New playground in Awanui celebrated by local whānau

Families and happy tamariki swarmed Awanui park on Saturday (28 May) to celebrate the official opening of their newly upgraded playground, including new features designed to suit all age groups.

Additions to the wider park also include gas-fired public barbeques, public toilets, picnic tables, seating, swings, climbing towers and slides.

This project is part of a collaborative project to revitalise Kaitāia, Ahipara and Awanui which was recently recognised as the 2022 LGFA Supreme Award winner. The Te Hiku o te Ika Revitalisation Project collaboration included partners from the Kaitaia Business Association, Te Hiku iwi, Te Hiku Community Board, and the wider community – that made Saturday’s festivities a success!

The Awanui playground was one of 81 urban development, restoration and revitalisation projects identified through community consultation undertaken by Te Hiku o te Ika Open Spaces Masterplan working group.

You can read more about the projects happening in Te Hiku by visiting the Te Hiku Open Spaces Revitalisation Project Facebook page.