Te Ara Piko The Pauatahanui Pathway Pauatahanui Residents Association AGM 2014 Andrew Gray – Landscape Architect, Porirua City Council Photos by A Gray

The Objectives of the Te Ara Piko The Pauatahanui Pathway Project are: 1. Provide enhanced access to and around the Pauatahanui Inlet for walkers and cyclists 2. Protect and enhance the ecological and coastal values of the Inlet 3. Provide a safer route for walkers and cyclists 4. Provide an attractive and uniquely inland coastal recreational opportunity 5. Enhance people's experience and understanding of the ecological values of the Inlet

In 2003 a Project Proposal for the pathway was submitted to Council for funding. The Project was not supported and turned down for funding. In 2005 Stage One was approved and the first turf on the pathway turned. In 2006 annual funding was provided in the LTP. History

Stages Developed Photos by A Gray

Access improved through Village Accomplishments

Planting days held regularly by Rotary along pathway Rotary established their own insitu nursery growing eco - sourced estuary plants

In 2004 ~40% of inlet edge had walkway, often to a low standard In 2014 ~60% of inlet with walkways/pathways plus enhanced paths in places Accomplishments

Recognition In 2011 Plimmerton Rotary won the Recreation Volunteers Award in the Encore Awards organised by DOC & GW for Te Ara Piko work. In 2011 and 2012 the Council was a finalist out of 1500 consents received by GW, in the Encore Awards to recognise Excellence in Consent Compliance. This award recognised GW consent holders who exceeded their compliance requirements to reduce or avoid adverse effects on the environment. In 2013, Plimmerton Rotary won the Heritage and Environment Category of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Te Ara Piko Pathway

Next Stage To be developed Future Transmission gully path Future Duck Creek paths Ara Harakeke Pathway Whitby Walkway Bothamley Pathway Proposed link Next Stage

Pre-consultation started with walkover of interested parties Council and Rotary have been investigating different construction options and the implications. Consultation will start this winter - details being finalised. Council aims to get consent in next 12 months Next Stage: Motukaraka to Camborne

Current 2012 LTP shows funding to 2021/22 Current LTP allocation is $1.06 million Construction costs range from $100/m for gravel path to $1000/m for boardwalk. Next stage 1.8km Construction costs estimated in range of $0.9 $1 $1 million to $1.8 million. Construction therefore will take 8+ years on Council funding alone but potential for other sources of funding. Time Frames Photos by Taffy A Parry

Every journey starts with a single step