From sports to strolls, playgrounds to park benches, Henderson-Massey locals have more than 230 parks and reserves in their area and their views are needed to help shape how they are managed for the next decade.
The feedback will help to develop the draft Henderson-Massey Local Parks Management Plan, which will guide the management of all parks and reserves, scattered across a mix of urban, future urban, and coastal areas, for the next 10 years.
Henderson-Massey Local Board chair Chris Carter encourages residents to give feedback on what you value about our parks, the key issues you believe the local board should focus on, and how you’d like to use your parks now and into the future.
“The plan describes how people use and value our parks, which areas need protection, and things to consider before upgrading or developing a park.
“We know how much our parks and reserves shape the daily lives of many residents. Take the chance to have a say in how our special spaces are managed and protected.”
The plan aims to guide day-to-day management in local parks in a way that reflects the values of mana whenua and the community.
Chair Carter says it will be an important document that will guide decisions on local parks for the next decade.
“We will refer to the plan in many instances, such as when we approve events or grant leases to groups using parks.”
The consultation period runs from 1 May to 1 June 2025.
Why we need the plan
About 20 per cent of local parks in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area are not covered by an existing management plan.
Management of the remaining 80 per cent of local parks falls under 14 separate plans which are 15 years old or more.
The new plan covering all local parks will provide a consistent approach to park management.
Ways to have your say
Alternatively, collect a physical form from your local library and return it using one of these options:
- In person: Drop off your completed form at Rānui Library, Te Atatū Peninsula Library, Te Manawa (Westgate) Library, or Waitākere Central (Henderson) Library.
- By email: Scan your completed form and email it to hendersonmasseylpmp@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- By post: Send it freepost to Henderson-Massey Local Parks Management Plan, Auckland Council, Freepost number 190198, Private Bag 92300, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142
Next steps
After the consultation closes on 1 June, the submissions will be analysed and a summary of feedback will be available by late 2025.
Submissions from the consultation period will help to form the draft plan, which is expected to be completed and available for feedback in early 2027.
This will be followed by a hearing in mid-2027, where any submitter can speak to their submission in person.
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