Our green spaces give people the opportunity to get active and connect with the outdoors.

We propose spending $820 million on our parks and foreshore, with big projects including:

The parks element of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor – $185 million

Community parks sports field development – $87 million

Te Nukutai o Tapoa – Naval Point development – $22 million

Implementing the Urban Forest Plan (Phase 1 and Phase 2) – $18 million

Akaroa Wharf – $23 million

Takapūneke Reserve – $21 million

Parks rolling renewal programme for playgrounds, pathways, and green assets (programmes are reviewed and confirmed with Community Boards annually) – $48 million.