Whitireia Park gets dog poo bins

‘‘We’re very pleased to be able to provide bins.’’

Three new dog poo bins are now available at Onehunga Bay in Whitireia Park.

‘‘Park users told us they love the fact the park provides them with many opportunities for dog walking and supporting this was the need for people to be able to get rid of their dog poo,’’ said Barbara Donaldson, chairwoman of the Whitireia Park board and Wellington Regional Council’s environment committee.

‘‘We’re very pleased to be able to provide bins.’’

The need for dog poo bins was frequently raised during consultation for the Whitireia Park management plan, which was recently approved by the Whitireia Park board.

The plan guides the development and care of the park for the next 10 years.

Upcoming work in Whitireia Park also includes the redevelopment of the Kaitawa Pou car park and ongoing ecological weed management on the coastal escarpments to protect and enhance the recovery of native plants.

Whitireia Park comprises about 180 hectares of predominantly open space grasslands with a remnant patch of native bush.

The park is governed by the board, with equal representation from Ngati Toa Rangatira and Wellington Regional Council.

The council undertakes day-today management of the park and reports regularly to the board.

Whitireia Park provides leisure activities such as dog walking, fishing, mountainbiking, horse riding, rock climbing and walking.

The park also provides an opportunity for people to undertake activities in or on the water, including swimming, kite surfing and diving. It contains outstanding wetlands and birdlife.