FAQs
What is a masterplan?
A masterplan is a long-term plan that helps guide where and how things will change over the next 50 years in the park. It will have details like tracks, restoration areas, recreation facilities, access improvements, and visitor destinations. It will set coordinated priorities for investment, but it does not allocate funding.
A masterplan is more detailed and place-based than Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-2030, which sets the direction for all regional parks.
Why is Greater Wellington preparing a masterplan for Belmont Regional Park?
Greater Wellington's strategic document, Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-2030, identifies Belmont as a priority park for master planning due to the scale of future change proposed across the park, including restoration, recreation, access improvements, and long-term land use change.
Is anything decided yet?
No. We are in the early stages of the project and are seeking feedback to help inform development of the draft masterplan. This phase is focused on listening and understanding community values, aspirations, and concerns.
A masterplan must be guided by Greater Wellington's plan for all regional parks, Toitū te Whenua 2020-2030.
Will this affect my current park access or activities?
Nothing will change immediately through this engagement process.
Future changes and proposals will be developed over time and will be subject to future planning, funding, operational considerations, and (where required) further public consultation.
How will my feedback be used?
Your feedback will help identify priorities, opportunities, issues, and ideas to inform development of a draft masterplan.
This includes understanding how people currently use Belmont Regional Park, what they love most, and what improvements or changes they would like to see over time.
Will there be another opportunity to provide feedback?
Yes! Once early engagement is complete, a draft masterplan will be developed. There will be a formal public consultation process on the draft masterplan.
Are grazing areas part of the masterplan?
Yes. The role of grazing animals, open areas, rural character, ecological restoration, recreation, and public access will be considered in the development of the masterplan.
Greater Wellington's Toitū te Whenua Parks Network Plan for all regional parks signals a long-term shift away from stock grazing. The goal is to refocus regional parks toward greater ecological restoration and biodiversity outcomes.
The Belmont masterplan process will explore how recreation, cultural, and ecological goals can be balanced in the park, including where grazing may continue to play a role, and where restoration will be prioritised.
What is Toitū te Whenua?
Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-2030 is Greater Wellington’s long-term strategic plan for all regional parks and forests.
It sets the overall direction and priorities for the regional parks. It includes direction for restoration, recreation, access, resilience, partnerships, climate response, and park management.
The Belmont Regional Park masterplan will build on this direction with a more detailed, place-based plan for Belmont.