Browse data wcc_significant_natural_areas

Wellington City — Significant Natural Areas

Geospatial polygon layer from Wellington Region Councils. Each feature carries the attributes listed below; geometry is provided as WKT in WGS84.

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Dataset ID
wcc_significant_natural_areas
Data source
Wellington Region Councils
Last refreshed
2026-06-01
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Columns (69)

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Column Type Description
object_id long Internal feature ID (ArcGIS OBJECTID)
action_com string Action com
adjace string Adjace
area_ha double Area ha
comments string Comments
communitc string Communitc
communits double Communits
condition string Condition
contextc string Contextc
contexts double Contexts
dominant_h string Dominant h
dp_chapter string Dp chapter
e_plan_url string E plan URL
fauna string Fauna
fauna_c string Fauna c
fauna_s double Fauna s
faunahab_c string Faunahab c
faunahab_s double Faunahab s
flora_c string Flora c
flora_s double Flora s
habitatc string Habitatc
habitats double Habitats
impjust string Impjust
import_s double Import s
indigenous string Indigenous
karaka string Karaka
land_mgnt string Land mgnt
manuka_kanu string Manuka kanu
metadata_u string Metadata u
npsib_sign string Npsib sign
npsi_ba_just string Npsi ba just
npsi_ba_yn string Npsi ba yn
npsi_bb_just string Npsi bb just
npsi_bb_yn string Npsi bb yn
npsi_bc_just string Npsi bc just
npsi_bc_yn string Npsi bc yn
npsi_bd_just string Npsi bd just
npsi_bd_yn string Npsi bd yn
primary_for string Primary for
reprsntc string Reprsntc
reprsnts double Reprsnts
restore string Restore
rps23a_just string Rps23a just
rps23a_yn string Rps23a yn
rps23b_just string Rps23b just
rps23b_yn string Rps23b yn
rps23c_just string Rps23c just
rps23c_yn string Rps23c yn
rps23d_just string Rps23d just
rps23d_yn string Rps23d yn
rps23einfo string Rps23einfo
schedule string Schedule
secondary_f string Secondary f
signif_yn string Signif yn
site_visit string Site visit
sna_site_na string Sna site na
sna_site_nu string Sna site nu
sna_site_su string Sna site su
status string Status
symbology string Symbology
threat10_th string Threat10 th
thrlenzc string Thrlenzc
thrlenzs double Thrlenzs
version string Version
visit_rati string Visit rati
shape_leng double Geometry length/perimeter (source projection units)
shape_area double Polygon area (source projection units)
shape_length double Geometry length/perimeter (source projection units)
geometry_wkt string Geometry as WKT (WGS84) — MULTIPOLYGON/POINT/LINESTRING

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Object IdAction ComAdjaceArea HaCommentsCommunitcCommunitsConditionContextcContextsDominant HDp ChapterE Plan UrlFaunaFauna CFauna SFaunahab CFaunahab SFlora CFlora SHabitatcHabitatsImpjustImport SIndigenousKarakaLand MgntManuka KanuMetadata UNpsib SignNpsi Ba JustNpsi Ba YnNpsi Bb JustNpsi Bb YnNpsi Bc JustNpsi Bc YnNpsi Bd JustNpsi Bd YnPrimary ForReprsntcReprsntsRestoreRps23a JustRps23a YnRps23b JustRps23b YnRps23c JustRps23c YnRps23d JustRps23d YnRps23einfoScheduleSecondary FSignif YnSite VisitSna Site NaSna Site NuSna Site SuStatusSymbologyThreat10 ThThrlenzcThrlenzsVersionVisit RatiShape LengShape AreaShape Length
1Cluster 0703.10, 0703.11, 0703.12, 0703.13, surrounded by secondary forestPlantation pines, gorse-mahoe, tauhinu, and reverting pasture and gorse (Park 1999)114.30817336Confirmed significant2 indigenous vegetation/habitat types2.0UnknownLarger than 100 ha. Buffers tributary of Korokoro Stream. Contiguous with indigenous habitats in Belmont Regional Park (Hutt City)5.0ForestEcosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity Bird, FishPied tit (Petroica macrocephala toitoi, regionally sparse)4.0Potentially important site or habitat for indigenous birds2.0No rare plant species reported1.0Lowland forest is regionally rare (less than 16% remaining of MF6, less than 14% remaining MF7)4.0 Tawa forest indigenous vegetation on >5.0 ha of At Risk LENZ, secondary forest with advanced primary species, LENZ, riparian, contributes to connectivity24.0YesNoPlantation forest harvestingNo YesEcological integrity typical of present-day environment (ie regenerating forest). Representative examples of original forests (MF6, kohekohe, tawa forest and MF7, Tawa, kamahi, podocarp forest, as predicted by Singers). More than 20 ha of tawa-dominant fYesRarity (i.e. <20%): Singers MF6 (Kohekohe, tawa forest): 16% remaining WGN City; Leathwick (Kohekohe-tawa forest) 12% WGN ED; Singers MF7 (Tawa, kamahi, podocarp forest) 14% remaining; Leathwick (Kahikatea-matai/tawa-mahoe forest) 8% remaining WGN ED. OnYesDiversity and Pattern: Likely to have a moderate diversity of ecological units (ecotones and sequences) and species (moderate diversity of plant species and habitats reported)YesBuffers tributary of Korokoro Stream. Contiguous with indigenous habitats in Belmont Regional Park (Hutt City). Large size and compact in shape.YesPrimary forest, Primary forest remnantCharacteristic examples of broadleaved species forest in Wellington Ecological District but not the best examples remaining.3.0Protection, Buffer, ClusterMore than 20 ha of tawa-dominant forest representative of original vegetation types (MF6, Kohekohe, tawa forest and MF7, Tawa, kamahi, podocarp forest, as predicted by Singers)YesOne regionally sparse bird species (pied tit) reported. Korokoro Stream is habitat for indigenous Threatened or At Risk fish species.YesContains only moderate diversity of plant species and habitatsNoBuffers tributary of Korokoro Stream. Contiguous with indigenous habitats in Belmont Regional Park (Hutt City).YesKorokoro Stream is of cultural significance for Te ?tiawa/Taranaki Wh?nui. The Korokoro Dam is important as the first mass concrete gravity dam in New Zealand, giving it high historic and technological values, also Petone Woolen Mills Weir.SCHED8 Significant Natural AreasSecondary forestYesNoUpper Korokoro valley forest and scrubWC020An extensive area of indigenous forest, in two sites in the gullies and indigenous scrub on slopes adjacent to a plantation forestry. Parts of this site are included in a GWRC Biodiversity Management Area. Indigenous forest areas identified by (Park 19Private, WCC#B84DFFAreas do not trigger <10% threshold51.15ha 20-30% indigenous cover left3.0ProposedLikely to be significant16701.05523872020373.9687522203.732638402613
2Fence remnant 503.24 protect from stock, advocate for legal and physical protection for areas outside WCC ownership, ongoing weed and pest control.Residential areas, gorse-pine plantations, and pasture surround.57.10473407Confirmed significant, Boundaries adjusted to exclude exotic vegetationOne main vegetation/habitat type (tawa forest), but likely to have 70% of the expected indigenous plant species4.0Main remnant is in good condition. A few pines, wilding cherry and gorse in northern areas.A large (90 ha), site over 2 km long4.0Forest/ShrublandEcosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity None specifiedSeveral indigenous bird species reported - all Not Threatened1.0Supports indigenous bird species2.0No rare plant species reported. Includes possibly of local interest Not Threatened karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus)1.0Lowland forest is regionally rare (less than 16% remaining of MF6, less than 14% remaining MF7), Swamp maire is rare in Wellington City4.0Contains representative tawa forest that is typical and characteristic of Wellington ED, protected land, includes many Primary Forest Remnants, podocarps, threatened species, riparian, and likely habitat for birds, includes indigenous vegetation on >0.524.0NoYesUrban pressures (weeds etc.). Unfenced areas. Possum control in Redwood Bush commenced as part of the Redwood Bush KNE site during 2002. Managed as part of GWRC's Redwood/Larsens Bush KNE site.No YesEcological integrity typical of present-day environment (ie regenerating forest). Representative examples of original forests (MF6, kohekohe, tawa forest and MF7, Tawa, kamahi, podocarp forest, as predicted by Singers).YesRarity (i.e. <20%): Singers MF6 (Kohekohe, tawa forest): 16% remaining WGN City; Leathwick (Kohekohe-tawa forest) 12% WGN ED; Singers MF7 (Tawa, kamahi, podocarp forest) 14% remaining; Leathwick (Kahikatea-matai/tawa-mahoe forest) 8% remaining WGN ED. SuYesDiversity: Likely to be at least a moderate diversity of plant and animal species present Pattern: a large, combined site (c.90 ha), over 2 km long, with an altitudinal range of 60-260 m asl.YesIs reasonably moderate in size and compact in shape. Close to another large combined site (WC001-Westhaven Bush & Surrounds). Enhances connectivity and will provide important habitat for indigenous flora and fauna.YesPrimary forest, Prime forest remnantRemnants that are typical and characteristic of the current natural diversity but probably not the best example in the Wellington Ecological District3.0ProtectionContains representative tawa forest. MF6, Kohekohe, tawa forest or MF7, Tawa, kamahi, podocarp forest predicted SingersYesSupports >0.5 ha indigenous vegetation on Acutely Threatened land environmentsYesLikely to be at least a moderate diversity of plant species presentYesA large, combined site (c.90 ha), over 2 km long, with an altitudinal range of 60-240 m asl. Close to another large combined site (WC001-Westhaven Bush & Surrounds). Enhances connectivity and will provide important habitat for indigenous flora and faunYesUnknownSCHED8 Significant Natural AreasSecondary forestYesNoRedwood Bush & surroundsWC003One large site and three small sites comprising forest and shrubland, that include nine prime forest remnants dominated by tawa described by Park (1999) as intermixing of primary forest and secondary forest including tawa, kohekohe, hinau, rewarewa, pukaPrivate, WCC#B84DFFYes, some areas trigger the <10% threshold1.93ha < 10% indigenous cover left, 57.3ha 20-30% indigenous cover left5.0ProposedLikely to be significant14795.26473941002161.3437519053.987022747457
3Ensure forestry operation minimises impact on remnant.Pine forest, Te Araroa walking track1.42288298Confirmed significantOnly one indigenous vegetation/habitat type1.0Good condition in 2014, possums controlled, but goats, cat and rabbit observed. Also includes range of pest plant species including Chilean rhubarb (Gunnera tictoria), old man’s beard, Himalayan honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa), Balm of Gilead (CommipLarger than 1ha in size but does not buffer or connect to other ecological sites2.0Lowland mahoe forest and shrublandEcosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity None specifiedNo Threatened or At Risk fauna reported.1.0Likely to be an important site for birds2.0No rare plant species reported1.0No rare / uncommon habitat / community recorded1.0Provides linkage between Porirua and Wellington City Council reserves. Habitat quality will improve over time. Indigenous vegetation on >0.5 ha of At Risk LENZ13.0YesNoContinue or increase animal pest control, undertake plant pest control, manage deteriorating pine treesNo YesEcological integrity typical of present-day environment (ie regenerating forest). Early stages of original forest type (MF6, Kohekohe, tawa forest predicted by Singers). Contains young tawa and kohekohe so will develop in to predicted forest type.YesNo rare species or habitats recordedNoDiversity and Pattern: Likely to have a low diversity of ecological units (ecotones and sequences) and speciesNoNot moderate in size or compact in shape. Does not buffer or link to other ecologically important sites, but in proximity to DOC Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve so may contribute to fauna habitat and movement patterns.NoNoEcosystems that are typical and characteristic of the current natural diversity but probably not the best example in the Wellington Ecological District3.0Management, pest plant and animal control,Secondary mahoe forest is representative of current vegetation but not prior vegetation types. Contains young tawa and kohekohe so will develop in to predicted forest type. MF6, Kohekohe, tawa forest predicted by Singers.YesNo rare species or habitats reportedNoSecondary vegetation is likely to have a reduced diversity of speciesNoDoes not buffer or link to other ecologically important sites, but in proximity to DOC Colonial Knob Scenic Reserve so may contribute to fauna habitat and movement patterns.NoUnknownSCHED8 Significant Natural AreasNoYesYesSpicer Forest mahoe forest remnantsWC002Three small areas of indigenous mahoe forest surrounded by pine plantations. The area of indigenous scrub and forest will increase due to canopy openings created by fallen pines (significant damage occurred in July 2013 storm). Common forest birds obseWCC#B84DFFAreas do not trigger <10% threshold1.09ha 20-30% indigenous cover left1.0ProposedMay be significant but requires confirmation.1249.7365688425129.49218751661.3289811442676
4Minimise impact of residential development on the regenerating scrub. Weed and pest control.Mahoe dominated secondary forest mosaic with houses and gardens at base. (0502.1-Prime forest remnant, Park 1999) and some houses and driveways now in the interior of the site. Plantation forest. Area between Chester Drive and Westra View mostly exotic c26.48719759Confirmed significant, Boundaries adjusted to exclude exotic vegetationAt least 2 vegetation types and would expect at least 25% indigenous flora and fauna diversity2.0Unknown pest animal presence. Pest plants include wilding cherry, karo, occasional pine, and cotoneaster. Fragmentation due to ongoing urban encroachment.Larger than 10 ha. Part of a series of natural areas on hillslopes to the west of Tawa, including WC003-Redwood Bush & surrounds and the WC002-Spicer Forest mahoe forest remnants.4.0Forest/ScrubEcosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity None specifiedSeveral indigenous bird species reported - all Not Threatened1.0Fauna habitat values not known1.0No rare plant species reported, but podocarp species are much reduced in Wellington1.0Lowland forest is regionally rare (less than 16% remaining of MF6)4.0 Inland broadleaved indigenous scrub and small primary broadleaved forest remnant on > 5.0 ha of At Risk LENZ, connects fragments (part of Outer Green Belt), includes podocarps, threatened species19.0YesNoResidential development. Pest plants (e.g. pines, gorse) and pest animal control.No YesEcological integrity typical of present-day environment (ie regenerating scrub and forest). Representative examples of original forests (MF6, kohekohe, tawa forest as predicted by Singers).YesRarity (i.e. <20%): Singers MF6 (Kohekohe, tawa forest): 16% remaining WGN City; Leathwick (Kohekohe-tawa forest) 12% WGN ED; eBird: Recent records of falcon within SNA boundaries (Threatened-Nationally increasing, Robertson 2021).YesDiversity and Pattern: Likely to have a moderate diversity of ecological units (ecotones and sequences) and species (forest reasonably diverse but secondary vegetation will have reduced diversity). Pattern: range of latitudes and elevations.YesIs reasonably moderate in size and compact in shape. Part of a series of natural areas on hillslopes to the west of Tawa, including WC003-Redwood Bush & surrounds and the WC002-Spicer Forest mahoe forest remnants.YesPrimary forestRemnants that are typical and characteristic of the current natural diversity but probably not the best example in the Wellington Ecological District3.0Fragmentation, management, pest plant and animal controlIncludes forest representative of original vegetation types. MF6, Kohekohe, tawa forest predicted by SingersYesNo rare species or habitats reportedNoForest reasonably diverse but secondary vegetation will have reduced diversity of ecological units, ecosystems, species and physical featuresYesPart of a series of natural areas on hillslopes to the west of Tawa, including WC003-Redwood Bush & surrounds and the WC002-Spicer Forest mahoe forest remnants.YesUnknownSCHED8 Significant Natural AreasNoYesYesWesthaven Bush & surroundsWC001Three areas of inland broadleaved indigenous scrub dominated by mahoe with a pocket of primary broadleaved forest. In a mosaic of gorse scrub and plantation forest. Part of the Outer Green Belt and provides habitat and connectivity for fauna. DescribedPrivate, WCC#B84DFFAreas do not trigger <10% threshold27.16ha 20-30% indigenous cover left3.0ProposedLikely to be significant but requires site visit.8389.80788207467779.07812511152.235348284537
5Fencing. Advocate for legal and physical protection - could be done in conjunction with 0503.24. Create linkages between this remnant and Redwood bush and surrounds.Pasture and gorse surrounds1.28360713Not visible from publicly accessible locationsPossibly only one vegetation type but would expect at least 25-50% of the expected indigenous plant species2.0At least one of the remnants is unfenced, so presumably browsedLarger than 1ha in size but does not buffer or connect to other ecological sites2.0ForestEcosystems and Indigenous Biodiversity None specifiedNo Threatened or At Risk fauna reported1.0Fauna habitat values not known1.0No rare plant species reported1.0Lowland forest is regionally rare (less than 16% remaining of MF6)4.0Tawa forest, indigenous vegetation on >0.5 ha of At Risk LENZ, contributes to connectivity in the landscape16.0NoNoFencing at a minimumNo YesEcological integrity typical of present-day environment (ie regenerating forest). Representative examples of original forests (MF6, kohekohe, tawa forest as predicted by Singers).YesRarity (i.e. <20%): Singers MF6 (Kohekohe, tawa forest): 16% remaining WGN City; Leathwick (Kohekohe-tawa forest) 12% WGN ED. May support indigenous vegetation present on Acutely Threatened land environment.YesDiversity and Pattern: Likely to have a moderate diversity of ecological units (ecotones and sequences) and speciesYesNot moderate in size or compact in shape. Does not buffer other ecologically important sites, but in proximity to other large ecological sites so may contribute to fauna habitat and movement patterns.NoNoRemnants that are typical and characteristic of the current natural diversity but probably not the best example in the Wellington Ecological District3.0Fence, Protection, BufferContains representative tawa forest. MF6, Kohekohe, tawa forest predicted SingersYesMay support indigenous vegetation present on Acutely Threatened land environmentYesLikely to be at least a moderate diversity of plant species presentYesDoes not buffer other ecologically important sites, but in proximity to other large ecological sites so may contribute to fauna habitat and movement patterns.NoUnknownSCHED8 Significant Natural AreasNoYesYesForest fragments in Churton Park farmlandWC004Two small patches of tawa forest surrounded by pasture and gorse, both site forest remnants identified by Park (1999) and described as tawa, hinau, rewarewa, pukatea, kahikatea, matai, porokaiwhiri, puka, kaikomako, mamaku, mapou, putaputaweta, CoprosmaPrivate#B84DFFYes, some areas trigger the <10% threshold0.26ha < 10% indigenous cover left, 1.34ha 20-30% indigenous cover left1.0ProposedLikely to be significant but requires site visit.980.68202838519393.96875831.4425279427037

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