Protecting the coastline at Ōrewa Reserve

We want to restore the dunes at Ōrewa Reserve to protect the coastline from rising sea levels and climate change.

We want to know what you think about our plans.

Restoring the dunes will keep an area of dry sand on the beach for people to enjoy at all times. To restore the dunes, we will need to relocate some existing facilities at the reserve.

Visit Ōrewa Reserve Future Management project to learn more about our plans for the future of the reserve.

Concept design options for Ōrewa Reserve

We have designed four options for how we can develop the reserve in a way that both protects the coastline and continues to provide an area that everyone can enjoy. We want to know which option you prefer.

All concept options include dune restoration and will improve access to the beach.

We will rebuild the existing beachfront toilet and changing rooms north of the new surf lifesaving club building.

Concept A

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Concept Option A: Focus on beach access, carparking and play.

Key themes of Concept A

Concept option A includes:

  • improved beach access
  • large car parks on the reserve
  • play experiences dotted through the reserve catering to a variety of ages and needs
  • a basketball court and shade shelter towards the northern end of the reserve.

Download Ōrewa Reserve Concept Options document [PDF 3.71MB] to learn more about the concept options.

Concept B

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Concept Option B: Focus on beach access, activities, open space and play.

Key themes of Concept B

Concept B includes:

  • improved beach access
  • a car park area near the surf building
  • a new toilet block
  • a large grassed open space for informal games, picnics, events and overflow parking
  • two separate playgrounds
  • two fitness zones for young people and adults
  • a basketball court and shade shelter towards the northern end of the reserve.

Download Ōrewa Reserve Concept Options document [PDF 3.71MB] to learn more about the concept options.

Concept C

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Concept Option B: Focus on beach access, activities, open space and play.

Key themes of Concept C

Concept C includes:

  • improved beach access
  • a car park near the surf building
  • a new toilet block
  • a large grassed open space for informal games, picnics, events and overflow parking
  • two separate playgrounds
  • a basketball and volleyball court
  • public toilets and changing rooms.

Download Ōrewa Reserve Concept Options document [PDF 3.71MB] to learn more about the concept options.

Concept D

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Concept Option D: Focus on beach access, activity hub and destination play.

Key themes of Concept D

Concept D includes:

  • a car park near the surf club building
  • a basketball and volleyball court
  • a fitness zone
  • public toilets
  • a large destination playground for all ages and abilities

Download Ōrewa Reserve Concept Options document [PDF 3.71MB] to learn more about the concept options.

What we want your feedback on

We want to know:

  • which concept option you prefer
  • how often you visit the reserve
  • which features in the concept options are important to you
  • any other feedback on the concept plans.

When can you have your say

You can have your say from Friday 4 April to Friday 9 May 2025.

How can you have your say

To have your say, you can:

Ōrewa Reserve
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.

What happens next

We will present your feedback to the local board.