Project 7: River crossings

Each Taranaki river is a direct link both to its source in the mountain and its connection with the sea. Each crossing is an opportunity to acknowledge that wherever we are, we are always within Taranaki’s embrace. This project focuses on celebrating key river crossings, whether as a destination when travelling on a path, route or road.

Communities can be supported to express their connection with the mounga through tree planting and footbridge making, as well as design interventions that increase these places’ amenity and cultural value.

Key outcomes:

1. Acknowledge each river crossing as part of fostering a unifying journey around the mountain
2. Implementing a program for expressing local identity