Rārangi revamped
Locals gather to enjoy the newly revamped outdoor area at Rārangi
The Rārangi community has celebrated the opening of the revamped outdoor area next to the fire station and community hall.
The opening was included as part of the community Christmas party organised by the Rārangi Residents’ Association and the Rārangi Fire Brigade. Over 100 people attended the open including Mayor Nadine Taylor and councillors Faulls, Adams, Minehane and Hope. Festivities included games for children and a pig on a spit.
Locals turned out to see the work undertaken recently including a new entrance and ramp to the hall, gardens with a focus on natives, a pergola and pathway leading to the beach, bike parking and a pétanque court.
Members of the Rārangi Menz Shed built a bench using timbers rescued from the Echo.
A vibrant mural by Local artist Sean Duffell is underway on a large Chorus shed at the site.
Council’s Small Townships Programme allocated $150,000 to the Rārangi area last year. It has been used for this work and projects including a Welcome to Rārangi sign, redevelopment of Pipitea Drive entrance and a new information board at the Millenium Rock.
Council’s Small Townships Project Manager Heather Graham said the work in the area had been strongly supported by volunteer groups including Rārangi Residents’ Association, Rārangi Menz Shed, Rārangi Fire Station crew/ FENZ and the Hinepaongo restoration group.
