Tararua District Council notifies its intention to:

a) recommend to the Minister of Conservation to reclassify the reserve parcels described in Schedule One pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 (RA), and

b) change the purpose of the reserve parcels described in Schedule Two by notice in the New Zealand Gazette.

The reserve parcels described in the Schedules below are proposed to be reclassified from their existing classification to ensure classifications reflect the primary purpose they are held for under the RA. The reasons for each proposal are included in each Schedule.

These classifications relate to individual land parcels, which in many cases only make up a portion of a wider park area.

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Schedule One

Land parcel to be reclassified Recreation Reserve under section 24 of the RA

Reserve Name	Legal Description	Area (ha)	Current Classification	Record of Title
Wahipai Domain	Sec 87 Block III Tahoraiti SD	4.2871	Local purpose (plantation) reserve	HBK4/834

Reason for reclassification: The primary purpose of the land is for recreation and enjoyment of the public.

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Schedule Two

Land parcel to be reclassified Local Purpose (community building) Reserve under Section 24A of the RA

Reserve Name	Legal Description	Area (ha)	Current Classification	Record of Title
Norsewood War Memorial Community Centre	Town Section 3 Block IV Norsewood	0.1016	Local purpose (site for a war memorial hall) reserve	HBJ3/1203

Reason for reclassification/change of purpose: The primary purpose is the provision of a community building.

Land parcel to be reclassified Local Purpose (esplanade) Reserve under Section 24A of the RA

Reserve Name	Legal Description	Area (ha)	Current Classification	Record of Title
Parkland at 1028 Takapau Ormondville Road	Sec 48 Block VI Takapau SD	1.0670	Local purpose (resting place for travelling stock) reserve	Nil

Reason for reclassification/ change of purpose: The primary purposes of the land parcel is for the protection of conservation values, recreational uses and enabling public access to or along the waterway.

Any person wishing to object to any of the proposals may do so in writing and addressed to:

PO Box 115
Dannevirke 4942
New Zealand
Attention: Facilities Property Officer

Or, email to facilities@tararuadc.govt.nz no later than 5.00 pm on 29 September 2025.

Should any person wish to discuss the proposals, they can contact the Facilities Property Officer on 06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110.

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