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18-23 CONTACT US PARK LIFE Auckland's world-leading Auckland Council approach to public space aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 09 301 0101 (24/7) aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ contactus Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142 facebook.com/aklcouncil twitter.com/aklcouncil About OurAuckland OurAuckland keeps you up to date with council services, projects and events, and helps to fulfil our legislative obligations to 04 keep Aucklanders informed. MAYOR'S LETTER We conduct regular research Phil Goff welcomes you to to ensure OurAuckland is an your new-look mag efficient way of doing this. 08-14 Te reo Māori 24 We’re proud to use te reo WHAT'S ON Māori in OurAuckland. If Live music, festivals, free ON THE MOVE you come across a word you events, markets and more Quay changes are coming don’t know you can learn to the city centre what it means at maoridictionary.co.nz 26 BEYOND THE FRAME OurAuckland ourauckland@ Art doesn't just live in the aucklandcouncil.govt.nz gallery; it lives outside too ourauckland.nz Subscribe to OurAuckland e-newsletter at 28-29 ourauckland.nz/enews SUMMER STUNNERS Disclaimer Aucklanders choose the top OurAuckland includes paid beaches, walks and events advertising, in addition to 16-17 Auckland Council editorial IN YOUR 30 content. While Auckland Council appreciates the NEIGHBOURHOOD SEE HERE NOW support of advertisers in What's hot and happening Great summer shots of the helping to pay for production in your area this summer best summer spots of OurAuckland, the inclusion of any specific advertisement is not an official endorsement or recommendation of that Library opening hours business hours). Visit NEED TO advertiser's products or Visit aucklandlibraries. aucklandcouncil.govt.nz services by Auckland Council. KNOW govt.nz or call 09 301 0101 for information on council for information about services and facilities. Our Published by Bauer Media in partnership with Auckland Rubbish & recycling library opening hours call centre is open 24/7 Auckland Council will Council. For advertising and extended loan periods throughout the holiday enquiries email advertising@ continue to pick up your over summer. period: call 09 301 0101. bauermedia.co.nz. rubbish and recycling over Printed by Webstar using the summer break, but Summer opening hours Pools & leisure centres sustainably sourced paper. there will be some changes Auckland Council service See aucklandleisure.co.nz or to collection days. Visit centres close noon Friday call 09 301 0101 for opening makethemostofwaste.co.nz 21 December and re-open hours and information to check collection dates. Monday 7 January (normal about holiday programmes.

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78% of Aucklanders are in Auckland each weekend after January 7 65% of Aucklanders rank beaches as the region's top summer attraction

You're welcome Welcome to the new-look OurAuckland magazine. DESCRIBE AN Summer is when Tāmaki Makaurau comes alive, and AUCKLAND SUMMER to help you make the most of it, we’ve put together a IN FIVE WORDS: definitive guide to the parks, beaches and events that make our city a world-class place to live. Blue skies, sand, Auckland is a stunning region and over the coming pŌhutukawa flowers. decade we are investing $1.4 billion in open space and 42m parks. Part of this work will include the transformation of WHAT DEFINES AN The deepest point of the our central city and waterfront to create more public and AUCKLAND SUMMER City Rail Link. The two green space and pedestrian-friendly thoroughfares. FOR YOU? tunnels will run 3.45km The way we use public spaces is changing, and, on under Auckland page 18, we take an in-depth look at the work Auckland Swimming at one Council is doing to ensure everyone has access to green of Auckland’s many space now and in the future. beaches. That’s why our 329,000 From beaches, walkways and hidden gems to Movies water quality work is so cycle trips were and Music in Parks and free cultural festivals, Auckland important. recorded across 26 has much to offer this summer. Enjoy it and be safe. counters in Auckland in Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland WHAT’S YOUR October 2018, up 17 per FAVOURITE AUCKLAND cent on the previous year HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE? For this issue, OurAuckland asked a range of Aucklanders what's on their I love walking along the 12,945 summer play list. Wherever you see What's beach with family, seeing The number of dwellings the beach umbrella, you'll find some your people outside enjoying consented in the summer inspiration. Head to ourauckland.nz/ play list? their Christmas holidays in Auckland region in the mysummer and create your play list. our beautiful environment. year ending September MAYOR'S PHOTO: JOE HOCKLEY / SOURCES: AUCKLAND COUNCIL’S PEOPLES PANEL, AUCKLAND TRANSPORT, AUCKLAND HOUSING UPDATE AUCKLAND HOUSING TRANSPORT, AUCKLAND PEOPLES PANEL, COUNCIL’S AUCKLAND SOURCES: JOE HOCKLEY / PHOTO: MAYOR'S YOUR SUMMER'S SORTED WITH OURAUCKLAND.NZ Discover more at ourauckland.nz/mysummer Get weekly updates on news and events across Auckland at ourauckland.nz/enews Follow us on social media @aklcouncil

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This powerful new stage show is a celebration of the visionary leader Nelson Mandela, exploring the struggles behind his crusade to end apartheid in MUSIC IN PARKS South Africa. Bruce Mason 12 JAN - 20 APR FREE Centre, Takapuna With 24 free music events coming to parks and reserves across Auckland, your summer is sorted. The 2019 Music in Parks line-up has something for all tastes – from pop, rock WONDERGARDEN and RnB, to jazz and opera. Crowd favourites Rock the Park MON 31 DEC, and Huawei Summer Jam return, plus new feature concert 2PM-LATE Kiwi Anthems with iconic NZ artists. Little ones and their Adult $95, child $45.90, families will also be spoilt for choice with three Kids Music in THE SOUNDS OF under 5s free (+ fees) Parks events. Supported by MediaWorks. Region wide SUMMER Auckland’s New Year’s 6-16 DEC & 10-31 JAN Eve musical extravaganza FREE is a festival for party ALADDIN THE MUSICAL people of all ages with a 3 JAN - 3 MAR Soak up the summer city line-up of international From $60 (+ fees) vibes with live music and local artists, plus programmed by Mr children’s entertainment Stunning sets, costumes Matthew Crawley, big- and a spread of NZ’s most and special effects, all the screen viewing on the sumptuous street food. songs and a fabulous cast new Auckland Live Digital Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter bring this Disney classic to Stage, and food and drinks

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VECTOR LIGHTS FOR MOVIES IN PARKS NEW YEAR’S EVE 25 JAN - 20 APR FREE 31 DEC, AROUND MIDNIGHT FREE Immerse yourself in the experience of watching MORE THAN A MOVIE Vector Lights on Auckland your favourite films Harbour Bridge will light outdoors with 26 free Kaiya Irvine is the main Auckland Council brain up with the Sky Tower, movie nights across behind Movies in Parks, and she started planning followed by an amazing Auckland. Jurassic World: for the 26 free events back in July. Like previous fireworks show. Auckland Fallen Kingdom, The years, there will be face painting, bouncy castles and Harbour Bridge Greatest Showman, Grease numerous food options available before the movie and The Incredibles 2 are screens, but she says this season – the eighth in its just a sample of the great current form – is different because she’s matched the SUMMER AT SILO PARK movies showing in the pre-entertainment to the movies to “create more of 4-27 JAN, FRI 5PM- series, which opens with an event atmosphere”. 11PM, SAT & SUN 12PM- a new-release film (to be For Back to the Future 2, the DeLorean car will be in 6PM FREE announced early January). attendance; for Grease, there will be a prize for best Each movie kicks off once dressed and a stage for dancing; Star Wars will feature On Friday evenings, wind the sun has gone down, Stormtroopers; there’s a jungle theme for Jumanji; and down with the Silo Bar and but the fun starts early La La Land on Valentine's Day will have a date night a range of food trucks, then with plenty of pre-movie theme, with a jazz band and, thanks to the Kingsland settle in for Silo Cinema entertainment. Thanks to Business Association, free babysitting. In recent years, from 9pm. Saturdays and nib health insurance, major her highlight was seeing 4500 people at a screening Sundays feature DJs, per- partner of Auckland of Moana, and this year she’s particularly excited formances and workshops. Council Movies in Parks. about the first movie of the season at Ambury Farm, Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter Region wide a “very special” new release that she can’t name quite yet. She thinks The Greatest Showman will also be a big hit, as will Ferdinand and The Incredibles 2. Peter Rabbit will finish off the season in style. “Come prepared for your kids to fall asleep,” she says. And remember to bring warm clothes and blankets. Going to the cinema can cost a family $80-100. But if you bring your own food and drink, she says this can be a truly free event. It’s free in other ways too: they are all alcohol-, smoke- and waste-free. So what’s next? She'd love to get the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to perform a live score, embrace the madness with a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, or put on a Lord of the Rings marathon. You'll need an extra-large tub of popcorn if she pulls that one off. WIN! VISIT OURAUCKLAND. HEAD TO MOVIESINPARKS.CO.NZ TO SEE THE FULL NZ/WIN BY PROGRAMME AND ALL THE LOCATIONS. 18 DEC, 12PM

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CHRISTMAS AT SILO PARK 21-23 DEC, FRI 5PM- 11.30PM, SAT & SUN 12PM-6PM FREE Live music, games, food trucks, Silo Cinema (Fri Christmas 9pm) and Santa (Sat & Sun afternoon). Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter in the city APO 4 KIDS: CHRISTMAS SUN 16 DEC, 10AM & 11.30AM Adult/child $15, family $50

Christmas fun with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and friends from The Moe Show. The Trusts Arena, Henderson

VECTOR LIGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS 13-24 DEC, 9PM- MIDNIGHT FREE Count down the 12 days of a Kiwi Christmas with Vector Lights during the festive session. Auckland Harbour Bridge

COCA-COLA CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK MESSIAH – 100 SAT 8 DEC, 7.30PM-10PM FREE HALLELUJAHS (Donation for Youthline appreciated) 16 & 17 DEC, SUN 5PM & MON 7.30PM Gather your family and friends to celebrate 25 years of Adult from $42, student the nation’s biggest free outdoor Christmas party. Some of $20, child $10 (+ fees) New Zealand’s top entertainers will perform your festive favourites, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. An extra-special concert Auckland Domain, Parnell celebrating Auckland Choral's 100th consecutive year performing Handel’s WORK DO – BASEMENT'S Messiah. Auckland Town 10TH ANNUAL Hall, CBD CHRISTMAS SHOW UNTIL 21 DEC Adult $40, concession $35 VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/ CHRISTMAS FOR DETAILS (+ fees) ABOUT LOCAL SANTA PARADES, CHRISTMAS A hilarious adult Christmas FESTIVALS AND show by Kiwi comedians MARKETS, CAROL Rose Matafeo and Alice SINGALONGS AND LOTS Snedden. Basement MORE FESTIVE EVENTS

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Happy Anniversary, Lincoln Heights School Auckland! librarian Trena Lile has been working with children doing Auckland Libraries’ Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore summer programme – a fun, free adventure to help kids develop their love of reading. Here's the gist.

AUCKLAND Why is it important for INTERNATIONAL kids to keep reading over BUSKERS FESTIVAL summer? Kids’ reading abilities can decline while 25-28 JAN, FRI-SUN they’re away from school. 12PM-10PM, MON Dare to Explore gives them 12PM-5PM FREE a fun way to keep reading (Buskers make a living off and improve their literacy. donations) Who can sign up? It’s free for kids aged 5 to 12. They A crowd-pleasing line- can do a bilingual or a te up of international and reo Māori programme. local performers will hit VECTOR LIGHTS FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND What do the kids think? the streets with energetic 26-28 JAN, SAT-MON 9PM-MIDNIGHT FREE My children love it! Kids displays of breakdancing, have fun completing fire stunts, acrobatics Vector Lights will present a dazzling display of lights and the challenges and their and more. Various CBD & colour to support other events across the waterfront on reading abilities often waterfront locations Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Auckland Harbour Bridge improve. And it's a great way for parents to get involved in their RODDERS BEACH kids' learning. FESTIVAL 25-27 JAN, FRI 4PM- KIA MA IA TE WHAI – DARE 10.30M, SAT & SUN TO EXPLORE RUNS FROM 10 DECEMBER 2018 – 21 8AM-6PM FREE JANUARY 2019. VISIT DARETOEXPLORE.NZ Classic cars, hot rods, TO SIGN UP FOR THE entertainment, food stalls BILINGUAL PROGRAMME OR and a drive-in movie. KIAMAIATEWHAI.NZ FOR THE Ōrewa Beach TE REO MA ORI PROGRAMME. RODDERS BEACH FESTIVAL: ADRIAN MALLOCH, KIA MĀIA TE WHAI: AUCKLAND LIBRARIES WHAI: TE KIA MĀIA ADRIAN MALLOCH, FESTIVAL: BEACH RODDERS

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WHAT'S YOUR SUMMER PLAY LIST? SUZY CATO

Suzy Cato made her name as the host of children’s shows Suzy’s World and You and Me, so she knows how to entertain the young’uns. Last year, she co-hosted and curated the inaugural – and hugely successful – Kids Music In Parks at Coyle Park and this summer she’s upping the ante with three very special kid-focused musical events featuring performers from around New Zealand, including Mr Wonky Donkey Craig Smith, Kath Bee, Levity Beet and Mr Roberelli. Here’s her summer play list.

PORTS OF AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA MON 28 JAN, 9.30AM-5PM FREE (Free for spectators, boat entry fees apply)

See the maritime and trading history of Auckland in action. One of the world’s biggest one-day sailing regattas, this event attracts a huge fleet of vessels, including tall ships, sailing dinghies, waka ama, classic yachts and vintage tugboats. Waitematā & Viaduct harbours

MISSION BAY ART & Describe an Auckland summer CRAFT MARKET in five words... Family, fun, music, MON 28 JAN, 10AM- beaches, barbecues. Your favourite 4PM FREE Auckland activity? Since Dancing with the Stars and gaining a certain level of fitness I’ve been trying Arts, crafts, fashion, to ensure I/we walk in a new area at least once a jewellery, furniture and fortnight. Our fave is Kendall Bay, Birkenhead: a bush food stalls. Selwyn Reserve, walk down to a tiny sheltered beach with room for Mission Bay swimming, frisbee throwing, picnic rugs and rock pool adventures. Where do you love to go Christmas shopping? The Birkenhead Artisan Market, Mt Eden PORTS OF AUCKLAND Village Craft Market, and the Titirangi and Coatesville markets. SEEPORT FESTIVAL & What free summer family events do you enjoy most? When our babes were younger we loved SUNSET SYMPHONY our local Families in Parks events. You'd find us there 26-28 JAN, SAT 9AM- sharing our picnic rug and basket with at least one 4PM, SUN 9AM-10PM, other family most weekends. Now they’re older we’ve MON 9AM-4PM FREE been making the most of the Music in Parks/Movies in Parks. What’s the best way to limit your impact on Explore and learn about the environment over summer? Follow the golden the port, alongside family- rule: leave only footprints and take only photos and BRAZILIAN DAY FESTIVAL friendly rides and delicious anything you’ve brought with you (especially rubbish). food, plus entertainment SAT 26 JAN, 11AM-7PM Oh, and keep off the tracks that are closed due to kauri on and off the water. FREE dieback! What defines an Auckland summer? Sounds On Sunday from 6pm, Live music, dancing, food of laughter from the back lawn, splashes under the settle in for a spectacular sprinkler, sand between the toes, ice cream down your evening of music and and market stalls, kids’ rides and more. Rocket arm, walks and talks with friends over a cold bottle, fireworks. Captain Cook relaxing in the beanbag in the shade with a good book Wharf, CBD Park, Mt Albert after a day in the garden.

VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/AAW FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THESE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT KIDS MUSIC IN PARKS EVENTS AND OTHERS HAPPENING ACROSS THE REGION OVER HEAD TO MUSICINPARKS.CO.NZ. AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND.

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SUMMER DAYS FESTIVAL SAT 19 JAN, 11AM-7PM WHAT’S ON? FREE Live music, circus VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/EVENTS FOR workshops, face painting, INFORMATION ABOUT THESE EVENTS AND MORE a giant slide and more. Takapuna Beach Reserve

THE PUKEKOHE ONION MAD HATTER’S TEA FESTIVAL PARTY 19-23 DEC SUN 9 DEC, 10AM-4PM Adult from $21, child from FREE $19, family $75 (+ fees) Visit the onion capital Welcome to the of NZ for a day of good Funatorium for the best tea food and community fun. party in town, with tricks, Pukekohe Town Square larger-than-life characters and catchy tunes. Bruce FAT FREDDY’S DROP TE RIMA O TE METUA Mason Centre, Takapuna SAT 19 JAN, 3PM VAINE UNTIL 9 FEB, DEVONSTOCK MUSIC GA $99 (+ fees) MON-FRI 9AM-5PM, FESTIVAL SAT 10AM-4PM FREE SUN 9 DEC, 2PM-6PM ELVIS IN THE PARK Freddy’s annual summer FREE SUN 6 JAN, 11AM-5PM roady gets super-charged A display of textiles by two FREE with incredible tour-bus local Māngere collectives – An all-ages gig with live buddies, including DJ legend Tiare Taina and Polynesian music and food stalls by It’s the 20th anniversary Norman Jay MBE, Ladi6, Creative Artists. Māngere the Devonport waterfront. of this fun family day with Salmonella Dub featuring Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Windsor Reserve, Elvis entertainment and Tiki Taane, The Black Seeds, Uenuku Devonport food stalls. Cranwell Park, Troy Kingi and Bailey Wiley. Henderson Western Springs Fields

FIRST THURSDAYS HANUKKAH IN THE BAYS THU 6 DEC, 6PM-9PM SUN 9 DEC, 5PM-8.30PM FREE Gold-coin donation A street festival with An annual Jewish cultural bands, drag queens, art, event with food, live music poetry, markets and more. and children’s activities. Karangahape Rd, CBD Ōrākei Domain

MUMFORD & SONS VANTAGE BLACK STICKS SAT 12 JAN, 4PM V NETHERLANDS MEN & GA $139.90 (+ fees) WOMEN SUN 27 JAN, 2.30PM Adult from $32, con- A festival-style show with cession from $21, junior from Mumford & Sons joined by special guests, including $11, family from $72 (+ fees) Leon Bridges, Michael Catch these teams going Kiwanuka and Sam Fender. AUCKLAND TUATARA V SKYCITY BREAKERS NBL head to head in the first Western Springs Fields SYDNEY BLUE SOX HOME GAMES game of the FIH Pro League 7-9 DEC, FRI 3PM-6PM, SUN 9 DEC, 2PM (V on NZ turf. North Harbour SAT 12PM-6PM, SUN SYDNEY KINGS), SUN Hockey Stadium, Albany 3PM-6PM 6 JAN, 2PM (V PERTH SHAKESPEARE IN THE Adult from $15, child from WILDCATS) & SUN 27 PARK 12 JAN - 9 FEB $5 (+ fees) JAN, 2PM (V BRISBANE Adult from $23, child from VISIT OURAUCKLAND. NZ/ BULLETS) $12, concession from $18 SCHOOLHOLIDAYS The Sydney Blue Sox visit Adult from $15, child from (+ fees) FOR DETAILS OF for the Auckland Tuatara's $12, family from $50 (+ fees) SCHOOL-HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES inaugural season in the Shoreside Theatre presents ACROSS THE REGION, Henry V and Twelfth Night. INCLUDING DRAMA CLASSES, Australian Baseball League. Exciting live sporting DANCE PROGRAMMES, ART McLeod Park, Te Atatu action and halftime events. The PumpHouse Theatre, WORKSHOPS AND MORE.

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5:00pm - late: DJs, Silo Bar Sunday 6 January Sunday 13 January + Food Trucks Saturday 19 January Sunday 20 January 9:00pm: Film Begins Saturday 26 Januray + Monday 28 January

Friday 21 December People’s Choice Special Events Xmas Film Satudays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm Themed Games, Activities, Food Trucks + Silo Bar Friday 4 January The Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 December Incredibles 2 Christmas at Silo Park

Friday 11 January Saturday 5 January Saturday 12 January Black Panther Bubble Cardboard Friday 18 January Trouble City

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IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WALK / HOBSONVILLE/ PLAY / SPLASH PAD ONEKIRITEA COASTAL Now here’s a cool idea for REPRESENT WALKWAY (ABOVE) a hot day... take the kids for Check out the recently a frolic in the splash pad at YOUR WARD completed Te Ara Manawa Potters Park at 173 Balmoral The next local elections – Hobsonville/Onekiritea Rd. When they’re done, take place in October Coastal Walkway this there’s a great playground 2019. While that summer. It’s 5km long and and basketball court too. may seem a long way made up of boardwalk and off, there’s a lot to paths that follow the coast think about if you are around Hobsonville Point. SHOP / TOP MARKETS considering standing Whether you’re looking for office, and now is for fresh produce, the time to do that. stocking fillers for To find out if you’ve Christmas, or some got what it takes, visit What's delicious edible treats, voteauckland.co.nz. your the Wesley, Ōtara and summer Māngere flea markets on play list? Saturday mornings have it all.

EXPLORE / AUCKLAND BOTANIC GARDENS Escape the pre-Christmas chaos with a quiet stroll amid the lush greenery at the Botanic Gardens. Be amazed by the array of plants, activities and sculptures. Open daily, and entry is free.

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BATHING BEAUTY The iconic Parnell Baths re-open on December 1 after major modifications and stay open three weeks longer than usual, until April 28. Most of the work was underground, with the ageing filtration system buried under the renewed concourse to prevent the water loss and pool closures of recent years.

TOP MARKS FOR PARKS Taumanu Reserve on the Onehunga foreshore has for the first time been named one of the world's best green spaces. The prestigious Green Flag Award – an international quality mark for parks and green spaces – was given in November to 10 Auckland parks. Parks are judged on how well they meet the community's needs based on quality of services, safety, maintenance, community WHEELIE involvement and sustainability. FOR MORE OF YOUR LOCAL NEWS VISIT FUN OURAUCKLAND.NZ KEEP IT CLEAN ALBANY GAINS WORLD CLASS BMX FACILITY The local community has won praise for its Biking fans are riding high thanks to a new role in getting the health warning lifted at international standard BMX track in Albany – New Zealand’s first. Clarks Beach, which is now swimmable again. The $4.5 million facility, which opened on 6 November at Hooton It is one of four beaches in the Manukau Reserve, was delivered by NZ Transport Agency as part of a relocation Harbour to be given the all-clear. Armour arrangement to enable the Northern Corridor Improvements project. At Bay, Taumanu East, and Weymouth Beach its opening, young elite and NZ champion riders took turns to ride the are also now considered low risk for most of amateur track with a 5m ramp and the pro track with its towering 8m the time, only potentially becoming high-risk ramp and berm jump. during certain rainfall periods. “It’s great “It’s situated perfectly for our youth next to the skate park and basketball to have a community that really cares and court,” says Upper Harbour Local Board Chair Margaret Miles. New facilities pushes to be involved. I think without them for Harbour Hockey and Rosedale Pony Club are also coming soon. we wouldn’t have got to this solution,” says For information on joining North Harbour BMX Club, visit nhbmx.org.nz. Franklin Local Board Chair Angela Fulljames.

HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2018 / KOHITĀTEA JANUARY 2019 17 PARK LIFE It’s a simple equation: higher-density living requires high- quality public space. Every rapidly growing city in the world is facing up to the reality of intensification. So, how is Auckland doing? How are we adapting to changing preferences and demographics? And what’s happening to ensure these public assets are distributed evenly?

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Wynyard Quarter, 8.30am popular spot for families, children Early on Saturday morning, Viet Pham and, with its restaurants, bars and is waiting for his personal trainer at public events, revellers. Further Silo Park. He personifies some of the improvements are on the horizon. major changes happening in Auckland, More tanks are being taken down PARK LIFE: CENTRAL both in terms of his background and in preparation for redevelopment Who? Viet Pham, from the way he embraces public space. ahead of the America’s Cup in 2021. Newmarket Where? Silo Park, Pham was born in Vietnam and In the future, the entire area will be Wynyard Quarter. lives in Newmarket and, to escape the redeveloped to include new parkland, urban melee, makes a point of visiting plazas and a signature public building. What do you love about different parks and beaches around Twenty-five thousand people are this place? I like the range of the region and regularly explores the expected to work there by 2030, with different spaces; it’s big and open. city’s walking tracks. “There are so 3000 people calling it home. Favourite Auckland walk or bike many to choose from. It always feels “People are flocking to Tāmaki ride? The Auckland Foreshore like we're discovering something new.” Makaurau to live,” says Auckland Heritage Walk. Favourite The changes to the waterfront at Councillor Chris Darby. “They are New Auckland beach? Maraetai, East Wynyard Quarter have been a huge Zealanders and new Aucklanders from Auckland. Favourite Auckland shift for Auckland. Ludo Campbell- overseas. People want to live close event? Movies at Silo Park. Reid, Auckland Design Champion, to rapid transit – rail and bus routes. Favourite view? Totara Heights, says there was scepticism from some There’s a huge shift towards vertical Manukau. Any secret or under- about spending that much money living. A high percentage of new rated spots? Ōrākei Basin Walk. on restructuring a piece of industrial dwelling consents are for multi-units It’s a great place to go with your land for recreational use, but today and apartments. dogs or friends. it’s become a welcoming and hugely “Open space is vital. We’re REBEKAH ROBINSON, SIMON YOUNG

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PARK LIFE: CENTRAL Who? Matty P, from Nelson. Where? Waterview Reserve

What do you love about this place? The skate park. How would you describe an Auckland summer in five words? Hot, wet, 3 windy, sprawled, green. Favourite Auckland walk or bike ride? Karangahape Road. Favourite Auckland beaches? Takapuna and Bethells. Favourite Auckland event? Music in Parks. Any secret or under-rated Auckland spots? Valonia skate park, New Windsor.

1. Kids enjoy one of the many summer events at Silo Park 2. Waterview Reserve playground 3. Waterview Reserve learn- to-cycle track a party, a little girl takes a turn on the learn-to-cycle track and friendly banter fills the air during a game of basketball on the public court. Tanina Ahoafi of Māngere East, who’s watching her son on the slide, says she saw pictures of the reserve on her friends’ social media pages and looking at developing new town space to people. New shared spaces decided to give it a try. “It’s a great squares to anchor these communities.” will be about congregating for civic spot. My son and his cousin have In Takapuna on the North Shore, that activities – young people gathering to been loving it.” means a new plaza. experience a show, outdoor movies, Near the climbing frames, Erin Cheo “We want to create environments commerce or even protests. It’s all sits with her husband as their seven- that are enticing. We’ll be installing of that – and more.” year-old daughter plays merrily in lane gardens, shade-tree canopies and the interactive water feature, one of landscaping, creating places where Waterview Reserve, 11.30am the elements that was designed with people can linger, meet each other, The sun's out and the Waterview help from local Waterview Primary engage. Before, it was about driving Reserve is absolutely buzzing, a School students. The family, who live through to get somewhere rather than microcosm of modern, multicultural in Forrest Hill on the North Shore, try the street itself being the destination. Auckland. It’s hard to believe, but it to get to a park each weekend. Their Acquiring new public and green didn’t exist until around three years daughter’s current favourite is the space is expensive, so we’re looking ago. Today, brightly coloured balloons Takapuna Beach playground. at reallocating some of that road and bunting hang from a gazebo for Waterview Reserve’s path network,

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4. Freyberg Place 5. Ōtāhuhu Rec Centre 6. O'Connell St shared space 7. Hurstmere Green, Takapuna 8. Taumanu Reserve bridge, Onehunga

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PARK LIFE: CENTRAL basketball and volleyball courts, BMX Foreshore or the revamped Potter’s Who? Ray Connor with her track, skate park, barbecue facilities Park playground in Sandringham are kids Navanah, Reef and Karlo, and playground were created as part becoming increasingly important as from Epsom. Where? Potters of one of the country’s biggest ever the city evolves and intensifies. Park, Sandringham. roading projects, the Waterview Connection, and it now lures visitors Auckland city centre, 3pm What do you love about this from near and far. It's a monument to With a couple of Auckland Libraries’ place? The water park. It’s the power of community engagement books tucked under his arm, Bobby very family-friendly. Describe and a long-term vision to ensure Gong of west Auckland walks past an Auckland summer in Aucklanders get the public amenities the terraced seating, planting and five words... Barbecues, they need. cascading water feature of Freyberg friends, beach, sun and food. The Unitary Plan, which aims Place plaza in the High Street precinct. Favourite Auckland summer to help Auckland meet its housing “Spaces [like this] are engaging event? Christmas in the and economic goals and provides communities and providing people Park. Favourite Auckland rules for what can be built where, with an attractive reason to come beaches? Mission Bay and has clearly signalled the future of to the city,” he says. “I really like Leigh. Favourite park? Potters Auckland is based around high- that Auckland has become more Park. Favourite free summer quality, higher-density living and has pedestrianised.” family activity? Going to largely rendered the big backyard a Sam Sobt, from Iran, who is living in the museum. Favourite luxury rather than a given. And as the Auckland while studying for his PhD, Auckland walk? Cornwall Park. premium on private land continues to agrees. He and his wife love the range Favourite view? One Tree Hill increase, multi-use reserves like the of public spaces in the city. and Devonport. one at Waterview, the redeveloped “People need space, entertainment

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around. Coming to [Freyberg Place] not about a fight against the car, it’s gives me a good feeling.” just about reclaiming the streets and In 2012, Auckland Council predicted places for people.” that the city centre’s population of That momentum is continuing with 27,000 would grow to 45,000 by the major changes planned as part of 2032. That figure was reached last the Downtown Programme (see story year, 15 years ahead of schedule. Now, page 24). around 53,000 people live in the city Campbell-Reid says groundbreaking centre and it is growing at six times projects such as Hurstmere Green the rate of the overall region. Another in Takapuna; Westgate, which has a 30,000 are expected to be living there series of public squares; and the new in the next 10 years. Manukau Institute of Technology Because of this increased popularity, building have shifted the paradigm for billions of public and private dollars the way people experience and think have flowed into development about Tāmaki Makaurau’s urban hubs. projects in the city centre. Auckland’s concrete jungle is being replanted So, what’s the plan? and new and/or redesigned public At Cox’s Bay Reserve, the Rowe family spaces are increasingly prioritising are enjoying a picnic lunch in the people’s enjoyment over car-based shade, while on the cricket pitch a club PARK LIFE: EAST convenience. That’s a big shift from match is taking place. Gina Rowe says Who? Lucy Sinclair, the Auckland of 20 years ago, says they come to the reserve each week from Waitākere. Where? Snakes Campbell-Reid. following their daughter’s dance class and Ladders Park, Farm Cove. “The pavements were narrow, nearby. Her husband, Roger Rowe, there was no waterfront, the streets who runs a weekly kids’ athletics club What do you love about this were filled with cars,” he says. “It’s in Massey’s Moire Park, knows the place? The bike ride and the importance of having green spaces. swing. Favourite Auckland “It’s how we grew up, a real Kiwi thing, beaches? Pt Chevalier and running around, barefoot in the park.” Bethells. Favourite park? Despite the massive changes that Waterview Reserve. Favourite are occurring in the city, the plan is view? Te Henga Walkway. for that to remain ‘a real Kiwi thing’. Auckland Council’s Head of Parks Services, Mark Bowater, says the region’s extensive park network offers a wide variety of different spaces for diverse and growing communities and the council works with local boards and community groups to ensure the parks in their areas reflect demand. “This may include responding to an increase or decrease in popularity of certain sports or recreational activities, new technology or addressing 7 biodiversity issues like kauri dieback or myrtle rust.”

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PARK LIFE: SOUTH Who? Kingston Sagisagi, from Howick. Where? Auckland Botanic Gardens.

What do you love about this place? The scenery. Favourite Auckland summer event? Waitangi Day Festival. Favourite Auckland beaches? Bucklands Beach and Omaha. Favourite park? Barry Curtis Park, Flat Bush. Favourite view? Eastern Beach in Howick.

HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2018 / KOHITĀTEA JANUARY 2019 21 PARK LIFE: NORTH 9 Who: Monica Creedon with her grandson Preston, from Campbells Councillor Penny Hulse, Chair of Bay. Where: Murrays Bay the Environment and Community COLLISION Committee, says kauri dieback track What do you love about this ambassadors will be out during place? It’s handy, open, easy, COURSE summer, raising awareness of the clean and friendly. Favourite disease. The council is also working Auckland beaches? Takapuna Many new public with local boards and communities to and Long Bay. Any secret or spaces are intended protect high-value, disease-free kauri. underrated spots? Castor Bay. to facilitate ‘collisions’ “Auckland has so many amazing Favourite free summer family and help create a sense of spaces to walk, picnic and play in, activity? There are some lovely connectedness. And that’s where but it is important that residents playgrounds now. Favourite public events, both large and and visitors to the city take care view? Kennedy Park, where I small, come in. Frith Walker, of these spaces by preventing the walk my dog. We have seen some the Place Making Manager for spread of kauri dieback,” says Hulse. amazing yacht races from there. Panuku, Auckland Council’s urban “This includes taking note of park regeneration agency, says events closures and opting to visit another and festivals help engender civic of the 4000 parks across the region.” heritage is also a point of difference pride. “The events that have Auckland is now one of the in New Zealand, says Campbell-Reid. grown up with the city are quite most diverse cities in the world, The involvement of mana whenua exciting. I’ve got this memory of and attitudes to public spaces are is crucial when it comes to ensuring the Lantern Festival from when changing, says Paul Spoonley, Pro Auckland’s public spaces hit the mark. I was in my 20s in uni and there Vice-Chancellor at the College of “Te Aranga Māori Design were just a few stalls. Now it’s Humanities and Social Sciences Principles are incorporated into new this major event [that drew more at Massey University. Many new development projects. It’s not just the than 200,000 this year].” Aucklanders aren’t attracted to the artwork, it’s the stories we’re revealing Walker’s first project saw the idea of the ‘quarter-acre pavlova through each project,” he says. Wynyard Quarter tank farms paradise’ that long existed in New Ōtāhuhu Station, the Commercial transformed into Silo Park for Zealand. New kinds of housing Bay precinct in central Auckland, the 2011 Rugby World Cup. solutions are needed, and different Te Ara i Whiti – The Lightpath and And now Silo Park’s birthday things are being demanded of the city. Taumanu Reserve in Onehunga and Christmas celebrations “New sports and leisure activities are all examples that incorporate have become a major part of are emerging,” says Spoonley. “Have the principles to ensure culturally the events calendar, alongside a look at neighbourhood basketball grounded design and empowerment of the likes of the Diwali festival, courts, or all-weather football pitches the communities the facilities serve. the Auckland Marathon and or table tennis facilities, and see how In many cities around the world, Matariki. But she says bigger isn’t well used they are.” public space is inequitably distributed. always better and smaller events The council is addressing those Wealthy areas typically get more of also instil a sense of belonging demands by creating and supporting it and it’s usually of higher quality, to specific suburbs. “The aim is new public spaces and infrastructure while less affluent areas are often to give people reasons to keep – or, in the case of some city-owned underserved. Research suggests the coming back to feel a part of a golf courses such as Chamberlain availability of well-maintained public space – something authentic and Park, opening that space up so a wider space can improve wellbeing and of the place.” range of residents can enjoy it. social cohesion. Auckland Council has

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10 to provide quality public spaces in low spaces to cater for the city’s growth. 9. Every year Splore draws thousands to socioeconomic areas. One recent large purchase is the Te Tapapakanga Regional Park 10. A vision Bowater says its goal is to make Rau Puriri Regional Park in South for the 'Tank Farm' on Wynyard Point. sure that a neighbourhood park is Head, which will give Aucklanders within a 400-metre walk (around four another connection to the Kaipara minutes) in medium- to high-density Harbour. Added to that, planning “We are seen as progressive. Our areas and a 600-metre walk (around permission for major developments cycling programme, our waterfront six minutes) in all other residential typically requires a certain amount programme and our shared-space areas. It also aims to provide a of land to be set aside for public programme are all globally regarded. suburb park within a one-kilometre use, as can be seen in places such We’ve got a long way to go but are walk in medium- to high-density as Tāmaki and Hobsonville, both of headed in the right direction.” areas and a 1.5-kilometre walk in all which have created more cohesive A survey in 2018 by global other residential areas. Destination neighbourhoods by designing spaces consultancy Mercer backed him and regional parks of more than that fit the needs of the community. up. It ranked Auckland third out of 30 hectares accommodate large Today, Campbell-Reid says Auckland 450 cities for quality of life, just numbers of visitors from further afield. Council staff are regularly consulted behind Vienna and Zurich. Acclaimed The council will continue to by other cities to advise them on how American landscape architect Thomas acquire land for parks and open to deal with intensification. Woltz – who has been heavily involved in developing a 100-year master plan for Cornwall Park – has also said PARK LIFE: WEST Auckland is doing an extraordinary Who? Maurice Leaver and Veuve job of treading the fine line between the Jack Russell, from West Harbour. beautiful, functional public spaces and Where? Luckens Reserve, West high-density development. Harbour. Some of that is down to good luck: Auckland’s location between What do you love about this three harbours and numerous place? It's quiet and good for the volcanoes means it is naturally kids. Favourite park? Western blessed. But, when it comes to the Springs. Favourite beaches? steadily increasing number and Mission Bay and Omaha. Favourite quality of the city’s man-made free summer activity? Movies in public assets, that’s all down to Parks. Favourite view? Mt Victoria good, long-term planning. in Devonport and Scenic Drive in Waitākere Ranges. Any secret or underrated spots? Tāwharanui TO FIND OUT WHERE ELSE YOU Regional Park. CAN EXPLORE THIS SUMMER VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ/MYSUMMER

HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2018 / KOHITĀTEA JANUARY 2019 23 Downtown on the up Imagine a waterfront that fully realises Auckland’s world-class potential. An open, welcoming space where the city centre meets the Waitematā, with spaces to walk and play, to read and relax, to meet and mingle and enjoy all the excitement of a city at the water's edge.

As part of Auckland Council around and providing more approach to public space is visit Auckland and will be and Auckland Transport’s opportunities for business evolving to suit (see feature an inspiring gateway to our Downtown Programme, and events. Traffic will be p18-23). A new waterfront city for tourists. a $268 million series of reduced from four lanes to public space between projects on and around two between lower Albert Princes Wharf and Queens FIND OUT MORE Quay Street will transform Street and Commerce Wharf will create a place the area into a vibrant and Street to make the area where people can come This is just a glimpse of welcoming destination – all better for pedestrians to rest, relax and play. The what’s planned for Auck- in time for the America’s and people on bikes, and design will be inspired by land’s downtown area. Cup in 2021. Here’s what new bus interchanges our coastal environment Other projects include you can look forward to. will improve connections and will celebrate our seismic strengthening and between trains, buses and unique heritage. work to move underground services so construction QUAY STREET ferries. IMPROVED CRUISE can start. Auckland Council ENHANCEMENT will be asking for public SHIP INFRASTRUCTURE Early 2019 – late 2020 DOWNTOWN PUBLIC feedback on some aspects SPACE 2019 – 2020 Wider footpaths, trees, of the programme in and new street furniture Late 2019 – late 2020 A new mooring structure at December. Visit at.govt. will revitalise Quay Street, Auckland’s population is the end of Queens Wharf nz/downtown to find out

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UPON A POND Stainless steel trusses unprocessed materials, and 1. Upon a pond, Albany 2. Albany Stadium Pool float and shimmer above the reserve has a pebble Wind Tree, Wynyard Quarter mosaic that was produced 3. Tokens from the game, Seung Yul Oh’s quirky a pool that reflects light by students from Edendale New Lynn structures are like up through the sculpture – and also provides a place Primary School. oversized bendy straws DROP A LOOP and shiny bubbles. for children to play on hot summer days. Albany Stadium Pool Children love playing with TOKENS FROM THE the mist that puffs out GAME This work by Seung Yul of the three tubes, and NEIGHBOURHOOD Todd Triangle, New Lynn Oh adds an intriguing and they’re fascinated by the PICNIC colourful glow – both day Children’s boardgame sheer scale of the work. Sandringham Reserve and night – to an otherwise pieces – a camera, a muted building. Kids love Artist Katy Wallace worked dodgem car, a bell and the work because the light WIND TREE with a reserve playground a tent – are scaled to Wynyard Quarter boxes are cloud-shaped and renewal design team to giant proportions in this involve light and colour. This sculpture by Michio create a family picnic work by Peter Lange in Ihara was first installed in space, a play area and New Lynn’s Todd Triangle VISIT OURAUCKLAND.NZ TO Queen Elizabeth II Square a well-defined village green space. The brick FIND MORE PUBLIC ARTWORKS in 1977, where it stayed for green space for staging sculptures encourage play TO EXPLORE WITH YOUR WHA 24 years. In 2011 it found a community events. The and exploration and are NAU THIS SUMMER, OR SEARCH new home at Jellicoe Plaza woodland-themed play familiar objects associated #PUBLICARTAKL ON FACEBOOK

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TOP WALK: TOP REGIONAL BEACH: TĀMAKI DRIVE ŌREWA Walking along Tāmaki Drive Sitting between three is one of the best ways to beautiful harbours, Auckland appreciate the beauty of the is the envy of many other city’s harbour setting and the cities. Some of the world’s many activities on or near it. best beaches are less than Aucklanders agreed, with 36 an hour’s drive from the city per cent voting it their top centre. But there can only pick. The 10km walk curves be one winner, and it was along the waterfront from the 3km stretch of golden downtown Auckland, taking sand at Ōrewa Beach that in several gorgeous eastern stood out, taking 29 per TOP beaches before finishing up at cent of the vote. Just 20 REGIONAL St Heliers. It's quintessential minutes north of Auckland’s BEACH Tāmaki Makaurau. harbour bridge, Ōrewa is the ideal spot for water RUNNERS UP: enthusiasts, exercisers, North Shore Coastal Walk, families and foodies. Hunua Falls Upper Lookout Walk, Coast to Coast RUNNERS UP: Walkway Piha, Long Bay, Tāwharanui

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AUCKLAND'S MOST WANTED As part of our survey we asked you what you thought was the biggest threat to our natural environment. Overwhelmingly, 65 per cent of you responded: kauri dieback.

TOP CITY BEACH: TAKAPUNA It’s a short trip from the CBD and, with open ocean (but small waves), stunning views out to Rangitoto, a grassy hill to picnic on, an amazing What is kauri dieback? TOP CITY playground, numerous cafes This fungus-like disease kills kauri by BEACH close by and lots of space spreading through spores in the soil. for beach activities, it’s no It infects the tree through its roots surprise Takapuna Beach and damages the tissues that carry took first place, with 49 per nutrients within the tree. Almost cent of the vote. all infected kauri die. To protect trees from kauri dieback disease RUNNERS UP: and prevent its spread, we closed Mission Bay, Saint Heliers, the forested areas of the Waitākere Cheltenham Ranges Regional Park, 10 higher-risk tracks in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park, and some tracks in Kaipātiki, TOP EVENT: Waiheke and Clevedon. LANTERN FESTIVAL What can I do? A huge range of summer You can do your part in protecting events showcase the city’s healthy kauri and preventing kauri diversity, and with the dieback disease from spreading by spectacular illumination of scrubbing and spraying shoes and hundreds of Chinese lanterns, wheels and staying on designated nearly 100 food and crafts open tracks. See aucklandcouncil. stalls, and performances govt.nz/protectkauri for more. of traditional and modern Chinese culture, few do Other pests that better than the Lantern From deadly invisible diseases, to TOP Festival, ranked number one suffocating noxious weeds and EVENT by 40 per cent of respondents. voracious introduced animals, pests put our native flora and fauna – RUNNERS UP: and our marine and freshwater Franklin Rd Lights, Music in environments – at risk. Parks, Movies in Parks We have introduced a targeted rate TUNE IN NEXT which will enable $311 million to be ISSUE TO SEE THE invested in protecting our natural BEST PARKS IN THE REGION, THE environment and tackling the pests, What's weeds and diseases that are threatening your BEST VIEWS, AND summer THE BEST THINGS our native species. See aucklandcouncil. play list? TO DO AS A FAMILY govt.nz/environment for more. OR COUPLE.

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