Concept plan for Kuhanui Reserve playground

The Papakura Local Board has approved the development of a new playground at 16 Kuhanui Drive, Hingaia. This project will:

• provide open space and recreation for growing communities in Papakura
• support healthy lifestyles
• help the community to build social connections
• help us make use of existing outdoor space and community facilities
• support Auckland Plan outcomes related to belonging, participation and Māori identity and wellbeing.

What we are proposing

We are proposing to:

• build connecting footpaths between Breton Road, Kuhanui Reserve and Kaimanawa Road
• add planting between the new playground and Bayvista Drive Reserve to protect the overland flow path
• provide shade, such as a shade sail
• create separate play areas for early childhood (0-4 years) and junior (5-12 years) age groups
• include a social gathering space
• incorporate nature play elements
• include open green space.

Concept plan for Kuhanui Reserve playground

Kuhanui Reserve concept plan [PDF 20 MB]

What we want your feedback on

We would like to know:

• if you support the concept plan for the playground renewal
• what your top three preferred pieces of play equipment are
• if there is any other equipment you would like us to consider
• if you have any other feedback on the concept plan.

These works are out-of-scope:

• toilets
• boardwalks
• sports tracks
• cycleways
• car parks
• traffic-related infrastructure including bridges or assets which are not managed by Parks and Community Facilities.
• works located outside council-owned parks and reserves
• lights / CCTV cameras.

When you can have your say

You can have your say from Friday 17 April to Friday 15 May 2026.

How you can have your say

To have your say, you can:

• complete the online feedback form
• scan and email your completed form to communityconsultation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• attend the drop-in session at 16 Kuhanui Drive, Hingaia on Saturday 2 May from 10am to 12pm
• post your completed form to:

Kuhanui Reserve
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.

What happens next

We will update the concept plan based on your feedback and present it to Papakura Local Board for approval.

We aim to finish the construction by end of 2027.