Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve Management Plan

Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve Management Plan June 2012 Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve Management Plan June 2012 Partially reviewed November 2015 Published by: Tasman District Council and Department of Conservation Private Bag 4 Nelson Marlborough Conservancy Richmond Private Bag 5 New Zealand Nelson, New Zealand Cover - all photos by Diana Parr except as follows: Awaroa baches – Jen Andrews; Abel Tasman Wilson’s Experience Vista – Martin Rodd; children leaping – Rob Greenaway; snorkelers – Elizabeth Bean; kayakers and Marahau Beach Camp water taxi - Grant Reburn; Torrent Bay – Eric Verstappen; Hui Te Rangiora (carved tekoteko on the gable of the meeting house, Turangapeke, at Te Awhina Marae, Motueka) – Rudy Tetteroo. © Copyright 2015, Tasman District Council and New Zealand Department of Conservation ISBN: 978-0-473-34465-8 (print) ISBN: 978-0-473-34466-5 (online) Contents Preface ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 The Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve ..................................................................................................... 12 Vision ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Primary Objectives ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Outcomes at places ............................................................................................................................................... 13 How to use this plan ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Part A - Matters relating to Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve as a whole……………………….14 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 1.1 Management planning and legislative context ................................................................................ 15 1.1.1 Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve, adjacent lands and coastal waters ....................... 15 1.1.2 Legislative context ....................................................................................................................... 15 1.2 Administration ..................................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.1 Administration Committee ........................................................................................................ 16 1.2.2 Management Plan Approval Committee ................................................................................. 16 1.2.3 Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board ............................................................................... 16 2. Treaty of Waitangi ............................................................................................................................................ 17 2.1 Giving effect to the Treaty .................................................................................................................. 17 2.2 Customary use ...................................................................................................................................... 18 2.2.1 Legislation ..................................................................................................................................... 19 2.2.2 Fishing (including shellfish) and seaweed harvesting ........................................................... 19 2.2.3 Dead animals and plants ............................................................................................................ 19 2.3 Access for kaitiaki responsibilities and cultural activities .............................................................. 20 3. Conservation of natural resources .................................................................................................................. 22 3.1 Terrestrial, freshwater and marine species, habitats and ecosystems .......................................... 22 3.1.1 Protection, restoration and preservation .................................................................................. 25 3.1.2 Fishing and the taking of seaweed and driftwood ................................................................. 26 3.1.3 Survey, monitoring and research .............................................................................................. 26 3.2 Biosecurity and management of threats to indigenous species, habitats and ecosystems ........ 27 3.2.1 Animal pests ................................................................................................................................. 28 3.2.2 Plant pests ..................................................................................................................................... 28 3.2.3 Biosecurity .................................................................................................................................... 29 3.2.4 Other threats ................................................................................................................................. 29 3.3 Fire management .................................................................................................................................. 30 3.4 Geological features, landforms, and landscape ............................................................................... 31 3.4.1 Development and preservation ................................................................................................. 32 3.5 Ecosystem services ............................................................................................................................... 34 4. Historical and cultural heritage ...................................................................................................................... 35 4.1.2 European history .............................................................................................................................. 36 4.1.3 Recent history ................................................................................................................................... 36 4.2 Management of historical and cultural heritage .............................................................................. 36 4.2.1 Protection of historic places........................................................................................................ 36 4.2.2 Protected objects .......................................................................................................................... 37 4.2.3 Māori sites ..................................................................................................................................... 38 4.2.4 European sites, relics, and protected New Zealand objects ................................................... 38 4.2.5 Threats ........................................................................................................................................... 38 4.2.6 Interpretation................................................................................................................................ 39 4.2.7 Memorials ..................................................................................................................................... 39 5. Natural hazards ................................................................................................................................................. 42 6. People’s benefit and enjoyment ...................................................................................................................... 43 6.1 Planning and management for people’s benefit and enjoyment ................................................... 43 6.1.1 Access and use ............................................................................................................................. 44 6.1.2 Visitor experiences ....................................................................................................................... 45 6.1.3 Recreational Zones ...................................................................................................................... 46 6.1.4 Monitoring ................................................................................................................................... 59 6.1.5 Noise ............................................................................................................................................. 59 6.1.6 Camping and overnight stays in vessels ................................................................................. 59 6.1.7 Educational and other large groups ......................................................................................... 60 6.1.8 Human waste and litter ............................................................................................................. 60 6.1.9 Information including interpretation ....................................................................................... 61 6.1.10 Advocacy ..................................................................................................................................... 61 6.2 Sports

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