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Public Feedback sought on Designs for significant Wellington site

An exhibition of designs for the transformation of Wellington’s Mātai Moana/Mt Crawford by students from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is giving the public a chance to have their say on what the culturally, historically and ecologically significant site might look like in the future.

Located at the northern tip of Te Motu Kairangi (Miramar Peninsula), Mātai Moana is public land that currently has no specific legal protection. It has a rich history as the former site of a Māori settlement, military emplacements, and two prisons. Its strategic ecological value has also been recognised by local community groups, which have started restoring the natural environment.

As part of a postgraduate Landscape Architecture course at Te Kura Waihanga—Wellington School of Architecture, students have been working on design project that proposes transforming Mātai Moana into a new ecosanctuary and heritage reserve.

The designs are on display on 22 and 23 June at the Worser Bay Life Saving Club, 251 Marine Parade, Seatoun, and they can also be viewed online. Visitors to the exhibition will be able provide feedback on the different concepts—these views will be taken into account when producing a consensus design, which will go on public display in September.

For more information, contact Carles Martinez Almoyna Gual on 0212593245 or email carles.almoyna@vuw.ac.nz