Safety reminder during Fairy Pools Reserve closure

Residents and visitors are reminded the Fairy Pools Reserve in Kerikeri is temporarily closed to the public while logging work continues on a neighbouring private property.

Contractors on the site are reporting daily incidents of people not adhering to the large 'do not enter' signs and walking through the reserve, putting themselves at risk. There is currently no public access to the reserve for either walkers and motorists.

The reserve closed on Thursday 21 November to preserve public safety while work on a property bordering the reserve is carried out. It is expected to reopen in mid-March.

The owner of the property on Kerikeri Road has consent to subdivide, and tree removal is permitted in the consent. Contractor access through the reserve is required, so the reserve was closed to ensure the safety of the public. There is no alternative access to the reserve during the closure.

The reserve closure was approved under section 53 of the Reserves Act 1977.