About David Lange Park stage two

The David Lange Park playground was developed in collaboration with iwi and the community, supported by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

The cultural narrative behind the playground is Te Riri o Mataaoho (The wrath of Mataaoho – guardian of earthquakes and volcanoes). It was gifted by mana whenua, Te Ākitai Waiohua and Te Āhiwaru Waiohua. The story highlights landscape features in the area, providing a part of Māori history to identify with and pass on to future generations.

In stage one, a children's play area with towers, slides, and a flying fox was built. The play equipment has areas for sensory, imaginative/creative, inclusive, and agility play, balance, coordination and teamwork with soft fall areas.

The playground also has a new toilet block.

Developing a new youth zone

The purpose of stage two is to develop a youth zone for teenagers.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback on stage two of the David Lange Park, located at 98R Bader Drive in Māngere.

Your feedback is important for this planning.

What we want your feedback on

We want to know what you would like included in the new youth zone.

We want to know:

• what furniture to include
• what play equipment and activities you prefer.

How you can have your say

To have your say, you can:

• complete our online feedback form
• scan and email your feedback form to mangerepark@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• hand your completed feedback form in at your local library or local board office
• post your completed feedback form to:
  David Lange Park youth zone
  Auckland Council
  Private Bag 92300, Victoria Street West
  Auckland, 1142.
  

If you are part of an organisation, discuss the questions as a group and provide one response that shares the thoughts of your group as a whole.

When you can have your say

You can have your say from 2 November until 1 December 2023.

What happens next

We will use your feedback to help us design the youth zone.