Waiapu Precinct and Paynes Lane

Update as of 3 May 2024

This consultation closed on 17 March 2024.

Thanks to everyone who gave feedback during the public consultation. We received a total of 201 survey forms with 97% submitted by individuals and 3% by businesses/organisations.

On 30 April 2024, the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board approved the concept design for the public spaces of Waiapu Precinct and Paynes Lane, enabling Eke Panuku to advance to the next stage of design and towards construction later this year.

We analysed and categorized the feedback gathered into the following key themes which will be considered by the Design Team in the next stage of design:

• Play
• Safety and security
• Amenities
• Access and Parking
• Trees and planting
• Unwelcoming space due to maintenance and cleanliness issues
• Social problems and antisocial behaviour within the Precinct

Other themes raised that are not part of this project and will be considered in future projects or require wider discussions with other agencies include:

• Safety concerns at the intersection of Arthur St and Selwyn St: This concern has been raised with Auckland Transport, who are currently investigating possible solutions to improve this intersection.
• Social problems and antisocial behaviour within the wider town centre: Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Report (CPTED) is part of the design. Long-term solutions for these issues require a collaborative approach across government agencies, council family, community groups, and the community.

For more information on the feedback gathered and how it will be addressed, visit item 16 of the Waiapu Precinct and Paynes Lane Concept Design Report.

Next steps:

1. Eke Panuku will consider the feedback from the consultation in the next stage of developed design.
2. Investigation works will begin in May 2024 by JFC Ltd on behalf of Eke Panuku. Works will involve removal of existing surfaces, earth works, test pits and drilling with a ground crew and machinery present, including diggers and trucks.
3. This will be followed by detailed design with construction scheduled to start in late 2024.
4. For more info visit Waiapu Precinct approval - EkePanuku and to stay updated on the project as it progresses visit Waiapu Precinct - EkePanuku.

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Background on the project

Waiapu Precinct and Paynes Lane in Onehunga are undergoing a transformation in line with the Eke Panuku urban regeneration plan for this neighbourhood.

The proposed improvements focus on future-proofing the Onehunga town centre by:

• coordinating infrastructure projects
• facilitating new homes
• creating new public spaces
• improving walking connections.

Feedback from the 2020 consultation

In the 2020 community consultation, we collected feedback on key themes such as:

• improved safety
• better connectivity
• more green space
• car parking
• quality housing
• an upgraded supermarket.

Based on this feedback, we have created plans which address these themes alongside private investment such as:

• the Dress Smart retail expansion
• a proposed new and much larger supermarket which will ensure a diverse range of retail options for locals.

We have work closely with mana whenua on the design of the public spaces to celebrate mana whenua korero (the voice of the land) and history in Onehunga.

About the 2024 consultation

With the support of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, we want you to share your views on the design for the public spaces.

Please refer to the consultation document for more information and larger images.

Waiapu Precinct

Waiapu Precinct (between Onehunga Mall / Selwyn Street and Arthur Street / Church Street) includes plans for:

• public plazas
• green spaces
• a family play space
• safer walking connections.

Artist impression looking east from the new plaza/pavilion with the existing steps widened through to Onehunga Mall

Artist impression of walking along the green north-south connection past the new family play space towards the plaza/pavilion

Artist impression of the new family play space incorporating play features inclusive for all ages and abilities to enjoy

Artist impression of the improved laneway from Gerrard Beeson Place through to Onehunga Mall, to create a safer walking connection

Please refer to the consultation document for more information and larger images.

Wider precinct plans

We also want to share the wider Waiapu Precinct plans including:

• the proposed supermarket location
• future development sites for homes
• construction staging and timeline
• car park changes
• roading layout changes.

Artist impression looking from Church Street towards new supermarket

Paynes Lane

Paynes Lane (on the opposite side of Onehunga Mall) will be upgraded to provide:

• a safe, wider and improved walking connection between the Waiapu Precinct via Onehunga Mall to Paynes Lane and onto the Dress Smart retail precinct expansion.

Artist impression of improved Paynes Lane, looking from Onehunga Mall