Brooklyn is a settlement and rural valley in the Tasman District of New Zealand's upper South Island.[1] It is located on the outskirts of Motueka, and is dominated by orchards.[2]
The Brooklyn Recreation Reserve, a flat, 4.6 ha grassed reserve, was donated to Tasman District Council in 1984. It includes remnants of lowland forest the council has deemed "significant", including a hillside of tawhai rauriki or black beech and regenerating native forest dominated by kānuka. The reserve has had limited weeds and no outbreak of wild pigs.[1]
The Blue Gum corner of Motueka River, just outside the village, is a river swimming spot.[4]
History
The valley road was partially closed due to flooding in July 2013.[5]
Homes and buildings in the valley were severely damaged by floodwaters during Cyclone Gita in February 2018.[6] Several people had to flee or be rescued from their flooded homes,[7] and the road was left only accessible by 4WD vehicles.[8]
Brooklyn School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[9][10] with a roll of 134 as of August 2024.[11] The school received an additional $76,230 property funding in December 2019.[12]