Petition calls for mandatory shade at new or upgraded playgrounds

Friday 12 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 13 Dec 2025, 9:30am

Renata Wiles has launched a petition to Parliament following reports of children being burnt by playground equipment. The petition seeks to make sun shade a mandatory requirement for all new or upgraded playgrounds. The initiative has gathered just under 2,000 signatures.

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1. RNZFri 12 Dec 2025, 8:53am

   Children being burnt by playground equipment sparks petition to parliament (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 12 Dec 2025, 3:27pm

   Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 13 Dec 2025, 9:30am

   Kids burnt by playground equipment sparks petition to parliament (opens in new tab)