Proposed short term grazing licence at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, East Harbour Regional Park
Greater Wellington is intending to grant a new short term stock grazing licence over 183 hectares of park at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui (Baring Head) pursuant to Section 74 (2) of the Reserves Act 1977.
The Licence is proposed as an interim step towards land use change, as identified in Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30 (Toitū Te Whenua) to end the majority of stock grazing in regional parks, restore native vegetation and ecosystem health and support climate emergency response.
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Proposed short term grazing licence at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, East Harbour Regional Park
Greater Wellington is intending to grant a new short term stock grazing licence over 183 hectares of park at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui (Baring Head) pursuant to Section 74 (2) of the Reserves Act 1977.
The Licence is proposed as an interim step towards land use change, as identified in Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30 (Toitū Te Whenua) to end the majority of stock grazing in regional parks, restore native vegetation and ecosystem health and support climate emergency response.
In accordance with Toitū Te Whenua policy, an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) has been prepared. It outlines key values for protection and considerations for the Licence. The proposed Licence is for sheep only, reduced stock numbers and no use of agrichemicals, with full public access maintained. An outline of proposed Licence Terms and conditions and the AEE is provided here, noting the full licence will be prepared based on standard terms and conditions.
Development of a native vegetation restoration plan for the grazed areas of regional parks is underway, titled ‘Reclothing Papatūānuku’. It will guide restoration plantings, which will be supported by pest plant and animal management work. Restoration of the grazed areas will commence after the proposed grazing licence ends in early 2023.
You are invited to have your say on this proposal. We welcome your feedback.
Please fill out the online submission form below to make your submission. You can also email feedback about the proposal directly to parksplanning@gw.govt.nz
You may also provide your submission in writing to:
The Manager Parks, Greater Wellington, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142.
Submissions must be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 25 November and must contain:
- Name and contact details - email address and phone number
- Confirmation that you either support or do not support the new stock grazing licence proposal
- A statement as to whether you wish to appear in person to support your submission
Late submissions will be accepted at Greater Wellington's discretion.
Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
If you have any question about the submission process, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or email info@gw.govt.nz.
How we'll use your information
The personal information collected from you in your submission is held securely by Greater Wellington. We use this information to advise on the proposed new stock grazing licence at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, East Harbour Regional Park (including compiling statistical information), to contact you to arrange your oral submission (if required), and to contact you to inform you about the outcome of the process.
Find out more in the consultation Privacy Statement in the attached documents section.
The information you provide in your submission will be used to inform our advice to Council on a decision on the proposed activity, and will become publicly available when that advice is provided.
Proposed Baring Head Grazing Licence Terms (1.06 MB) (pdf)