Why is Council counting cars?

Observant locals asked Hibiscus Matters why an Auckland Council/Auckland Transport person was photographing car registrations recently in Orewa Reserve carpark, by the surf club.

We put that question to Auckland Council Community Parks and Places manager, Martin van Jaarsveld, who says: “We are aware of the increasing pressure on car parking in and around Orewa Beach Reserve.

Car park occupancy is currently being surveyed so that the level of demand can be accurately understood.

There are no discussions or plans underway to introduce parking charges at the reserve, and time restricted parking is not being considered at the moment.

The investigations are focused on gathering information to assist with continuing to provide a quality visitor experience at Orewa Reserve, as the area experiences population growth and increased pressure from climate change in the future.”