The Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve is a small popular recreation reserve located on the eastern side of Waikawa Bay between Port Underwood Road/Waikawa Road and the sea. The Reserve is used as a base for picnicking, swimming, launching small craft and trailered boats and providing access to moored boats within Waikawa Bay.
The Reserve is of great significance for Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-ā-Māui and is also very important to
residents and visitors who enjoy its many attributes.
The Council has prepared the Draft Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan and this includes an overview of the key values and issues identified through consultation. An overall vision along with objectives, policies and actions then provide direction for the future management of the Reserve.
A consultation on the
draft plan through December 2024 to March 2025 has now closed with 23
submissions being received. A report on submissions is to be prepared
ahead of a hearing. Submitters who advised they wish to be heard will be
advised of the hearing in due course.
