Shade sail project wraps up in 12 playgrounds
A council project to install sun protection over 12 playgrounds across the Far North is wrapping up, with work on the final two play areas almost completed.
A council project to install sun protection over 12 playgrounds across the Far North is wrapping up, with work on the final two play areas almost completed.
Pukenui in Te Hiku is the 11th location to benefit from the installation of shade sails as part of a two-year council project, while Freese Park in Ōmāpere is the final location to have support poles installed. Its sails are due to be added in about three weeks.
Stage One of the project was completed in 2022 and 2023 and included Te Tii Beach in Paihia, Taupō Bay, Coopers Beach, Memorial Park in Kaikohe, Waiotaraire Reserve in Karikari and Nisbet Park in Moerewa.
Stage Two is due to be completed by the end of April 2024 and includes Cable Bay, Matthews Avenue Park in Kaitāia, Tōtara North, Church Street in Kawakawa, Pukenui and Freese Park in Ōmāpere.
Each community board – Bay of Islands-Whangaroa, Te Hiku and Kaikohe-Hokianga – selected different colours for shade sails in their area.
Main image and below - the shade sails at Pukenui playground installed recently.
