Playspace Whakatū takes shape

A major milestone was reached last week at Rutherford Park, with concrete poured for the sweeping tentacle forms that will define Playspace Whakatū.
Inspired by the cultural narrative of Te Wheke a Muturangi, the design draws on the form and movement of the wheke (octopus) to create a play experience unlike anything else in the region. The result will be a landscape shaped by story — winding, reaching, and alive with imaginative possibilities along the banks of the Mahitahi river.
Playspace Whakatū is an iwi-led project, delivered in partnership with Nelson City Council as part of Kōpū. Design is led by Isthmus, with local firm Kūmānu delivering the build.

For more information, visit Playspace Whakatū.

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