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Network of small reserves

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Network of small reserves

This map shows how adjacent small reserves, including local purpose, recreation and historic reserves, form an almost-continuous belt on both sides of Henderson Creek, in suburban west Auckland. Local authorities are usually responsible for the daily management of such reserves.

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Les Molloy, Protected areas – Scenic, historic, recreation and other reserves, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/map/13861/network-of-small-reserves (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Les Molloy, published 2 March 2009, updated 1 September 2015.