Chelsea Park launched  

Park born of community effort

A view toward central Auckland from the new North Shore park.

September 2008

A new park on Waitemata Harbour is a great example of how business, community groups, councils and Government departments can work together for the community's benefit, says Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick.

• The full story is on the NZ Herald website
• See also, Grab a Piece of Sweet History
  

ASB Community Trust Deputy Chair spoke at the handover ceremony, commenting on the vision of past ASB Community Trust Trust Chair Judith Bassett and her board, who helped fund the land purchase.

Mr Lythe also reinforced the significance of Chelsea Park as an important part of the region's "urban lungs".

Here's a two minute video clip from Brian Lythe's speech.