The new double cyclops snake swing on the Village Green in Havelock North is already proving a massive hit with the kids.
The swing, donated to the community by the Mackersey Family Trust, was installed over the past week while he construction fence came down on Tuesday.
The Village Green playground was opened in April last year, after a $1.5 million redevelopment including moving the historic Cricket Pavilion from the northern edge of the green into its new central spot near the playground.
A new plaza was built out from the pavilion to host events, and a new playground installed.
To help pay for the project, the community was asked to contribute through fundraising, with the Mackersey Family Trust and associated Lowmac Properties contributing $180,000.