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Have Your Say: Elm Green Reserve

Waimakariri District Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to create a new play space at Elm Green Reserve in East Rangiora.

Background

Council has a requirement to ensure that there are enough play spaces to accommodate the number of residents in an area. With development having increased in the east Rangiora area over the past few years, we need another play space to ensure that everyone in the community has access to play within a walkable distance.

What we’re proposing

We’re proposing a new play space in Elm Green Reserve. The Reserve is centrally located in East Rangiora between MacPhail Avenue and Goodwin Street, between two subdivisions.

Playspace

We’ve developed a Draft Concept Plan for how the space could look and function, which includes natural and traditional play features for a range of abilities and ages. The play space has been designed to offer a distinct set of play experiences selected to ensure variety and avoid repetition with other play spaces in East Rangiora

The play equipment we’re proposing for the play space includes:

• Flying fox (primary to all ages)

• Accessible trampoline (for all ages)

• Accessible eagles claw basket swing (primary to all ages)

• Open grassy areas and mound with path and king of castle rock (for all ages)

• Bike/scooter/wheelchair accessible path with road line markings (for all ages)

• Junior lollipop swing (toddlers & preschoolers)

• Junior play equipment - springy caterpillar, springy butterfly rocker, balance board and bucket carousel (toddlers, preschoolers, primary age)

The space responds to the needs of preschoolers and young primary-aged children as the most common users but also includes features such as the flying fox and basket swing for older children ensuring a broad range of play opportunities that support development and interaction across different stages, ages and abilities.

low grassy mounds and open grassy areas encourage unstructured play, while the path and "king of the castle rock" spark imagination and invite playful exploration for children of all ages.

The Reserve will also receive wrap around improvements including a picnic table, rubbish bin, bench seating, and trees for natural shade.

We Want Your Feedback

We’re inviting residents, reserve users, and community groups to share their thoughts on:

  • The Draft Concept Plan for Elm Green Reserve
  • Any concerns or suggestions.

Have your say before 5pm, Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Next Steps

Your feedback will help shape the final proposal. A summary of consultation results will be presented to the Rangiora Ashley Community Board before any decisions are made. Construction is planned for Spring 2026.

Have Your Say: Elm Green Reserve

Waimakariri District Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to create a new play space at Elm Green Reserve in East Rangiora.

Background

Council has a requirement to ensure that there are enough play spaces to accommodate the number of residents in an area. With development having increased in the east Rangiora area over the past few years, we need another play space to ensure that everyone in the community has access to play within a walkable distance.

What we’re proposing

We’re proposing a new play space in Elm Green Reserve. The Reserve is centrally located in East Rangiora between MacPhail Avenue and Goodwin Street, between two subdivisions.

Playspace

We’ve developed a Draft Concept Plan for how the space could look and function, which includes natural and traditional play features for a range of abilities and ages. The play space has been designed to offer a distinct set of play experiences selected to ensure variety and avoid repetition with other play spaces in East Rangiora

The play equipment we’re proposing for the play space includes:

• Flying fox (primary to all ages)

• Accessible trampoline (for all ages)

• Accessible eagles claw basket swing (primary to all ages)

• Open grassy areas and mound with path and king of castle rock (for all ages)

• Bike/scooter/wheelchair accessible path with road line markings (for all ages)

• Junior lollipop swing (toddlers & preschoolers)

• Junior play equipment - springy caterpillar, springy butterfly rocker, balance board and bucket carousel (toddlers, preschoolers, primary age)

The space responds to the needs of preschoolers and young primary-aged children as the most common users but also includes features such as the flying fox and basket swing for older children ensuring a broad range of play opportunities that support development and interaction across different stages, ages and abilities.

low grassy mounds and open grassy areas encourage unstructured play, while the path and "king of the castle rock" spark imagination and invite playful exploration for children of all ages.

The Reserve will also receive wrap around improvements including a picnic table, rubbish bin, bench seating, and trees for natural shade.

We Want Your Feedback

We’re inviting residents, reserve users, and community groups to share their thoughts on:

  • The Draft Concept Plan for Elm Green Reserve
  • Any concerns or suggestions.

Have your say before 5pm, Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Next Steps

Your feedback will help shape the final proposal. A summary of consultation results will be presented to the Rangiora Ashley Community Board before any decisions are made. Construction is planned for Spring 2026.

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