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Waitematā Local Board Open Space Network Plan 2019 - 2029 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Executive Summary 5 1 Introduction 6 1.1 Purpose of the network plan 6 Network plan implementation 6 1.2 Strategic context 7 1.3 The legislative context 8 Auckland Council’s approach 8 Service Property Optimisation 8 1.4 Waitematā Local Board area 9 Waitematā Local Board’s parks and open spaces 10 Mana whenua iwi 10 Population trends 11 What this means 12 1.5 Current State 12 1.6 Treasure 12 Cultural Heritage 12 Te ao Māori (the Māori world view) 12 Historic places 13 Colonial heritage 13 Natural Heritage 14 Biodiversity 17 A community that cares about its environment 17 1.7 Enjoy 18 Housing developments 18 Parks provision 19 Sportsground provision 20 Waitematā’s youth 20 1.8 Connect 22 Esplanade reserves 22 Walking and cycling networks 22 Waitematā Greenways Plan 22 Linear parks 24 1.9 Utilise 24 Expanding the city centre network 24 Satisfaction with parks 24 Environmental quality 25 Contaminated soil 25 Green infrastructure 26 Network infrastructure 27 Connecting communities 28 Leases 29 2 Key moves 31 2.1 2.1 Four key moves 31 2.2 Key Move 1 - Respond to the growth of our increasingly diverse communities 32 Provision/gap analysis 32 Land optimisation 32 Repurposing and shared use 32 Park management plans 34 Development plans 36 Spatial plans 36 2.3 Key move 2 – activate and enhance our open spaces 37 Recreation 37 Seating 38 Shade 38 Activation 38 Out-and-About programme 38 Community gardens 38 Play 39 2.4 Key move 3 – improve biodiversity and ecological outcomes 40 Te ao Māori 40 Plant and pest management 40 Waterways 41 Coastline 41 4 Waitematā(LB) Open Space Network Plan Urban ngahere strategy 41 2.5 Key move 4 – enhance walking and cycling green corridors to connect our communities 42 Waitematā Greenways Plan 42 Walkways 43 Access and safety in parks 43 Signage and wayfinding 43 Open spaces in spatial developments 43 3 Prioritised actions 45 3.1 Prioritisation principles 45 3.2 Waitematā Local Board advocacy 45 3.3 Actions 46 High priority actions for parks and open spaces 47 Medium-priority actions for parks and open spaces 49 Low-priority actions for parks and open spaces 50 Park-by-park analysis 51 Appendix 1 – Recreational and social open space 62 Appendix 2 – Parks with special features 64 Appendix 3 – Community Support 66 Appendix 4 – Summary of work in the local board area. 67 Executive Summary The Waitematā Local Board sits in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. It is experiencing significant growth as a destination for those who live, work, play and visit. The vibrant heart of our city is facing the challenge of competing demands for land. An open space network plan provides a resource to guide local board decision-making and expenditure across the park network as the area grows and changes in the coming decades. Waitematā Local Board has the highest The main challenges relating to existing open population density in Auckland. This is space include: projected to double in some areas by 2043 • increased use through population growth with a population increase of more than 50 per with limited capacity to expand the cent. The age profile of the board area will rise network in the 40 to 64-year-old age group. More families and young people will choose to live • some provision gaps when analysed in the city centre. against the Open Space Provision Policy 2016 (provision targets) The Waitematā Local Board area is a • pest and weed management potentially destination for all Aucklanders and tourists. Its affecting the quality of parks open spaces are popular and well-used. • rising sea levels and coastal inundation. The way open space is used is also changing This network plan sets out how open space and intensifying due to shifting demographics, needs can be met to support a growing preferences for more informal recreation and population over the next 10 years. apartment living. In addition, the ‘greening’ of people’s attitudes means cycling and walking This has been structured into four key moves options are essential. based on research and consultation with stakeholders. The key moves are: The Unitary Plan will allow more intensive residential and business development in parts • respond to the growth of our increasingly diverse communities of the local board, including Arch Hill, Surrey • activate and enhance our parks and open Crescent, Newton, Eden Terrace and Parnell. spaces The refresh of the City Centre Master Plan • improve biodiversity and ecological and the Waterfront Development Plan will outcomes pedestrianise and change the face of the city • enhance walking, cycling and green centre, attracting even more people. corridors to connect our communities. The strengths of the existing network include: A number of issues and opportunities have been identified and a list of prioritised actions • good provision in most areas are also recorded that aim to improve the • access to the Waitematā Harbour via a open space network. series of esplanade parks and walkways The overall objective is to provide a high- • seven destination parks that are well-used quality, safe and well-used open space and highly valued network that enables a range of activities, • prominent environmental, cultural and uses and experiences for people of all ages heritage features throughout the network. and abilities. 6 Waitematā(LB) Open Space Network Plan 1 Introduction Network plan implementation Actions recommended in this plan include operational activities, developing assets, The Waitematā Open Space Network Plan planning for asset renewals, working with (network plan) has three sections. mana whenua, community groups, and Section one discusses the purpose of the promoting recreational opportunities. plan, the strategic alignment with council Some of these projects are ready for policy and the current state of the Waitematā implementation, while others require feasibility Local Board open space network. assessments and further planning. Section two sets out the key moves to Implementation of the network plan will be improve the open space network and provides coordinated by the Community Services a framework for prioritising funding for future Directorate. Regular progress updates will be development over the next 10 years. provided to the Waitematā Local Board. Section three lists the prioritised actions by suburb for individual parks. Figure 1. Auckland region and Waitematā Local Board 1.1 Purpose of the network plan area The network plan sets out the actions needed to deliver a sustainable, high-quality open space network for the Waitematā Local Board area and recognises the connection to the wider Auckland open space network (Figure 1). The actions are in response to anticipated growth and provide the community with access to a range of recreational, social, cultural and environmental experiences. The challenge for the Waitematā Local Board is that available land is scarce and very expensive. However, city centre and waterfront development plans provide new opportunities to think creatively about open space and ensure that areas of intense growth are equipped to meet open space provision targets. “A society grows great when old men plant The plan will assist Auckland Council to trees in whose shade they know they shall prioritise its spending for parks and open never sit.” space development by identifying projects for Greek Proverb prioritisation through the local board plan, long-term plan and annual plan processes. 1.2 Strategic context At a local level, the network plan will contribute to the strategic direction of the Auckland Plan and the Parks and Open Space Strategic Action Plan 2013. Figure 2. Strategic context 8 Waitematā(LB) Open Space Network Plan 1.3 The legislative context Act 1977. They have been approved for some The Auckland Plan sets out the vision for of the Waitematā parks and future Auckland. development must align with these. The Parks and Open Space Strategic Action Community Services is embarking on a Plan sets out what needs to happen to programme to deliver a single omnibus open Auckland’s parks and open space network to space management plan for each local board implement the vision of the Auckland Plan. area. This will replace the individual reserve management plans. The open space The key moves and actions prioritised in the management plan will be prepared under the network plan will help the board align to those statutory requirements of the Reserves Act objectives and deliver the best outcomes for 1977. the board area. Service Property Optimisation The Parks and Open Space Strategic Action Plan identifies four areas of focus. These are Service Property Optimisation was adopted by used to create the network of parks and open the Governing Body in 2015. Optimisation is spaces required to achieve the outcomes the redevelopment of underperforming service identified in the Auckland Plan. property (the council’s property assets). The optimisation objectives include: Treasure our parks and open spaces • release underlying value from land Enjoy our parks and open spaces (optimal use of the land) • upgrading community services or facilities Connect our parks and open spaces so they are fit-for-purpose Utilise our parks and open spaces • improved community outcomes Auckland Council’s approach • facilitate housing and urban development • self-funding: sale proceeds are reinvested The Waitematā Open Space Network Plan is to fund redevelopment with no additional future-focussed and a key tool for budget. implementing the Parks and Open Space Strategic Action Plan. Panuku Development Auckland are tasked with identifying opportunities for optimisation Network plans map the aspirations to improve in collaboration with the council and the the network of parks and open spaces at a Waitematā Local Board. local level. Reserve management plans address the management of land held for parks that are reserved and classified under the Reserves 1.4 Waitematā Local Board area The Waitematā Local Board area is situated on the eastern edge of the central Auckland isthmus.

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