Takapūneke

Client

Citycare property

Location

Christchurch

Completion Time

Stage one complete

Stage one of our Takapūneke project is finally complete. The scenic project consisted of the construction of a memorial and scenic rest area with a gorgeous view.

Special Tapu rituals were accounted for when developing this land. This includes not being able to drink on site and ensuring excavated material did not leave the site.

Takapūneke is a former kāinga—an unfortified Māori village—adjacent to Akaroa. This was a major trading post for the local iwi, Ngāi Tahu, as it was a good place for large boats to take anchor.

The name Takapūneke means "a bay to drag in a fishing net" and the memorial looks out over the bay that once proved vital to the everyday life of the local iwi in the past and still holds great cultural significance to this day.

During this project we’ve worked with local Tāngata Whenua to develop a memorial that pays respect to the history of the area.

Group discussing Takapuneke construction progress

The works comprise earthworks (cutting and filling), the construction of low retaining walls and landscape features within the upper north-eastern portion of Greens Point Reserve (Wider Takapūneke Reserve) and the installation of a pou.

This included:

Earthworks to construct a Takarangi (koru) with pathways leading into a central area. One pathway will be sealed asphalt, and the second will be compacted lime
Retaining walls will be constructed to retain the pathways
Construction of a pou within the central area
A pull in / drop off area for mobility vehicles at the entrance off Stanley Place
An accessible path and boardwalk linking the Takarangi to a future car park
Landscape planting.

Takapūneke reserve has been a high-profile project for CMT Group and likewise the Council. We’ve been humbled by the opportunity to work alongside the Ōnuku Marae and stakeholders to see this project come to life. By attending the blessing ceremony followed by a pōwhiri and hui at the marae, we’ve built strong relationships with the local Tāngata Whenua.

We consistently adhered to the environmental plan set by ECan and Enviro Co.

Our eye for detail and respect for our environment enabled us to deliver this project to a particularly high standard. Our ability to combine civil and building work under one company has allowed for quick turnaround times and less complication and subcontracting.

Takapūneke

Citycare property

Christchurch

Stage one complete

During this project we’ve worked with local Tāngata Whenua to develop a memorial that pays respect to the history of the area.

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