Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Wahi Tapu Area
Access
Able to Visit
List Number
9503
Date Entered
4th April 2010
Date of Effect
4th April 2010
City/District Council
Tauranga City
Region
Bay of Plenty Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration includes part land and foreshore described as sec 1 (NZGZ 1941, p.2620) sec 142 (NZGZ 1984, p.8) and Pt sec 15 Blk VII Tauranga SD (NZGZ 1941, p.2620), known as Hopukiore, sec 12 Blk VII Tauranga SD (NZGZ 1981, p.2190) known as Moturiki and Motuotau 1-2 (NZGZ 1979, p.1975), South Auckland Land District. Included in the extent is an offshore rock named Te Toka o Marutuahu. This rock is only visible at low tide and is within the vicinity of the islands Moturiki and Motuotau.. Hopukiore is a distinct hill located on the mainland and Moturiki is a tombolo , linked to the mainland by a sandbar and accessible by foot. Motuotau and Te Toka o Marutuahu are only accessible by vessel.
Legal description
SSec 1 (NZ Gazette 1941, p. 2620), sec 142 (NZ Gazette 1984, p.8) and Pt sec 15 Blk VII Tauranga SD (NZ Gazette 1941, p.2620) (Hopukiore). Sec 12 Blk VII, Tauranga SD (NZ Gazette 1981, p.2190) (Moturiki) and Motuotau 1-2 (NZ Gazette 1979, p.1975), South Auckland Land District.
Location Description
The wahi tapu area is located on the seaward side of Mount Maunganui on Marine Parade. Two roads meet Marine Parade, Grace Avenue and Pacific Avenue. Hopukiore is located between these two junctions. Moturiki, Motuotau and Te Toka o Marutuahu are all located on the foreshore directly adjacent Hopukiore.