Proposed changes to the Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan

The Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan amendment responds to recent coastal research, proposes options to mitigate potential hazards to the reserve.

We asked you in 2023 for feedback on relocating some facilities at the Mairangi Bay Beach Reserve. Visit Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan review consultation for more information.

Based on your feedback, we are now proposing:

  • a draft concept plan
  • changes to the policies in the existing Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan (MBRMP).

We want to hear your thoughts on the draft concept plan and changes to the policies in MBRMP.

Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan

Download the Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan [PDF 3.05 MB] for more information.

What the draft concept plan includes

  • Relocate the Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club building and storage to the north of the reserve.
  • Shift the seawall in future years to protect the reserve's coastal edge.
  • Reduce the number of car parking spaces in the reserve.
  • Develop a new nature trail.

Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan draft concept plan 2015

Download the Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan draft concept plan 2015 [PDF 7.66 MB] for more information.

Proposed changes to the policies

We are proposing changes to the policies in the 2015 Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan. These changes will support the draft concept plan.

The proposed changes are to:

  • strengthen mana whenua's values to protect and sustain the environment
  • combine the surf club building and storage facilities into a single location
  • improve access to the beach from the reserve
  • move existing facilities, including the playground, away from the reserve’s coastal edge.

Attachment D: Proposed amendments to objectives and policies in the 2015 Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan.

Download Attachment D: Proposed amendments to objectives and policies in the 2015 Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan [PDF 325.52 KB] to learn more.

What we want your feedback on

We want to know:

  • what you think of the proposed draft concept plan
  • what you think of the proposed changes to the existing policies
  • if you have any other feedback on changes in the Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan
  • if you wish to share your views at the upcoming hearing.

When you can have your say

You can have your say from Monday 16 April to Sunday 18 May 2025.

How you can have your say

To have your say, you can:

Mairangi Bay Reserves Management Plan review
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.

What happens next

There will be a hearing for anyone who wants to speak about their submission.

The hearing panel will review both written and spoken submissions and make recommendations.

The final decision will be taken by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

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