A major Milestone for Te Aka Raataa

Stage 1 is the first completed project delivered under Te Whakaoranga o te Puhinui (Puhinui Stream Regeneration Strategy) and represents an important step in restoring the health and mauri of this vital awa as part of the Manukau urban regeneration programme led by the Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO).

The project also delivers wider walking paths, cycleways and boardwalks to improve safety and connectivity for local communities.

Restoring the awa and reconnecting communities

Te Aka Raataa Stage 1 has transformed a once concrete-lined channel by naturalising the stream, returning its meanders, and improving ecological health. The project also strengthens connections through the reserve, creating more accessible and welcoming public spaces for the local community.

These improvements support both environmental outcomes and people- focused place-making, reconnecting communities with the awa while enhancing resilience and biodiversity across the site.

Looking ahead: Stage II approved

Alongside the completion of Stage 1, resource consent has now been approved for Stage II, enabling the next phase of regeneration to move forward. This approval ensures momentum continues along Te Puhinui Awa as the long-term vision for restoration and community connection progresses.