/ iwi is dependent comments on the draft Plan. No feedback on the draft Plan was received. As this is an

Wishes to speak on our relationship with these lands. overarching strategic Plan which does not that facilitate development, a cultural in support of  We acknowledge and welcome the stated intention values/impact assessment is not appropriate or necessary. submission. to recognise and protect the special relationships  It is noted that the Te Matapihi ki Tangaroa Iwi Accord principles take into account the need that Ngā Rauru Kiitahi and Whanganui have with this for the restoration and protection of the dune system. It is not intended that the Plan include area. In doing so WDC should actively provide objectives for this restoration. That will be done as a separate process, undertaken by the opportunity and resource at governance, Councils Parks and Property Department in liaison with Horizions Regional Council. management and operational levels to these  As a result of the review, the permit system was deleted. whanau/ hapu/iwi to make this intention true and

meaningful.  No concrete indications on how the special relationships will manifest.  The draft plan would benefit from the specific commissioning from the two iwi a report on both cultural values and an assessment on potential cultural impacts.  Inaccuracies in narrative particularly regarding the arrival of Kupe.  Consultation with iwi/hapu has been lacking.  The draft plan would benefit from the specific linking to existing arrangements like the Te Matapihi ki Tangaroa Iwi Accord, particularly in terms of the values listed therein and the overall intention to protect the wellbeing of the coastal / marine environment.  Important that a consistency is seen across all WDC operations regarding values based / and relationship documents.  The draft plan mentions the intention to issue access permits. This requirement should not apply to whanau/hapu/ iwi of this area. Whilst support is given to the aspiration to reinstate the dune environment, restrictions on access and the need to ask permission to enter one’s own lands does not enhance our iwi/ hapu/whanau rangatiratanga.  Further discussion with iwi/hapu is needed.

123 25 Nicola Patrick 1. The office supports the submission made by R N Waitai as a Tamareheroto hapū member. On behalf of Te Kahui o Rauru.

Wishes to speak in support of submission. 31 Graham and Lyn 1. Referring to the dye sites along the Karaka Stream, this information has not been provided Accepted. The following change is 1. No mention of dye sites along the Karaka Stream Pearson to Council by local iwi. It is acknowledged that any information about historical cultural sites proposed: 2. Believe that Tukutuku panels are woven, not carved. should be provided by mana whenua. This is to be Council’s position going forward.  Remove the reference to Wishes to speak 2. Reference to the weaving of Tukutuku Panels will be corrected in the Plan. carving in the sentence about in support of Tukutuku Panels. submission. 32 Graeme La Cock This is noted. The information has not been provided to Council by mana whenua. It is acknowledged Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. In terms of Maori cultural interests, details are very and Sara light in this area, in particular the interest in cultural that any information about mana whenua should be provided by mana whenua. This is to be and taken into consideration. On that

Treadgold use and protection of the resources within the area. Council’s position going forward. basis, no change is proposed.

On Behalf of DOC.

Wishes to speak in support of submission. 33 Hone Tamehana  Letters were sent to the four iwi authorities prior to the formal notification period, inviting Accepted in part. The following  Concerned that Ngati Tumango were not consulted change is recommended: with directly. comments on the draft Plan. No feedback on the draft Plan was received. Council does not On behalf of have the jurisdiction to arbitrate hapu/iwi relationships.  Ngati Tumango has mana whenua not Tupoho or Nga  Remove reference to the Ngati Tumango  Council notes and accepts that any future lease negotiations will be referred to mana Rauru Kiitahi. ‘Map of Pa Sites’ from Smart ki Putiki Marae. whenua.  Concerned about who will be providing the cultural and Bates 1972.  The cultural and historical information (particularly around the arrival of Kupe) cited in this and historical stories of the reserve as some of the Wishes to speak information in the Early Maori Occupation section of plan has come from the 2005 Plan and referenced to ‘The Whanganui Story’ by Smart and in support of the plan is incorrect. Bates 1972. It is acknowledged that any information about mana whenua should be provided submission. by mana whenua. This is to be Council’s position going forward. Accordingly, the cultural  Would like to see that mana whenua are consulted narrative in the plan will be deleted. regarding any long term lease agreements in relation to the reserve.  The plan states that Smart and Bates produced a map of pa sites - we would like to challenge this statement as they were fishing kainga not pa sites.

124 37 John Maihi 1 & 2. As part of the pre notification process, a letter detailing the process for providing a response Accepted in part. The following 1. Early Maori Occupation requires Whanganui Tangata Whenua update. before notification, and a copy of the Reserve Management Plan was sent to the CEO and change is recommended: On behalf of Te Chairperson of the four iwi authorities, Te Rūnanga O Tūpoho, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Te 2. Areas are incorrect.  Amended any reference of Rūnanga o Rūnanga O Tamaupoko, and Te Rūnanga O Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa. The cultural and historical 3. Statutory boundaries are defined in Iwi Settlement ‘tangata whenua’ to ‘mana Tūpoho. information (particularly around the arrival of Kupe) cited in this Plan has been derived from Deeds and confirm legislated tangata whenua. whenua’. the 2005 Plan and referenced to ‘The Whanganui Story’ by Smart and Bates 1972. It is 4. Significant spiritual and cultural interest is not and Wishes to speak cannot be determined as tangata whenua. acknowledged that any information about mana whenua should be provided by mana in support of whenua. This is to be Council’s position going forward. Accordingly, the cultural narrative in submission. the plan will be deleted. 38 Jill Sheehy 3. Council does not have the jurisdiction to arbitrate hapu/iwi relationships. 4. Any reference in the Plan to ‘tangata whenua’ will be amended to ‘mana whenua’. This will On behalf of be the case for any future documents. Ngā Paerangi

Wishes to speak in support of submission. 39 Ken Mair Council will ensure that the objectives, policies and actions within this Plan are upheld, and it is not Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. The area is significant spiritually, culturally and historically. the intention of Council to inhibit or undermine the aspirations or expectations of local and taken into consideration. On that On behalf of whānau/hapu/iwi. basis, no change is proposed. 2. Expect that this plan will not inhibit or undermine in Whanganui any way whatsoever the aspirations and expectations Land Settlement of the local Hapu and Iwi. Negotiation Trust.

Wishes to speak in support of submission. Community Partnerships 14 Tess Marryatt The Council intends to continue working with community groups and building on established Accepted in part. The following 1. Thinks that the Council should work with community relationships. Council appreciates the significant time and work that community groups contribute. changes are proposed: groups that have put in time already, as it will give better insight and hopefully make progress in a This is reflected in objective 3, which seeks to continue to support and enhance an ongoing respectful manner. collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff Community. A minor amendment to Objective 3 is recommended as follows: 19 Robin 1. Wants Council to maintain close communication with It is noted that there are additional community groups working within Castlecliff that should be Williamson  ‘To continue to support and volunteer groups like Coast Care and Progress acknowledged in the Plan. enhance an ongoing Castlecliff. collaborative relationship 32a Graeme La Cock 1. It would be worth highlighting the role of the two with the Castlecliff and Sara groups Castlecliff Coast Care and the Karaka Wetland Community in relation to the Treadgold Group. development and

125 On behalf of implementation of this DOC. Reserve Management Plan’.  Amend policy 3.1 to include Wishes to speak Castlecliff Coast Care and the in support of Karaka Wetland Group. submission. . 31a Graham and Lyn 1. Coastcare is not specifically mentioned, and should Pearson be.

Wishes to speak in support of submission. 36 Des Warahi 1. 1 We support the special relationship with the Castlecliff Community as a whole and the continued On behalf of to support of an ongoing collaborative relationship Castlecliff with the Castlecliff community, in relation to the Community development and implementation of this reserve Charitable Trust. management plan. We support a Coastal Reserve Management/ stakeholder group. 2. The Trust believes there are direct links and mutual spins offs from looking at the Rejuvenation of Castlecliff Project, North Moles and Coastal Reserve Management Plan/Developments and the Port Revitalisation Programme together and should be looked at collectively when making decisions one way or the other. 3. We support that any opportunity for paid project development in the reserve comes from the local community e.g. employment opportunities from existing not for profit or social enterprise or businesses that leads to local short and local long term employment. 21a Rhona Vickoce 1. Real community involvement means volunteer labour, possibly cheap or free materials and real Wishes to speak ownership of the work done to protect our beach in support of environment. Timelines not just talk. submission. Reserve Use

126 16 Barre Cundle Castlecliff Coastal Domain (which is within the boundary of the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve) was Not Accepted. The submission is 1. Too many open spaces at the Reserve where houses could be built to keep rates down. gazetted for the purpose of providing a recreational reserve for the community. This land is not appreciated and has been considered legally available for Council to use for other purposes. The land cannot be used for housing but no change is proposed. development.

The issue of housing demand, and consequential impacts on rates, is being addressed separately by Council.

18 Seton brown This is noted. Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is listed in the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Strategy as Accepted. The submissions are 1. The area should be more of a destination. a Premier Park, therefore is identified by Council as a prime recreational destination within the noted, and taken into consideration. District. On that basis, no change is proposed. 13 John Collinson 1. More could be done to the area to attract locals and tourists. 29 Jan Pavarno This is the Council’s intention, as the Reserve is classified as a recreation reserve under the Reserves Accepted. The submissions are 1. Keeping the reserve for the recreational use of Act 1977, meaning that the primary purpose is for recreational activities, such as walking and other noted, and taken into consideration. people, including walking, running, dog walking,

picnicking, kite flying and family activities needs to be passive activities. On that basis, no change is proposed. the prime use of this area. This is not currently

possible because of the use of vehicles. There is no intention to change the classification of the Reserve. 32b Graeme La Cock This is noted. A comment will be made to Appendix 1 about the Reserve being popular for these Accepted. The following changes are 1. The link of the foreshore to surfers, swimmers and and Sara fisherman doesn’t feature strongly, and should. recreational uses. recommended: Treadgold

 Add a sentence under On behalf of Appendix 1, Local Context DOC. “The Reserve is an especially

popular attraction for surfers, Wishes to speak swimmers and fishermen in support of alike”. submission. Vehicle and Pedestrian Access 4 Andy Morgan Through the pre- engagement and consultation process, it was identified early that vehicle access Accepted in part. The following 1. Would like to see restrictions or bans on two wheel motor bikes. and speed on the Reserve is significant issue for stakeholders and the wider community. It was also changes are recommended: evident that there is wide support to restrict or ban vehicles in and around the dunes and pedestrian 2. There needs to be a speed limit for the beach.  Add a Policy under Objective areas. The Police are the only authority that can prosecute a moving vehicle, the Council has no 5 “Prevent vehicle access to 12 George Taylor authority to fine/prosecute. The beach is also considered a legal road. 1. Stop the destruction of the sand dunes by vehicles and through the dunes by and horses. Wishes to speak the use of physical barriers 2. Fence off the reserve opposite to seafront road and enforceable regulatory in support of with limited access. submission. controls e.g. bylaws”

127 13 John Collinson Currently, through the Council’s Public Places, Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2016, unless authorised by 2. Use of dunes by motorbikes is both a social and  Add an action ‘Install environmental issue. Noise is a big issue with this a permit issued by Council, a person shall not drive a vehicle on any park or reserve. While Council physical barriers in and too. has this provision in place, enforcement and monitoring is challenging. around the dunes to prevent 3. Although the beach is a road, there are people vehicle access and allow for walking and playing sports etc. and this needs to It is proposed to prohibit vehicles on and around the dune area. This would be achieved through pedestrian access only’. be taken into account. erection of physical barriers to prevent vehicle access to dune pathways and other regulatory and enforcement measures as required. 4. Designated areas for motor vehicles away from the  Add an action to the Action main beach needs to be identified. The Reserves Act 1977 provides Council the power to make bylaws to regulate activities within the Plan ‘Implement a speed 15 Ian Bartlett 1. Vehicles, particularly dirt bikes, damaging the Reserve, thus it is recommended that Council investigate the implementation of a speed limit via a limit on the beach via a environment and disrupting others using the open bylaw. The Castlecliff Reserve Management Plan is not the mechanism to directly control vehicle Bylaw’. spaces of the reserve. access and speed on the beach as it cannot contain rules and therefore, regulate or enforce the 2. Believes an attitude change toward dunes , beach matter. and recreational grounds should be promoted 3. That vehicles be limited to slow movements in Although the Plan cannot directly control, speed or vehicle use violations, it identifies the issue (See confined areas. Policy 5.1). The regulatory mechanism to control vehicle access and speed on the beach is a bylaw, 4. The increasing traffic flow in whanganui coupled and will be implemented separate to this Plan. with dangerous speeds by some vehicle users on the beach and recreational zones may cause injury or In reference to bridging the Karaka Stream to create vehicle access at this end of the beach, this harm , disturb residents right to enjoy their concept came from the ECoast report on dune management options. Council has no intention to neighbourhood peacefully and undermine the WDC adopt this concept at this time. plans for an inclusive and family accessible place. 5. Would like vehicles excluded from the beach and Reference to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 has been passed on to the corporate dunes and access to recreational areas properly policy team. blocked to vehicles. 22 Pam Dahlberg 1. The widespread use of very loud motorbikes - both day and night - down the track off Seafront Rd and along the beach - this is both extremely invasive and annoying but also dangerous. 21 Rhona Vickoce 1. There would be no need for conflicts, potential or otherwise if the Council would uphold its own Wishes to speak bylaws. in support of 2. No vehicles in the dunes or on the reserves. And of submission. course to regulate the use of vehicles on the beach. 3. Dirt bikes and the presence of them in the dunes are dangerous to pedestrians. 4. Believes the Council are not upholding their own rules regarding vehicles in the dunes. 5. The beach is a road and should be regulated under the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010. This regulation should include a speed limit.

128 6. Action 6 of the Action Plan would help to allow regulation of vehicles on the beach and would help existing bylaws. 7. Knee breakers or similar seem to work for other parts of Wanganui, why not here.

29a Jan Pavarno 1. Vehicles cause damage to the dunes, including deep tracks throughout the dunes causing blowouts. 2. The vehicles are a safety hazard to those on foot. 3. Vehicles often travelling at great speeds. 4. Supports the suggestion of banning vehicle access from the mole to the Karaka Stream. 5. It is Council’s responsibility to monitor the complaints from vehicles on the Reserve not the Police, in terms of the signs prohibiting the use of unauthorised motorised vehicle use. 6. Supports the idea of bridging the Karaka Stream to create vehicle access at this end of the beach. 31b Graham and Lyn 1. Serious consideration needs to be given to the Pearson conflicts identified.

2. Buy-in from the whole community is necessary. Wishes to speak 3. Policy 5 related to ensuring users comply with WDC in support of Bylaws is not going to be fully effective. submission. 4. Resolving the conflicts will take much work by all those interested in a wide range of recreational uses and those wanting adverse effects on the natural environment to be minimised. 5. Issue of motor bike and dune buggy riders who do not belong to a formal group as this makes communication hard. 32 Graeme La Cock 1. Should have co-operation with Horizions Regional and Sara Council. Treadgold 2. Reference to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement. On behalf of DOC. 3. Vehicles driving across the Spinifex damages them, limiting the ability for them to help the dunes grow Wishes to speak seaward. in support of 4. Management of the vehicles goes hand in hand with submission. the establishment of the fore dune in front of the carpark, and ongoing management. 5. Vehicles are not compatible with the objective to protect and enhance the natural environment.

129 34 Rude Tidemann 1. On behalf of the 403 people who signed the petition (copy of petition not provided), asks the Council to enforce their existing bylaws/laws relating to vehicle use on the Castlecliff Reserve. This includes speed control on the beach as per the national NZTA 2017 Guidelines. 35 Des and Kim 1. The dune area off Morgan Street has a lot of off- Noble road vehicular traffic travelling over them and

ripping the vegetation off the dunes, exposing the sand to the elements. 2. Would also like to see speed restrictions/ more speed bumps along the fishing platform/proposed mountain to sea route. 35 Des and Kim When the Mountains to the Sea cycle trail goes through the Reserve, the road between the North Accepted. The submission is noted, 3. Would like to see measures put in place to stop Noble people dumping rubbish in the reserve area at the Mole to the fishing platform will be closed to vehicles. This should help alleviate issues of rubbish and taken into consideration. On that

Mole/Morgan St. e.g. Cameras/closed off at night. being dumped. basis, no change is proposed.

21 Rhona Vickoce Council have the Active Transport Strategy 2017, which encourages the use of active transport Accepted. The submission is noted, 8. Making the district more walk and cycle friendly. (walking and cycling and scootering) in the District, and sets out the Councils strategic direction in and taken into consideration. On that Wishes to speak regard to this for the next 10 years. This strategy aligns with the objectives of the Government’s basis, no change is proposed. in support of National Policy Statement on Land Transport towards sustainable and safe transport models, and submission. addresses current and future transport demands.

Evidence of Council’s dedication towards active transport can also be seen in the Council projects, including the current construction of the Shared Pathway and the Mountains to the Sea cycle trail. 18 Seton brown Castlecliff Beach is considered a very dynamic beach, and any consideration or investigation of a Not Accepted. The submissions are 1. A walkway should also go along the breach e.g. New Plymouth. Walkway could be where dunes are now. boardwalk being established across dunes, or down to the beach would require significant noted, and taken into consideration. resourcing. This is considered unlikely in the foreseeable future of term of this current management On that basis, no change is proposed. 24 Susan Shand 1. There should be a walkway leading down the short Plan. hill on the corner of Taupata Street and Karaka Street. 2. Properly formed walkways should be formed to avoid users having to use the muddy unformed tracks. 3. Florescent painted blocks that sit at the beach access way at the Seafront Rd / Ngaio St access are unsightly and a simple solid wooden barrier would be far more in tune with the environment.

27 Dean Turner 1. Wooden boardwalk on the beach front to assist people to the high tide mark would be a great attraction.

130 29b Jan Pavarno While informal pathways are enjoyed by the public, they are discouraged due to the effect they can Accepted. The submission is noted, 6. Informal tracks throughout the dunes need to be maintained. have on the dune system and associated plantings. Instead, the Plan has identified that formal and taken into consideration. On that walking tracks are preferred. basis, no change is proposed. 7. Tracks down to the sea are a sensible and practical idea. Dogs 31c Graham and Lyn This section of the Plan only deals with dogs, pursuant to the Dog Bylaw. Issues with pest Not Accepted. The submission is 1. The policy related to dogs needs a much wider Pearson range of pest control definitions, within which animals/control is best dealt with under the Plant and Animal Pests section. noted, and taken into consideration.

actions can be developed. On that basis, no change is proposed.

2. Other animals are also a danger to the natural flora Wishes to speak and fauna, such as rabbits and hares. in support of submission. Buildings, Structures and Facilities Buildings and Facilities 3 Sean Tauroa Councils Property and Parks Department will continue to monitor the condition of the facility. Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. The skate park needs repairing as it is dangerous. There is a hole at the bottom of the deepest part of and taken into consideration. On that the bowl which could cause major injury. The skate park is scheduled to be refurbished in the 2025 financial year. basis, no change is proposed. 11 Gregory Soar It is noted that due to the environment of much of the Reserve, trees and other large fauna that Accepted. The submissions are 1. Shading is desperately needed in the Reserve, such as solid structures with tables and seats could be naturally used for shading are absent. noted. The following change is underneath. These would be good along the front proposed: The Council’s Parks and Property Department will undertake a shade audit for the Reserve of the surf lifesaving club building and on the raised  Add an action “Undertake a carpark. shade audit within the 30 Judy McIntyre Reserve”. 1. The Council should undertake a shade audit of the playground area of the Reserve, and from that audit On behalf of the develop recommendations to increase shade for Whanganui users of the park. Cancer Society. 2. There is no shade over any of the playground equipment. Wishes to speak 3. Notes the Councils Solar Protection Policy 2005, in in support of reference to planting trees and building shade submission. structures. 4. Council needs to familiarise themselves with current shade practices, guidelines and recommendations. 21 Rhona Vickoce This is already addressed in actions 11, 14 and 23. Accepted. The submissions are 1. Need to upkeep the children's playground and the whole reserve to the standard of others in noted, and taken into consideration.

Wishes to speak Wanganui. On that basis, no change is proposed. in support of submission.

131 24 Susan Shand 1. Facilities and amenities of the reserve need to be maintained and enhanced for the purpose of encouraging community use. 21 Rhona Vickoce The Rangiora Street Toilets were closed for a period of time for necessary maintenance. They are Accepted. The submissions are 2. Keep the toilets open at the playground as well as the Pavilion and the fishing platform at the Mole. now open. noted, and taken into consideration.

Wishes to speak This latter is simple public hygiene and one or the On that basis, no change is proposed. in support of other and, at times, all 3 are often closed. submission. 22b Pam Dyhrberg 1. The toilets at the park should be open - they seem to have been painted on the outside but are never open. A lot of families visit the park and should have access to these toilets. 31d Graham and Lyn 1. This is noted. The fishing platform and toilet block located at the North Mole will be Accepted in part. The following 1. Fishing platform and toilets are important and Pearson referenced in the Plan. changes are recommended: should be referenced in the Plan. 2. This is noted. The BBQ facilities and drinking fountain in the children’s playground area will 2. No mention of the water fountain and BBQ’s in the play area, which are well used facilities. be referenced in the Plan. Add “children’s play area with BBQ Wishes to speak 3. This is an operational matter that will be pursued with the Councils Parks and Property facilities and a drinking fountain” to 3. Taps could be installed on the current water line to in support of assist Castlecliff Coast Care with their planting and Department. It is not a matter for this Plan. list of facilities within the Reserve submission. plant maintenance. under Buildings, Structures and Facilities Objective 7.

Add “Other facilities located at the North Mole are the fishing platform and the toilet block” to Objective 8.

36a Des Warahi Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. We support and believe in investment in community infrastructure for facilities such as a and taken into consideration. On that

On behalf of swimming area, recreational park and facilities for basis, no change is proposed. Castlecliff non – powered recreational craft for its community Community development, health & wellbeing, community Charitable Trust. connection to our river and potential economic benefits to the community. North Mole 31e Graham and Lyn The Mountains to Sea cycle trail ends at the North Mole because the Mole is the first point of contact Accepted. The submissions are 1. No mention of the shared pathway to the North Pearson Mole having a link through Rangiora Street. Thought with the Tasman Sea as an iconic destination and end point that connects Mount Ruapehu to the noted, and taken into consideration. Tasman Sea. On that basis, no change is proposed. this was part of the plan, discussed at community On behalf of meetings. Castlecliff Coast Council intends to link a shared pathway to the Mountains to the Sea cycle trail to encourage Care. connectivity. The link would extend from the North Mole, down Morgan Street, along Seafront Road

132 Wishes to speak and to Rangiora Street. This will enhance the connectivity of the cycle ways to Castlecliff, and gives in support of cyclists an alternative route to return to town, rather than returning along the same cycle route. submission.

36b Des Warahi 1. We support the shared pathway from the North Mole linking through to Rangiora Street and On behalf of proposed planting plan as suggested at the last Castlecliff community meetings. We comment that there is Community missing is a lot of the information shared at the last Charitable Trust community meeting held in Rangiora Street. 8 Edward Charlton 1. Questions over why the Mountain to Sea National cycle way does not extend into Castlecliff Reserve. 8 Edward Charlton Both the North and South Moles will be upgraded as part of the Accelerate 25 project (the Accepted. The submission is noted, 2. More promotion of the North Mole landscape needed. Whanganui-Manawatu Regional Growth Study) to revitalize the port area in Whanganui. Works will and taken into consideration. On that be undertaken in partnership between Horizions Regional Council and Whanganui District Council. basis, no change is proposed. 3. The moles are the reason for the creation of most of Whanganui District Council will contribute 25% of the cost as outlined in the Long Term Plan 2018- the beach and new stretch of coastline, and  Add explanation of upgrade 2028. This will ultimately result in more promotion. submitter has attached a diagram showing the into the Plan under North creation of the coastline from the moles. Mole Objective 8 “Both the North and South Moles will be upgraded as part the Accelerate 25 project (the Whanganui-Manawatu Regional Growth Study) to revitalize the port area in Whanganui”. 10a Graham Hill 1. Both the North and South Moles will be upgraded as part the Accelerate 25 project (the Accepted in part. The submission is 1. Not enough concern regarding the state of the North and South Moles. Whanganui-Manawatu Regional Growth Study) as part of government funding to revitalize appreciated and has been considered Wishes to speak the port area in Whanganui. Works will be done in a partnership between Horizions Regional but no change is proposed. 2. Many of the recommendations from the 2005 plan in support of have been carried over to the 2018 plan and have Council and Whanganui District Council. Whanganui District Council will contribute 25% of submission. not yet been actioned, such as signage and the cost as outlined in the Long Term Plan 2018-2028. This will ultimately result in more pedestrian and vehicle access. promotion. 2. Recommendations and actions that have not been completed in full since the 2005 Plan have 3. Morgan street ongoing maintenance costs. Access to the Mole for Fishing, Surfing and recreation could been carried over, where they are confirmed as a future priority for Council. Implementation be solely through an improved road (currently a of these actions are indicated in priority order in the Action Plan with a timeframe and are rough track) running alongside the mole. reasonably identified to manage expectations and accommodating to the community. 3. As part of the Mountain to Sea Trail, the area of the Reserve near the North Mole will be upgraded to include the cycle way path. Maintenance of the Morgan Street Entrance will be continued for the foreseeable future.

133 17 Matt Edmonds This Plan is prepared under section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977, which states that it is a requirement Not Accepted. The submission is 1. How do WDC intend to address the Harbour Board owned land when it clearly should be looked after to have a management plan for gazetted reserves within the Councils jurisdiction. The gazetted noted, and taken into consideration. Wishes to speak by this Reserve Management Plan? Reserve area (Castlecliff Domain Recreation Reserve shown on page 8 of the Reserve Management On that basis, no change is proposed. in support of Plan) is the only area which is required to have a management plan, however the area has been 2. Area from just north of the surf club to Kai Iwi (and submission. beyond). How does this area tie into this plan when extended to include land north of the gazetted Reserve, and south which includes some of the it seems it clearly should be part of this Former Harbour Endowment Land. This is because within a coastal environment, it is necessary to consider the wider environment within the management regime, however extending the Reserve 3. Port Area - how does this area tie into the plan when it clearly seems it should? too widely could compromise the effectiveness of the Plan.

4. South Beach to Turakina River mouth. How does this area tie into the plan when clearly it should Aside from the boundary extending seaward due to accretion, the boundary of the Reserve has been set since the 1994 Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan. At this time it was considered that 5. River Entrance to Tongariro management of the land just outside the gazetted Reserve for recreation purposes, in conjunction 6. A clear Costal Management Plan needs to be overarching. What is the intention? with the gazetted Reserve was deemed to be the most efficient and effective. 20 Graham Dyhrberg 1. Council should include the South Beach in future planning of coastal activities as it would be cost Wishes to speak effective for infrastructure maintenance and would in support of allow more appropriate use of the beaches for the submission. wide range of activities currently present at Castlecliff. 32d Graeme La Cock There is no intention to establish a fore dune for the length of the Reserve. Not Accepted. The submission is 1. If the management of a fore dune for the length of and Sara the reserve is a priority, the mole is one site where noted, and taken into consideration.

Treadgold current infrastructure (the carpark) would need to On that basis, no change is proposed.

be reconsidered. On behalf of DOC

Wishes to speak in support of submission. Car Parking 10 Graham Hill There are no immediate intentions to cease clearing sand in the lower carpark. Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. Option of abandoning the lower carpark and shifting the surf lifesaving club building and the Duncan and taken into consideration. On that Pavilion to the upper carpark, with a provision of a Vehicle access to the beach needs to be provided to the beach for (rather than simply a walking basis, no change is proposed. walking slope down to the beach for residents and slope) emergency vehicles such as those used by the surf lifesaving club. lifeguards.

2. Doesn’t agree with the cost of shifting sand. 13a John Collinson 1. The usefulness of the lower carpark and pavilion need to be evaluated. As it is functional, but austere and unattractive, as there is too much concrete.

134 22a Pam Dyhrberg 1. The beach and carpark should continue to be cleaned up on a regular basis - not only shows some measure of care but also showcases, and makes accessible. 20a Graham Dyhrberg Council has begun exploring options to enhance the amenity and restore a degree of naturalness to Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. The low fore dune will not work and clearing should continue to provide access and sea views for the the Rangiora Street beach area, including giving consideration (as demonstrated in the Plan) to and taken into consideration. On

Wishes to speak public. allowing a fore-dune to re-establish seaward of the Duncan Pavilion and Surf Lifesaving Club that basis, no change is proposed. in support of buildings. While the idea of establishing a fore dune in front of the Rangiora Street Carpark is a longer submission. term aspiration, the Council’s Parks and Property Department have stated that it is not considered 29c Jan Pavarno practical at this time, and options that have been investigated thus far require significant resourcing. 1. Establishing a dune in front of the Rangiora Street

carpark is a sensible and practical option. Further investigations are considered unlikely in the short to medium term, unless significant 31f Graham and Lyn 1. Developing natural fore dunes using sand binding external resources are secured and more technical work is undertaken. Pearson plants is well recognised.

2. Stop the so called “grooming” of the beach, which in fact results in the whole area being covered in Wishes to speak wood splinters Replace with dunes instead. in support of 3. Would not reduce the car park area, as it is submission. proposed to establish the dunes forward of the lower car park. 32e Graeme La Cock 1. The value of a dune in front of the surf lifesaving and Sara club cannot be underestimated. It will improve the Treadgold defensive function of the dunes, and minimise the amount of sand that has to be removed from the On behalf of DOC carparks.

2. May be worth investigating whether there is Wishes to speak enough room to establish the dune in front of the in support of existing carpark if it is too costly to remove. submission. Signage 14a Tess Marryatt While informal pathways are enjoyed by the public, they are not actively encouraged due to the Accepted in part. The following 1. Signage to show where the informal pathways through the dunes are would be great. effect they can have on the dune system and associated plantings. Instead, the Plan has identified change is recommended: that formal walking tracks are preferred.

Add a policy that outlines providing It has been noted from this submission however that signage to show where pedestrian access signage at the formal pedestrian routes are is important. As formal pathways are more encouraged, these should be identified by access routes: signage.  ‘Provide clear signage to

indicate the formal Action 9 in the Action Plan is related to installing wayfinding signage in the Reserve. pedestrian routes to the

beach and through the When informal paths have been identified as appropriate, these can be signposted also. dunes’.

135 4b Andy Morgan 1. It is acknowledged that there is a lack of informative and directional signage for vehicles on Accepted in part. The following 1. Signs informing only 4 wheel drive on the beach at the end of the Seafront Road Track after the dunes. the beach. Erection of signs to indicate formal access points and routes and to indicate speed change is recommended: limits would reduce potential safety issues as raised by this submitter. 2. Signs on the beach about “looking out” for fellow beach users and being considerate when using the 2. Action 9 will be amended to include the installation of ‘informative’ wayfinding signage at Add a policy that outlines providing beach. entrances and other key locations in the Reserve. clear signage at the access to the beach.

 Amend Action 9 to include the word ‘informative’ in list of signs to be installed. 21a Rhona Vickoce It is acknowledged that the signage within the Reserve needs to be repaired/ updated. While other Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. The signs are outdated, incorrectly placed, falling apart and generally ignored. signs in the Reserve are being installed, the need to replace other signage will be addressed also. and taken into consideration. On that Wishes to speak basis, no change is proposed. in support of submission. 31g Graham and Lyn 1. Action 8 will be amended to include natural values. Accepted in part. The following 1. Could have signs with QR codes, such as used by the Pearson Coastal Restoration Trust of NZ for education on 2. Action 4 refers to investigating options for Coastcare and community education by liaising change is recommended: with Horizions Regional Council to explore avenues of funding. natural aspects.  Amend action 8 to include

2. Educational material specific to the situation at ‘natural values’ Wishes to speak Castlecliff Beach and dunes could be made into a in support of booklet for distribution. submission. Natural Values Dune Management (Previously Dune Stability) 1a Tania Pirikahu While dunes are a dynamic system that undertake movements as part of their natural cycle, the Accepted in part. The following 1. Disagreed with objective 6 – stabilising the dune system. planting of vegetation has been proven to be effective in mitigating excessive erosion. In this regard, changes are recommended: this section of the Plan refers to sand stabilisation, rather than referring to attempting to stabilise 31h Graham and Lyn  Amend the name of the 1. Unsure how a dynamic dune system can be the entire dune field itself. Of note, the 2005 Plan included ‘Dune Stability’ as a section and topic of Pearson Section to ‘Dune stabilised. discussion. Management’.

 Amend the wording of Erosion, whist part of the natural dune life cycle, can be exacerbated by human activity and it is Wishes to speak Objective 11 to ‘To undertake important to help prevent this where possible. It is noted from the submissions that this intent may in support of sand stabilisation to help not be as clear in the Plan as intended. submission. prevent further erosion,

21b Rhona Vickoce whilst providing for 1. It's surely not possible to stabilise a dynamic system It is proposed to change the objective of this section to reflect the intent of stabilising the dunes to compatible recreational (which dunes are), the point is rather to leave them help prevent further erosion from a range of sources, including human induced, which is not part of Wishes to speak activities in the Reserve’. alone apart from planting to enhance their the natural cycle. in support of formation and avoid blowouts as much as possible. submission.

136 32f Graeme La Cock 1. A dynamic dune system cannot be stabilised; it and Sara allows erosion and movement as part of the natural Treadgold cycle of dunes.

On behalf of DOC.

Wishes to speak in support of submission. 31i Graham and Lyn 5. A brief explanation of the rear, mid and fore dunes will be inserted under the section ‘Dune Accepted in part. The following 1. Poor description of the fore and rear dunes, their Pearson functions and differing plants required at each Management’ taking into account the information provided by the submitter. changes are recommended: location 6. This issue was raised by other submitters under the ‘Biodiversity’ section of the plan. As a Wishes to speak result, an appendices referencing the flora found at Castlecliff Reserve will be inserted as The following text will be inserted 2. The section fails to recognise and define the range in support of of coastal vegetation that exists in Castlecliff, and Appendix 4. under the “Dune Management” submission. how these interact with dune stability. 7. This is noted. There is an intention that vehicle access will be appropriately managed. section 8. This has been passed onto the Parks Department and any investigation or consideration 3. Main issue for the Spinifex on the fore dunes is  ‘The Reserve’s dune field human induced damage. would need to be undertaken separate of this process. comprises of rear, mid and 9. This is noted. 4. A WDC policy of moving large driftwood logs into fore dunes, all of which have distinctive flora and fauna. the blow outs to stop further damage and The foredunes, which are encourage sand deposition would significantly naturally advancing assist recover. seaward, have extensive 5. Blow outs are common in the mid dunes, because spinifex plantings which help of age, close proximity to the sea, and vehicle trap sand with their running damage. roots. There are very few areas of mid dunes, and they are susceptible to blow outs because of their close proximity to the sea and vehicle damage. The rear dunes have varied vegetation, including marram grass and wattle’. 32f Graeme La Cock 1. Castlecliff has some of the best Spinifex dunes in the 1. This is noted. Accepted. The submission is noted, and Sara country. 2. The Strategy prepared by Ed Atkin on behalf of ECoast is an environmental restoration and taken into consideration. On that Treadgold strategy that has been provided to council as a technical options report. It has not been basis, no change is proposed. 2. Castlecliff Coastal Management Strategy by Ed Atkin does not seem to have influenced this proposed adopted by Council as a project. While the ECoast report is acknowledged in the Plan through On behalf of DOC. plan. Action number 15, it will not be implemented as part of the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan. Further investigations and implementation of options identified in the Wishes to speak ECoast report are considered unlikely in the short to medium term, unless significant external in support of resources are secured and more technical work is undertaken. submission. 18b Seton brown The dunes form an important part of the coastal ecosystem, and are vital to the long term Not Accepted. The submission is 1. Dunes should be flattened and a grass area right out towards the beach with picnic tables. management of the Reserve and neighbouring properties. noted, and taken into consideration. On that basis, no change is proposed.

137 Karaka Wetland 20b Graham Dyhrberg The Councils Senior Stormwater Engineer confirms that to date, Council has fulfilled its obligations Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. Council is not maintaining their open drain within the Karaka Wetland. as agreed in the Karaka Wetland Enhancement Plan. and taken into consideration. On that Wishes to speak basis, no change is proposed. in support of submission. 31j Graham and Lyn 1. Implementation of the enhancement and Pearson management plan for the Karaka Wetlands has

stalled. Wishes to speak 2. The wetlands are slowly changing, naturally being in support of dynamic in nature. Until there is recognition and submission. understanding of this, the implementation of the enhancement and management plan will probably remain stalled. Landscaping and Planting 29d Jan Pavarno This is noted, and taken into consideration when planting species within the Reserve. Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. There are very few plants that could be planted in the dunes that can tolerate the harsh conditions at and taken into consideration. On that basis, no change is proposed. Castlecliff. 31k Graham and Lyn Norfolk pines perform very well in the coastal conditions. While not native, they have natural value Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. The fore dunes and rear dunes should be recognised Pearson for their natural values and the Norfolk pines should as a large tree that manage to grow in the extreme coastal environment. and taken into consideration. On

be recognised for their historical or landscape that basis, no change is proposed. Wishes to speak rather than natural values. in support of submission. Groynes 28 Vaughan Coveny Approximately 10 years ago the Council arranged for Coastal Scientist Dr Jeremy Gibb (now retired) Not accepted. The submission is 1. Wants to see Groynes established at intervals along to meet with representatives of the surf board riders club about the request to build low concrete noted, and taken into consideration. the beach north of the North mole. On behalf of reefs to promote better surf. Mr Gibb was able to explain that this area is a very high energy and On that basis, no change is proposed. 2. Benefits to community; Wanganui dynamic coastline with many strong forces at work, including a substantial literal drift. The  Slows down sand flow towards north mole. Boardriders Club. construction of the Moles starting in the late 1800s has meant that Morgan and Castlecliff Beaches  Creates safer, shallower sea floor. have benefited from substantial accretion, but this has now stabilised.  Lessens wave energy. Wishes to speak  Slows and helps minimise the traffic flow on in support of The Council’s Manager of Property Projects has indicated that further investigation of the option the beach. submission. would require significant work. The first step to contemplate any work on the beach would be to  Will create new environment for sea life. consult a coastal scientist with knowledge of the Whanganui Coast to discuss:  Reduces coastal erosion. 3. Wants one Groyne established at the southern end a. What are the objectives of any work and what does success look like. of the Rangiora Street car park first, and be b. The physical options to achieve the objective. monitored for 12 months before moving on to the c. All the likely effects on the environment. other three installations annually. Proposed d. The consent process required and the stakeholders requiring direct engagement. locations are between Morgan and Rangiora Street, e. Indicative costs. north end of the top carpark at Rangiora Street, f. Define the advantages to households in the community. 17

138 north end of the creek at Karaka Wetlands, and northern end of Longbeach drive towards kai iwi. Council does not currently have the available resources for undertaking any such investigation or 4. The Groynes should use quarry rock sourced locally. research into the option. 5. Has attached a petition with 36 signatures in support of submission. Biodiversity 32g Graeme La Cock In alliance with Castlecliff Coast Care, work has been undertaken within the sand dunes to remove Accepted. The following change is 1. Plan needs more detail on the biodiversity values, and Sara such as the importance of the habitat provided by invasive species and replace with more suitable native planting. The intention would be to continue recommended; Treadgold this programme in an effort to restore historical damage to the biodiversity that has progressively the fore and rear dunes.  Add Appendix 4 - Wanganui been caused over many years. 2. Terrestrially there are plant herpetofauna and Plant List 4, Vascular Plants On behalf of DOC. invertebrate values, including several species that of Castlecliff Beach Reserve, There is a different approach within the amenity areas and it may be appropriate to use native, or are threatened or at risk. Wanganui by Colin Ogle. Wishes to speak non-native species as there are other priorities for those areas. Whilst native species may be used,  Add Appendix 5 – Information in support of it is not intended to be done exclusively, or indeed necessarily restricted to those species endemic on the Native Fauna in the submission. to this part of New Zealand. Reserve (information 31l Graham and Lyn 1. There is preliminary information available to assist provided by Sara Treadgold Pearson While the Plan can discuss Biodiversity values, and list those values that’s are important in the in the formulation of policies 14.1 and 14.2, from DOC). Reserve, it is not the correct mechanism for setting out actions for its management or long term particularly with regard to identification of areas Wishes to speak restoration beyond what the Council is required to do under relevant Regional Council documents. which could be the focus of increased biodiversity. in support of To ensure there is an inventory of the native flora found in the Reserve, a new appendices will be 2. Examples of flora and fauna found in the coastal added that lists all of the flora that is found in the Reserve. This list has been provided by both Sara submission. dune area has been recorded by Castlecliff Coast Treadgold and Graham and Lyn Pearson, and was included in the 2005 Plan. Care members on the website inaturalist NZ.

3. The flora on the rear dunes varies greatly. Information regarding the native fauna will also be inserted as Appendix 5. 4. Because native fauna and flora components are already on site, a low impact approach to site preparation is our recommendation. Plants and Animal Pests

139 31m Graham and Lyn Responsibility for pest plant management in the Castlecliff Reserve area is currently shared between Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. HRC Regional Pest Animal Strategy suggests their Pearson focus is on Rooks, Goats and Possums. Horizons Regional Council and Whanganui District Council. Whilst under the Horizons’ Regional Pest and taken into consideration. On that Management Plan, local authorities are responsible for the identification, monitoring and control of basis, no change is proposed. 2. Suggest a more local site specific policy would Wishes to speak achieve better results. plant pest species highlighted in the Horizions Regional Council Regional Pest Management Plan in support of 2017-2037. Certain species are kept under review by Horizons due to the practicality of treatment 3. Suggest a good starting point is “Wanganui Plant submission. List 4, Vascular Plants of the Castlecliff Beach and identification of areas affected. Reserve, Wanganui May 2003. Whilst certain areas have been highlighted for regular treatment and control, there is flexibility 4. Do not believe boneseed is a pest within the Reserve. within a specific Approved Management Plan, submitted to Horizons Reginal Council to respond to new sites or increased infestations as necessary.

The requirements of the local authority are clearly outlined in the RPMP however Horizons are currently working through a new Memorandum of Understanding to cover general relationship issues, exemptions and other mechanisms that can be employed to best manage plant pest species in our District.

Under the Horizions Regional Council Regional Pest Management Plan 2017-2037, Boneseed is listed as a mapped progressive containment pest plant, and the Reserve is identified as an 32h Graeme La Cock active management zone in this respect. Horizions Regional Council’s weed management 1. There could be an opportunity to have predator maps show the area to the south of Duncan Pavilion to the North Mole as potentially a site and Sara control here to protect native lizard and shore and for Boneseed. This area is inspected and treated by Horizions regional Council as required. Treadgold sea birds.

2. Believe the plan needs its own strategy to deal with On behalf of DOC. weeds such as the sand acacia and possibility In terms of pest animal species, under the Horizions Regional Council Regional Pest Management hedgehogs. Plan 2017 – 2037, wallabies, possums, rabbits and rooks are listed as species that must be controlled Wishes to speak to varying levels, with varying responsibilities. Specifically for Castlecliff, the only likely species to be in support of an issue is rabbits, however these are listed under ‘Sustained Control’ with shared responsibilities submission. with Horizions Regional Council. This means that the requirement is to manage the species to a level where externality of the impacts are manageable. Whilst there are rabbits in the dunes, there are generally minimal wider impacts of their presence. If they are seen to be causing substantial damage, management would then be required.

Strategies to deal with pest control are more effectively dealt with by Resource Management Act 1991 controls, such as Regional Policy Plans and Statements. Relevant case law states that a management plan is not a document that can create any obligations or rules in respect of the Resource Management Act planning regime. In a technical sense it is not a "statutory planning document" although it might be a relevant document for consideration by a consent authority under the Resource Management Act. A reserve management plan is not the repository for all the regulatory powers that the Council might want to apply to a particular reserve.

140 Administration and Management Leases, licences, permits and maintenance 1b Tania Pirikahu The Council does not own all buildings within the Reserve, so does not necessarily control who uses Not accepted. The submission is 1. Disagreed with objective 8 - allowing for occupation or leases them. Buildings in the Reserve are intended to be for the use and enjoyment of the noted, and taken into consideration. of the reserve. community, such as the Surf Lifesaving Club which contributes to the safety of those who use the On that basis, no change is proposed. beach to swim.

The Council has no plans to introduce additional leases or licences, nor is there any plan to erect any new buildings within the Reserve. 21c Rhona Vickoce There is no definitive list, as it would depend on what came up and whether it was suitable for the Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. Query over what the approved uses of the Reserve are in regards to objective 16. area. This would have some general criteria and would be determined by the Council’s Parks and and taken into consideration. On that Wishes to speak Property Department. basis, no change is proposed. in support of submission. The District Plan also lists ‘Permitted Activities’ that are allowed in the Reserve, under Chapter 8, Reserves and Open Space Zone. 31n Graham and Lyn The management contract referred to at the time of this submission had expired, and it is anticipated Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. Understanding is that Progress Castlecliff have a Pearson ‘management contract’ with the Council for the to be replaced with a lease agreement. and taken into consideration. On that

Duncan Pavilion, not a lease. basis, no change is proposed. The specifics of leasing agreements are not a matter for a strategic planning document. Wishes to speak in support of submission. 36c Des Warahi This is noted. It is the intention of the Council to continue to uphold the working relationships it has Accepted. The submission is noted, 1. To continue to allow for the occupation of the reserves for approved uses and facilities by the with the community, including in relation to the use of the facilities in the Reserve. and taken into consideration. On that

On behalf of granting of a lease, licence or permit and basis, no change is proposed. Castlecliff acknowledging the work of these groups including Community past, present and future funding accessed for Charitable Trust. voluntary work within the Reserve. Action Plan 31o Graham and Lyn We believe that the development of any action plan should While dune management is a topic of this Plan, decisions around dune restoration work is not Accepted. The submission is noted, Pearson involve people with: being dealt with by this Plan, and will be undertaken as a separate process as indicated by action and taken into consideration. On number 15. that basis, no change is proposed.  Extensive knowledge and experience of dune Wishes to speak restoration work. in support of 2 – This has been passed on to the Parks Department for investigation and consideration.  DOC Staff. submission.  Knowledgable locals. 3 – This is addressed in actions 8 and 9.  Retired DOC Botanist, Colin Ogle.

 Horizions Regional Council. 4 – Noted.

Numbers below pertain to the action number in the Plan. 5 – The Rangiora Street toilets are now open after a period of required maintenance.

2 – Culture and Heritage 6 – Noted. 20

141 There is broken glass and rubbish around the pill boxes that need removal. The pillboxes being included as part of 7 – As per response number 5 above. regular clean ups undertaken by the Council would be most welcome. 10, 11, 12 – This is already addressed in actions 11, 14 and 23.

3 – Culture and Heritage 13 – Noted. Would welcome further signage and the installation of interpretive panels, explaining the types and significance of 14 – Noted. the coastal vegetation. The history is also important in understanding how the coastal area has changed and 15 – Any additional planting works will need to be discussed with the Parks Department, separate developed. of this process.

4 – Community groups and Partnerships 16, 17 – Noted. Coast Care would like to be part of the further development of partnerships and funding opportunities. 18, 19, 20 – The establishment of any group or organisation is beyond the intent of the Reserve Management Plan, and could be achieved separate of this process. 5 – Reserve Use It is a major concern that the toilet facilities at the 21 – Noted. Playground have been unavailable for many months. 22 – This has been passed on to the Parks Department for investigation and consideration. 6 – Pedestrian and Vehicle Access This is a key issue for the further development of the coastal area. Much thought and community input is required to achieve successful outcomes.

7 – Buildings and Facilities Refer tor for action number.

10, 11 and 12 - The playground and skate park are major amenities for the youth and families of Castlecliff and Whanganui). Maintaining them in good condition is vital for the community.

13 – North Mole We are looking forward to the North mole upgrade.

14 – Parking We suggest the re-sealing work is evaluated in terms of cost benefit before any work is carried out.

15 – Parking

142 Action the planting of sand binder plants forward of the car park as soon as possible to reduce sand blowing into the carpark.

16 , 17 – Signage This should be actioned as soon as possible.

18, 19 and 20 - Dune Stability, Plant and Animal Pests Build on the Castleclif Coast Care work already being undertaken. Investigate setting up a group under the Pest free NZ Program, which will provide access to free resources.

21 – Leases, Licences and Permits Extend the management contract for the Duncan Pavilion and increase the management fee paid by the Council.

22 – Review and Monitor Ensure that community groups are involved in the annual review. Also present reports at meetings as part of the annual review. Appendices 31p Graham and Lyn It is not currently Council’s intention to allocate any extra funds to the maintenance and Not accepted. The submission is 1. More expenditure should be allocated to the Pearson Reserve, including catch up expenditure. management of the Reserve. noted, and taken into consideration. On that basis, no change is Wishes to speak Queries in relation to the allocation of extra expenditure would need to be raised under the Annual proposed. in support of Plan/Long Term Plan processes. submission.

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Figure 1 - Annual Midwinter Swim at Castlecliff Beach

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Table of Contents Part One: Introduction ...... 5 Purpose of the Reserve Management Plan ...... 5 Castlecliff Coastal Reserve...... 5 Location and Description of Reserve ...... 5 Natural Environment ...... 6 Format of the Plan...... 6 Castlecliff Rejuvenation Project ...... 6 Consultation ...... 6 Legal Description Table ...... 7 Map………… ...... 8 Part Two: Objectives and Policies...... 9 Historical, Social, and Cultural Values ...... 9 Kaitiakitanga ...... 9 Culture and Heritage ...... 9 Community Groups and Partnerships ...... 9 Reserve Use ...... 10 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access ...... 10 Dogs ...... 10 Buildings, Structures and Facilities ...... 11 Buildings and Facilities ...... 11 North Mole ...... 11 Parking ...... 12 Signage ...... 12 Natural values ...... 1312 Dune Management ...... 1312 Karaka Wetlands ...... 1413 Landscaping and Planting ...... 14 Biodiversity ...... 14 Plant and Animal Pests ...... 1514 Administration and Management ...... 15 Leases, licences, permits and maintenance ...... 15 Part Three: Action Plan ...... 16 Part Four: Appendices...... 2622 Appendix 1 ...... 2622 Strategic Context for this Reserve ...... 2622

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National Context ...... 2622 Regional Context ...... 2622 Local Context ...... 2622 Historical Context ...... 2723 Early Maori Occupation ...... 2723 European Settlement of the Area ...... 2823 Development within the Reserve ...... 2824 Structures within the Reserve...... 2924 Appendix 2 ...... 3127 Appendix 3 ...... 3228 Appendix 4 ...... 4036 References ...... 4137 Glossary...... 4238

Figure 2 -–Playground in the Reserve

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Part One: Introduction

Purpose of the Reserve Management the coast. It does however form an important Plan part of the wider coastal environment and it Preparation of a Management Plan is interrelates directly with the Reserve. required for the Castlecliff Domain Recreation The beach area is perceived by the Reserve under Section 41 of the Reserves Act community as being inseparable from the 1977. dune area and therefore the objectives, The principal purpose of the Domain policies and management proposals in this Recreation Reserve area is for recreation. This Plan will cover the foreshore areas of the plan acknowledges that the natural coastal environment where appropriate. environment of the coastal margin requires Location and Description of Reserve careful management to ensure it is protected and sustained, to ensure it can be enjoyed by The Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is located at future generations. the western-most edge of the Whanganui Urban Area, at the Tasman Sea. The areas This Plan provides a strategic framework for extends 3.1 kilometres northwards from the the management by Whanganui District mouth of the Whanganui River and comprises Council. It contains short term actions and total area of approximately 38 hectares. The longer term objectives to achieve the area consists mostly of dune land and gazetted purpose for the recreation reserve wetland area located between Mean High to: Water Springs (MHWS) and Rroad Rreserve. “Provide for and ensure the use, enjoyment, maintenance, protection and The Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is primarily preservation, as the case may require, and, land which has been formed over the past the development, as appropriate, of the 100 years as coastal processes adjusted to reserve for the purposes for which it is port developments. Mole structures were classified”. constructed on the North and South heads in 1877 to aid navigation at the river entrance The framework created by this Plan will by improving river depth and channel enable future decisions to be made in a stability. The moles were later extended in transparent, efficient and coordinated 1911. The structures have resulted in manner. accretion of sand as it becomes trapped by a Castlecliff Coastal Reserve dominant net north to south littoral drift. The greatest change occurred adjacent to the While a Reserve Management Plan is only North Mole where the coastline moved required to be created for gazetted reserves approximately 600 metres seaward between under the Reserves Act 1977, for the 1880 and 1993. The rate of progradation (the purposes of this Plan other adjacent pieces of growth of the land seward) decreases in a land will be included. This entire area is northerly direction. referred to as the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve. Refer to the map on page 11 for the exact The Castlecliff Domain Recreation Reserve areas the Reserve comprises of. was classified as a Reserve in 1918 when an area of 12 acres (4.9 hectares) of beach and For the purpose of this Plan, the beach below dune land was reserved for the purposes of a MHWS (Mean High Water Springs) does not “Public Recreation Ground”. A further 50 form part of the Reserve as it is not within acres (20.2 hectares) of accreted land was Whanganui District Council’s jurisdiction added to the Reserve in 1957. meaning that the Council have no control over activities that take place in this area of 5

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Natural Environment responsible and gives an anticipated timeframe for completion. While the landforms of the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve have been formed over the last 100 Part 4 includes the appendices and years, the sedimentary rocks into which the references. sea cliff has been cut are hundreds of The planning and legislative context is thousands of years old. At a height of 30 to 45 provided in the appendix 1. metres, the cliffs, situated between Castlecliff Settlement and Nukumaru form a very Appendix 2 contains the Castlecliff Reserve dominant feature of the coastline. The cliffs Management Plan Map which indicates are south facing, therefore remaining damp in current facilities within the Reserve. some places for much of the year and are exposed to weathering by salt spray. The rock Castlecliff Rejuvenation Project is relatively young and easily eroded by wave The Castlecliff Rejuvenation Project is a and wind action. collaborative project between Council and the Since the erection of the North and South Progress Castlecliff community group. It moles, the beach has been prograding began in 2013 with the aim of partnering with seaward. the community to develop and implement a plan to rejuvenate the suburb of Castlecliff Sand is the most significant deposition and environs. material in the Reserve, sourced mainly from the erosion of the cliffs to the north-west of Castlecliff has a long history as a proactive the Rreserve. It is transported by wave action community. Progress Castlecliff has been a to reach the foreshore, and via this wave driving force for the Castlecliff Rejuvenation action silt and driftwood also reach the coast. Project. Council will continue to foster this relationship through open engagement and The natural dune character of the area has providing support to Progress Castlecliff for also been altered by the erection of projects that benefit the wider community. structures and other activities. In the Rangiora Street vicinity the buildings and While the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is only carparks have altered the rolling dune one component of the Castlecliff character and annual beach grooming has Rejuvenation project, it is a destination prevented fore dune development in this Rreserve that is important to Whanganui as a location. whole. Because of this, its rejuvenation is a Whanganui wide project. Format of the Plan Consultation Part 1 of the Plan provides an introduction to Castlecliff Coastal Reserve A public notice expressing Council’s intent to review the management plan was published Part 2 is divided into 5 sections. Each section in the Midweek newspaper on 7 September contains Objectives and Policies relevant to 2016. that topic. The 5 main sections are: Council staff attended multiple public • Historical and Cultural Values meetings held at Castlecliff School by • Reserve Use Progress Castlecliff as a part of the wider • Buildings, Structures and Facilities Castlecliff Rejuvenation project. The • Natural Values Castlecliff community are well engaged and • Operational Management. their feedback has informed the preparation of this Plan. Part 3 provides an Action Plan for the Rreserve. It lists actions, identifies who is

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In addition to public meetings consultation flyers were delivered to the Castlecliff community requesting feedback and comments. Specifically what they liked about the Rreserve, any issues or concerns they had and any ideas, wants or needs for the Rreserve going forward.

An online survey was also promoted through the Council's webpage and social media platforms between 4 November 2016 and 31 January 2017. Council received 91 responses, many of which echoed the Castlecliff community's feedback.

Council also attended the Whanganui Home Show on 20 and 21 August 2016 to discuss the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve area.

Legal Description Table

Castlecliff Harbour Land Seaward Land North Mole Domain Board Northwest of Land Recreation Endowment Reserve Reserve Land Reserves Act Gazetted for Status Not Gazetted n/a n/a n/a Recreation Purpose Section 315 Right Bank Wanganui Section 324 river Legal Right Bank No legal No legal No legal

Description Wanganui description description description Section 316 River Right Bank Wanganui River The Crown The land is and owned by the administered Whanganui Crown. by WDC in Owner District n/a n/a Activity accordance Council function are with the owned by Reserves Act WDC. 1977 Total Area 25.0905 13.0046 n/a n/a n/a (hectares)

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Historical, Social, and Cultural Values Board and Pilot House. It is important these few remaining features are celebrated and Kaitiakitanga maintained so they are available to inform future The Reserve has been identified as having generations about the local history. cultural and spiritual significance, and is a reference point for local whānau, hapū, and iwi Objective: identity. This includes the protection of wāhi tapu 2. Ensure that sites of historic or cultural and archaeological sites, recognition of the value significance within the Reserve are of Reserve as a place for gathering food and recorded and, protected. materials (such as pīngao) for crafts such as Policies weaving and the carving of tukutuku panels. 2.1 Promote greater community awareness Observations made by local experts noted that about the historic, cultural and scenic pīngao has declined significantly since 19941. significance of the Reserve. Objective 2.2 Ensure an archaeological survey is 1. Recognise and protect the special carried out before any major earthworks relationship that Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and are undertaken and that any Te Runanga O Tūpoho, as Tangata archaeological sites uncovered in future Whenua, have with this Reserve as a site are identified and protected. of cultural and spiritual significance, and as a reference point for whanau/, hapu/ Community Groups and Partnerships and iwi identity. The beach and reserve area is a part of the local community’s identity. It is essential the Policies management of the reserve is done in 1.1 Facilitate the mana whenua to exercise partnership with the community. This creates a kaitiakitanga by adopting a collaborative sense of ownership and pride with flow on effects approach to the management and that benefit both the Rreserve, the wider development of the Reserve. Castlecliff and Whanganui community. 1.2 Support tangata whenua to build resources and relationships to restore The Castlecliff community is highly proactive and native flora and fauna enhancing the engaged with issues and opportunities within the practice of kaitiakitanga of the Reserve. Rreserve. Whanganui District Council and Progress Castlecliff have been working alongside 1.3 Ensure everyone (including contractors) working on the restoration of the each other on the Castlecliff Rejuvenation Reserve have consideration for tangata project. This project has already seen great whenua outcomes. outcomes, it is important Council continues to foster this relationship. 1.4 Co-manage with tangata whenua processes for re-interment sites for any Objective discovered Koiwi. 3. To continue to support and enhance an Culture and Heritage ongoing collaborative relationship with the Castlecliff community, in relation to Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is rich in culture and the development and implementation of heritage. Few physical remnants of previous this Rreserve Mmanagement Pplan. occupation remain as historic heritage features in the Reserve. Examples include the Karaka Street Beacon, the WWII Pill Boxes, SS Te Anau, Chequer

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Policies Conflicts also arise exist between pedestrian and 3.1 Engage with the Castlecliff community, vehicle activities within the Reserve. Vehicles including Progress Castlecliff and such as motor bikes also cause damage to the Castlecliff Coast Care, before making natural environment, especially the dune system, fundamental decisions that will affect and cause safety concerns for pedestrians and the use, enjoyment or management of other informal reserve users. In addition Formatted: Not Highlight the Rreserve. appropriate access routes for motorised vehicles 3.2 Continue to engage with local will also be clearly identified. These actions will community groups on the future be combined with methods to deter the use of development of the Reserve. vehicles on informal tracks through the dunes. Reserve Use Objective A wide range of passive recreation activities 5. Minimise adverse effects on the natural occur within the Reserve. Other activities include environment and potential conflicts use of motor vehicles, fishing, barbeque facilities, between Rreserve users. horse riding and cycling. Policies The Surf Life Saving Club, the Duncan Pavilion, 5.1 Promote awareness of and compliance and the Rangiora Street toilet block are the only Ensure users comply with any Council buildings on the Reserve. Both enhance the Bylaw concerning speed limits orlimits safety and enjoyment for users of the Reserve vehicleand vehicle access. and the wider community. 5.15.2 Prevent vehicle access to and through the dunes by the use of physical barriers The Council focus for the future is to ensure and enforceable regulatory controls e.g. existing facilities are maintained at a high bylaws. standard to meet the needs of recreation users 5.3 Enhance pedestrian access to the within the Reserve. Reserve and walkways through the Objective Reserve in a manner that avoids 4. Promote a range of recreational potential conflicts with other Reserve opportunities within the Reserve, whilst users and activities. protecting cultural, landscape, and 5.4 Define formal access points to the beach ecological values. for vehicle users. 5.5 Define formal walkways within the Policy Reserve. 4.1 Maintain the amenity values of the 5.2 Provide clear signage at the access to Reserve and its facilities and where the beach that minimises potential practical enhance facilities and amenity damage to the dune system and reduces values to encourage greater recreational the potential for conflict for recreation use of the Reserve by the wider users and activities. community. Dogs Pedestrian and Vehicle Access Dogs can pose a direct threat to people, animals Many formal and informal walking tracks are and birds. Dogs should be under direct and established over the sand dunes and throughout continuous control at all times within the the wider Rreserve. Walking tracks provide Reserve, and are prohibited from the beach area access to the beach and recreation opportunities in front of the Rangiora Street carpark from the within the Reserve. Formal walking tracks should 1st of November to the 1st of April. Dogs are also be could actively encouraged encouraged in prohibited in the children’s playground all year future rather than and use of informal tracks due round. to the damage done to the dunes. discouraged to prevent further damage to the dunes. Objective 10

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6. Ensure dogs are kept under continuous control at all times to avoid as to not cause conflict with other Rreserve users.

Policy 6.1 Promote awareness of and compliance Ensure users comply with the Dog Control Bylaw 2015 within the Reserve. Buildings, Structures and Facilities Buildings and Facilities There are minimal buildings within the reserve, the two notable are the Duncan Pavilion and the Whanganui Surf Life Saving Club. The Duncan Figure 4- Surf Life Saving Club Pavilion is owned by Whanganui District Council and leased to Progress Castlecliff. The Whanganui North Mole Surf Lifesaving Club is owned by the Surf The City to North Mole Shared Pathway is Lifesaving Club Trust. currently under development. This 2.5-3m wide sealed path/boardwalk connects the Whanganui Other facilities in the Reserve include a toilet City Bridge to the North Mole. block, children’s play area with BBQ facilities and a drinking fountain, skate park and basketball It celebrates our river culture and heritage, courts located at the Rangiora Street entrance of creating a magnificent riverside trail that the Reserve. These facilities provide informal connects the town centre to the Tasman Sea and recreational attractions which encourage wider an iconic end point for the Mountain to Sea community use and enjoyment of the Reserve. It national cycle trail. is important they are maintained and upgraded Shared pathways enable people to get around on where appropriate. foot, by bicycle, scooter, skateboard, and with Objective mobility aids. 7. Ensure that Rreserve facilities are Other facilities located at the North Mole are the maintained and upgraded where fishing platform and the toilet block. necessary, to enable the community to continue to use and enjoy such facilities. Both the North and South Moles will be upgraded as part the Accelerate 25 Project (the Policies Whanganui-Manawatu Regional Growth Study) 7.1 Ensure buildings and facilities are to revitalize the port area in Whanganui maintained to an acceptable standard. 7.2 Allow further development and Objective restoration of the children’s playground 8. Enhance the amenity and landscape of based on further demand and need. the North Mole area as an iconic 7.3 Investigate the potential use of locally destination to end the Mountains to Sea made products for facilities such as signs national cycle trail and attract users to and fences within the Reserve. the City to the North Mole Shared 7.4 Ensure any future buildings are sited so Pathway. as to blend in with the natural Policies environment and ensure building style, 8.1 Promote use of the North Mole colour, form, and materials integrate landscape of the North Mole area as an with the environment. iconic destination to end the Mountain to Sea national cycle trail and attract users to the shared pathway. 11

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8.2 Investigate options to design and erect a of the Rreserve, and the need to minimise ground significant art piece to mark the end of disturbance of this archaeological site. The the Mountain to Sea cycle way and opportunity also exists to consider new reference the cultural and historical technology when designing signage, for example, significance of the river mouth area. the use of QR codes for people to scan from their mobile devices and access further information Parking about a building or feature. The Rreserve and beach area currently has sufficient car parking. The majority of car parking Objective area is located where the fore dune system 10. Clear signage is established and would naturally develop. While provision of car maintained throughout the Reserve that parking is important, this should be balanced assists in user orientation wayfinding, against the benefits of enabling the natural sand reduces conflict between Reserve users, dune system to re-establish. The proposal and enhances educational opportunities. currently being investigated to re-establish a fore Policies dune seaward of the Duncan Pavilion and Surf 10.1 Prioritise provision of way-finding Lifesaving club would mean the loss of the lower signage in the Reserve to assist informal carparks. recreation users to identify access routes Objective and restrictions on activities within the 9. Review the supply and demand and Reserve. identify a plan for future provision – 10.2 Collaborate with iwi mana whenua and based on potential expectation of future community groups to identify and demand patterns. develop informative signage about the 9. Ensure adequate parking for visitors to natural landscape, culture and history of the Reserve in locations appropriate to the Reserve.Information and way-finding enhancing the natural environment while signage shall be installed to assist safeguarding the natural beach system. informal recreation users to use pathway and track networks and other Policy informal recreation areas appropriately 9.1 Maintain and enhance parking areas and with consideration for other users. provided that this avoids adverse effects 10.3 Provide clear signage to identify the Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 1.52 cm, Space After: 0 on the natural beach system, and the formal pedestrian routes to the beach pt, Tab stops: 1.25 cm, Left amenity of the surrounding area. and through the dunes. 9.19.2 Consider other options for overflow 10.210.4 Provide clear signage to identify the parking areas, ensuring the natural formal vehicle access points and routes beach system is safeguarded as a onto the beach to minimise potential priority. damage to the dune system and reduces Signage the potential for vehicles conflicting with The Reserve lacks clear signage and this effects other reserve users. Formatted: Font color: Text 1 how visitors experience and find their way around the Reserve.

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throughout the dune system. Well established vegetation cover is a vital component to stabilise and manage the sand dunes. This needs to be done in conjunction with identification of appropriate access routes to manage the effects of the wide range of recreational activities that occur within the Reserve.

Sand is annually cleared from the lower car parks in front of the Surf Life Saving Club and Duncan Figure 5 - Coast Care Sign Pavilion. Drift wood is also cleared from the upper parts of the beach directly adjacent to the Natural values lower carpark. This prevents the fore-dune from Dune Management Stability establishing in this area and improves Castlecliff beach is known for its vast sand dunes accessibility and views to the sea. The impact this and as a rugged west coast beach. In 1877, in an is having on the dune system as a whole and the attempt to improve river depths and stability at appropriateness of this approach for the future is the entrance to the Whanganui River for under review. Consideration is being given to shipping, North and South Moles were ceasing this annual beach clearance process, to constructed. The training walls (jetties) were allow a fore-dune to re-establish seaward of the filled with shell rock and concrete to trap and Duncan Pavilion and Surf Lifesaving Club Building. deflect littoral drift of sand, minimising the This could help prevent sand from encroaching formation of a sand bar at the mouth. The result landward, and assist to reinstate the natural dune was a rapid build-up of the foreshore area north system. of the river mouth. Objective The Reserve’s dune field comprises of rear, mid 11. To stabilise and reinstate the dynamic and fore dunes, all of which have distinctive flora dune system, whilst providing for and fauna. The foredunes, which are naturally compatible recreational activities in the advancing seaward, have extensive spinifex reserve. plantings which help trap sand with their running 11. To undertake sand stabilisation to help roots. There are very few areas of mid dunes, and prevent further erosion, whilst providing they are susceptible to blow outs because of their for compatible recreational activities in close proximity to the sea and vehicle damage. the Reserve. The rear dunes have varied vegetation, including marram grass and wattle. Policies 11.1 Manage and restrict pedestrian and Exposure to strong coastal winds and the vehicle access through the dunes in order fineness of vegetation cover means the fore- to protect sand binding vegetation and dunes are constantly shifting. Where the ridge of dune stability. a fore dune is broken, wind will begin to funnel 11.2 Develop and implement an education through to the hind dune. This eventually forms a strategy to raise awareness of the blowout and large quantities of sand are shifted function and importance of the natural inland. Dune instability continues to be of dune system. concern. It creates a sand nuisance for the local 11.3 Protect and re-establish the current fore- residential neighbourhood, particularly on dunes where it has been affected by adjacent roads. Over time the dunes are erosion (including blowouts). becoming steeper and less stable. 11.4 Use native species such as spinifex when planting on the dunes to encourage Unrestricted access for vehicles and walkers has stabilisation, and replace introduced disrupted and diminished vegetation growth

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species with native ones when The community has signalled through appropriate. consultation for this Plan, that use of native plant species throughout the Rreserve is widely Karaka Wetlands supported as a high priority. The Karaka Wetland is a large permanent wetland at Castlecliff Beach boarded by an access Objective track and a drainage channel. It is composed of 13. Protect and where practical, enhance the numerous residential sections and Crown land natural environment and interface administered by both the Department of between the beach front, sand dunes, Conservation (DOC) and Whanganui District Rreserve area and urban development. Council. The boundary of the Castlecliff Coastal Policies Reserve coincides with the boundary of the 13.1 Recognise and protect ecological values of Karaka Wetland. the Rreserve by maintaining or planting The Karaka Wetland is an important asset within appropriate vegetation. the Castlecliff Coastal area. While this area is 13.2 Promote the use of local native coastal largely managed through the Karaka Wetlands species in any re-vegetation and Enhancement Plan it is essential to be recognised landscaping development work carried within this Reserve Management Plan. out within the Reserve. 13.3 To continue the programme of The Enhancement Plan sets out future landscaping in the Reserve using management of the wetland including pest plant appropriate coastal tolerant species. control, native plantings, ecological management and fish habitat enhancement. Biodiversity Biodiversity refers to the diversity of living things Objective in a habitat or ecosystem - plants, animals, 12. Protect and enhance the ecological, insects, fungi, and microorganisms. Increased recreational and cultural values of the biodiversity reflects a healthy and ecologically Karaka Wetland. richer environment. Providing options for wildlife Policies to travel and find new food sources and mates is 12.1 Ensure that activities that occur within important for biodiversity. Generally planting the Rreserve do not negatively impact natives is often the best way to support a the management of the Karaka wetland. habitats natural wildlife. However, choosing 12.2 Have regard to the Karaka Wetland location appropriate plants that suit the growing Enhancement Plan when undertaking conditions (such as climate, soil type, sun maintenance, development or other exposure, water availability) is an important activities within the wetlands area. factor and just planting natives alone will not outlined in the Enhancement Plan. necessarily increase biodiversity. Landscaping and Planting Objective The natural landscape of the Reserve is an 14. To encourage greater biodiversity in the attraction in itself. Araucaria heterophylla Rreserve. (Norfolk Pines) is a dominant features within the Domain area and along Seafront Road. A number Policies of the Norfolk Pine trees have stunted, with thin 14.1 To identify appropriate areas in the needle growth and look to be struggling overall. Reserve which could be the focus for increased biodiversity. Broadly speaking, most trees are in reasonably 14.2 Encourage planting in these defined areas, good health and contribute significantly to the and where possible source consider amenity of the area. plants/trees from local seed.

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Plant and Animal Pests 16.1 To control the lease agreements to Pest plant management within the Castlecliff ensure the most effective use of the Formatted: Normal, Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li, Tab Reserve area is currently shared between Rreserves for the enjoyment of the stops: Not at 1 cm Horizons Regional Council and Whanganui whole community. District Council. Whilst under the Horizons’ 16.2 To allow use of the Rreserve for special Regional Pest Management Plan, local authorities activities where compatible with its primary purpose. are responsible for the identification, monitoring and control of plant pest species highlighted 16.216.3 The Reserve will be within the Horizions Regional Council Regional maintained to the levels of service Pest Management Plan 2017-2037, certain identified in the Parks and Open Spaces species will be kept under review by Horizons due Strategy 2007. to the practicality of treatment and identification of areas affected.

Objective 15. To manage and control animal pests and plants identified in the Horizons Regional Council’s Regional Pest Management Plan 2017-2037. Regional Pest Plant Strategy, and Regional Pest Animal Strategy.

Policy 15.1 Monitor for pest plant species in the Rreserve such as boneseed and evergreen buckthorn, and notify Horizons Regional Council if found. Administration and Management Leases, licences, permits and maintenance Any person, organisation or company wishing to occupy any part of the Rreserves requires a concession agreement between themselves and the Council. In undertaking its role in providing recreational opportunities to the community, Council provides leases, licences and permits of land and/or buildings to a wide range of groups undertaking a variety of activities on the Reserve.

Leases will be issued where a person or organisation requires the exclusive long-term use of a building or land on the Rreserves, while a Licence will be issued for the nonexclusive use of a building or land on the Rreserves.

Objective 16. To allow for the occupation of the Rreserves for approved uses and facilities by the granting of a lease, licence or permit.

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Part Three: Action Plan

No Action Link to Objective Year/s Cost Responsibility/Comments Historical, Social and Cultural Values 1 Kaitiakitanga 1 Ongoing Staff Resource Parks and Property Department and Engage with local tangata whenua on future Infrastructure in liaison with the Planning plans for development within the Reserve. Department.

2 Cultural and Heritage 2 Annual inspection To be confirmed Parks and Property Department Maintain the WW2 pillboxes regularly to Staff resource + ensure that they are safe. This involves project specific ensuring they are structurally sound and safe costs for the public to be around.

3 Culture and Heritage 2 Short – medium Staff Resource Parks and Property Department in liaison Formatted: Strikethrough Investigate the opportunity to install an term with the Local Community Consultation costs informative interpretive panel to enhance the public’s appreciation of the heritage sites within the Reserve.

4 Community Groups and Partnerships 3 Medium term To be confirmed Horizons Regional council in liaison with Formatted: Strikethrough Investigate options for Coastcare and Whanganui District Council. community education by liaising with Horizions

Regional Council to explore avenues of funding. Reserve Use 5 Reserve Use 4 Ongoing Staff Resources Parks and Property Department Monitor Reserve assets to ensure they are safe and well maintained.

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6 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access 5 Not confirmed Staff Resources Parks and Property Department Formatted: Not Highlight Develop a permit system to enable restricted Formatted: Not Highlight vehicle access on the beach and investigate the potential to impose conditions on such permits.

Buildings, Structures and Facilities 7 Buildings and Facilities 7 2025 $160,000 Parks and Property Department. Maintain the Rangiora Street toilet block to ensure it is fit for purpose. 7 8 Buildings and Facilities 2025 $10,000 Parks and Property Department. Replace the retaining wall alongside the Rangiora Street public toilets. 7 9 Buildings and Facilities Ongoing $15,000 This is an annual lease agreement Continue to lease beacon land in Karaka Street. between the Harbour Board and Whanganui District Council. 7 10 Buildings and Facilities 2022 Parks and Property Department. a) Investigate the upgrade of the playground a) Staff equipment. Resources b) Programme budget and works as required. b) $150,000 7 11 Buildings and Facilities 2019 $7000 Parks and Property Department. Formatted: Strikethrough Erect double swings by the public toilets

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No Action Link to Objective Year/s Cost Responsibility/Comments located near the playground. 7 12 Buildings and Facilities 2025 $50,000 Parks and Property Department. Refurbish the skate bowl located near the playground.

13 North Mole 8 Short- medium term To be confirmed Infrastructure and Parks and Property Formatted: Strikethrough Investigate the opportunity to design and Department in Liaison with Community construct artwork to symbolise the mountains Services Department. to the sea cycleway.

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14 Parking 9 Parks and Property Department. a) Reseal the middle carpark to ensure it a) 2020 a) $15,500 continues to be suitable for use. b) 2023 b) $25,000 b) Reseal the upper carpark to ensure it continues to be suitable for use.

15 Parking 9 Ongoing $40,000 Parks and Property Department. Continue maintenance and sand clearing of the car parking areas.

16 Signage 10 Medium – long Parks and Property Department. a) Investigate the installation of Way-finding term a) Staff signage at the entrances and throughout Resources the Reserve. b) Costs to be b) Programme budget and works as required. confirmed

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17 Signage 10 Medium-long term Parks and Property Department a) Investigate the design and installation a) Staff signage to record culture and heritage, Resources values, and stories of the reserve at b) Costs to be appropriately nominated points. confirmed b) Programme budget and works as required Natural Values 18 Dune Stability 11 Long term To be confirmed Parks and Property Department in Liaison Investigate options for a dune restoration and with, Strategy, and Horizions Regional management plan. Council, Various Council Staff.

19 Plant and Animal Pests 15 Ongoing To be confirmed Whanganui District Council in Liaison with Regularly inspect the Reserve to eliminate Horizions Regional Council. significant pests by appropriate methods. Plant and Animal Pests 20 15 Ongoing Staff Resources Coastcare funded by Horizons Regional To gradually and systematically remove weed Council. species and exotic species in the dunes and replace with appropriate native species.

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21 Leases, licences and permits 16 Annually Staff resources Parks and Property Department Review licences and leases

22 Review and Monitoring 16 Annually Staff Resources Strategy and Policy in liaison with Parks Review this RMP’s actions annually. and Property Department.

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Priority Actions 1 Pedestrian and vehicle Access 5 2018/19 Staff Resources. Policy and Governance Formatted Table Department and Infrastructure Set a speed limit on the beach via a Bylaw. Department. 2 Pedestrian and Vehicle Access 5 2018/19 Staff Resources. Parks and Property Department. Formatted: Font: Bold Install physical barriers in and around the Formatted: Justified, Space Before: 6 pt, After: 0 pt dunes to prevent vehicle access and allow for pedestrian access only. 3 Culture and Heritage 2 Short – medium term. Staff Resource. Parks and Property Department in Investigate the opportunity to install an liaison with the Local Community. Consultation costs. informative interpretive panel to enhance the public’s appreciation of the heritage sites within the Reserve. 4 Community Groups and Partnerships 3 Medium term. To be confirmed. Horizons Regional Council in Investigate options for Coastcare and liaison with Whanganui District community education by liaising with Council. Horizions Regional Council to explore

avenues of funding. Formatted: Font: +Headings (Calibri Light), Font color: 5 Text 1 North Mole 8 Short- medium term. To be confirmed. Infrastructure and Parks and a) Investigate the opportunity to design Property Department in Liaison Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0.06 cm, and construct artwork to symbolise the with Community Services Hanging: 0.5 cm, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned mountains to the sea cycleway. Department. at: 0.63 cm + Indent at: 1.27 cm b) Commission and install the artwork. Formatted: Font: +Headings (Calibri Light), Font color: Text 1

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No Action Link to Objective Year/s Cost Responsibility Formatted Table 6 7 Buildings and Facilities 2019 $7000 Parks and Property Department. Erect double swings by the public toilets located near the playground. 7 7 Buildings and Facilities Short-medium term. To be confirmed. Parks and Property Department.

Undertake a shade audit within the Reserve. Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold 8 Signage 10 Short – medium term. Parks and Property Department. a) Staff Resources a) Progressively design and install of b) Costs to be confirmed signage to record culture, heritage, and natural values, and stories of the Reserve at appropriately nominated points. b) Programme budget and required works. 9 Signage 10 Short – medium term. Parks and Property Department. a) Staff Resources a) Progressively design and install Way- b) Costs to be confirmed finding and informative signage at the entrances and key locations throughout the Reserve. b) Programme budget and required works. 10 Parking 9 Parks and Property Department. a) Reseal the middle carpark to ensure it a) 2020 a) $15,500 continues to be suitable for use. b) 2023 b) $25,000 b) Reseal the upper carpark to ensure it continues to be suitable for use.

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No Action Link to Objective Year/s Cost Responsibility Formatted Table 11 7 Buildings and Facilities 2022 Parks and Property Department. a) Upgrade of the playground equipment. a) Staff Resources b) Programme budget and required b) $150,000 works. 12 Buildings and Facilities 7 2025 $160,000 Parks and Property Department. Upgrade the Rangiora Street toilet block to ensure it is fit for purpose. 13 7 Buildings and Facilities 2025 $10,000 Parks and Property Department. Replace the retaining wall alongside the Rangiora Street public toilets. 14 7 Buildings and Facilities 2025 $50,000 Parks and Property Department. Refurbish the skate bowl located near the playground. 15 Dune Stability 11 Long term. No budget allocated. Parks and Property Department in Investigate options for dune restoration Liaison with, Strategy, and and management, including educational Horizions Regional Council, material. Various Council Staff. 16 Parking 9 Long term. To be confirmed. Parks and Property Department. Review supply and demand of car parking, and develop a plan for future provision – based on projected future demand patterns. Ongoing

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No Action Link to Objective Year/s Cost Responsibility 17 Kaitiakitanga 1 Ongoing Staff Resource Parks and Property Department Engage with mana whenua on future plans and Infrastructure in liaison with for development within the Reserve. the Planning Department. 18 Plant and Animal Pests 15 Ongoing/ As pests are External and staff Horizions Regional Council in Regularly inspect the Reserve to eliminate identified. resources. liaison with Whanganui District significant pests such as Boneseed and Council Evergreen Buckthorn by appropriate methods. 19 Parking 9 Ongoing $40,000 Parks and Property Department. Continue maintenance and sand clearing of the car parking areas. 20 Cultural and Heritage 2 Annual inspection Staff resource + project Parks and Property Department Maintain the WW2 pillboxes regularly to specific costs ensure that they are safe. This involves ensuring they are structurally sound and safe for the public to be around. 21 Cultural and Heritage 2 Annual inspection To be confirmed Parks and Property Department Maintain the WW2 pillboxes regularly to Staff resource + project ensure that they are safe. This involves specific costs ensuring they are structurally sound and safe for the public to be around.

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No Action Link to Objective Year/s Cost Responsibility Formatted Table 22 7 Buildings and Facilities Ongoing $15,000 This is an annual lease agreement Continue to lease beacon land in Karaka between the Harbour Board and Street. Whanganui District Council.

Note: While this facility is not within the Formatted: Font: Italic Reserve, the continued leasing is deemed important in respect of this area. Formatted: Font: Italic 23 Reserve Use 4 Annually Staff Resources Parks and Property Department Monitor Reserve assets to ensure they are safe and well maintained. 24 Leases, licences and permits 16 Annually Staff resources Parks and Property Department Review licences and leases

25 Review and Monitoring 16 Annually Staff Resources Strategy and Policy in liaison with Review this RMP’s actions annually. Parks and Property Department.

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Part Four: Appendices

Appendix 1 Local Context Strategic Context for this Reserve Reserves and Open Spaces Strategy National Context The Goal of the Reserves and Open Spaces New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement Strategy (The Strategy) is: “A well utilised, well positioned, safe The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement sets and attractive parks and open space national guidance for the whole coast and network that is best able to meet parameters for development and use of the today’s and expected community coastal environment. It guides Regional Policy need.” Statements and Regional Plans (the One Plan) prepared by the Regional Councils throughout Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is categorised as the country. The difference between these two is a Premier park within the Whanganui that the Policy Statement sets policy (excluding Reserves and Open Spaces Strategy. rules) and general principles for the whole region, Premier parks are termed destination parks and the Regional Plans implement the policy and are of special value and significance. through rules and other methods. They have high recognition and use within the community and are an attraction for Reserves Act 1977 out of town visitors. The Reserve is an The management plan regime under the Reserves especially popular attraction for surfers, Act deals with specific land and the development, swimmers and fishermen alike. use and protection of that land in a general way and on a day-to-day basis. The Management Plan The Strategy encourages active promotion aims to provide the framework for decisions and of premier parks, in particular, to both guide everyday development. extend and capitalise on their iconic status. A desired outcome of The Strategy is; Regional Context Council develops and maintains a city-wide Manawatu-Whanganui One Plan network of open space routes linked to The Manawatu-Whanganui One Plan, the One passive, active and premier parks, cycle Plan, combines the Regional Policy Statement, ways, the Whanganui River and additional Regional Plan, Regional Coastal Plan, and the green space as appropriate. Land and Water Regional Plan. Leading Edge Strategy Chapter 8 of the One Plan addresses the Coastal On 28 October 2014 the Council adopted a Marine Area, (CMA), and the wider coastal “leading edge” vision and purpose environment. The One Plan considers the coastal statement for the Whanganui District environment as wider than the CMA and Council and its community: comprises the CMA together with an area Key elements identified in the Strategy landward of MHWS, where coastal qualities or relevant to Castlecliff Coastal Reserve is: influences predominate. Community: The One Plan highlights the need for better o Strengthen partnerships and ways of integration between activities happening on land working collaboratively to weave our and those happening in the CMA, to ensure aspirations together - while consistent and compatible management. respectfully acknowledging differences Subdivision, land use intensification and the management of dunes are addressed through Connectivity: district plans and Chapter 4 of the One Plan. o Making our district more walk and cycle friendly – enhance urban cycle and pathway connections, provide 26

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more bicycle parking, and improve (CPTED) principles and retention of natural open space linkages landscape and historic heritage features. Creativity: Other Council Strategy and Bylaws: o Retain our historic and cultural o Public Places, Parks and Reserves heritage as a key point of difference. Bylaw 2016 o Facilitate the use of digital o Parks and Open Spaces Strategy technologies and smart approaches to o Smoke free Bylaw 2017 drive innovation and productivity. o Alcohol Control Bylaw 2017 o Dog Control Bylaw 2015 Environment: o Traffic and Speed Limit Bylaw 2017 o Ensure our built environment reflects 21st century needs while protecting Historical Context our distinctive heritage – manage our Maori History assets, facilities and infrastructure Kupe, the renowned chieftain of Hawaiki is responsibly and sustainable on behalf credited with discovering Aotearoa. To the of the community. early Maori the coast to the north of the o Pursue integrated and rejuvenated mouth of the Whanganui River was known urban design, place making and as Kai Hau O Kupe. landscape approaches – Rejuvenate Castlecliff and our coastal Smart and Bates (1972, p.20) in their book environment. Develop and implement “The Whanganui Story” describe Kupe’s a coastal plan. discovery of Whanganui. o Safeguard the health of the Awa and “After a short stay in the shelter of what let its richness shape us as a place is now Wellington Harbour, Kupe o Generate a buzz through events. continued his journey up the West Coast of the North Island passing Economy: between the mainland and the islands o Ensure our services and facilities reflect of Mana and Kapiti, until he eventually the diverse and changing needs of our passed the mouth of a large river (now community. the Whanganui) which he knew would o Deliver sport and recreation facilities give him access to the interior of the to meet the needs of our community in land. Kupe decided to land on the north line with our Sport and Recreation bank of the river but the rough water of Strategy the river mouth made a crossing of the Whanganui District Plan bar too hazardous to attempt so he and All land within the Reserve is zoned his crew were confined to the coast for Reserves and Open Space in the several days. Whanganui District Plan. Objectives, It was during this enforced stay that Policies and Rules relating to reserves can Kupe found some difficulty in obtaining found in Chapter 8 – Reserves and Open supplies of food for his crew. From this Spaces. fact Whanganui received its first place The Reserve and Open Spaces chapter aims name ‘Kai Hau O Kupe’; a literal to ensure quality reserve and open spaces translation gives the meaning as “the are safe, accessible and pleasant to use. place where Kupe ate the wind”. The chapter outlines policies that need to Early Maori Occupation be taken into account when development Before European arrival and settlement, is proposed. Including, but not limited to, Maori had a set routine of seasonal implementation of Crime Prevention occupation of the tidal estuary. Smart and through Environmental Design Principles 27

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Bates (1972) produced a map of Pā sites on advising mariners that the entrance to the Lower Whanganui River. Pungarehu is the Whanganui River could be picked up shown on the north bank of the from the open sea by observing the Whanganui River very close to the coast castle like cliff to the north of the and is described as: entrance to the river. Indeed a high cliff “The most seaward fishing pā of the did exist there at one time, but over the Ngarauru tribe, and often referred to in years it has been eroded by the sea”. the Land Court records of the 1860’s as “In 1881 a meeting of residents of sited near the Pilot Station at Castlecliff Whanganui was held to discuss a so it would have been near the proposal that a railway should be intersection of Morgan and Tregenna constructed to Castlecliff. After Streets. No visible evidence of this discussion it was agreed to form a rather exposed fishing village has been railway company. After the formation discovered, but its importance to the of the company in 1882 the township of Waitotara Maori was significant and its Castlecliff was laid out. In January 1883 quick access to the ocean fishing the lease of 98 sections was offered by grounds was an added advantage.” auction. With the sale of these sections Smart and Bates (1972, p.30) Castlecliff was established although it A limited number of artefacts of was 1885 before the first passenger archaeological significance have been trains ran between Whanganui and discovered at Castlecliff. One, an adze Castlecliff.” found near Thatcher Street, has been The Castlecliff Town Board was established dated between 500 and 1000 years old, in 1909. In 1911 it received a considerable and is of the early ‘Moa Hunter’ type. The boost when the following decision was significance of this in terms of very early made. In the 1911 Whanganui Harbour settlements has yet to be established. Board election the party favouring an The importance of Castlecliff Reserve for overseas port at Castlecliff was elected access to traditional Maori fishing grounds over the opposition of several influential and other resources continues today, as it merchants who wanted the Town wharf has since long before European occupation developed. This decision resulted in the of New Zealand. original wharf at Castlecliff being rebuilt along with further extensions of the moles A limited number of artefacts of and the construction of a wall to form a archaeological significance have been floating basin. discovered at Castlecliff. One, an adze found near Thatcher Street, has been The Harbour Board, and the development dated between 500 and 1000 years old, of the Port at Castlecliff was very and is of the early ‘Moa Hunter’ type. The important in the development of the young significance of this in terms of very early township. By 1991 it had a population of settlements has yet to be established. 4044 people and 1391 occupied dwellings. Development within the Reserve The early 1900s was a time when many European Settlement of the Area Formatted: Space After: 8 pt townspeople were either camping or Kirk (1989, p.33), in his book “Streets of building bachs at Castlecliff, with many Whanganui”, states: travelling to and from work throughout the “The European name of Castlecliff first summer months. appeared in 1853. In that year a notice Interest in the beach environs grew during appeared in the Wellington newspaper this period and in 1911 the Castlecliff Surf 28

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Bathers and Life Saving Club was formed. The Whanganui Surf Lifesaving Club The club reformed as the Castlecliff Ladies Building was completed in 1956, and is Surf Life Saving Club, then became the located in the lower Rangiora Street Castlecliff Surf and Life Saving Club, and is carpark. The building is described as now known as the Whanganui Surf Life modernistic, using the lean to or barn style Saving Club. for its overall form.

Historically a number of community The building is owned by the Surf initiated development proposals have been Lifesaving Club, who are also responsible implemented with support of Council. for its maintenance and repair. Including the construction of the Duncan

Pavilion, public toilets, car parking areas Formatted: Space After: 8 pt and the children’s playground.

During the Second World War at least five Children’s Playground emplacements (pill boxes) were built near The children’s playground is situated the coast. Of these, two are located between the back dunes, Seafront Road adjacent to the Whanganui Surf Life Saving and Rangiora Street. Club building (now sand covered), two in the dune land of the Reserve, and some Public Toilets were located at the end of Morgan Street, The public toilets adjoin the children’s however, it was destroyed by the Army in playground in Rangiora Street and are 1973. Initially these boxes were placed so owned and maintained by the Whanganui a view of the sea and beach area was District Council. Under the Councils LTP, available, but natural processes at the the toilets will be restored in 2025. coast have resulted in dune sand building up around them. World War II Pill Boxes: Three pillboxes dating from the Second A planting programme involving the public World War are visible within the Reserve was held during Conservation Week in boundary today, and are important 1988. Over 1000 trees were planted along heritage features within the dune the Rreserve fronting Seafront Road. landscape. The pill boxes are solid concrete structures that were placed in a network Structures within the Reserve along the beach to house machine guns in The majority of buildings and facilities case of an attack from Japanese raiding within the Reserve are owned and ships. 23 pill boxes were completed by maintained by the District Council. The March 1943. In 1994, the home guard exception to this is the Whanganui Life forces were wound down and the pill Saving Club building. boxes, along with other beach defences, Duncan Pavilion were abandoned. The William McAlpine Duncan Pavilion, The pill boxes at Castlecliff beach are either known as the Duncan Pavilion, is a arrowhead shaped or round. distinctive two-storeyed 12 sided building at the southern end of the beachfront One round pill box is located in the dune carpark off Rangiora Street. adjacent to Morgan Street, while the other two are within the dunes close to the The Pavilion was built in 1966. The building Whanganui Surf Lifesaving Building. is owned by the Council however is leased to Progress Castlecliff (A community Karaka Street Beacon group). This beacon is high on a cliff face and forms part of the navigational roadstead for the Whanganui Surf Lifesaving Club Building: 29

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Port of Whanganui as an unlit beacon. The beacon is on land owned by the Harbour Endowment Trust, and is leased to the Whanganui District Council.

North Mole The North Mole adjoins the Reserve boundary near Morgan Street. Both the North and South (adjacent the North on the opposite side of the river), were established in 1877 in an attempt to improve river depths and stability at the entrance to the Whanganui River. The training walls were filled with shell rock and concrete to trap and deflect littoral drift of sand. The result was a rapid build- up of the foreshore area north of the river mouth. Before the construction of the Moles, the coast had a sediment deficit Figure 7 - Castlecliff Beach which resulted in continual erosion of the cliffs and negative dune development.

The mole is used for a variety of activities from fishing to sightseeing and walking. The mole is a considerable recreational asset to the Whanganui people.

Figure 8 -– Playground in the Reserve.

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Appendix 4 Formatted: Font: Bold Native Fauna Formatted: Heading 2, Indent: Hanging: 1 cm Waders; Shore or Seabirds Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: Bold, Font color: Text 1  Black-back or red billed gulls  Variable oystercatchers Formatted: Font: 10 pt  White-fronted terns, Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: -0.25 cm,  Banded dotterel, Hanging: 0.5 cm, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.63  Pied stilts, cm + Indent at: 1.27 cm  Little black or pied shags,  Little blue penguins. Terrestrial Birds

 Silvereyes, Formatted: Font: 10 pt  finches, Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: -0.25 cm,  grey warbler,, Hanging: 0.5 cm, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.63  skylarks, cm + Indent at: 1.27 cm  fantails;  And other small passerines. Formatted: Font: 10 pt Marine mammals

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Horizons Regional Council (2009) Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Pest Animal Formatted: Space After: 0 pt Management Strategy Horizons Regional Council (2015) Regional Pest Animal Managment Strategy Formatted: Space After: 0 pt Horizons Regional Council (2015) Regional Pest Plant Management Strategy Formatted: Space After: 0 pt Formatted: Font: Not Italic, Font color: Auto, Check Horizons Regional Council spelling and grammar Regional Pest Management Plan 2017-2037 Formatted: Normal Formatted: Font: Italic Kirk, A. L. (1978) Streets of Wanganui Formatted: Font: Italic, Font color: Auto, Check spelling Smart, M. J., & Bates, A. P. (1972) and grammar The Wanganui Story

Whanganui District Council. (2005) Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan Figure 9 - Playground

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Council: means Whanganui District Council

Conservation: In relation to Chapter 9 – Cultural Heritage as defined under the ICOMOS New Zealand Charter for The Conservation of Places of Cultural Heritage Value, means the process of caring for a place so as to safeguard its cultural heritage value.

CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design): The discouragement of antisocial behaviour through design of the built environment using principles based on access management, defining public and private space, and passive surveillance.

Cultural Heritage Significance or Value: As defined under the ICOMOS New Zealand Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Heritage Value means possessing historical, archaeological, architectural, technological, aesthetic, scientific, spiritual, social, and community esteem, traditional or other special cultural significance, associated with human activity.

Hapū: means a sub-tribe of Iwi, and is made up of a group of families with a common ancestor.

Iwi: means an extended Māori kinship group, tribe, nation, people, nationality, and race - often refers to a collective of related hapū, descended from a common ancestor and associated with a distinct territory.

Kaitiakitanga: means the exercise of guardianship by the tangata whenua of an area in accordance with tikanga Māori in relation to natural and physical resources; and includes the ethic of stewardship.

Tangata Whenua: means in relation to a particular place or area, the iwi or hapū that holds, or at any time has held, mana whenua in relation to that place or area. In relation to this plan, the relevant Tangata Whenua are Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Te Runanga o Tūpoho and their whānau and hapū.

Historic heritage: means those natural and physical resources that contribute to an understanding and appreciation of New Zealand's history and cultures, deriving from any of the following qualities:

I. archaeological II. architectural III. cultural IV. historic V. scientific VI. technological; and includes • historic sites, structures, places, and areas; and • archaeological sites; and • sites of significance to Māori, including wāhi tapu; and • surroundings associated with the natural and physical resources. Maintenance: In relation to lawfully established network utility structures means works including repair performed to preserve the efficacy of function of a structure without altering the type or intensity of use for which the structure is utilised.

Natural and physical resources: includes land, water, air, soil, minerals and energy, all forms of plants and animals (whether native to New Zealand or introduced) and all structures.

Network utilities: means those works undertaken by network utility operators as defined in Section 166 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and for the purpose of the district plan, also includes navigation and survey aids, beacons and meteorological activities and the soil conservation, erosion control, river control or flood protection works of regional councils.

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Recreation facilities: means any land, building or other structure used for playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, games venues, club rooms, viewpoints, reserves and open space, parking and rest areas, vehicle parking, toilets.

Reserves and open spaces: means an area of land or body of water, set aside for landscape conservation or recreation, and may include open space, walkways, seating, water features, gardens, plantings and maintenance of trees and other vegetation, including removal of pest plant species on that land and include ancillary facilities such as parking, toilets, play equipment, information kiosks and accessory buildings.

Sign: means boards, flag signs, placards, hoardings, banners or other similar devices or advertising matter, whether consisting of a specially constructed free standing device, structure, erection or apparatus, or painted, printed, written, carved, inscribed, endorsed, projected on to, placed or otherwise fixed to or displayed upon any land, building, wall, fence, rock, tree or other structure or object (including parked vehicles or trailers where such a vehicle or trailer is parked specifically for the purpose of attracting attention), with or without illumination.

This does not include: a. sponsored art installations where the sponsors take up 1m² or 25% or less of the total area of the installation, whichever is lesser; or b. memorials and plaques on public land approved by the Public Arts Committee. c. Structure: means any building, equipment, device or other facility made by people and which is fixed to land and includes any raft. Excluding: (other than within the National Grid Yard). d. Any retaining wall less than 1.5m in height measured from the lowest adjoining ground level. e. Any fence or wall (other than a retaining wall) less than 1.8 meters in height measured from the lowest adjoining ground level within 1 metre of a property boundary. f. Any pool or tank which is less than 1.0m in height measured from the lowest adjoining ground level. g. Play equipment and letterboxes. Vegetation clearance: means the destruction of vegetation by any means, including cutting, burning, clearing or spraying; and excludes clearance of agricultural or horticultural crops, pasture, forest thinning’s or coppicing, or any plant defined as a plant pest; or clearance of tracks for the use of foot traffic only; or any clearance for the purposes of a recognised river control scheme or any clearance for the normal maintenance of roads, railway lines and public utility networks; and includes clear felling of forest; and line clearance by bulldozer or similar machine for fences or planting.

(Note: Maintenance of roads, railway lines and public utility networks includes the trimming of adjacent vegetation; but does not include vegetation clearance for new installation, roads, or access ways).

Mean High Water Springs: marks the seaward boundary of the administrative area of Council, except where that line crosses a river.

Figure 11 - Duncan Pavilion

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Figure 11 - Duncan Pavilion

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Record of Stakeholder Engagement Date Who Comments

2 August 2018 Robin Williamson (UCOL Wants Council to maintain close open day). communication with volunteer groups like Castlecliff Coast Care and Progress Castlecliff. 2 August 2018 Seton Brown (UCOL open Dunes should be flattened and a grass area day). right out towards the beach with picnic tables. A walkway should also go along the breach e.g. New Plymouth. Walkway could be where dunes are now. The area should be more of a destination. 2 August 2018 Graham Dyhrberg.  Discussion on whether the Reserve Management Plan is the right platform to advocate for the maintenance issues associated with South Beach.  Importance of the Karaka Wetland (which formed from a drain that had been built for firefighting purposes) and Councils responsibility to maintain the culvert and drains around it. 28 July 2018 Whanganui District Council Discussion on the memorandum of Officer (Parks Department). understanding between Horizions Regional Council and Whanganui District Council in terms of pest management, and WDCs role in the management of pests. Emails Horizions Regional Council. Discussion on the memorandum of throughout understanding between Horizions Regional July/August Council and Whanganui District Council in 2018. terms of pest management, and WDCs role in the management of pests 16 July 2018 and Jim White. Discussion on how WDC manages plant pests 19 July 2018 within the Reserve in conjunction with Horizions, and whether there was a new or updated memorandum of understanding as other one had lapsed. 3 July 2018 Whanganui District Council Liaison about engagement Plan and Communications Department notification process. 188

29 June 2018 Jasmine Hessell (The Clarification over management Department of arrangements/obligations for land owned by Conservation). the Crown at Castlecliff Reserve. 13 June 2018 Victoria Edmonds, Cr Jenny Feedback on the Draft Plan. Duncan.

26 April 2018 Jill Sheehy (Te Rūnanga O  Confirmed that the 15 copies of the Tūpoho). Plan provided at an earlier date were given to hapu members and no issues were raised at this time. If any concerns were to arise they were told to contact me.  No further correspondence. 29 March 2018 Ed Atkins (Oceanographer,  Final Coastal Management Strategy eCoast). (Technical Report) for Castlecliff received. Circulated to Council Officers, identified Councillors and stakeholders.  No comments on final report received. 8 March 2018 Te Rūnanga O Tūpoho, Te Letter sent out seeking feedback prior to Rūnanga O Tamaupoko, Ngaa notification of the Draft Castlecliff Coast Rauru Kiitahi, Te Rūnanga O Reserve Management Plan. Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa. 23 February Whanganui District Council  Reviewing and commenting on sections 2018 Team leader (Parks of the Plan that deal with the park Department). departments responsibilities.  Refining actions to be included in the Draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan. 21 February Elizabeth Daly (Horizions Provided the Karaka Stream GIS Layer from the 2018 Regional Council). map in the Karaka Wetland Project Enhancement Plan, to check the boundaries of the Wetland 21 February Dr Mels Barton (Sea Week Discussion and information about sea week at 2018 National Coordinator) and Castlecliff Beach, to check for relevance of Scotty Moore (The inclusion in the Management Plan. Department of Conservation). February 2018 Ed Atkins (Oceanographer, Comments and feedback provided by Council eCoast). officers on the Draft Coastal Management Strategy by Ed Atkins (ECoast) for Castlecliff. 189

9 February 2018 Graeme La Cock Discussion and comments via email chain on (Technical advisor, Ecology, the Draft Coastal Management Strategy by Ed Department of Conservation) Atkins (ECoast) for Castlecliff. Dr Shaw Meed (eCoast Marine Consulting and Research) Ed Atkins (Oceanographer, eCoast). 1 February 2018 Whanganui District Council Update on Reserve Management Plan and Officers. timeline going forward.

23 November Sara Treadgold (The Asked Sara for the Karaka Stream GIS Layer 2017 Department of from the map in the Karaka Wetland Project Conservation). Enhancement Plan, to check the boundaries of the Wetland. 20 November NZ Archaeological Discussion on ownership and maintenance of 2017 Association. the Pill boxes at Castlecliff Beach.

18 November Ruth Tidemann. Via Email. Comments from the Castlecliff 2017 Community meeting and providing feedback on Ed Atkins Draft Coastal Management Strategy (Technical Report) for Castlecliff. 16 November Nicola Patrick (Ngaa Rauru  Advising that there is a review of the 2017 Kiitahi). Castlecliff Reserve Management Plan.  Had a discussion with Marama Laurenson on responding to issues raised 13 November Greg Jenks. Via Email. Discussion and comments on Ed 2017 Atkins Draft Coastal Management Strategy (Technical Report) for Castlecliff. 13 November Castlecliff Community  Update on Rangiora Street and the Surf 2017 Meeting, Clifflife Church, Lifesaving Club Building from Jamie Castlecliff. Waugh  Update on Morgan Street and the Cycle Whanganui District Council Way from Rui (WDC). Officers, Jamie Waugh, Ed  Introduction of the objectives of the Atkins (ECoast Ltd). Draft Reserve Management Plan  Introduction and presentation of Ed Atkins Coastal Management Strategy Report for Castlecliff. 190

12 November Graham and Lyn Pearson Via Email. Discussion and comments on the 2017 (Castlecliff Coast Care). ECoast Ltd Draft Coastal Management Strategy (Technical Report) for Castlecliff.

3 November Flyers placed into River City Flyer advertising the Progress Castlecliff 2017 Press and distributed to meeting to be held 13 November 2017. addresses in the Castlecliff community. 27 October Whanganui District Council Discussion and reviewing the Draft Coastal 2017 Officers, Jamie Waugh, Cr Management Strategy (Technical Report) for Jenny Duncan. Castlecliff prepared in draft by ECoast Ltd. 26 October Whanganui District Council Discussion on the Castlecliff Rejuvenation 2017 Officers. Project.

26 October Cr Jenny Duncan. Discussion about vehicles on the beach and the general direction of the Draft Castlecliff Coastal Reserve Management Plan. 1 October 2017 Heritage New Zealand. Discussion about ownership and maintenance of the Pill Boxes at Castlecliff Beach.

27 September Neale Carter. Email regarding trail bikes in the sand dunes 2016

15 September District Plan Working Party Informing that Castlecliff Coastal Reserve 2016 (Te Rūnanga O Tūpoho and Management Plan was to be reviewed and Te Rūnanga O Tamaupoko welcoming contributions to the process. representatives). 8 September Councils Executive 2016 Leadership Team, Elected Members.