We are calling for written suggestions to be considered as we prepare a draft RMP for Council to adopt to go back out for public consultation later in October.

The first of two consultation documents is open for public consultation from Wednesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 September 2020.

The written suggestions we are seeking from the community are to be in relation to the current development of the reserves within the district, management and future development of our reserves.

PANUIREAD

this Consultation Document

WHAKAAROTHINK

about what makes sense for you

TUHITUHIWRITE

your suggestion

our space to embrace

Council is aiming to review the Reserve Mangement Plans for each park and reserve in the South Waikato over the

next few months. This is the first phase of consultation with the community and we are calling for written submissions.

What is a Reserve Management Plan?

AReserve Management Plan provides direction for the day-to-day management of reserves, factors that

impact upon these reserves, and establishes clear directions for future management and development where appropriate.

Reserve Management Plans (RMP) are created by Council and are a legal requirement under the Reserves Act 1977. RMPs for South Waikato’s reserves, parks and sportsgrounds were last reviewed in 2010 and we’re looking for your feedback about the future of our spaces.

What is the purpose of a Reserve Management Plan?

The Reserves Act 1977 requires (s.41(3)) that a management plan “provides for and ensures” the following:

• use, enjoyment, maintenance, protection, and preservation of the reserve(s) as the case may require;

• development (as appropriate) of the reserve(s) to the extent that the administering body’s resources permit, for the purpose for which each reserve is classified.

Reserve ManagementPlans 2020

Process to develop a Reserve Management Plan

SUGGESTIONS wanted E hiahia ana nga tukunga

We are also consulting on how you think our reserves, parks and sportsgrounds should be looking

in the next 10 years. We want community suggestions on this topic, so please read this Consultation Document and relevant RMP then complete a suggestion form.

Consultation is open from Wednesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 September 2020. An online suggestion form is available at www.southwaikato.govt.nz/our-council/consultation.

List of Reserve Management Plansfor the South WaikatoAccess to current Reserve Management Plans can be found online at www.southwaikato.govt.nz/our-council/strategies-plans-policies-bylaws/plans/resereve-management-plans

These include:• Glenshea Park Reserve Management Plan• James Higgins Park Reserve Management Plan• Lake Moananui Reserve Management Plan• Lichfield Reserve Management Plan• Lorraine Moller Arboretum Reserve Management Plan• Matarawa Park Reserve Management Plan• Rural Reserve Management Plan• Strathmore Park Reserve Management Plan• Tirau Domain Reserve Management Plan• Totara Park Reserve Management Plan• Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground and David Foote Park

Reserve Management Plan• Urban Reserve Management Plan

• Step 1: Notification of intent to prepare a RMP We are at

this stage of the process

• Step 2: Receipt of suggestions and key stakeholder consultation

• Step 3: Preparation of the draft RMP

Council receives the written suggestions and consults with identified key stakeholders. Suggestions from all parties are taken into consideration in the preparation of a draft RMP.

• Step 5: Council Hearing

• Step 4: Public Submissions

• Step 6 Amendments and Adoption of RMP

• Step 7: Implementation of RMP

Council notifies the community of its intention to undertake preparation of an RMP and calls for written suggestions

During this stage Council is aiming to streamline RMP. The RMP remains the overarching document which states the outcomes, processes and procedures involved in the management of our reserves. A number of these are directly aligned to the Reserves Act 1977. .RMP documents will also be produced for the individual reserves which contain information on their locations, historical backgrounds, maintenance and future development options. These will be catagorised under Urban, Rural and Sportsground Reserves. Council will then prepare the RMP and the individual reserve plans for adoption as a Draft. The adopted draft RMP is released for public submissions for a minimum of two months.

Written submissions on the draft RMP are received from the community. Submitters will indicate whether they would like to verbally present their submissions at a Council hearing

Council implements the RMP through the LTP. This includes the day to day management of the reserve and the development of the reserve vision

Council prepares the amended RMP as a result of submissions made. Council then adopts the final RMP.

Council holds a hearing for verbal submissions to be made. Council then considers each submission (verbal and written), deliberates and makes a decision.

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• Aniwaniwa Reserve • Dunham’s Creek Reserve • Dunham’s Point Reserve • Jones Landing • Lichfield Domain • Little Waipa Reserve• Snowsill Reserve • Whakamaru Reserve• Carsons Bush • Duxfield Reserve• Jim Barnett Reserve • SH5 Scenic Reserve • Tukorehe Reserve• Walter Barnett Reserve

• Baird Road Reserve • Benalder Reserve • Benella Reserve • Clyde Street Guide Reserve• Cobham Reserve• Colsons Hill• Cullen Reserve• Dunham Park• Elizabeth Reserve• Glenkill Reserve • Grampian Reserve• Hassall Gardens • Inman Reserve • Ireland Reserve • John Street Reserve• Kauri Reserve • Kindergarten Reserve • Kupe Reserve • Lancaster Reserve • Lomond Avenue Reserve• Maraetai Road Reserves • Marr Place Reserve• Matarawa Park • Maureen Seipolt Reserve • Mountbatten Reserve• Papanui Reserve • Sloss Reserve • St Andrews Reserve • Stanley Street Reserve• Te Kohotu o Hatupatu• Te Toko Tokoroa-o-Matarawa

Historic Reserve.• Tokoroa Youth Park• Tokoroa Skate Park• Trig Hill Reserve • Whakauru Reserve

Reserves included in the Urban Reserve Management Plan

• Barnett Street Reserve• Bent Street Skate Park • Buckland Street Reserve• Constance Tulloch Reserve • Galway Reserve• Garden of Memories• Grey Street Reserve• Oraka River Reserve including

A. L. Mason Reserve• Overdale Playground• Putāruru Timber Museum• Taupo Street Reserve• Totara Park • Waterpark

• Ex Landfill Entrance• Goodwin Reserve• Matamata County Reserve• Okoroire Road Reserve• Okoroire-Prospect Reserve• Patetere Utility Reserve• Tirau Domain • Tirau Tennis Courts• Tirau Village Green• Railway-Prospect Reserve

• Arapuni Village Green• Jubilee Reserve • Pioneer Reserve

Reserves included in the Rural Reserve Management PlanTokoroa Reserves Putāruru Reserves

Tīrau Reserves

Arapuni Reserves

Sportsgrounds in South Waikato

• Glenshea Park • Strathmore Park• Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground

and David Foote Park

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Title First name Surname

Address Town

Email Phone

Group or organisation you are representing (if applicable)

Council’s consultation process is public and your comments will be available for public inspection. Your submission won’t be returned to you. If you require a copy, please make one before submitting.

TIPS to a clear submission. 1. Print legibly. 2. Use simple language. 3. Use additional paper if required.

CONSULTATION QUESTION 1 - What are your thoughts on the future of our district’s reserves, parks and sportsgrounds?

CONSULTATION QUESTION 2 - Do our reserves, parks and sportsgrounds cater for you and/or family?

Yes No

Please explain why or why not.

CONSULTATION QUESTION 3 – Are you satisfied with the current management and maintenance of our reserves. If not, what would you like to see changed?

Yes No

Please provide details of the changes you would like to see?

CONSULTATION QUESTION 4 - Have you seen anything in reserves, parks or sportsgrounds outside of our district that you believe would be suited in the South Waikato?

Yes No

Please describe in the space below

CONSULTATION QUESTION 5 - Which reserve, park or sportsground do you and/or family frequently use and what in particular do you like about these spaces?

CONSULTATION QUESTION 6 - How can we improve this space for local residents and visitors over the next 10 years?

Suggestion form I Puka tukunga

Reserve Management Plans 2020

Reserve Managementplans 2020-21

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