New Plymouth residents Jonathan Crane and Sophie Tucker were enjoying a bite when they spoke to Stuff . “We’ve seen a lot of people using it," Turner said. She thought it was a good idea as the town did not have enough similar spaces. “It’s all car parks. “It’s quite nicely done but it's on a busy bit of road." SIMON O'CONNOR/Stuff The new decks are set to be completed by Waitangi weekend. Crane was on board: “I’m all for it – any effort to make it a nicer living space than just cars and shopfronts.” Initial results of a council survey last month showed three quarters of passers-by agreed with the need for a more people-friendly street with seats and places to meet and socialise.