Draft Reserves Management Plan 2026

The Reserves Management Plan establishes the framework for managing and developing Council’s 28 recreational reserves. The management plan guides the use, enjoyment, protection, maintenance, preservation and development of the reserves and their day-to-day management.

The Reserves Management Plan ensures that recreational reserves in Buller are managed in a way that balances community enjoyment, environmental protection, and long-term sustainability. It also ensures that reserve use, development, management and protection are consistent with its classifications.

Buller District Council must have a Reserve Management Plan for all recreational reserves under the control of or vested in an administering body (in this case, the Buller District Council).

The Reserves Management Plan sets out the district-wide vision and objectives and covers a wide range of reserve management policies. These policies outline how Council will manage different aspects of the reserve and make decisions. It also includes a detailed description of each reserve, its vision, and short-, medium- and long-term actions.

We want community feedback on the proposed district-wide vision and objectives, proposed district-wide policies, and the reserve-specific vision and actions. By submitting your views, you contribute to creating a plan that ensures our reserve management and development plans incorporate our communities’ values and aspirations.

Submissions are one of the most powerful ways that communities in New Zealand can shape local government decision-making. Love your reserve? Have your say.