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About the Pōrangahau project

The solutions being considered and developed include a stopbank and the raising of some properties. This work will ensure that Pōrangahau’s Category 2A properties can move to Category 2C, followed by a move to Category 1.

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Latest update - September 2024

This month, our project team visited Pōrangahau to see sites along the proposed stopbank alignment. Thank you to those who took time out of their day to meet us, to those who helped us to contact landowners, and to the landowners who reached out to us. It is really appreciated.

We’re working with Ngāti Kere Hapū Trust Authority, Māori Committee, and Rongomaraeroa Marae to progress a Cultural Impact Assessment and Memorandum of Understanding to establish a partnership for the project.

In October, we aim to confirm the concept design approach so we can move into the planning stage.

Project progress

Initiate

This phase includes identifying stakeholders, risks, optioneering, site investigations, project briefing and initial budgeting.

Plan

This phase includes cultural and stakeholder engagement, site investigations (including Geotech, archaeological and ecological assessments, topographic survey), design work, land access, procurement activities.

Execute (targeting 2025-2026 construction period)

This phase includes contract activities, management, surveillance and Quality Assurance (MSQA), producing technical reports, and the practical completion of the work.

Close out

This phase covers the handover and review activities, with final approval from the project sponsors.

Project team

Phil Duncan
Land Categorisation Programme Manager

JP Neethling
Senior Project Manager

Anthony Tipene-Matua
Mana Whenua Engagement Facilitator

Jacqui Davis
Engagement Advisor

Sam Potts
Comms Advisor

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