We are working with Te Akitai Waiohua to develop a new playspace at the Manga-paakau / Glenveagh Park Drive Reserve.

Te Akitai Waiohua has developed a concept design based on the principles of Kaitiakitanga (sustainability), Taakaro taiao (nature play) and Rerekeetanga o te taakaro (diversity of play).

These principles will help to create a playspace that:

• supports the environment
• encourages natural play
• offers a range of play experiences for children of all backgrounds and abilities.

What the proposed concept plan includes

The proposed concept plan includes:

• play equipment like:
  • spinning sky carousel
  • spinning angled carousel
  • spinning disc
  • combination basket and two seat swing
  • springer
  • 2.5 metres high tube slides
  • inground trampoline
  • agility trail
  • climbing wall
  • balance beams and rocks
• connecting the concrete path between Glenveagh Park Drive and Mahia Road
• 'Whaariki’ woven mat design using rubber play tiles
• landscaping elements like:
  • overflow grass areas bordered with low buffer planting
  • 1 metre high fence at the top of the stream bank.

Proposed concept plan for Manga-pākau / Glenveagh Park Drive Reserve playspace

Download the proposed concept plan [PDF 5.7MB] for the playground.

What we want your feedback on

We want to know:

• what you think about the proposed concept plan
• how you usually travel to the park
• what your main activity is at the park
• if you prefer to go to other playgrounds and why
• if anyone in your household have a disability that affects how they are able to access or use the playground
• what other features you would like to see in the park
• what features you do not want to see in the park
• if you would like to see lighting in the park to enable use after dark.

How you can have your say

To have your say, you can:

• complete the online feedback form
• drop off your completed form at a local library
• email your completed form to communityconsultation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• post your completed form to:

Manga-pākau / Glenveagh Park Drive Reserve
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.

When you can have your say

You can have your say from Tuesday 13 May to Tuesday 10 June 2025.

What happens next

We will present your feedback to Manurewa Local Board and publish the final concept plan in September 2025.