As a condition of land use consent or subdivision consent, developers pay a levy to the Reserve Contribution Funds to offset the effect of growth on communities.
There is a contestable portion of the Reserve Contribution Fund that the public can apply for to enable them to create, improve and reprioritise how open spaces and reserves are used in their communities.
Projects could include adding capacity or enhancing existing open spaces through landscaping, equipment provision or developing walking tracks.
The contestable fund is available for application from across Kaipara District, with a current pool of $250,000 to be awarded.