SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS (SNAs) · • Wharangi and mamaku WC116 Cashmere Park above Onslow Road,...

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SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS (SNAs) WC114 - WC143

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Significant Natural Area Habitat with important indigenous value

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DescriptionThis site features one large and two small areas of tawa forest, secondary broadleaved forest in Tyers Stream Reserve and supports a diverse range of native plants. Eight indigenous bird species have been reported in the area, including the nationally at-risk red-crowned parakeet.

Four indigenous fish species can be found in the stream, including the nationally at-risk koaro and longfin eel. You can also see regionally endangered white fuzzweed growing in the reserve.

WC114Tyers Stream Reserve, KhandallahDominant habitat:Forest




DescriptionDescription: This coastal escarpment of pohutukawa and mahoe-dominated forest mosaic buffers a local stream, and is part of a network of sites alongside Wellington Harbour. Vegetation includes titoki, kohekohe and mapou. Also includes:• Wharangi• Karaka• Wineberry• Karo and mahoe

WC115Hutt Road coastal escarpment forest between Onslow Road and Jarden MileDominant habitat:Forest, scrub and shrubland




DescriptionThis titoki-hinau-kohekohe forest and secondary mahoe forest supports a good diversity of plant life. It is a regionally rare lowland forest that buffers a local stream and is in close proximity to other ecological sites. Vegetation includes titoki, hinau, kohekohe and fuchsia. Also includes: • Ngaio• Mahoe• Mapou• Karaka• Kohuhu • Tarata • Wharangi and mamaku

WC116Cashmere Park above Onslow Road, KhandallahDominant habitat:Forest and scrub




DescriptionThis site involves one large and three small areas of forest in an urban environment. Its regionally rare lowland forest is part of a network of sites alongside Wellington Harbour supporting a diverse range of native plants. Vegetation includes hinau, tawa, kohekohe and rewarewa. Also includes: • Puka• Titoki• Wharanga• Mamaku• Karaka and mapou

WC117Broadleaved forest and scrub above Hutt Road. including Waikiekie Stream and Kaiwharawhara ParkDominant habitat:Forest and scrub




DescriptionThis site is home to four karaka-dominant stands. Most of these are made up purely of karaka, including very old trees, and one with akiraho and mahoe.

WC118Oteranga Bay karaka standsDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionThis nikau stand is in a side gully off Oteranga Stream. Vegetation includes more than 15 nikau with kaikomako, mahoe, mamaku, karaka, putaputaweta, wharangi and kohuhu.

WC119Nikau stand in side gully off Oteranga Stream, Terawhiti StationDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionThis site has four patches of forest surrounded by gorse and tauhinu scrub. It is part of a network of remnants in hills west of Makara Stream. At-risk declining regional endemic lacebark has been reported in the area. Other vegetation includes six nikau with mahoe, putaputaweta and mamaku. Waiariki Stream is of cultural significance. Also includes: • Puka• Kaikomako• Kohuhu• Porokaiwhiri• Karaka and kiekie

WC120Nikau and broadleaf forest in side gully of Karori Golf CourseDominant habitat:Forest




DescriptionTwo areas near Karori Golf Course consist of a tawa forest remnant and broadleaved forest/scrub. This site is part of a network of remnants on hills west of Makara Stream and includes tributaries of Karori Stream. Karori Stream and its tributaries are home to several threatened fish species. Vegetation includes tawa, mapou and mahoe. Also includes: • Putaputaweta• Five-finger• Puka

WC121Tawa forest remnant Karori Golf Course, South Makara RoadDominant habitat:Scrubland




DescriptionThis rocky shore platform with one rock stack is home to sparse vegetation, including taupata, mingimingi, coastal spleenwort and silver tussock. It represents an acutely threatened land environment with endangered plant species. Nationally endangered threatened cook’s scurvy grass is reported. The area also provides habitat for seals, lizards and seabirds.

WC122Tongue Point coastal platformDominant habitat:Rocky habitat




DescriptionTawa forest remnant which buffers a tributary of Karori Stream. Karori Stream and its tributaries are home to several indigenous at-risk fish species. You can find the at-risk naturally uncommon, greenhood orchid ( and other vegetation, including tawa, hinau, rewarewa and pukatea. At-risk declining koaro is also reported on the site. Also includes:• Rimu• Matai• Nikau• Pukatea• Swamp maire

WC123Warrens Bush QEII covenant tawa forestDominant habitat:Forest




DescriptionThis site features five areas containing remnants of broadleaved forest that are connected to Zealandia Sanctuary, and several large areas which together form a tract of indigenous vegetation. This is an important site for birds and its tributary of Karori Stream is home to indigenous fish, including the at-risk declining longfin eel and koaro. Vegetation includes rewarewa with mahoe, wineberry, manuka and mapou. Also includes: • Mamaku• Kanuka• Putaputaweta• Lancewood forest and scrub

WC124Silver Stream broadleaved forest south of South Karori RoadDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionOne large and one small area of indigenous forest and scrub feature in Long Gully, which sits just outside the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. The site includes 12 forest remnants supporting a diverse range of native plants. It is also closely connected to Zealandia, the Outer Green Belt and includes tributary of Karori Stream. Twelve indigenous bird species have been seen there, including North Island kaka, North Island saddleback, bush falcon, North Island robin, and the whitehead. Vegetation includes titoki, kamahi, rimu and miro. Also includes: • Porokaiwhiri• Rangiora• Lancewood • Nikau• Heketara• Mahoe • Rimu

WC125Long Gully QEII covenant and surroundsDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionThis area is part of a local network of sites, which together form a large tract of indigenous vegetation that includes Zealandia and the Outer Green belt. There are 11 small areas of broadleaved forest mostly on the northwest side of Ridge Road, and one remnant on the southeast side. The site includes headwater tributaries of Silver Stream, which is a tributary of Karori Stream. Karori Stream and its tributaries are home to several at-risk fish species. Six indigenous bird species have been reported in the area including at-risk North Island saddleback. Vegetation includes rewarewa, karaka, mapou and mamaku. Also includes: • Kaikomako• Utaputaweta• Porokaiwhiri• Kiekie• Griselinia• Heketara• Lacebark

WC126Long Gully Silver Stream broadleaved forest and scrubDominant habitat:Shrubland and forest




DescriptionThis area is part of a local network of sites, which together form a large tract of indigenous vegetation that includes Zealandia and the Outer Green belt.

WC127South Karori Road QEII covenantDominant habitat:Forest




DescriptionThis site features nine areas of kamahi, rewarewa, tawa, kohekohe and hinau-dominated forests, and mahoe-dominated scrub and shrubland on Wrights Hill. The site is connected with several large areas of indigenous vegetation, including Zealandia Sand the Outer Green Belt, and supports a diverse range of plant life. It is home to rare native birds and fish including the North Island kaka, bush falcon and North Island saddleback. Also includes: • North Island robin • Whitehead• Inanga • Koaro • Longfin eel

WC129Wrights Hill forest, scrub and shrublandDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionThis area features one large and four small areas of forested gully that includes a primary forest remnant, wetland, riparian vegetation and mahoe-dominant scrub. It provides habitat for a range of re-introduced threatened, at risk and regionally endangered fauna. The site has an important role in protecting the reservoir and downstream ecological values, and is home to dozens of rare plants, birds and spiders,such as the huttonia. You can find the little spotted moa, grey duck and stitchbird, among others. Vegetation includes tawa, hinau and kohekohe. Also includes: • Pukatea• Karaka• Swamp maire • Wharangi• Kohuhu • Fuchsia• Kamahi

WC130Karori Wildlife Sanctuary and Reservoir forest and scrubDominant habitat:Forest and scrub




DescriptionThis site features urban forest remnants that support a good diversity of plant species. Vegetation includes kaikomako, hinau, tawa, lacebark, kohekohe and putaputaweta. North Island kaka have also been reported in the area. Also includes: • Supplejack• Karaka• Cabbage tree• Rimu• Ngaio• Mamaku• Fuschia and pate

WC131Karori urban forest remnants below Wrights HillDominant habitat:Forest




DescriptionPrimary and secondary forest and scrub remnant can be found here, an area likely to be home to birds, lizards and invertebrates. It is part of series of coastal and semi-coastal ecological sites and is connected with Karori Wildlife Sanctuary and other large areas of the Outer Green Belt. Several indigenous bird species have been seen there, including the at-risk North Island kaka and saddleback. Vegetation includes mahoe, mapou, putaputaweta, lancewood and rewarewa. Also includes: • Porokaiwhiri• Kamahi• Nikau• Wineberry• Pate • Heketara• Hinau• Matai and karaka

WC132Long Gully orest and scrub east of slipwayDominant habitat:Forest and scrub




DescriptionOne large and one small area of indigenous forest and scrub can be found in Polhill Reserve and George Denton Park. This area is important for connectivity and its contribution to ecological networks as it adjoins Karori Wildlife Reserve and is connected with the Outer Green Belt. Streams running through the site provide habitat for indigenous fish. At-risk species of birds and lizards have been reported in the area.

WC133Waimapihi BushDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionThis site includes four urban forest areas containing three forest remnants in Aro Valley that are important for connecting nearby native areas. At-risk birds and lizards, including the North Island kaka, bush falcon and the ornate skink have been seen in the area. Vegetation includes mahoe, rangiora, five-finger and manuka. Also includes: • Mamaku• Northern rata• Rewarewa• Hinau• Kamahi

WC134Aro Valley urban forest remnantsDominant habitat:Forest and shrubland




DescriptionThis site consists of one large area, and 12 smaller patches of mostly indigenous semi-coastal scrub and shrubland surrounding the Southern Landfill, and southwest of Ashton Fitchett Drive. It contains a good diversity of semi-coastal species and is well connected to other sites, including Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. It is home to rare plants including white fuzzweed, tararua type lacebark, cordyline banksia and grassland greenhood orchid. Rare native birds and fish live in the area, including the North Island kaka and longfin eel. Also includes: • North Island saddleback • Whitehead • North Island robin • Shortjaw kokopu • Koaro • Redfin bully

WC135Carey Gully scrub and shrubland, South CoastDominant habitat:Scrub and shrubland




DescriptionThis titoki forest remnant includes mahoe, mamaku and muehlenbeckia. The at-risk recovering North Island kaka has been reported in the area. Lowland forest like this is regionally rare.

WC136Titoki forest Laura Street, Mitchelltown/BrooklynDominant habitat:Forest remnant




DescriptionThis area features a small remnant of titoki surrounded by mahoe and exotics, and mahoe-mamaku forest. The site is sectioned into three areas by Coolidge Street, Brooklyn. Vegetation includes rewarewa, whau, red mapou and ngaio. The at-risk North Island kaka and North Island saddleback are reported in the area.

WC137Forest and scrub either side of Coolidge Street, BrooklynDominant habitat:Forest and scrub




DescriptionThis site features five areas of mahoe scrub on the western side of Ohiro Road, Brooklyn. The north end of the site includes a forest remnant. Vegetation includes karaka surrounded by mahoe-dominated mosaic with rangiora, veronica parviflora, karaka and cabbage trees.

WC138Mahoe scrub on western side of Ohiro Road, BrooklynDominant habitat:Scrub and shrubland




DescriptionThis area features two forest remnants with kamahi, hinau and mahoe. The nationally threatened North Island kaka and at-risk brown skink have been reported nearby. Also includes: • Mamaku• Five-finger• Tarata• Lancewood

WC139Vogeltown urban forest remnantsDominant habitat:Forest




DescriptionThis site consists of five areas of regenerating inland coastal forest, surrounded by broadleaved indigenous scrub and a small, highly modified wetland area. It is part of a network of sites in the Happy Valley area and includes a significant population of melicope ternata (wharangi) which is uncommon in Wellington city, and regarded as regionally significant. The area is home to the at-risk bush falcon and New Zealand pipit. Freshwater wetlands are a nationally reduced habitat type. Also includes: • Kohekohe• Ngaio• Kanuka• Mamaku

WC140Tawatawa Ridge forest and mahoe scrubDominant habitat:Coastal forest and scrub




DescriptionThis area includes one large and nine small areas of coastal grey scrub, flaxland and mahoe scrub and shrubland in Spooky Gully. It is one of a number of coastal and semi-coastal sites which, in combination, include a range of habitats and promote connectivity between ecological areas. It is a known habitat for birds and a likely home for lizards and invertebrates. Rare shore puha, coastal mahoe, white fuzzweed and shore stonecrop are reported in the area.

WC141Spooky Gully coastal mahoe scrub and shrublandDominant habitat:Forest and scrub




DescriptionThis site is made up of six areas of indigenous shrubland on north-west facing slopes below Hawkins Hill - Te Kopahou. Some of the more open grassy areas are habitat for regionally vulnerable speargrass and regionally endangered speargrass weevil. It buffers two other Significant Natural Area sites nearby.

WC142Hawkins Hill coastal mahoe scrub and shrublandDominant habitat:Shrubland




DescriptionThis is a large site consisting of coastal hills and valleys with diverse vegetation. It is one of a number of coastal and semi-coastal sites which, in combination, include a range of habitats and connect ecological areas. Rare and threatened plants, birds, fish and invertebrates are known to live here. It is also a likely home for lizards. Vegetation includes mahoe, kanuka, kohekohe, kanuka and manuka. Also includes: • Kirk’s crassula• Cook Strait kowhai • Grassland greenhood orchid• Speargrass • Speargrass weevil

WC143Te Kopahou, Waipapa Stream coastal scrub and shrublandDominant habitat:Coastal shrubland

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