devonportflagstaff.co.nz
June 5, 2026
Holy Trinity complainers scratched from roll... p2
North Shore United’s women footballers kick on... p11
Interview: Food-world veteran Sue Story... p18-19
Skatepark costs hit $100K before ground broken More than $100,000 has been spent on consultants’ fees and other costs related to a new skatepark at Woodall Park – with actual construction work yet to start. Much of the cost is associated with plans – since abandoned – for a “destination” skatepark on green space at the park. The concept was dropped after the dis-
covery last December that the facility was not allowed under the park’s 1997 reserve management plan. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has since opted for a scaled-back facility on part of the concrete tennis courts next to Devonport Squash club. An Official Information Act request by the
Flagstaff revealed a breakdown of costs related to the skatepark so far. They included: • Bespoke Landscape Architects, $10,000; network analysis and schematic concept. • Rich Landscapes, $20,780; updated 2D renders, concept design. • CKL Surveys Limited, $5000; ground To page 2 survey.
Star power: Matariki celebrations begin
’Tis the season... Devonport’s kapa haka group helped welcome the beginning of Matariki at an event that was relocated into the ferry terminal building due to poor weather. More pictures, page 5.