Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan

Overview

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-a-Māui.  The Reserve is also very important to residents and visitors who enjoy its many attributes.

The Council prepared a draft management plan for the Reserve and sought community feedback.  23 submissions were received on the draft Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan from 16 December 2024 to 7 March 2025.

A Hearing Panel listened to submitters and made recommendations in response to matters raised. The Hearing Panel met on 30 June 2025 and 1 July 2025.

Waikawa Foreshore Hearing 30 June 2025 – Part One
Waikawa Foreshore Hearing 30 June 2025 – Part Two

The Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan was adopted by the Council on 7 August 2025 following recommendations from the Hearing Panel.
Go to the Council 7 August 2025 meeting information

Thank you to everyone who participated in this process.
Final Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan

Go to the Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve Management Plan page