The parks you use, the upgrades you’ve noticed, the local projects happening in your neighbourhood – many of these started with your Local Board Plan.
Over the past three years, local boards have invested in things that matter to their communities – from facilities and events to environmental projects and support for local groups.
Check out five of the projects in Albert-Eden that have sprung to life thanks to our plans!
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1. Splash-tastic: Potters Park playground and splashpad
Featuring way back in the first Local Board Plan for Albert-Eden in 2011, this local icon is a true gem and destination playground.
The reserve – located in the in the middle of Albert-Eden on the corner of Balmoral and Dominion roads – is spread over three hectares, and boasts Auckland’s first splashpad, opening in 2013.
Other features that draw people to Potters Park include a basketball court, learn to ride track and the iconic Boy Walking statue.
The splash pad is switched on for summer, and operates seven days a week from 10am to 8pm, the park also has lots of seats, picnic tables, and protected trees for shade.
2. Improving Point Chevalier: new library and town square improvements
Making improvements to the Point Chevalier town centre was a key consideration in the 2023 plan.
Safety concerns and antisocial behaviour have been a factor in the centre, however the board has played a role in creating a more welcoming environment, with opening the new library in 2025, after having no library there since late 2022.
The 166sqm modular building is designed as a medium-term solution (expected to last 5–7 years) while a permanent long-term facility is planned.
Also, there have been other activations in the town square, such as the Coffee with a Cop programme, safety patrols, activations with AT and a wide range other projects and initiatives.
3. Something for everyone at Waterview Reserve
One of the projects from the 2014 Local Board Plan, Waterview Reserve has something for everyone.
Opening in 2015, the reserve is unique and that it caters for almost everyone, and offers a playground and splashpad, learn-to-ride bike track for small riders and a BMX track for the more adventurous, skateboard and scooter tracks for beginner and intermediate riders, full-sized basketball court, a beach volleyball court and whare structure for shade and shelter.
What’s not to like? There’s also an accessible toilet paths connecting the play areas to the Waterview Heritage Area and Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek).
4. Safer streets: school pedestrian crossings investment
Getting kids safely to and from school has been a priority for the local board, which as resulted in key funding for school pedestrian crossings.
In the 2020 and 2023 Local Board Plans the board identified safer school crossings as key projects, this as resulted in the 2025 new crossing outside Mount Albert’s Elim Christian School, which is part of a wider $200,000 investment for additional speed humps Allendale Road.
Also, this year the board has funded a new pedestrian crossing at 36 Taylors Road, outside Mt Albert Primary School, providing safer school connections for the primary.
5. Caring the environment with low carbon projects
Investing in the environment has been a key driver for Albert-Eden in previous plans.
In the 2017 plan the board identified eco neighbourhoods, and in 2020 developed the Albert-Eden Climate Action Plan.
This plan has allowed key investment into sustainable projects and programmes such as the climate activator programme and Albert-Eden and Puketapapa Ecofest programe.
The investment also provides projects such as the Climate Action Adventure Race to come to life.
Have your say
These are just some of the ways local investment is making a difference. We want to hear from you between 23 June-23 July as your feedback helps shape what comes next for Albert-Eden.