Playground

A multi-million dollar South Auckland playground is among more than a dozen play areas hit by repeated vandalism and graffiti in recent months.

A Pacific community leader is lauding the improvement of parks in South Auckland, saying it makes up for decades of under-investment.

Waiata Shores was the former Manukau Golf Club and has rapidly gained popularity as a place to call home since Fletcher Living started the residential development in 2018.

The playground stands at 12.8m in height.