South Auckland Green Space: Ōtara-Papatoetoe

SOUTH AUCKLAND GREEN SPACE

ŌTARA-PAPATOETOE WARD

Vanya Steiner • Zhou (Joe) Fan • Tim Richardson • Carlos Charlton • Reuben McPeak

Studio 7227 • 9-April, 2015

Photography by Reuben McPeak (reuben.mcpeak@gmail.com) unless otherwise specified

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Contents 01_ĹŒtara-Papatoetoe: an Overview

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02_Development of the Area

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03_Analysis: Form & Flow

Aspect

Hydrology

Transport & Infrastructure

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04_Analysis: The People

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05_Cluster Analysis: Green Space

Location

Limitation

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06_Cluster Analysis: The People

Ethnicity

Housing Density

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07_Cluster Analysis: Summaries

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08_Issues Identified

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09_Contemporary Comparisons

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10_Future Green Space Development

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11_Analysis/Recommendations

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12_Appendices

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13_References

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01_Ōtara-Papatoetoe: an Overview The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area is located in South Auckland between the Tamaki River and the Manukau Harbour and is home to a diverse and vibrant mix of communities. This area lies within the Manukau Ward, which covers 5 distinctive suburbs: the residential suburbs of Ōtara and Papatoetoe, the industrial area of East Tamaki, the rural and conservation area of Puhinui, and the business and industrial area of Manukau Central.

The area has close proximity to Auckland International Airport, the Southern Motorway, rail services, and the industrial areas of Wiri and East Tamaki. It includes three town centres – Ōtara town centre, Old Papatoetoe and Hunter’s corner (also known as New Papatoetoe).

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The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Ward located in Auckland City.

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01_Ōtara-Papatoetoe Ward: an Overview

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Ōtara-Papatoetoe: an Overview The area has a population of 83,600 people made up of culturally and ethnically diverse communities. Ōtara is known for it strong Pacific communities and is home to the largest proportion of Pacific People in New Zealand. Papatoetoe by comparison has an increasingly large Indian and Asian population. The area is also notable for its youthful population with 43% of its population aged under 24 years. Four tribal rohe intersect within this area and are currently in the process of Treaty negotiations.

This area will experience considerable growth in the next 30 years as Auckland’s population increases. As a result of this population increase it’s green spaces will come under increasing pressure as more demands are placed on them.

The landscape is volcanic in origin, formed by the outflow of the volcanic cones in the area. This has resulted in rich fertile soils across much of the area. The area covers 3,706 hectares and includes approx. 150 parks which cover a total of 337 hectares.

Image source: http://stateofauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Localboards/otara-papatoetoe/

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The purpose of this document is to analyse the existing ĹŒtara -Papatoetoe green space network in order to ensure that future development of these green spaces better meets the needs of the local community.

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01_ĹŒtara-Papatoetoe: an Overview

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02_Development of the Area Ōtara and Papatoetoe developed largely independently from one another - Papatoetoe was an established and built up area long before Ōtara’s development began, and the Southern motorway formed a strong division between two areas.

Prior to European settlement the area’s fertile volcanic land, fresh water springs and location as a portage and trade link between the Tamaki River and the Manukau Harbour made it a highly desirable and contested piece of land amongst local tribes. Many Pa sites and associated gardens were established in the area. At this time the area consisted of low lying land with ridges of fern and manuka interspersed with swampy areas of toetoe.

European settlers began to develop the Papatoetoe area from the 1840s, following the forming of Great South Rd in 1843 and the construction of a bridge over the Tamaki River in 1851. The early European settlers, mainly of Irish and Scottish descent, set about clearing land and draining swamps, transforming the area into a major farming and agricultural area. The arrival of rail in Papatoetoe in 1875 saw a town centre begin to establish around the area’s new train station at the end of St George Street.

By the early 1900’s Papatoetoe was an established town, and land was being subdivided into 5 acre lots for family homes with room for a cow, orchard, vegetable garden and tennis court. Properties for sale were advertised as the ‘Remuera of the South’. Many were bought by retired farmers.

The 1930’s depression saw the Papatoetoe Town Board take advantage of relief workers to establish a number of parks and reserves in the area. By the 1940s Papatoetoe was a well established and built up area, whilst Otara remained largely farming and agriculture.

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02_Development of the Area

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Development of the Area In the late 1950s the entire face of South Auckland was changing at speed in response to the post war urban drift that saw Auckland’s population expanding beyond the city’s housing capacity. The government’s desire to alleviate the development of inner city slums led to the creation of state housing suburbs on the urban periphery. The new Southern Motorway and East Tamaki interchange along with an expanding industrial area in South Auckland made Ōtara a suitable location.

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Source: http://manukau.infospecs.co.nz

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The state housing suburb was to provide affordable and comfortable housing to lowincome workers who would serve the expanding industrial area of South Auckland. The pre-planned suburb was to be a modern and progressive development. The goal was to construct 4,500 houses for 20,000 people within a ten-year timeframe. The houses were to be single-unit dwellings on spacious sections designed to be large enough to allow residents to grow their own vegetables and fruit and to perhaps keep a few animals.

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02_Development of the Area

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Development of the Area With over 400 state house designs the aim was to provide variety ensuring that the houses did not all look identical. Houses were laid out on local, often curvilinear streets that sought to create a sense of individual neighbourhoods.

Predominantly Maori and Pacific People (with the help of a pro-immigration campaign) began to migrate into the area to live in the subsidised housing estates and work in the surrounding industrial areas. The concentration of Maori helped to foster a new urbanbased Maori culture.

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The first housing was built around the northern end of Ōtara, around Wymondly, Bairds and East Tamaki roads. By 1965 almost 2,500 houses had been built, housing approximately 12,000 people.

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Source: http://manukau.infospecs.co.nz

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02_Development of the Area

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Development of the Area By 1967 Ōtara had grown sufficiently to justify the development of a town centre. In 1968 the New Zealand Electricity Dept. built a power station on the southern bank of Ōtara creek. A weir was constructed across the creek to provide water to cool the power station. By 1980 five rows of power transmission pylons cut across South Auckland.

The 1970’s saw the opening of the Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) in the centre of Ōtara which became a focal point for education, and the construction of several urban

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Source: http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/heritage/localhistory/countiesmanukau

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The 1990s saw Papatoetoe also experience a transformation when an indoor mall was built at ‘Hunters Corner’ on Great South Road triggering a surge in growth to this area. The area is now known as the ‘new Papatoetoe’ town centre, and

2000 Area of urban development covers Papatoetoe and Ōtara

is home to a large and vibrant Indian and Asian population.

Today this local board continues to grow with the new Highbrook business park development which began in 2005 and the continuing process of residential intensification.

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02_Development of the Area

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03_Analysis: Form & Flow SLOPE ASPECT Aspect of the land’s low gradient flow, while variable, provides few restrictions on use, access and sunlight due to the ward’s generally flat to gently undulating character.

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03_Analysis: Form & Flow

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Analysis: Form & Flow HYDROLOGY Otara Papatoetoe is very flat, with few areas with more than a slope of 15 degrees. The two major streams in the Otara Papatoetoe area are Otara and Puhunui Creeks. Otara Creek meanders from west of Rongomai through to Otara East and flows out into Tamaki River. It has excellent public access, with a walkway, public reserve and restoration project along much of the creek. The creek provides a green corridor through Otara. Puhinui Creek meanders through Puhinui South and runs along the south eastern edge of Puhinui West into the Papakura Channel.

The Tamaki River/Otara Creek Catchment (Otara) is 870 hectares in size, with predominantly urban land use. In the lower part of the catchment, the Creek passes through residential Image source: http://walksinauckland.com/tag/walkway/

areas, an industrial area, and reserves. The creek also flows through one and possibly two areas which were refuse tips prior to becoming reserves.

The Otaki Creek/Mangere Catchment (Papatoetoe) is 90 hectares in size, with predominantly urban land use. Otaki stream has limited public access, poor water quality and currently has low recreational value.

Much of the stream length is piped.

The Puhinui Stream/Pahurehure catchment (Papatoetoe) is 1,040 hectares in size, with predominantly urban land use. Large stretches of the stream are available for recreation. The stream has long patches of footpaths along its banks and is ideal for walking. The water quality is poor making it unsuitable for contact recreation.

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Analysis: Form & Flow TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE The southern railway line splits Papatoetoe into an eastern and a western side. The Contact Energy Power Station is located in Otara West and has a large number of pylons with cables extending in every direction and is a prominent sight in the local area.

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04_Analysis: The People

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Image source: Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board Facebook page

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04_Analysis: The People

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Analysis: The People A range of formalised social support localities exist across the ward, based on bringing people of common ground together. These include cultural, religious, sporting, ability, income, special interest and location of residence. Beyond these buildings and locations with an intended target demongraphic, multitudes of clubs, groups and societies form a latticed network that ties the ward together with a firm priority on its people.

Image source: https://www.zomato.com/photos/pv-res-7001934-r_MzUxNTQ1NzA4NT

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Neighbourhood Support - Solomon Group Youth Services OTARACube - Age Concern - Otara Music Arts Centre - Otara Rugby League Football Club - Papatoetoe Sports Centre - Papatoetoe Panthers - Scouts - GirlGuiding - Chess Club Scrabble Club - PACT - Girls Brigade - Philatelic Society - LIFE Unlimited - Cosmopolitan Club - Garden & Floral Art Society - Deos Foundation - Fo Guang Shan Temple - Rotary Club Selwyn Centre - RSA - Maori Warden’s Assn - Gateaway - Bethel Prayer Centre - Cook Island Support Services - Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Family Life Crisis Pregnancy Centre - Vedic Centre - Malayan Veterans Branch - Plunket - Phoenix Counseling Victim Support - Te Roopu Waiora Trust - South Auckland Health Foundation - Tamaki Oranga Recovery Centre - Te Puke o Otara Community Centre - Te Tai Awa o te Ora - UCKG Help Centre Doxa Deo - Flair for Success - SeniorNet - TYLA - Maori Party - Islamic Centre - Framework Trust - South Auckland Muslim Assn - Otara Community Law - Counties Manukau Orienteering Club - Papatoetoe Softball Club - Chevrolet Enthusiasts Club - Papatoetoe Swimming Club - Swimming Counties Manukau - Papatoetoe Unitec AFC - Dragon Spirit Taekwondo Club Eastern Netball Club - Wing Chun Federation - PApatoetoe RSA Bowling Club - Papatoetoe Wildcats American Football Club - Totara Park Pony Club - Auckland Men’s Netball Association - Training & Budget Services - Kidney Society - Clover Park Community House - Te Taikaha Kore - Manihiki Community - Pacific Islands Drug & Alcohol Service - Diabetes Projects Trust - Whare Tiaki Hauora - Taikura Trust - Affirming Works Kokiri te Rahuitangi ki Otara Trust - Faleola Services - Disability Support - Te Whanau Korowai - Burn Support Group - Whitiora Diabetes Service - City of Manukau Education Trust - Manukau Pacific Island Trust - Maori Beneficiaries Charitable Trust Taiwanese Hwa Hsia Society - Parafed Auckland - Pasefika Mana SocialWork Support Services - Whirinaki - PIASST - South Auckland Family Refuge - South Auckland Family Violence Prevention - Christians against Poverty - Good Seed Trust - Fresh Gallery - Raukura Hauora o Tainui - CADS - Masjid at-taqwa Auckland Regional Drumline - Ta Kaahui Ora - Youthlink Familiy Trust - Safe Communities - Family Planning - WISE Management Services - Te Iwi o Ngati Kahu - Islamic Education and Dawah Trust - Key Assets NZ - Genesis Youth Trust - Horticultural Society - World Outreach NZ - SENZ Charitable Trust Communicare CMA Friendship Centre - Red Cross - Family First - South Auckland Spinners & Weavers - Auckland Methadone Service - Toi Toi Trekkers Tramping Club - Papatoetoe Tennis Club - South Auckland Volleyball Club - Counties Manukau Basketball Assn - Sunnyside Tennis Club - Counties Manukau Cycling CLub - Manukau Canoe & Adventure Club - Papatoetoe Table Tennis Club - Strengthening Families - AMP’d - Randwick ParAk Community House - Workwise - Personal Advocacy Trust - Te Taikaha Kore - Family Start Manukau - Sisters of Mercy - Te Hononga - Taikura Trust - Penina Health Trust - ADIO South Aiga Atiae Pasefika Family Trust - South Auckland Community Ministries - Fatimah Foundation - Disability Support - COMET - Friendship House - Manukau Pacific Island Trust - Pillars Whakatupu Ora - Blind & Low Vision Education Network - NZ Nanaksar Thathisher Darbar - Access Ability Ltd - Randwick Park Residents Association - New Dimension - Camellia House - IDEA Services & IHC - Grey Power - Parents Centre NZ - Te Ao Marama Counselling - Cats in Need - Pathways Health - Care Flight Group - Sth Auckland Family Violence Prevention - Sabres Inline Hockey Club - Southern Districts Hockey Club - Kia Kaha Blind Hockey - Aviation Country Club - Manukau Golf Club - Awhitu Golf Club 04_Analysis: The People - NZ Muslim Sports Assn - Ambedkar Sport & Cultural Club Papatoetoe Cricket Club - Otara Scorpios Rugby League Football Club - Mangere East Touch - Manukau City AFC - Mangere East Rugby League Football Club - Mangere Bowling Club The Grange Golf Club - High School Old Boys’ Football Club Papatoetoe Women’s Bowling Club - Papatoetoe/Hunter’s Corner Bowling Club - Southern Districts Hockey Club - Allan Brewster Recreation Centre - Manukau Magpies Rugby League Football

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05_Cluster Analysis: Green Space For reason of local distinction and suburban comparison, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Ward has been divided into 22 cluster regions as follows: 1. Ōtara North

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4. Ōtara South

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16. Papatoetoe East

6. Rongomai

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7. Clover Park

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19. Puhinui West

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These areas are based on census-related area units which have been adapted to adhere to the dimensions of the political Ōtara-Papatoetoe Ward.

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Cluster Analysis: Green Space LOCATION 14% of the local board’s total area is green space (6.6 ha/1,000 people). Otara has a larger percentage of green space (17%) than Papatoetoe, but with its higher population this still equates to 6.6 ha/1,000 people. By comparison, only 12% of Papatoetoe’s area is green space. With its lower population, this still equates to 6.7 ha/1,000 people.

However, if Puhinui Reserve (199ha) is excluded, given that it is well away from residential areas, Papatoetoe has only 6% readily accessible green space, or 2.8 ha/1,000 people.

The distribution of this green space is important, as it affects accessibility and subsequent usage. Similarly, the type of green space and their connection affects usage to a great extent. The majority of parks in the ward are of poor quality and are small fragmented sites that lack connection to adjacent green spaces and community areas.

Some areas contain a greater distribution of public green spaces than others. It is important to note that location of the residential population in relation to these is a significant factor. Some areas, eg Puhinui South, consist of a much greater proportion of industrial zone, and subsequently might require less recreational green space access. This does not negate the importance of green space for environmental services in these areas.

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Cluster Analysis: Green Space LIMITATION The north eastern portion of Papatoetoe north has no open green spaces within 400 metres (a 5 minute walking radius), nor does the western part of Papatoetoe central. This has been generalised by assessing line-of-sight proximity. However the population outside of 5-minute walkability distance is far greater in reality, given that pedestrian access requires further diversion around schools, and residential and retail blocks.

A large percentage of Puhinui West is classified by the Auckland Unitary Plan as rural production land. Puhinui Reserve on the southern end of Puhinui West has very few dwellings in close proximity, suggesting that accessibility to the area is limited for the majority of Papatoetoe’s population.

The position of reserves in relation to schools is also important. Some public schools encourage their open green spaces to be utilised by the community outside of school hours.

These spaces present a familiar recreation space to the local children. Some schools have minimal open green space, and find great asset in utilising neighbouring parks and grounds for their outdoor activity.

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Cluster Analysis: Green Space RESERVE SIZE & LOCATION Distribution of large vs small park size varies across the ward, ranging from 300m2 to 199ha, and effecting proximity of large sporting activities and park-based events to population. The largest recreational reserves in the area are Ngati Otara Park, Rongomai Park, Kohuora Park and Aorere Park. These parks are largely oriented around formalised sporting activities, but reserve green space also for conservation and informal recreation.

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06_Cluster Analysis: The People ETHNICITY The bar-chart opposite highlights an ethnic variance between Ōtara and Papatoetoe.

Most clusters within Ōtara are occupied by a majority of Pacific people, while the largest ethnicity population in Papatoetoe is Asian. 83% of this Asian population are of Indian descent.

Wymondley houses the greatest proportion of Pacific population: 69.1% Dingwall houses the greatest proportion of Asian population: 55.9% The diverse ethnic spread through the area can be attributed to lower-cost housing opportunities (compared to many other areas of Auckland), as well as family/community importance in this area’s key cultures - proximity of loved ones taking precedence.

Image source: http://stateofauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/quality-of-life-report-card/south-east-reporting-area-2014/

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Cluster Analysis: The People HOUSING DENSITY

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Clusters with large parks, such as ĹŒtara North and Puhinui West have their green space less distributed, suggesting uneven spread of housing therein. Similarly, Puhinui South includes a Addison subdivision: 20 dwellings/ha

large industrial zone, while the cluster’s residential area is centred northward.

Culture also influences population density as independent from the density of dwellings. E.g, it is not uncommon for dwellings of Pacific populations to house large and/or extended families.

This could indicate population density to be higher than suggested in clusters of high Pacific ethnicity.

By comparison, construction in Addison has produced a much greater housing density per hectare, with individual dwellings catering to smaller families.

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07_Cluster Analysis: Summaries 1. ŌTARA NORTH Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

1668 23.5 13400 330 122.1 ha

Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

3015 22.4 13300 651 80 ha

Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

4422 24.3 16400 978 96 ha

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4. ĹŒTARA SOUTH Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

3300 24.2 15600 735 66 ha

Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

4050 23 14500 843 102 ha

Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

4443 24.6 16100 1002 253 ha

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Cluster Analysis: Summaries 7. CLOVER PARK Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

4170 26.9 21200 909 83.2 ha

8. REDOUBT NORTH Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

4857 31.9 24600 1335 128 ha

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1185 22.3 15800 255 22.5 ha

10. MIDDLEMORE Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

108 22.5 22500 6 52.5 ha

Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

666 33.5 26300 192 60.5 ha

Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

3684 34.1 24200 1101 82.5 ha

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Cluster Analysis: Summaries 13. PAPATOETOE NORTH Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

5703 33 24900 1800 108 ha

14. PAPATOETOE WEST Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

5886 30 23500 1617 119 ha

15. PAPATOETOE CENTRAL Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

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4782 35.2 23800 1611 104 ha

16. PAPATOETOE EAST Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

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5574 32.3 21300 1599 120 ha

470 33 25500 1356 100 ha

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Cluster Analysis: Summaries 19. PUHINUI WEST Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

60 56.4 87500 11 728 ha

20. MANGERE EAST Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

5991 29.8 23600 1542 161 ha

21. AORERE Population Average Age Average Income Household Total Area

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5615 26.9 19500 1173 116 ha

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08_Issues Identified In general, green space across the ward is very fragmented, with a lack of connection between adjacent park areas. There is potential for connections to be made alongside many of the undeveloped stream corridors. Most of the parks have been left as unprogrammed grass areas that are suitable for informal sporting activities, but this fails to encourage any other community engagment. This lack of variety suggests the parks are not catering for the diverse needs of many sections of the community.

This area will experience considerable growth in the next 30 years as Auckland’s population increases. As a result of this the green spaces will come under increasing pressure as more demands are placed on them.

Key concerns have been listed herein, indicating motivators from which to draw ideas for green space renovation moving forward.

There is a lack of walkway, jogging path and cycleway connections between these spaces The majority of parks lack interest and diversity The majority are informal grass areas with trees scattered around the edges or sports fields Most are poorly utilised and fail to actively encourage community use or engagment. The spaces do not actively create places to play, meet and interact that could function to bring communities together

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The majority of green spaces are not integrated into the fabric of the community – they tend to be isolated empty spaces rather than active and engaging community places The spaces do not seem to cater for the diverse range of communities they service - Ie youth, new immigrants, elderly, and cultural and ethnic diversity They lack a sense of identity and a sense of place – they could be anywhere in Auckland Many require improvements to lighting and safety considerations (CPTED) Puhinui Reserve is under utilized and lacks the kind of spaces that would draw the community there There is a lack of public access to the coastlines and waterways. The waterways require riparian buffers and the incorporation of paths and recreational space where appropriate There is a lack of directional and interpretive signage for key landmarks and parks The existing green spaces fail to meet the community vision for ”safe, accessible and high quality parks and community facilities” (Draft Local Board Area Plan 2014) The green spaces fail to meet the ‘Auckland Plan’ vision for connected, resilient and inclusive communities

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09_Contemporary Comparisons A number of new development areas have been established through Auckland utilising contemporary park design principles. A review of the public green space in these new development areas assists in highlighting areas of lack in the ĹŒtara-Papatoetoe ward.

The Addison housing development has focused on the creation of a matrix of public open space to ensure connectedness to existing and proposed hubs of social activity.

In addition, neighbouring houses overlook parks and reserves, supporting a proactive CPTED approach to safety as well as providing a degree of communal outdoor living space to the local neighbourhood.

Connective green ribbon of public open space through Addison.

Source: http://www.addison.co.nz/sale/

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“Green fingers” through the Flat Bush masterplan.

Source: http://www.manukau.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/Flat_Bush_Brochure.pdf

The design of Flat Bush has been built about a network of “green fingers” created by riparian zones around natural creek systems. Plans for Flat Bush include establishing a walkway network adjacent to Otara Creek to encourage active recreation as well as appreciation of this ecological area. This land is upstream in the same Tamaki River catchment as Otara, where a walkway of this sort exists for this same purpose.

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Contemporary Comparisons An important part of the plan for Hobsonville Point has been parallel to that exercised in Flat Bush, where functional ecological corridors are multi-purposed to aid pedestrian and cycle connection through the area. Furthermore, the natural landscape context of the area is embraced in the design, seeing the local views and coastal character appreciated.

A specified condition of this objective is the inclusion of a weed management plan, to ensure environmentally damaging plant species don’t detract from this character asset.

Public green space through Sunderland, Hobsonville Point. Open green space in light green, Coastal Esplanade Reserve in darker green.

Source: http://www.hobsonvillepoint.co.nz/downloads/Hobsonville-Point-Sunderland-CDP.pdf

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Coastal edge green space at Sunderland Head, Hobsonville Point. Coastal character is exemplified Source: http://www.hobsonvillepoint.co.nz/downloads/Hobsonville-Point-Sunderland-CDP.pdf

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10_Green Space: Looking Ahead The Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board has a number of initiatives to bring about change to better the area. Some of these are destined, and others are already being actualised. Any envisioning of positive green space development must take into account plans, policies and initiatives already proposed for the area.

These include:

1. The Southern Initiative

This initiative is place-base, designed to strengthen families, educational achievement, economic development, employment growth, and the betterment of public transport, housing and social conditions.

The Plan indicates that large areas of Ōtara will be a major focus for social and affordable housing development over the next 10 years – including Ōtara Papakainga developments.

This will mean a large increase in population and housing density, therefore increasing demands on green space. A much smaller amount of housing development is also proposed for some areas of Papatoetoe.

The two educational and employment opportunity facilities in this area, Manukau Institute of Technology and AUT, are also a key focus of the Southern Initiative.

The ward’s four Town centres are being revitalised – Old Papatoetoe, Hunters Corner, Ōtara town centre and Manukau Central.

The Southern initiative as the plan overlays the Ōtara-Papatoetoe ward.

Source: http://theplan.theaucklandplan.govt.nz

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Green Space: Looking Ahead 2. The Local Board Annual and Area Plans The Local Board annual plan 2014/2015 has a strong focus on supporting healthier, more connected communities. It also recognises that people and the environment are intricately linked.

The Draft ĹŒtara-Papatoetoe Area Plan (2014) sets out the vision for this area over the next 30 years: 1. Creating a place that is safe, connected and accessible 2. Creating high quality public open spaces that encourage community use 3. Celebrating and protecting its cultural diversity, natural and cultural heritage.

Image source: https://martinleungwai.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/welcome-to-otara-inorganic-sculpture-competition/

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Local Board Priorities: • Create accessible, high quality community and recreational facilities • Create outdoor spaces that meet community needs • Increase community wellbeing • Delivering affordable housing under the council’s Housing Action Plan.

• Design of stormwater infrastructure projects within the Special Housing Areas.

• Ongoing revitalisation of town centres – incl. improved pedestrian access to the stadium reserve, residential and retail development, improved public safety and parking.

• Identifying and protecting wahi tapu places and sites of cultural significance • Ecological and waterway restoration projects • Community building initiatives eg local food, developing community gardens and neighbourhood development. Supporting older people to be active. Place –based projects. Community centres and houses.

• Delivering programmes that strengthen and connect communities, with a focus on youth, migrants and those most in need.

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Green Space: Looking Ahead 3. I Am Auckland Children and Young Persons Strategic Action Plan

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Supporting children and young people (aged 5 to 19 yrs) in our communities Involving youth in community decision making processes Ensuring youth feel valued, important and safe.

Ensuring youth feel they belong and have a place in their communities.

4. Thriving Communities Action Plan a. Supporting community-led approaches to development and incorporating community initiatives to encourage a sense of belonging, well-being and ownership, particularly at the neighbourhood level. b. Encouraging more diverse, connected and resilient communities.

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11_Recommendations New attitudes, ideas and techniques need to be incorporated to move forward in maximising South Auckland’s green spaces. The principles of the Auckland Council “Thriving communities” Policy provide a framework to achieving community reengagement.

A number of suggestions are subsequently made, motivated by a desire to see the ŌtaraPapatoetoe parks and green spaces reactivated to both provide better connection and be better utilised. Public green spaces should re-engage with the local communities to achieve better social outcomes.

Future development of these green spaces must: 1. Support a sense of belonging, identity and cultural diversity within the community.

2. Encourage communities to live in healthier, more connected and sustainable ways, recognising that people and the environment are intricately linked.

3. Provide a wide range of recreational opportunities for active and passive recreation.

4. Ensure equity in the distribution, amount and variety of Public Open Space.

5. Protect the quality and diversity of the natural environment.

6. Support community-led approaches to development and incorporate community initiatives to encourage a sense of belonging, well-being and ownership, particularly at the neighbourhood level. E.g, community gardens/ urban agriculture

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8. Improve connectivity within and between community spaces via walkways, jogging paths and cycleways, encouraging .

9. Value and encourage inclusion and diversity – providing safe spaces for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Design to enhance opportunities and reduce barriers to participation.

10. Support the building of strong and resilient Maori communities.

11. Support innovative and creative solutions. Create a platform for community engagment.

12. Focus on community strengths rather than problems. Eg spaces for cultural performance and gatherings, community arts and sculpture trails.

13. Create spaces with multiple functions/activities to increase social interaction and connection.

14. Recognise that people belong to more than one community. Eg place, population or interest based communities.

15. Provide family-friendly opportunities, wherein all ages are catered to while interaction between each age group is facilitiated

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12_Appendices RESERVE INVENTORY 1.

Otara North

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Otara West

Alexander Park 77R Alexander Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Car park Area: 0.38 ha

Lappington Park 23R Lappington Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.49 ha

Blair Park 6R Blair Place, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.31 ha

Gaye Crescent Esplanade Reserve 26R Gaye Cres and 32R Kaitawa St, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.25 ha

Ngati Otara Park 95R and 100R Otara Road, Otara Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Marae, Car Park, Playground Area: 26.28 ha

Ashton Park 10R Ashton Avenue, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 1.14 ha

Bairds Road Park 117R Bairds Road, Otara Category: Civic Facilities: Car Park, Playground Area: 0.17 ha

Harwood Reserve 8R Harwood Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.59 ha

Clyde Road 22R Clyde Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.03 ha

Electrocorp 1 2R Waipapa Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.02 ha

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Highbrook Park 100 highbrook Drive, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 20.41 ha Waipapa Park 5R and 20R Waipapa Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Bench Area: 0.20 ha

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Otara East

Pearl Baker Reserve 20R Pearl Baker Drive, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Car Park Area: 0.26 ha Farley Reserve Farley St, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.25ha Latimer Reserve Latimer St, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.03ha

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Antrim Crescent Esplanade Reserve 27R Antrim Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Springs Road Reserve 26R Springs Road Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.18ha Otara Creek Reserve 158R, 168R East Tamaki Road and 38R Lovegrove Cres and 42R Hills Rd, Otara Category: Conservation Facilities: None Area: 12.1 ha East Tamaki Reserve 244R East Tamaki Road, Otara Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Clubrooms, Car Park, Playground, Fields, Bowls lawn Area: 6.91 ha Hamill Reserve 28R, 82R Hamill Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 2.95 ha

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Appendices Kennel Hill Reserve 69R Hamill Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 1.26 ha Mayfield Park 74R Hills Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.5 ha

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Whitley Park 21R Whitley Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.57 ha Clayton Park 13R Clayton Avenue, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.26 ha Kurt Elsa Park 7R Vickerman Street, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.13 ha

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Cooper Park 35R Whitley Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Basketball court, Volleyball court Area: 0.56 ha Waimate Park 39R Waimate Street, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 3.8 ha Sandbrook Reserve 259-261R Bairds Rd, 47R Everitt Rd, Otara Category: Sport and active recreation Facilities: Playground, toilets, sport fields, community center buildings, Car Park Area: 5.68 ha O’Connor Reserve 2R Flat Bush Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.15 ha

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Hannah Road 26R Hannah Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.07 ha Otara Creek Reserve South 205R East Tamaki Road and 6R Tindall Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 17.2 ha Otamariki Park 193R East Tamaki Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, basketball court, benches Area: 1.48 ha Crown Park 45R Cobham Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.19 ha

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Fisher Park 56 Fisher Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.15 ha Garrett Place 5R Garrett Place, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.05 ha

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Rongomai

Preston Road Reserve 191R Preston Road and 30, 87R Rongomai Road and 59R Belinda Avenue, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 18.46 ha Rongomai Park 30R, 80R, 87R, 105R Rongomai Road, Otara Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Golf range Area: 13.42 ha

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Appendices Ferguson Oaks Reserve 102R Dawson Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Basketball court, benches Area: 1.43 ha Penion Park 28R Penion Drive, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.45 ha Flinders Park 16R Flinders Place, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Basketball court Area: 0.43 ha Hampton Park 334R East Tamaki Road, Otara Category: Conservation Facilities: None Area: 11.80 ha Hampton South Park 383, 359 East Tamaki Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 8.77 ha

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Te Irirangi Road 310 Te Irirangi Drive, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 20.18 ha Birmingham Park 11R Birmingham Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.26 ha Birmingham Reserve 30R Birmingham Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.11 ha Turin Place Stream 15R Birmingham Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.13 ha

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Clutha Park 5R Clutha Crescent, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.31 ha

James Watson Park 22R Israel Avenue, Otara Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Park, Fields, Clubrooms, Toilets Area: 2.74 ha Othello Park 28 Othello Drive, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.09 ha Clover Park 16R Israel Avenue. Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Play center, playground Area: 0.62 ha Orlando Park 98 Te Irirangi Dve Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.04 ha Israel Drainage Reserve 37R, 42R Israel Ave, 14R Ravenna Way, 49R Flat Bush Rd, 25R Othello Dve, 37W Palermo Pl, 13W Caserta Pl, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.86 ha

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Manukau Velodrome / Manukau Sports Bowl 19R Boundary Road, Otara Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Playground, Courts, Fields, Car Parks Area: 12.13 ha

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Wymondley

Bairds Road 21R Bairds Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Bus Stop Area: 0.09 ha Billington Esplanade Reserve 84R Wymondley Road, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.42 ha Laxon Esplanade Reserve 28R Laxon Avenue, Otara Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.09 ha

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Appendices Laureston Halcyon Esplanade Reserve 21R Laureston Avenue, 711R and 715R Great South Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.56 ha

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Middlemore

Middlemore Park 65R and 67R Swaffield Rd, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Car Park, Basketball court Area: 1.28 ha

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Grange

Great South Road Esplanade Reserve 626R Great South Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.24 ha Omana Park 23R Omana Road, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Car Park Area: 46.1 ha

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Kakapo Park 8R Kakapo Place, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.23 ha Maxwell Park 27R Maxwell Avenue, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.46 ha Motatau Park 74R Motatau Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.09 ha Motatau Reserve 16R Great South Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Bench, Bus Stop Area: 0.09 ha Wintere Park 34 Wintere Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.22 ha

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Papatoetoe West

Middlemore Crescent Reserve 25R Middlemore Crescent, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.85 ha

Cambria House 252 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.33 ha

Rangitoto Park 130R Rangitoto Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.40 ha

Hillside South Park 151R Hillside Road and 8W Rapley Place, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.39 ha

Swaffield Park 32R Swaffield Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.69 ha Woolfield Park 75R Woolfield Road and 2R Camden Place, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.23 ha

Murdoch Park 27R Chesnut Road, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Park, Clubrooms, Fields Area: 2.97 ha Robert White Park 49R Pah Road, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Park, Clubrooms Area: 1.17 ha Rotary West Park 21R Station Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.59 ha

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Appendices Wyllie Park 111R Wyllie Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.35 ha

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Papatoetoe Central

Allenby Park 66R Allenby Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Skate Park, Car Park, Volleyball court Area: 1.31 ha

Kingswood Reserve Guide Road, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Park, Fields, Toilets, Clubrooms Area: 2.83 ha Mahon Park 151 St George Street, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.16 ha

Birdwood Avenue 12R Birdwood Avenue, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.16 ha

Papatoetoe Recreation Ground (Kingswood Reserve) 24R, 25R Kingswood Road, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Sports Centre, Pool and Leisure Centre, Bowling Club, Car Park Area: 2.83 ha

Burnside Park 99R St George Street, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Car Park, Playground, Bench Area: 0.15 ha

Stadium Reserve 27 St George Street, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Fields, Toilets, Car Park, Courts Area: 0.73 ha

Fairview Road 2R Fairview Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.8 ha

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Kimpton Park 108R Kimpton Park, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground, Car Park, Community Building Area: 1.03 ha Stonex Park 51 R Kimpton Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.17 ha

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Puhinui North

Sunnyside Domain 22 York Street, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Park, Playground, Courts, Clubrooms, Toilets Area: 1.05 ha

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Puhinui South

Grayson Ave Reserve 1R Grayson Avenue Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.01 ha

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Puhinui Park 50R Plunket Avenue, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Car Park, Basketball court Area: 2.86 ha Hayman Park 57R Wiri Station Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 11.46 ha Manukau Court Park 28 Manukau Station Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.35 ha Puhinui Domain 50 Plunket Ave, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.8 ha

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Puhinui West

Puhinui Reserve Price Road, Wiri Category: Conservation Facilities: None Area: 199.02 ha

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Mangere East

Calvert Park 10R Calvert Crescent Mangere and 27R Wedgewood Avenue, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Car Park, Community Building Area: 0.71 ha Hallberry Reserve 39R Hallberry Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.13 ha Hallberry Road Park 66R Hallberry Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.05 ha Milton Park 23R Milton Rd and 40R Landon Avee, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 1.12 ha

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Raglan Park 93R Raglan Street, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: none Area: 0.28 ha

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Aorere

Aorere Park 53R Raglan Street, 24R Skipton Street, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Park, Toilets, Playground, Fields Area: 14.65 ha

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Kohuora

Alabaster Walkway 20R Alabaster Drive, 25R Malte Brun Place, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.17 ha Beaufort Reserve 12R Beaufort Place, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 2.02 ha

Caringbah Park 9R Caringbah Drive, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.27 ha Ferndown No 1 24R Ferndown Avenue, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.50 ha Ferndown Park 65R Ferndown Avenue, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.42 ha Gordon Park 18R Gordon Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 0.34 ha Hillside Park 57R Hillside Road, 22 W Heathberry Close, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Car Park, Community Building Area: 0.32 ha

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Kohuora Park (Glenmary Place Res) 36R, 44R Station Road and 28 Lendenfeld Drive and 10W, 12R Reseda Place, Papatoetoe Category: Sports and active recreation Facilities: Car Parks, Fields, Toilets Area: 17.55 ha Lendenfield Reserve 26R Lendenfield Drive, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: Playground Area: 0.91 ha Malaspina Reserve 111 Malaspina Place and 19W Phoenix Place, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 1.61 ha Selfs Park 15R Catkin Crescent and on Legal Road section off Selfs Road, Papatoetoe Category: Informal recreation Facilities: None Area: 1.52 ha

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