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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 | February 2025

A huge thanks to everyone who came along to our coffee and kōrero drop-in at the Hall on Saturday. It was a stunning day – great chats, a visit from CHBDC Mayor Alex Walker, and hands-down the best coffee in CHB (cheers, Orlando!).

Senior Project Manager, JP Neethling, was on hand with maps, flood models, and a knack for making engineering lingo make sense. And what a month it’s been – final geotechnical and ecology reports are in, contaminated land assessments are complete, and potential material borrow areas have been identified. A Land Access Specialist and Quantity Surveyor have joined the team, and peer review of the flood modelling is underway.

As the project gathers pace, so does the team. Marama Kani has joined as Cultural Monitor, ensuring cultural protocols are respected every step of the way. Karl Tipene is our new Mana Whenua Representative, making sure hapū perspectives inform the project. And Lowri Baker has stepped into the role of HBRC Engagement Advisor, with a particular focus on Pōranghau. We’re lucky to have their energy and expertise driving this work forward.

Project progress