26 September 2025

Project Update. 26 September 2025

After months of careful planning and construction, the next stage of Kāmoanahaehae Riverside Park is now complete, offering the community a refreshed space to gather, connect and enjoy the riverside.

This stage of the project, centred on the new plaza, was acknowledged today with a Karakia by Whaea Francie Diver, followed by Waiata, marking the site as a place of significance and welcoming the community to experience the newly completed area.

The new plaza and surrounding areas feature walkways and seating that create inviting spaces and lay the foundation for future cultural and community activities. The area brings together modern amenities and thoughtful design including new toilets and benches which will have solar-powered “smart seats” for charging devices and public Wi-Fi.

Connecting lower Tarbert Street to the walking and cycling paths, the plaza makes the riverside more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

The next stage of the project will deliver a boardwalk, improved river access and a connection to the Linger & Die area, further transforming the area into a vibrant hub for locals and visitors.”

The project is a collaboration between the Alexandra Riverside Park Trust, Central Otago District Council, Aukaha and the local community with completion anticipated by early 2026.

To read the full media release click here.