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Cyclone Gabrielle Parks and Trees information

Parks and reserves

Although most urban parks and reserves around Hastings are now safe and open, there are a few across the district that remain closed or partially closed, these include:

  • Tauroa Reserve – The upper-south end remains CLOSED due to dangerous trees and lack of bridges. Lower Tauroa Reserve is OPEN as is the Tauroa Boardwalk.
  • Tainui Reserve – Hikanui Drive cul de sac entrance, the mountain bike trail, and lower-south end are CLOSED due to slips and trail instability. Lower Tainui Reserve is OPEN.
  • Karituwhenua Stream walkway in Kingsgate Reserve - The gully track from Te Mata Road to Reeve Drive entrance is CLOSED. The upper track from Te Mata Road through reserve is OPEN.
  • Maraetotara Falls - Toilets and carpark available and waterfall is accessible, however, trail along stream is washed out or blocked in some places (not continuous).
  • Puketapu Park – OPEN. Further restoration works including the cricket pitch and archery area will follow in 2024.
  • Eskdale ParkCLOSED until further notice.

Hazards in these parks and reserves include tracks blocked by fallen trees, destabilised trees at risk of falling, and tracks destroyed or damaged by slips and flooding.

Contractors continue to work hard across the district. We will keep the community informed as we move through the work.

For updates on Te Mata Park visit the Te Mata Park website.

For updates on Regional Council parks (Pākōwhai, Pekapeka, Tūtira, and Waitangi) visit the Hawke's Bay Regional Council website.

Tree debris

Council continues to clear tree debris across the district, prioritising urban roads to protect the stormwater system. Works is also underway to clear tree debris from parks and reserves. Please stay away from fallen trees.

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