Parks policy and planning documents

Greater Wellington Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 

The Greater Wellington Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan (the Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan) sets the direction for managing regional parks and forests (parks) in the Wellington Region. It provides a common framework for addressing issues that arise in the different parks. The plan highlights the unique nature and values of individual parks.  It represents an understanding between Greater Wellington Regional Council and the community about the way in which the parks network should be managed.

The Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan covers:

• Akatarawa Forest
• Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
• Belmont Regional Park
• East Harbour Regional Park (the area between Eastbourne and Wainuiomata, Parangarahu Lakes Area, Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui)
• Kaitoke Regional Park
• Pakuratahi Forest (includes Remutaka rail trail)
• Queen Elizabeth Park
• Wainuiomata Recreation Area

Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan became operative on 10 December 2020.