Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 41 submissions, from 40 individuals and the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network.

Hansen Park originally went out for consultation in May 2025. Feedback showed that additional work needed to be done to refine the tree planting plan. Since then, we have made a range of changes which are highlighted below.

What you told us

Submitters were asked how important certain aspects were in the park, what aspects were concerning going forward with the park and whether they felt we got this tree planting plan right.

Of the submitters, 16 felt we got the tree planting plan right, 15 submitters felt we somewhat got the plan right, six didn’t think the plan was right and four submitters didn’t know / weren’t sure.

Submitters were asked to rate the importance of various aspects when increasing the tree cover in this park. The top three aspects were: trees attracting birds and insects, native trees and providing enough shade.

Submitters were asked whether they were concerned about various aspects when increasing the tree cover in this park. Submitters were able to select more than one concern. While 20 submitters had no concerns, 16 submitters selected hazards and eight selected debris.

Submitters were also invited to provide additional feedback. Feedback shared the need for protection from easterly and north easterly winds around the playground, and concerns about obstructing cyclists and walkers, current trees not being maintained and not enough proposed planting along the riverbank.

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, look at the submission table below.

Meeting details and decision-making process

A staff report recommending approval of the tree planting plan will be presented to the Waihoro Spreydon Cashmere Heathcote Community Board.

Date: 11 December 2025

Time: 4pm

Venue: Linwood Boardroom, Gate B, 180 Smith Street, Woolston

This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome. If you would like to speak at the meeting, please contact the Community Board Advisor, Jonathon Jones by emailing Jonathon.Jones@ccc.govt.nz or calling 03 941 5563

You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information at councillive.ccc.govt.nz or the link above.

The final decision is recorded in the meeting minutes, available online three working days after the meeting.