Lakefront Reserve - the proposed Reserve Management Plan amendments

Consultation has concluded

The Rotorua Lakes Council is proposing to undertake a number of minor amendments to the Lakefront Reserve section of the Rotorua Townships Reserve Management Plan to enable the redevelopment of the Rotorua Lakefront.

The redevelopment if the Rotorua Lakefront is identified as a key project in Council's 2018-28 Long Term Plan.

If you have any further questions about this consultation please email info@rotorualc.nz

Read through the key documents:


Submissions on the Reserve Management Plan amendments have now closed

The Rotorua Lakes Council is proposing to undertake a number of minor amendments to the Lakefront Reserve section of the Rotorua Townships Reserve Management Plan to enable the redevelopment of the Rotorua Lakefront.

The redevelopment if the Rotorua Lakefront is identified as a key project in Council's 2018-28 Long Term Plan.

If you have any further questions about this consultation please email info@rotorualc.nz

Read through the key documents:


Submissions on the Reserve Management Plan amendments have now closed

Consultation has concluded
  • Reserves Act 1977

    The Reserves Act 1977 is the central piece of legislation that governs the administration of public reserves. Under the Reserves Act the Rotorua Lakes Council, as a reserve administering body, is required to have in place reserve management plans for all reserves under its control and to ensure that those reserve management plans are kept up to date to reflect changing circumstances or increased knowledge.

    The Reserves Act 1977 sets out the process for preparing or reviewing a Reserve Management Plan including the requirements around community consultation which includes a requirement for submitters to be given the opportunity to be heard in support of their submission. The hearing is proposed to be held during the week of the 8th of October.


  • Proposed Amendments

    The existing Reserve Management Plan generally anticipates the redevelopment of the reserve however a number of minor amendments are required to enable the redevelopment to be undertaken.

    The purpose of the proposed amendments is not to change the overall intent of the Reserve Management Plan which recognises the reserve as primarily being a significant community asset with public access being the key priority. The proposed changes will also provide ongoing protection to the Village Green.

    A summary of the proposed amendments along with a tracked changes version of Lakefront Reserve section of the Reserve Management Plan can be found in the document library.