Reserves Act 1977

Question 1

2021

5f. List six of the seven reserve classifications as set out under Sections 17 to 23 Reserves
Act 1977.

Answer 1

Section 17 – Recreation reserves.
Section 18 – Historic reserves.
Section 19 – Scenic reserves.
Section 20 – Nature reserves.
Section 21 – Scientific reserves.
Section 22 – Government purpose reserves.
Section 23 – Local purpose reserves. (½ mark each)

Question 2

2021

5g. The purpose for nature reserves is set out under Section 20(1) Reserves Act 1977. State the purpose of these reserves and their intentions.

Answer 2

For the purpose of protecting and preserving in perpetuity indigenous flora or fauna or natural features (1 mark) that are of such rarity, scientific interest or importance, or so unique that their protection and preservation are in the public interest (1 mark).

Question 3

2021

5h. Section 61(2A) Reserves Act 1977 sets out to whom and for what purposes a local
purpose reserve may be leased. List the two situations that are permitted to be leased
under this section of the Act.

Answer 3

In addition to the powers of leasing conferred by subsection (2), the administering body,
in the case of a local purpose reserve that is vested in the administering body, may lease
all or any part of the reserve to any person, body, voluntary organisation, or society
(whether incorporated or not) for any of the following purposes:
(a) community building, playcentre, kindergarten, plunket room, or other like
purposes: (½ mark)
(b) farming, grazing, cultivation, cropping, or other like purposes. (½ mark)

Question 4

2019

6e. Sections 17 to 23 Reserves Act 1977 describes seven reserve classifications. List six of
these reserves.

Answer 4

Section 17 – Recreation reserves.
Section 18 – Historic reserves.
Section 19 – Scenic reserves.
Section 20 – Nature reserves.
Section 21 – Scientific reserves.
Section 22 – Government purpose reserves.
Section 23 – Local purpose reserves.

Question 5

2019

6f. Section 17(1) Reserves Act 1977 details the purposes of Recreation Reserves (3) with an emphasis on certain activities. Describe the purposes of Recreation Reserves and the items of emphasis.

Answer 5

For the purpose of…

• providing areas for the recreation and sporting activities
• the physical welfare and enjoyment of the public
• the protection of the natural environment and beauty of the countryside

With emphasis on…

• the retention of open spaces and
• on outdoor recreational activities

Question 6

2019

6g. Section 23(1) Reserves Act 1977 details the purpose of Local Purpose Reserves. Describe the purpose of Local Purpose Reserves.

Answer 6

For the purpose of providing and retaining areas for such local purpose or purposes as are specified in any classification of the reserve.

Question 7

2019

6h. Section 48 Reserves Act 1977 provides for the granting of right of ways and other easements within Reserves vested in an administering body. Section 48(1) names the person who is required to provide consent, and conditions of consent, for the granting of right of ways and other easements. Name this person.

Answer 7

Minister of Conservation

Question 8

2019

6i. Section 48(1) Reserves Act 1977 describes six criteria for granting right of ways and other easements. List the six easement purposes described in sub-clauses (a) to (f).

Answer 8

Subject to subsection (2) and to the Resource Management Act 1991, in the case of reserves vested in an administering body, the administering body, with the consent of the Minister and on such conditions as the Minister thinks fit, may grant rights of way and other easements over any part of the reserve for –

(a) any public purpose; or (½ mark)
(b) providing access to any area included in an agreement, lease, or licence granted under the powers conferred by this Act; or (½ mark)
(c) the distribution or transmission by pipeline of natural or manufactured gas, petroleum, biofuel, or geothermal energy; or (½ mark)
(d) an electrical installation or work, as defined in section 2 of the Electricity Act 1992; or (½ mark)
(e) the provision of water systems; or (½ mark)
(f) providing or facilitating access or the supply of water to or the drainage of any other land not forming part of the reserve or for any other purpose connected with any such land. (½ mark)