RengarengaSt Margarets Park
38 St Catherine Crescent, West Harbour

This native plant is also known as the New Zealand rock lily or Arthropodium cirratum. A small native plant with green strap-like leaves and lovely white flowers. It is commonly grown in gardens and thrives in semi semi-shaded areas beneath trees.

The roots are large and fleshy and were regularly cooked in a hangi and eaten by Māori, with the plants likely cultivated for that purpose.

When returning Māori names to the whenua (land), kaumātua (local iwi elders) of Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara drew on the oral history of the maunga (mountains), awa (rivers), ngahere (forests) and manu (bird life) that existed at prior to European settlement. They wish to recognise those rākau (plants/trees) that make up Tāne Mahuta (the forest realm) by placing these names across the whenua, and reflecting what was once so predominant in this area.

Tiny playground for young ones, featuring slide and swing set.

Playground safety rules and tips

Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:

• Playgrounds are risky and designed to challenge – always supervise children.
• Use play equipment as it is intended.
• Playgrounds are for everyone – respect others, take turns.

Summer tips:

• Playground surfaces get hot – check before using and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
• Play when it’s cool and avoid the heat of the day.
• Be sunsmart.