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6 May 2026

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on this project!

What we heard

We heard from 21 people. The most popular option was option1 (swing, double see-saw, play panel, carousel, and slide with climbing features). The majority of people supported the play space being moved.

More detail on what we heard can be found in the meeting agenda.

What we're recommending

Based on your feedback, we’re recommending that the community board approves option 1 with some small changes. One of these changes is the inclusion of a basket swing seat to provide another accessible element at the playground.

We're also recommending that the play space is moved towards the trees, although slightly further north than originally proposed to ensure park users have space to walk between the two grassed areas.

More detail on what's recommended and why can be found in the meeting agenda.

Recommended play space design

Decision meeting details

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will consider all the feedback we received as well as the staff recommendation when making their decision. If you want to speak to the community board about your views, you're welcome to present at the meeting.

Date: Monday 11 May 2026

Time: 4pm

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

Agenda: Click here

This is a public meeting and everyone can 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.