Notice of Intention to grant lease to Ruakākā Surf Life Saving Patrol

Published on 14 May 2025

Notice of Intention to grant a lease to Ruakākā Surf Life Saving Patrol Incorporated pursuant to section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 

Council is proposing to grant a new lease under section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 to Ruakākā Surf Life Saving Patrol Incorporated. 

This is for redevelopment of their clubrooms on an area of the Ruakākā Beach recreation reserve that they currently occupy, and a further small portion of the reserve on the western boundary, additional car parking area, and room for a vehicle crossing at the northern end of the site. The proposed term of lease will be for 30 years. 

Council is required under sections 119 and 120 of the Reserves Act 1977 to publicly notify its intention to grant the lease and provide members of the public (who request to do so) with the opportunity to present at a hearing. 

For more information on the proposal, go to the online agenda for the Tuesday 29 April Council Meeting, item 7.8, page 161:

Council meeting agenda – 29 April 2025

To see Council’s resolution on the matter, go to the unconfirmed minutes of the meeting, page 16. 

Council meeting minutes – 29 April 2025

Objections and submissions on this proposal can be submitted to Council in the following ways: 

By email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

By post:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

In person: 

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays

All written feedback must be received by 5:00pm on Monday 16 June 2025.