Friends of Belmont Regional Park
Where can you find the group?
The Friends of Belmont Regional Park Inc. (FoBRP) is a group interested in the protection, management, use and promotion of a wonderful recreational resource, Belmont Regional Park. Follow the link to see an aerial photo of the park.
The group was formed in 1999 and now has over 150 members. A working group meets most months and there is an annual general meeting. Members receive a newsletter every two months.
If you are interested please join the Friends for an annual subscription of $5 per head and $10 for families
Greater Wellington contact Ross Jackson ph 04 384 5708
What has the group done?
The Friends run various guided walks and park open days to promote the special features of Belmont Regional Park. It has published a short history of the Old Coach Road and takes part in various park planting days.
FoBRP have been very active in making submissions to city and regional councils about a number of issues affecting the park. An example was Hutt City Council's decision to put a reserve status on the Kilmister Block (a large section of the park). The group has opposed various proposals to put roads through the park, and staged an ultimately successful campaign for GW to purchase Waitangirua Farm from the Crown.