Greater Wellington — Expression of Interest for new activities, uses of facilities, and sustainable grazing

A range of grazing areas and facilities are available for new uses to support visitor experiences at Battle Hill

Greater Wellington is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for a range low impact and sustainable grazing activities and adaptive uses of the Woolshed and other facilities in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. Battle Hill is the only regional park focused on farming education for park visitors. We are seeking expressions of interest for new activities which support and enhance public experiences at Battle Hill.

Aerial view of the buildings at Battle Hill

Before you complete this form, read the Battle Hill EOI Information Document about opportunities and possible new uses.

If you have other ideas or proposals not mentioned, check that what you propose is compatible with park values as expressed in the management plan for regional parks.

Timeframes for EOI

This EOI form opened on Monday 30 September 2024. It will close 5pm Friday 15 November 2024.

Things to note:

Proposals offering the most benefits for people visiting the park and park values (recreation, natural and cultural heritage) will be prioritised
Highly sustainable, low impact grazing proposals are required
Activities identified as ‘prohibited’ in the management plan will not be considered

1) Name(s):*

2) Organisation:

3) Email address:*

4) Phone number:*

Summary of proposal

5) Provide a short summary and identify proposed areas of the park and facilities to be used. Include your own map if appropriate or refer to the maps in our Battle Hill EOI Information Document. (Note maximum file size of 100MB)

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Outline details of your proposal

Before you complete this form, please review Toitu Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30 which provides directions for management of the park. Download it from our website, or view a hard copy at the Greater Wellington central Wellington or Upper Hutt offices.

6) How does your proposal support Greater Wellington’s management plan directions to:

‘Enhance and promote the park to make it a highly popular 'farm park' destination’
Plan Action A128 to ‘Renew the focus of Battle Hill as a destination for visitors to see a range of farm animals and for learning with a recreation experience focused operating model’?

Provide details:

7) Describe how your proposal fits with and supports core Regional Park values (section 4 in management plan):

8) Why Battle Hill? Is the activity offered anywhere else or nearby? Why is Battle Hill a good location for your proposal?

9) What key benefits will there be for the public from your proposal? For example: café on the park using the Woolshed; small animals for the public to see; learning opportunities; support for restoration work; attracting more people to the park; etc.

10) How does your proposed activity or use of facilities fit with the existing park activities including equestrian uses, campground, heritage features?

Is your proposal for shared or exclusive use of the area of park or facility or is it a new facility or use proposal?

Provide details:

11) How will the proposal protect and enhance the park environment and be highly sustainable? Refer to our Information Document and outline details. Outline possible impacts and how you will manage them.

12) How will the proposal protect or enhance cultural heritage and landscape values? Outline how it supports park landscape, heritage and cultural values or any impacts expected. Identify if you have had any engagement with mana whenua.

13) What are the sustainability or climate resilience benefits from your proposal? For example: low impact grazing; practical support for the wetland protection and restoration plans outlined in Information Document; adaptive re-use of buildings; etc.

14) Is your proposal a standalone proposal or does it require additional support from Greater Wellington or others? Identify details.

15) Does the proposal support collaborations with others? If so, who? Identify if there are opportunities for mana whenua partner involvement or if you are already involved in activities at Battle Hill.

16) Are adaptive re-use of park buildings or new facilities proposed? If so, identify details. Attach separate documents or concept details if you have them. (Note maximum file size of 100MB)

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17) Grazing related proposals: respond to the Information Document information about grazing and our requirements for sustainable practices. Provide as much detail as you can about your proposed operations.

18) Do you have a more detailed attachment you wish to submit? (Note maximum file size of 100MB)

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Declaration

I/we declare that in submitting the Expression of Interest: 

the information provided is true, accurate and complete and not misleading in any material respect 
the Expression of Interest does not contain intellectual property that will breach a third party’s rights 
I/we have secured all appropriate authorisations to submit this Expression of Interest, to make the statements and to provide the information in the Expression of Interest and I/we am/are not aware of any impediments to enter into a permission agreement to deliver the activities envisaged by the Expression of Interest.

I/we understand that the falsification of information, supplying misleading information or the suppression of material information in the Expression of Interest may result in the Expression of Interest being eliminated from further participation in the process and may be grounds for termination of any permission agreement awarded as a result of this process. 

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Updated October 22, 2024 at 11:15 AM

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