Introduction To ensure a consistent approach in methodology and standards for reserve management. Reserves Categories The intended community benefit of a reserve determines a reserves category and therefore its management, for example, a reserve that is intended for sporting use is not planted in extensive gardens. This does not mean that all reserves of one category should look exactly the same, but they must be able to provide the intended service. For the purpose of this plan, reserves land is categorised based on its intended recreational or amenity service and the way in which the Council manages it. The categories are based on New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Park Categories from NZRA Parks Categories and Levels of Service Guideline (2011) Major component assets that may be located both on and off reserve land are recorded in groups. Sport and Recreation • District Sportsgrounds – Mixed Use • Local Sportsgrounds – Mixed Use (includes Youth Parks) • Sportsgrounds – Exclusive use(Golf) • Buildings Neighbourhood Public Gardens Nature Cultural Heritage • Cemeteries • Memorials • Sites Outdoor Adventure Civic Space Recreation and Ecological Linkages • Accessways • Cycleways • Esplanades Other reserves • Berms In addition a range of assets located within reserves are managed including: • Public toilets, buildings, pools • Trees, garden areas, grassed areas, established vegetation, irrigation Page 8