Rangitoto Reserve - Reserve Management Plan
We are seeking community feedback about Rangitoto Reserve and would like to hear your views on what makes this place significant for you.
Located on the Hihi Peninsula opposite Mangōnui, Rangitoto Reserve was classified as a Historic Reserve in October 2024 to recognise its cultural and historical significance. This site includes the impressive Rangitoto Pā.
Over generations, earthworks have been constructed across the peninsula, shaping the landscape seen today. These features contribute to the heritage of the area and highlight the importance of preserving the site for future generations.
The council is now developing a Reserve Management Plan, with input from local hapū, to ensure this special place is protected and appropriately managed. While historic and cultural values are key considerations, we also want to understand the natural environment and other values connected to the reserve.
Tell us what you think / Kōrerotia mai ōu whakaaro
We want to hear from you - what makes this place important to you?
This consultation seeks to build on your feedback and develop a comprehensive reserve management plan for the park's future.
How can I have a say / E whai wāhi ai koe ki ngā kōrero
Share your feedback by completing the online submission form here
You can also send us a written submission:
- By email: submissions@fndc.govt.nz
- By mail: Far North District Council, Private Bag 752, Kaikohe 0440
- In person: Drop your submission at any Far North District Council Service Centre.
Alternatively, you can request to share your feedback verbally by emailing us at submissions@fndc.govt.nz to arrange or by phoning us on 0800 920 029 and ask to speak to the Parks and Reserves Planner.
We must receive your feedback by Monday 2 June 2025.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
A plan to ensure Rangitoto Reserve is protected and appropriately managed for the park's future.
The name Rangitoto comes from Rangi, meaning ‘day,’ and Toto, meaning ‘blood’ - understood to signify a ‘Day of Blood.’ Local Hapū suggests the site may have been the location of a battle, adding to its historic and cultural significance.
Note: Anyone is invited to submit feedback on this consultation, whether as an individual or on behalf of an organisation, however, any submissions that are out of scope, offensive, inappropriate, or late may not be accepted by the council. You will be notified if your decision is not accepted and, where appropriate, invited to resubmit.
Any submissions that are made will become part of the public consultation process. The collection and use of personal information by the Far North District Council is regulated by the Privacy Act 2020. Please note that your submission or a summary of your submission will be treated as public information and may be published on the council's website and made available to elected members and members of the public as part of the consultation process. Your name and contact details (address, phone number, email) will only be used for administrative purposes - such as the council contacting you to update you on the outcome of this consultation and letting you know about future consultations