Te Rimutahi will be one year old in May.
This time last year, we were celebrating the generous gifting of the name Te Rimutahi by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. The name, which is now proudly showcased above the canopy roof line, is in the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei designed font, which holds significant mana and identity.
Also, last April, the Cassidy Construction team completed the last of the physical works for the civic space in preparation for the official opening on 17 May, 2025.
Since the opening, some of the most frequently asked questions from visitors to Te Rimutahi relate to the gardens and their plantings. The plantings were chosen based on being aesthetic, robust, and low-maintenance. The Planting Schedule was designed by Landscape Architect Alexander Luiten BFA (Hons), BLA (Hons) of Landscape and Ecology* for LandLAB, the Landscape Architectural Studio that designed the award-winning Te Rimutahi**.
Landscape and Ecology is a design-focused practice led by Alex that develops and creates long-term, resilient landscape responses that are adaptive to our changing climate. Their work at Te Rimutahi is truly impressive and delights people through the restrained colour palette, the mass plantings, the movement, form, and structure. As the gardens further establish, the green-walls will grow to be a lush cloak that will envelope the northern walls, while creating a living shade canopy over the retained structural elements of the buildings.
Te Rimutahi planting schedule:
http://www.254ponsonbyrd.org.nz/uncategorized/te-rimutahi-planting-schedule/
Te Rimutahi is an urban oasis that is good for the people, good for the environment, and good for Tāmaki Makaurau. This beautiful civic space is available for all the residents, visitors, and local businesses to access, enjoy, and delight in.
This time last year, we were celebrating the generous gifting of the name Te Rimutahi by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. The name, which is now proudly showcased above the canopy roof line, is in the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei designed font, which holds significant mana and identity.
Also, last April, the Cassidy Construction team completed the last of the physical works for the civic space in preparation for the official opening on 17 May, 2025.
Since the opening, some of the most frequently asked questions from visitors to Te Rimutahi relate to the gardens and their plantings. The plantings were chosen based on being aesthetic, robust, and low-maintenance. The Planting Schedule was designed by Landscape Architect Alexander Luiten BFA (Hons), BLA (Hons) of Landscape and Ecology* for LandLAB, the Landscape Architectural Studio that designed the award-winning Te Rimutahi**.
Landscape and Ecology is a design-focused practice led by Alex that develops and creates long-term, resilient landscape responses that are adaptive to our changing climate. Their work at Te Rimutahi is truly impressive and delights people through the restrained colour palette, the mass plantings, the movement, form, and structure. As the gardens further establish, the green-walls will grow to be a lush cloak that will envelope the northern walls, while creating a living shade canopy over the retained structural elements of the buildings.
Te Rimutahi planting schedule:
http://www.254ponsonbyrd.org.nz/uncategorized/te-rimutahi-planting-schedule/
Te Rimutahi is an urban oasis that is good for the people, good for the environment, and good for Tāmaki Makaurau. This beautiful civic space is available for all the residents, visitors, and local businesses to access, enjoy, and delight in.
BRAVO!
For more information or to contact the Friends of Te Rimutahi (formerly the CLDG), see our website 254ponsonbyrd.org.nz - Instagram te_rimutahi_ - Facebook Te Rimutahi or 254 Ponsonby Road.
Jennifer Ward
* https://www.landscapeandecology.com/studio
** https://www.landlab.studio/work/te-rimutahi
Te Rimutahi Awards
Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ) BEST Awards ‘GOLD’ (2025)
NZILA Award of Excellence in Unbuilt Visionary (2019)
World Architecture News (WAN) Future Projects: Civic Award Winner (2018)
World Architecture Festival (WAF) Civic Future Project Award Finalist (2018)
For more information or to contact the Friends of Te Rimutahi (formerly the CLDG), see our website 254ponsonbyrd.org.nz - Instagram te_rimutahi_ - Facebook Te Rimutahi or 254 Ponsonby Road.
Jennifer Ward
* https://www.landscapeandecology.com/studio
** https://www.landlab.studio/work/te-rimutahi
Te Rimutahi Awards
Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ) BEST Awards ‘GOLD’ (2025)
NZILA Award of Excellence in Unbuilt Visionary (2019)
World Architecture News (WAN) Future Projects: Civic Award Winner (2018)
World Architecture Festival (WAF) Civic Future Project Award Finalist (2018)
