Marton Park Community Projects

During 2016 the Rangitikei District Council developed a Management Plan for Marton Park to guide future development in the area. Since this time, community groups have been driving a number of projects.

An exercise area is planned along the eastern boundary of the Park near the rugby club. Options for equipment are being discussed. Plans a being made to repaint the fences along the walkway. It is proposed to remove the rails, strip them, repaint and re-install to achieve a high quality finish.

The carving and installation of cultural pou is being planned to represent Iwi connections with the area. If anyone has a tree which would be suitable for carving, please get in touch with Nardia Gower.

There are also plans to develop a toilet block near Marton Park next to the Rugby Club. Investigations are being undertaken as to the ownership of the area.

The Marton RSA have been supportive of two projects, the first is restoring the Boer War Memorial. The project is somewhat complex as the memorial has been carved out of Bluestone which requires a specialist for restoration. Marton RSA is selling tickets in a raffle to raise $4000 to go towards the restoration. All of the prizes have been donated by local people and businesses. Tickets ($2 each) available from Marrs Jewellers, Marton Print and other retail outlets. The second project is the development of a fernery, which will be led by Lynne Sheridan. The fernery is proposed to be developed this year and will be located under the existing trees at the north of the Park.

Further plans are being made for the planting of Kowhai to develop a Tui Trail which will extend wider throughout Marton. If you are interested in being involved in the development of a Tui Trail along your property please contact Lynne Sheridan.

An annual ANZAC poppies event is being established. The event would involve children making poppies which would be displayed with the annual service at Marton Park.

If you want to be involved, get in contact with the relevant team leader:

Toilets - Sharon Galpin - 06 327 0141

Fernery - Lynne Sheridan - 06 327 5980

Entrance upgrades - Lynne Sheridan - 06 327 5980

Tui Trail - Lynne Sheridan - 06 327 5980

Cultural Pou - Nardia Gower - 021 0218 1193

Fitness circuit/stations - Nardia Gower – 021 0218 1193

Paint white fence - Andy Watson - 027 617 7668

Volleyball (somewhere in town) - Andy Watson - 027 617 7668

ANZAC Memorial Walkway - Barry Williams - 0274 701825

Playground, BBQ Area - Barry Williams - 0274 701825

Lighting of paths, trees and plants - Barry Williams - 0274 701825

Seating for rugby fields - Nigel Belsham – 027 4191 024

Information boards - Cath Ash - 021 524585

CCTV - Cath Ash - 021 524585

Marton Park in 1912