Albert-Eden Local Board is developing a local parks management plan as required under the Reserves Act 1977. The plan will guide the use, protection and development of local parks and reserves in the local board area over the next 10 years.

In May 2025, we invited the community to share their views on how they use and experience local parks.

We used online platforms, in-person and print to reach a wider audience.

For a complete summary of the consultation findings, please download the below report:

We will draft the plan using feedback from this public consultation and engagement with mana whenua (local Māori).

In 2027, we will hold a second round of public consultation, asking for feedback on the draft plan

The local parks management plan will:

• guide how we develop and improve our parks
• help us meet community needs and aspirations
• focus on important cultural, historic, natural and recreational values associated with parks in the area
• guide how we use the parks for organised sports and informal recreation like walking and having a picnic
• identify issues and opportunities at the parks.

Tell us:

• what you value about parks in the Albert-Eden Local Board area
• if you experience any challenges when you visit our parks
• how you want to use the parks now and in the future
• if you have any other feedback to help us draft the park management plan.

We also want to know:

• what you do at the parks in the Albert-Eden Local Board area like dog walking, running, socialising and attending events
• how often you visit your local parks
• which parks you visit the most in the area.

You can have your say from Thursday 1 May to Sunday 1 June 2025.

To have your say, you can:

• scan and email the completed form to albertedenlpmp@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• drop off your completed feedback form at a local library
• post your completed form to:

Albert-Eden local parks management plan
Auckland Council
Freepost number 190198
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.

• complete the online feedback form
• use our interactive map.

We will use your feedback to prepare a draft local parks management plan and present it to Albert-Eden Local Board. We expect to run a second consultation in 2027 to get your feedback on the draft plan.

Once adopted, the plan will replace all existing reserve management plans for parks in Albert-Eden.