"Exciting" new developments could be ahead for Te Mata Peak users, but the Te Mata Park Trust says future plans would only happen with plenty of consultation.
Trust chairman Mike Devonshire said public input would be the key to the park's long-term future.
"We have got some really exciting stuff happening, there's a lot of really exciting things that the public are going to be very keen to be part of.
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"There are consultations and protocols that have to be followed before they can come into reality - consultation with wider community groups and probably some consenting will be required. The key thing is connectivity and accessibility to the park so that's really the focus."