Greater Wellington — Parks, Forests and Reserves Bylaw 2016

The Parks, Forests and Reserves Bylaws, which apply to forest, parks and recreation areas, provide for the safe use of the recreational parks and forests in the Wellington region. They facilitate Greater Wellington’s administration and control of these areas, and our parks management plans and policies.

These bylaws are made under the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002, and came into effect on 8 July 2016.

Full bylaw

Parks, Forests and Reserves Bylaw

Bylaws controlling activities carried out in regional parks, regional forests, including water catchment areas and soil conservation and river control reserves. Read more here

Published 11 Oct 2021

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Enforcement of the bylaw

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Greater Wellington Regional Council's Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan provides guidance for identifying the activities which should take place in our regional parks and the broad parameters for park management.

Bylaws enable enforcement of the rules identified in our Parks Network Plan. They assist in providing protection from damage or loss through human activity to natural and cultural values, as well as safe enjoyment of parks, reserves and other areas. They enable formal enforcement of authorised officers when other methods of park visitor management have not been effective.

The bylaw is available to be inspected or obtained from Greater Wellington Regional Council, 100 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington.

For further information about the bylaw contact parksplanning@gw.govt.nz.

Updated August 18, 2022 at 12:25 PM

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Phone:: 0800 496 734
Email:: info@gw.govt.nz