Stories and legends of Puketapu hapū have come to life, with the installation of four pou (pillars) for the mātairangi (look-out) at New Plymouth Airport.
Part of NPDC’s Te Pae o Te Rangi Walkway extension project between Waitara and Bell Block, each of the pou were carved and installed at the end of last month. The next stage of the development is construction of a raised platform between the pou, to give visitors an elevated view from the mountain to the coast.
Papa Rerangi I Puketapu – NP Airport, NPDC and Puketapu hapū are collaborating on the mātairangi project, which is set to be completed in time for the for Te Matatini – the national kapa haka festival being held in Taranaki in February (February 25- 1 March). Visitors will be able to take in views of Taranaki and the surrounding pā form the lookout.
Article first published by: New Plymouth District Council