Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve

The role of the Board is to make decisions on local matters such as the maintenance and upgrading of facilities, caring for the environment, preservation of heritage and supporting activities in the area.

Taking into account issues that could impact the significant natural and heritage values of the Reserve, the Board's draft Plan for 2020 proposed intentions aimed at preserving and enhancing ecosystems, improving or realigning paths to protect against pathogen incursion, retaining "cultural heritage including the remnant ring ditch Pā site particularly when considering any future development or park enhancement and [consideration of] opportunities to improve connections through the park and deliver on the Hibiscus and Bays Greenways / Local Paths Plan 2016.

"[3] Following community consultation the Final Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan adopted on 5 November 2020, listed "aspirational outcomes" and key initiatives to achieve objectives.

[5] In June 2019, the Reserve was required by the Auckland Council to close to the public due to the danger of Kauri dieback caused by the spread of a pathogen in contaminated soil possibly being carried on the soles of shoes.

Lauri Rands from the Eaves Bush Appreciation Society expressed sadness but noted that protection of the 800-year-old kauri in the Reserve was a good example of the importance of taking this action.

[8] The Greenways project proposed by the Auckland Council in 2016[9] had been prioritised by the Hisbiscus and Bays Local Board in 2017 and a feasibility report for implementing walking and cycling connections between the Reserve and Hatfields Beach was completed in 2018.