Tui Park Playground Refresh

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Construction Update

Construction on the Tui Park, Bowentown playground refresh is set to begin on Tuesday 24 March.

Work will begin with installing temporary fencing and removing some existing timber edging so it can be reused where possible. The project will then move through removal of existing playground equipment, site excavation, installation of new features, and landscaping, with work expected to continue through April and May, weather permitting.

The work will be carried out by CGC Landscapes, a Tauranga-based contractor.

Please note, the playground and surrounding area will be closed an unavailable for use during construction.

This refresh has been shaped by ideas shared by the community during consultation in August 2025. Locals told us they wanted a mix of active play and natural elements, and within the available budget, we’ve been able to include:

  • Big swings
  • Baby swings
  • A mini flying fox-style glider
  • A climbing frame
  • Natural play features like logs, rocks and balancing elements

The new design also makes the space easier to access, with a boardwalk and ramp, plus a rock seating area for tamariki to gather and play.

We’ll share more updates as construction progresses.

Main structure of the new playground


About the project

The Tui Park playground upgrade is part of Council’s ongoing playground renewal programme.

The existing play equipment was installed in 2001 and, while it has been a well-used and well-loved space, much of the equipment has reached the end of its life.

The total cost of the project is around $233,000, including approximately $110k for playground equipment and $123k for landscaping works, which includes the playground safety surfacing.

Funding for the refresh was allocated through the Long Term Plan 2024–2034.

Playgrounds play a huge role in helping our tamariki build confidence, stay active, connect with others and explore the world around them. This refresh will help ensure Tui Park continues to be a safe and welcoming place for the community.

Construction Update

Construction on the Tui Park, Bowentown playground refresh is set to begin on Tuesday 24 March.

Work will begin with installing temporary fencing and removing some existing timber edging so it can be reused where possible. The project will then move through removal of existing playground equipment, site excavation, installation of new features, and landscaping, with work expected to continue through April and May, weather permitting.

The work will be carried out by CGC Landscapes, a Tauranga-based contractor.

Please note, the playground and surrounding area will be closed an unavailable for use during construction.

This refresh has been shaped by ideas shared by the community during consultation in August 2025. Locals told us they wanted a mix of active play and natural elements, and within the available budget, we’ve been able to include:

  • Big swings
  • Baby swings
  • A mini flying fox-style glider
  • A climbing frame
  • Natural play features like logs, rocks and balancing elements

The new design also makes the space easier to access, with a boardwalk and ramp, plus a rock seating area for tamariki to gather and play.

We’ll share more updates as construction progresses.

Main structure of the new playground


About the project

The Tui Park playground upgrade is part of Council’s ongoing playground renewal programme.

The existing play equipment was installed in 2001 and, while it has been a well-used and well-loved space, much of the equipment has reached the end of its life.

The total cost of the project is around $233,000, including approximately $110k for playground equipment and $123k for landscaping works, which includes the playground safety surfacing.

Funding for the refresh was allocated through the Long Term Plan 2024–2034.

Playgrounds play a huge role in helping our tamariki build confidence, stay active, connect with others and explore the world around them. This refresh will help ensure Tui Park continues to be a safe and welcoming place for the community.

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    Tui Park Playground

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