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