Park Progress News

New Pump Track Open

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Chairman’s Report for MAZ for the year ending 30th September 2018

Our 10th Year of building our Community Park was celebrated with an event at The Frog and Kiwi on 28th August and I’d like to congratulate you all for your commitment in making our Park such a SUCCESS. Financially we had a solid year as followsDonations -   $34,000Grants       -   $51,000Total         -   $85,000Expenses  -  $31,000Net            …

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Outdoor Fitness Gym

2017 saw the construction of a 12-station outdoor fitness gym. An area where all ages can come and exercise at their own levels and pace.

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Chairman’s Report for MAZ for the year ending 30th September 2017

A steady year of progress with Grants and Donations totalling $100,000 (Grants K$60 Donations K$40) with Total Assets now $1,245,000. The Committee logged up an impressive 1,880 hours of voluntary time which was a 12% increase on the previous year and a sincere thanks goes to our members including new ones which I state later on. Without this dedicated work The MAZ Park could not function effectively and we need…

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Pirate Ship Installation

The new Pirate Ship is being installed at MAZ and we couldn't be more excited! Just in time for Christmas folks! Front view. Eventually our Rock-A-Boat will be part of this feature, it will be in front of the big ship. With a ladder to get on and a slide to get off... now all we need is a gangplank. Are you as excited as us? Isn't this awesome! MAZ…

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Soccer Field and Cricket Pitch

Nearly there with our new all weather Tiger Turf cricket pitch. The finishing of the field will be done at our next working bee. Anita and Keith of Recreational Services, Whangarei, putting the finishing touches to our new junior soccer field.

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Pirate Ship Foundations Laid

Oh aargh me hearties! The foundations for the Pirate Ship Pinta were laid today. A big THANK YOU to Craig Jepson and Glen Kehoe for giving up two days of valuable time to MAZ. It is because of people like these that our park exists. Foundations were dug yesterday, concrete is laid today. Craig Jepson at work. The whole team. Thanks Wharehine!

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Chairman’s Report for MAZ year ending 30th September 2016

Another successful year for our committee with 1673 hours of voluntary time being recorded which was a 16% increase over the previous year.The popularity and usage of our community park is continuing to grow strongly particularly as we add new features and activities for families and visitors. This is very heartening for us all and I want to thank all of our small but dedicated team for the continuation of…

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Give4MAZ – Community Funding Campaign

To finish our park, the MAZ committee is raising funds from the community. To date we have raised almost $1.2 million. To finish the park we will need another $800,000. With these funds we plan to complete the skate park area with a new design from Rich Landscapes We plan to build a sound shell for outdoor theatre, presentations and concerts. A cricket pitch and soccer field are planned for…

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Flying Fox

MAZ has recently completed a flying fox in the park. After some final adjustments we have a final Code of Compliance for our flying fox. It is proving to be a very popular addition to the park. Funding for this was raised from the For Everyone Charitable Trust and Foundation North.

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