SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS (SNAs) WC114 - WC143 For more information email [email protected] Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC114 Tyers Stream Reserve, Khandallah Dominant habitat: Forest Description This site features one large and two small areas of tawa forest, secondary broadleaved forest in Tyers Stream Reserve and supports a diverse range of native plants. Eight indigenous bird species have been reported in the area, including the nationally at-risk red-crowned parakeet. Four indigenous fsh species can be found in the stream, including the nationally at-risk koaro and longfn eel. You can also see regionally endangered white fuzzweed growing in the reserve. These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC115 Hutt Road coastal escarpment forest between Onslow Road and Jarden Mile Dominant habitat: Forest, scrub and shrubland Description Description: This coastal escarpment of pohutukawa and mahoe-dominated forest mosaic bufers a local stream, and is part of a network of sites alongside Wellington Harbour. Vegetation includes titoki, kohekohe and mapou. Also includes: • Wharangi • Karaka • Wineberry • Karo and mahoe These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC116 Cashmere Park above Onslow Road, Khandallah Dominant habitat: Forest and scrub Description This titoki-hinau-kohekohe forest and secondary mahoe forest supports a good diversity of plant life. It is a regionally rare lowland forest that bufers a local stream and is in close proximity to other ecological sites. Vegetation includes titoki, hinau, kohekohe and fuchsia. Also includes: • Ngaio • Mahoe • Mapou • Karaka • Kohuhu • Tarata • Wharangi and mamaku These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC117 Broadleaved forest and scrub above Hutt Road. including Waikiekie Stream and Kaiwharawhara Park Dominant habitat: Forest and scrub Description This site involves one large and three small areas of forest in an urban environment. Its regionally rare lowland forest is part of a network of sites alongside Wellington Harbour supporting a diverse range of native plants. Vegetation includes hinau, tawa, kohekohe and rewarewa. Also includes: • Puka • Titoki • Wharanga • Mamaku • Karaka and mapou These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC118 Oteranga Bay karaka stands Dominant habitat: Forest and shrubland Description This site is home to four karaka- dominant stands. Most of these are made up purely of karaka, including very old trees, and one with akiraho and mahoe. These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC119 Nikau stand in side gully of Oteranga Stream, Terawhiti Station Dominant habitat: Forest and shrubland Description This nikau stand is in a side gully of Oteranga Stream. Vegetation includes more than 15 nikau with kaikomako, mahoe, mamaku, karaka, putaputaweta, wharangi and kohuhu. These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC120 Nikau and broadleaf forest in side gully of Karori Golf Course Dominant habitat: Forest Description This site has four patches of forest surrounded by gorse and tauhinu scrub. It is part of a network of remnants in hills west of Makara Stream. At-risk declining regional endemic lacebark has been reported in the area. Other vegetation includes six nikau with mahoe, putaputaweta and mamaku. Waiariki Stream is of cultural signifcance. Also includes: • Puka • Kaikomako • Kohuhu • Porokaiwhiri • Karaka and kiekie These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC121 Tawa forest remnant Karori Golf Course, South Makara Road Dominant habitat: Scrubland Description Two areas near Karori Golf Course consist of a tawa forest remnant and broadleaved forest/scrub. This site is part of a network of remnants on hills west of Makara Stream and includes tributaries of Karori Stream. Karori Stream and its tributaries are home to several threatened fsh species. Vegetation includes tawa, mapou and mahoe. Also includes: • Putaputaweta • Five-fnger • Puka These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC122 Tongue Point coastal platform Dominant habitat: Rocky habitat Description This rocky shore platform with one rock stack is home to sparse vegetation, including taupata, mingimingi, coastal spleenwort and silver tussock. It represents an acutely threatened land environment with endangered plant species. Nationally endangered threatened cook’s scurvy grass is reported. The area also provides habitat for seals, lizards and seabirds. These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC123 Warrens Bush QEII covenant tawa forest Dominant habitat: Forest Description Tawa forest remnant which bufers a tributary of Karori Stream. Karori Stream and its tributaries are home to several indigenous at-risk fsh species. You can fnd the at-risk naturally uncommon, greenhood orchid ( and other vegetation, including tawa, hinau, rewarewa and pukatea. At-risk declining koaro is also reported on the site. Also includes: • Rimu • Matai • Nikau • Pukatea • Swamp maire These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC124 Silver Stream broadleaved forest south of South Karori Road Dominant habitat: Forest and shrubland Description This site features fve areas containing remnants of broadleaved forest that are connected to Zealandia Sanctuary, and several large areas which together form a tract of indigenous vegetation. This is an important site for birds and its tributary of Karori Stream is home to indigenous fsh, including the at- risk declining longfn eel and koaro. Vegetation includes rewarewa with mahoe, wineberry, manuka and mapou. Also includes: • Mamaku • Kanuka • Putaputaweta • Lancewood forest and scrub These maps are draft. Some boundaries may change based on feedback and further assessment. If you would like help to read them please call us on 021 952 836. Email [email protected] For more information go to planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz Planning for Growth Backyard Tāonga Signifcant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value WC125 Long Gully QEII covenant and surrounds Dominant habitat: Forest and shrubland Description One large and one small area of indigenous forest and scrub feature in Long Gully, which sits just outside the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. The site includes 12 forest remnants supporting a diverse range of native plants. It is also closely connected to Zealandia, the Outer Green Belt and includes tributary of Karori Stream. Twelve indigenous bird species have been seen there, including North Island kaka, North Island saddleback, bush falcon,