What should your next go-to spot look like? East Aucklanders are encouraged to take part and decide.
What’s happening?
The Howick Local Board is planning two new neighbourhood reserves at 148 Thomas Road and 41 Tir Conaill Avenue – just a 10-minute walk apart. These green spaces will be developed side by side to bring much-needed recreational areas in one of Flatbush’s fastest-growing areas with lots of new homes and apartments.
Right now, both spaces are underused open lawns. With no small parks within 10 minutes of Thomas Road – and only two near Tir Conaill Ave – these new reserves will help fill that gap. Each site has great road access and sits next to lush stormwater reserves with established planting.
But before the local board begins designing, the local board is keen to hear from the community.
Board chair Damian Light says, “We know parks and playgrounds are important to our community, and we need to adapt to our growing population. We want to make sure we’re building what you need so please give us your thoughts and ideas.”
The proposal includes fun play zones, active recreation spaces, and open areas where people can enjoy casual sports or just kick a ball around.
Reserves location map.
Drop in session
Join us for a drop-in session on Saturday 3 May, from 11am–1pm at Tir Conaill Avenue Reserve, Flatbush, to check out the plans and chat to us.
What we want your feedback on
We want your feedback on the type of park activities and features you would like to see at the two new reserves. More can be found here.
Your parks, your say!
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Would you rather have one large space or two smaller parks?
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What should we include?
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paths to walk or bike
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places to sit and hang out
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picnic spots and shade
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space to kick a ball around
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fitness equipment
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play areas – casual or structured
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lush gardens
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which parks do you already enjoy nearby?
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any other feedback for the development of the proposed reserves.
How you can have your say
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take part online
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email your completed form to flatbushparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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drop off the completed form at your:
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local library
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Howick Local Board office at 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga
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attend the open day on Saturday 3 May at 41 Cornaill Avenue from 11am to 1pm
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post your completed form to: Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142.
When you can have your say
You can have your say from now until Saturday 31 May 2025.
What happens next
Community feedback will help shape the park designs. Final plans will be shared by Howick Local Board.
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