The working group had achieved a good deal in the last six months, he added. Kaikohe-based architectural design studio ĀKAU had developed a domain concept plan based on an existing reserve management plan, with input from the community and local tamariki. The group had also been working with skateboarding legend Dave Crabb, whose Bay of Islands company Circle D Construction had been engaged to design the new skatepark.
Stellar Projects Ltd was also involved, providing project management support on behalf of the council.
"We are proud of what we have achieved by collaborating with domain users and people with expertise in urban design, but many design elements are still up for discussion. We invite anyone who is interested in the domain to take the opportunity to share their thoughts," he said.
Saturday's meeting and barbecue will start at 10.30am with karakia and mihi, followed by a presentation of the concept plan, winding up at 2.30pm.
Go to www.fndc.govt.nz for more information about the project.