Park Information
We are currently at Alert Level 1, all tracks are open except for the tracks in the new land, which is not yet open to the public. Please do not enter the new land under any circumstances.
Sheep are currently grazing in the Park. Please keep dogs in sight at all times, and put dogs on leads if they are likely to worry sheep.
Fire Season
It is now fire season, and we ask all Park users to be extra vigilant. There are strictly no fireworks in the Park at all times.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Trevor Mitchell says the unseasonably very windy, warm and dry spring has dried out most of Hawke’s Bay, and fire crews have already attended a number of hazardous and out of control fires.
Just one spark can cause a devastating wildfire. Before you do any work on the land, check the weather forecast first. Go to:
www.checkitsalright.nz
Please be extra vigilant in the Park. Contact us if you see any potential fire risks and CALL 111 IMMEDIATELY if you see a fire. Thank you for looking after our taonga. For more information on fire safety:
www.fireandemergency.nz
Volunteer opportunities
There is a community mulching day on Saturday 28th November 9am-11:30am. Email us HERE to get involved. We are also seeking individuals to join in helping with the rongoā garden on a monthly basis. For more details click HERE or contact Sara Shaw to register your interest.
Tracks are officially reopened
The tracks through the harvested areas are now open! These areas are not without risks and we urge you to:
- Please stay on the tracks
- Do not climb on the mulch piles or slash heaps
We are working on replanting these areas with native trees so please be mindful of the new plantings as well. Thank you!
There are sheep in the Park currently.
When sheep are in the park:
Please keep your dogs under control and in your sight at all times. Dogs that are prone to running off or worrying sheep MUST be on a lead.
If you are mountain biking in the park please look out for the sheep, especially if you are going at speed.
Two times winner of the presitigous international enviromental award.
