We recently received a proposal from Ngāti Hineaute Hapu Authority to lease the land at Opie Reserve to build a kōhanga reo (kindergarten) and a marae (meeting house) at the reserve. Following a public consultation, we are reclassifying the park as these facilities would better serve the Highbury community than if the area remained a sports or recreation park. There will be another opportunity for you to have your say on the draft lease conditions.
Read more: Opie Reserve classification