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'''Āwhitu Regional Park''' is a [[regional park]] situated on the [[ |
'''Āwhitu Regional Park''' is a [[regional park]] situated on the [[Āwhitu Peninsula]], just south of [[Manukau Heads]] on the western side of the [[Manukau Harbour]]. It is situated in [[Franklin (local board area)|Franklin]] in [[Auckland]] in New Zealand's [[North Island]], and is administered by [[Auckland Council]].<ref name=councilprofile>{{cite web |title=Council profile |url=https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=207 |website=aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |publisher=[[Auckland Council]]}}</ref> |
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==Geography and biodiversity== |
==Geography and biodiversity== |
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[[File:Kauritutahi Island (3).jpg|thumb|left|View of Kauritutahi Island from Āwhitu Regional Park]] |
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The regional park is a mix of grassland, exotic conifer trees and wetlands |
Āwhitu Regional Park is located approximately {{convert|33|km}} north of [[Waiuku]], on the [[Āwhitu Peninsula]].<ref name="Herald">{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/aucklands-most-accessible-regional-parks/SZDULNCYXSAHTYNYIFCI6WOHFI/ |title=Auckland's most accessible regional parks |author=Weekend Magazine |website=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |date=14 January 2017 |access-date=15 March 2024}}</ref> The regional park is a mix of grassland, exotic conifer trees and wetlands,<ref name="FieldGuide2008"/> and historically before being turned into farmland was predominantly wetland and coastal [[pōhutukawa]] forest.<ref name="Plan"/> Offshore from the park is Kauritutahi Island,<ref name="GreaterWalks2021">{{cite Q|Q118136068|page=184-185}}</ref> and the park is home to several white sand beaches.<ref name="Herald"/> |
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The park's wetlands are home to bird species including the [[Buff-banded rail|banded rail]] (moho-pererū), [[spotless crake]] (pūweto), [[Australasian bittern]] (matuku hūrepo) and [[New Zealand fernbird]] (kōtātā). The park is home to the largest population of fernbirds in the Manukau Harbour.<ref name="Plan"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Āwhitu Regional Park area has historically been settled and utilised by [[Tāmaki Māori]] peoples, including [[Te Waiohua|Waiohua]] tribes [[Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua]], [[Ngāti Tamaoho]] and [[Te Ākitai Waiohua]].<ref name="Plan">{{cite report|url=https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/topic-based-plans-strategies/parks-sports-outdoor-plans/regional-parks-management-plans/Documents/regional-parks-management-plan-2022.pdf |pages=197–204 |title=Te Mahere Whakahaere i ngā Papa Rēhia ā-Rohe: Regional Parks Management Plan 2022 |date=September 2022|publisher=[[Auckland Council]] |access-date=15 March 2024}}</ref> Ngāti Te Ata historically settled in temporary settlements on the Āwhitu Peninsula, based seasonally in different locations depending on what resources were available.<ref name="Plan"/> |
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| ⚫ | English immigrants John and Sarah Brook settled on the Āwhitu Peninsula in 1875, building a homestead for their family in 1878. The Brook family ran a sheep and cattle farm on the property, until it was sold in 1971 to become a regional park.<ref name="FieldGuide2008">{{cite book |last1=Cameron |first1=Ewen |last2=Hayward |first2= Bruce |author-link2=Bruce Hayward |last3=Murdoch |first3= Graeme |title=A Field Guide to Auckland: Exploring the Region's Natural and Historical Heritage |isbn=978-1-86962-1513 |publisher=Random House New Zealand |year=2008 |page=277 |edition=Revised}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | English immigrants John and Sarah Brook settled on the Āwhitu Peninsula in 1875, building a homestead for their family in 1878. The Brook family ran a sheep and cattle farm on the property, until it was sold in 1971 to become a regional park.<ref name="FieldGuide2008">{{cite book |last1=Cameron |first1=Ewen |last2=Hayward |first2= Bruce |author-link2=Bruce Hayward |last3=Murdoch |first3= Graeme |title=A Field Guide to Auckland: Exploring the Region's Natural and Historical Heritage |isbn=978-1-86962-1513 |publisher=Random House New Zealand |year=2008 |page=277 |edition=Revised}}</ref> The park was officially opened for public use in 1975.<ref name="Herald"/> |
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In 1985, a lake was created in the park, which became home to ''[[Eleocharis sphacelata]]'', a native sedge species.<ref name="FieldGuide2008"/> |
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==Recreation== |
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Āwhitu Regional Park is home to the nine-hole Āwhitu Golf Club,<ref name="Herald"/> as well as Āwhitu Environmental Camp, a camp often used by school groups.<ref name="Plan"/> In addition, the park is used for nature walks, horse riding, kayaking, and launching boats.<ref name="Plan"/> |
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== References == |
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 14 April 2024
| Āwhitu Regional Park | |
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 The Brook homestead in Āwhitu Regional Park | |
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| Location | Franklin, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 37°05′32″S 174°38′40″E / 37.0923432°S 174.6444653°E |
| Area | 116 ha (290 acres)[1] |
| Operated by | Auckland Council |
Āwhitu Regional Park is a regional park situated on the Āwhitu Peninsula, just south of Manukau Heads on the western side of the Manukau Harbour. It is situated in Franklin in Auckland in New Zealand's North Island, and is administered by Auckland Council.[2]
Geography and biodiversity
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Āwhitu Regional Park is located approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi) north of Waiuku, on the Āwhitu Peninsula.[3] The regional park is a mix of grassland, exotic conifer trees and wetlands,[4] and historically before being turned into farmland was predominantly wetland and coastal pōhutukawa forest.[1] Offshore from the park is Kauritutahi Island,[5] and the park is home to several white sand beaches.[3]
The park's wetlands are home to bird species including the banded rail (moho-pererū), spotless crake (pūweto), Australasian bittern (matuku hūrepo) and New Zealand fernbird (kōtātā). The park is home to the largest population of fernbirds in the Manukau Harbour.[1]
History
[edit]The Āwhitu Regional Park area has historically been settled and utilised by Tāmaki Māori peoples, including Waiohua tribes Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho and Te Ākitai Waiohua.[1] Ngāti Te Ata historically settled in temporary settlements on the Āwhitu Peninsula, based seasonally in different locations depending on what resources were available.[1]
English immigrants John and Sarah Brook settled on the Āwhitu Peninsula in 1875, building a homestead for their family in 1878. The Brook family ran a sheep and cattle farm on the property, until it was sold in 1971 to become a regional park.[4] The park was officially opened for public use in 1975.[3]
In 1985, a lake was created in the park, which became home to Eleocharis sphacelata, a native sedge species.[4]
Recreation
[edit]Āwhitu Regional Park is home to the nine-hole Āwhitu Golf Club,[3] as well as Āwhitu Environmental Camp, a camp often used by school groups.[1] In addition, the park is used for nature walks, horse riding, kayaking, and launching boats.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Te Mahere Whakahaere i ngā Papa Rēhia ā-Rohe: Regional Parks Management Plan 2022 (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council. September 2022. pp. 197–204. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
- ^ a b c d Weekend Magazine (14 January 2017). "Auckland's most accessible regional parks". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b c Cameron, Ewen; Hayward, Bruce; Murdoch, Graeme (2008). A Field Guide to Auckland: Exploring the Region's Natural and Historical Heritage (Revised ed.). Random House New Zealand. p. 277. ISBN 978-1-86962-1513.
- ^ Janssen, Peter (January 2021). Greater Auckland Walks. New Holland Publishers. p. 184-185. ISBN 978-1-86966-516-6. Wikidata Q118136068.
