Abstract:
This technical report summarises the state of indigenous ecosystems and the environment within the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area (the Heritage Area) pursuant to the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 (the Act), and identifies change within the Heritage Area since 2008 via additional data collection and analysis over the period 2012 to 2017. The Act was established to enable clearer delivery of management outcomes by Auckland Council in terms of protecting, restoring and enhancing this national, regional and locally significant Heritage Area.