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Wainuiomata’s Green Heart is Growing
We’re planning an exciting transformation of Hugh Sinclair Park — and we want your input.
Hutt City Council has released a draft masterplan for the park’s redevelopment, located at the centre of a growing Wainuiomata. The upgrade will deliver a vibrant, accessible, and culturally connected public space that reflects what locals need and value.
This project builds on the recent Queen Street Town Centre upgrade and supports the wider Wainuiomata vision for connected, inclusive, and thriving community spaces.
Developed with early feedback from local stakeholders — including Wainuiomata Marae, Love Wainuiomata, and residents of the Masonic Village — the draft plan proposes improvements across four key areas:
Recreation
A destination play space for tamariki of all ages
An upgraded skatepark and future BMX considerations
A new mixed-use games area (chess, table tennis, Māori games, pétanque)
Amenities
Streamside timber platforms, BBQs, and shaded seating
Culturally inspired sculpture and design
Future-ready parking and bike stands
Circulation & Safety
New and improved pathways and lighting
Bridge upgrades and safer access
CCTV and barriers to improve security
Environmental
Drainage upgrades and swales to tackle flooding
Extensive native planting and ecological restoration
Use of natural materials to reflect local stories
Cultural Foundations
The masterplan is grounded in the cultural narrative of Te Whata Kai o Māui – the elevated storehouse of Māui – reflecting Wainuiomata’s rich identity as a place of abundance, spirituality, and resilience.
Guided by mana whenua (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika), and supported by kaupapa Māori design principles, the plan brings cultural memory, kaitiakitanga, and manaakitanga into every aspect of the design.
Next Steps
Feedback will be used to shape detailed designs for each part of the park
Once we have detailed designs, you’ll be invited to vote on your favourite refined concept.
We'll also celebrate with a community sod-turning event later this year.
Wainuiomata’s Green Heart is Growing
We’re planning an exciting transformation of Hugh Sinclair Park — and we want your input.
Hutt City Council has released a draft masterplan for the park’s redevelopment, located at the centre of a growing Wainuiomata. The upgrade will deliver a vibrant, accessible, and culturally connected public space that reflects what locals need and value.
This project builds on the recent Queen Street Town Centre upgrade and supports the wider Wainuiomata vision for connected, inclusive, and thriving community spaces.
Developed with early feedback from local stakeholders — including Wainuiomata Marae, Love Wainuiomata, and residents of the Masonic Village — the draft plan proposes improvements across four key areas:
Recreation
A destination play space for tamariki of all ages
An upgraded skatepark and future BMX considerations
A new mixed-use games area (chess, table tennis, Māori games, pétanque)
Amenities
Streamside timber platforms, BBQs, and shaded seating
Culturally inspired sculpture and design
Future-ready parking and bike stands
Circulation & Safety
New and improved pathways and lighting
Bridge upgrades and safer access
CCTV and barriers to improve security
Environmental
Drainage upgrades and swales to tackle flooding
Extensive native planting and ecological restoration
Use of natural materials to reflect local stories
Cultural Foundations
The masterplan is grounded in the cultural narrative of Te Whata Kai o Māui – the elevated storehouse of Māui – reflecting Wainuiomata’s rich identity as a place of abundance, spirituality, and resilience.
Guided by mana whenua (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika), and supported by kaupapa Māori design principles, the plan brings cultural memory, kaitiakitanga, and manaakitanga into every aspect of the design.
Next Steps
Feedback will be used to shape detailed designs for each part of the park
Once we have detailed designs, you’ll be invited to vote on your favourite refined concept.
We'll also celebrate with a community sod-turning event later this year.
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