Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of three submissions about the play space renewal.

What you told us

Common topics raised during early conversations and consultation were:

• The design and wider maintenance of the park
• Equipment proximity to trees and shading
• Anti-social behaviour
• The layout of the play space and seating

You can read more about what we heard in the meeting agenda below, which includes the staff report. To read all the feedback we received, download the submission table below.

The following points from submissions were taken into consideration:

• Allowance for more swings
  • Due to budget constraints we are unable to provide more swings.
• General state of the play space and wider park
  • The state of the play space will be addressed through the renewal and operational staff will investigate options to improve visibility and density of shrubs to improve the overall appearance of the park.
• Accessibility for wheelchairs
  • Due to budget restrictions not all areas of the play space could be created in an accessible manner. However, staff have incorporated all-ability access to the picnic table and basket swing and the safety surface will be installed in-ground easing access to other areas of the play space for wheelchairs.
• Existing seesaw
  • A forceful landing on the existing seesaw was raised. While we are unable to replace the see saw with an alternative one due to budget constraints. The seesaw is generally compliant with the NZ Play Safety Standards, but staff will review the landing supports to see whether this can be improved.
• Path network arounds trees
  • New paths are out of scope for this project and currently unfunded.
• Concerns over vandalism with planting edible garden
  • The edible garden element still needs further discussion with the Phillipstown Community Hub who have offered to look after it. If this is not possible, we will divert back to low level basis planting.
• Installation of a rubbish bin
  • We are unable to install a rubbish bin as part of this project.

Meeting details and decision making process

The Waipapa Papanui Innes Central Community Board will make a decision after they have read the staff report, considered all feedback and heard from those who wish to speak to them about their submission.

Date: 12 June 2025

Time: 4pm

Venue: Board Room, Papanui Service Centre, Corner Langdons Road and Restell Street, Papanui

This is a public meeting, and you’re welcome to attend in person, or watch online.

If you would like to speak at the meeting, please contact the Community Board Advisor, Mark Saunders by emailing Mark.Saunders@ccc.govt.nz or phoning 03 941 6436.

The Community Board’s decision is recorded in the meeting minutes, available on our webpage three working days after the meeting.