Thursday 3 April, 11am - Water is about to be turned off for approximately 2.5 hours to perform urgent repairs.
90-120mm of rain is expected. Streams and rivers may rise quickly, causing surface flooding and slips. Clear drains, avoid low-lying areas and drive carefully.
The opening was well-attended
Jacqui Gage-Brown from Tairua Sports and Recreation Trust
Mayor Len Salt opens the park
Warwick Brooks, Chair of the Tairua-Pāuanui Community Board
Youth are the leaders of the future
Joe Davis from Ngāti Hei
The finished skatepark
Fundraising at the opening
The first skaters on the park
Skateboards ready for giveaways
The plaque recognising contributors to the park