National Reserves

Forgotten Lands Gwavas Conservation Area

By Guest Author|2020-04-23T21:19:40+12:00April 9th, 2020

Covering 2,700 hectares of the Wakarara range in Central Hawkes Bay, the Gwavas Conservation Area has been awaiting reclassification since DOC's early days. John Beech, General Committee Member for the Manawatu Tramping and Skiing Club, offers insight into this region's battle for reclassification and greater land protection.

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Barnsey's guide to Historic Reserves and National Reserves

By David Barnes|2018-02-15T14:06:16+13:00February 15th, 2017

Do you know your parks from your reserves? Which ones might be swapped tomorrow, which will be there for your grandchildren?Understand the legalese behind the land parcels that collectively constitute our public conservation land.