Memorial Park Draft Concept Plan

Have your say on the future of Memorial Park

Te Whāriki Tuapapa Whakaaro - Foundation of Thought

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* 1. Age

Under 18

18-35

36-50

51-70

71+

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* 2. Contact details (we need these so we can accept this as a formal submission)

Name

Email Address

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* 3. Where do you live/main residence? (Please tick the relevant box)

Te Awamutu

Cambridge

Pirongia

Kihikihi

Ohaupo

Other

I don’t live in Waipa

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* 4. How do you get to Memorial Park (Please tick main transport)?

Walk

Bike

Car

Bus

Scooter

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* 5. What do you think about the overall concept plan

I love it!

I like some but I’d like to see changes

I don’t like It

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* 6. We’ve identified 5 key design aspirations for the draft concept plan. Based on what’s important to you, how would you rank them (1 most important, 5 least important)

3. What aspects of the draft concept plan DO you like? Pleas select from the THREE lists below (8 max)

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* 7. Heritage and open spaces for community gatherings

Heritage features - such as (5) perfumed garden and gazebo, (8) stone wall, (9) sunken cross - are protected, restored and maintained

(1) Relocation of the Amphitheatre and Historic Relief Sculpture Wall Panel to increase size for gatherings and outdoor classroom; and provide space to reconnect the (16) puna back to the Mangaohoi Stream

(2) A gathering place at Mangaohoi and Mangapiko Stream confluence with seating and signage telling stories of the land and connection.

(3) Redesign and reinstatement/replacement of Mangaohoi stream bridges

(10) Pond replaced with large open space area for community gatherings and restored (16) puna (natural springs)

(12) Peace fountain replaced with new commemorative memorial feature for veterans from WWII and all following wars

(26) New Pavilion Function Space for community gatherings

(P) Māra hūpara playground - a natural playground grounded in ecology and culture to help kids build confidence, explore, socialise and engage with Maori traditions and history, replacing the existing play space

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* 8. Vegetation and Planting

New heritage orchard

(12) Kohikohi Planting for cultural harvest

Amenity planting around heritage features

Spring and fernery restoration planting

(16) Restoration of the puna (natural springs) reconnecting it back to the Mangaohoi stream through the fernery

Retain and improve viewshafts to the streams and for public safety

Riparian planting along Mangaohoi and Mangapiko streams

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* 9. Infrastructure

(17) New Eastern Gateway (including pedestrian access and safety improvements) at the centre of the Park off Mutu Street

(18) New Western Gateway (including improved carpark access to/from Racecourse Road)

(21) A wide shared pathway with native plant identification trail and (6) pergola improvements

(23) Removal of cars from the interior of the reserve

New wayfinding signage with educational information.

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* 10. What aspects of the draft concept plan DON’T you like (300 words max)

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* 11. What do you think about the long-term future of the Netball area?

Netball to stay

Netball to be relocated

Council and Te Awamutu Netball Association should explore ways to utilise this area for multiple activities

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* 12. Has something slipped through the cracks? Are we missing something really important in the draft concept plan? (300 words max)

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* 13. The concept plan will provide us with a clear vision for the future of Memorial Park, but it is a long-term project. Some projects could commence in the next five years. Others will be delivered over the long-term as funding allows. Which of the following short and medium term projects do you think Council should prioritise? (Choose up to 3)

(03) Replace Mangaohoi Stream central bridge

(21) Wide shared pathway with pergola realignment

Riparian and amenity planting, and creating viewshafts for safety

(08) Extension and update of Stone Wall on Mutu Street

(09) Refurbishment of Te Awamutu and District War Memorial (Sunken Cross area)

New contemporary War Memorial to replace the Peace Fountain

(01) Amphitheatre relocation to provide more space, seating and potential to utilise as an outdoor classroom

(P) Māra Hūpara Playground

(05) Perfumed Garden and Gazebo refurbishment and amenity planting

Remediation and development of fernery

Interpretation and wayfinding signage

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Would you like to be kept informed of Council’s final decision on this concept plan?

Keep me in the loop

Don't contact me