The East Frame public space has now been given a name – Rauora Park.

The Christchurch City Council voted to name the park Rauora, which signifies ‘well-being’ in a wider, holistic sense. Rau can mean ‘leaves’, ‘greenery’, ‘many’ and ‘gathering’, while Ora indicates health and wellbeing.

The vehicle laneway that runs down the western side of Rauora Park has also been given a name – Huanui. In mana whenua local dialect, this means ‘pathway’. ‘Hua’ on its own can mean ‘fruit’, ‘flower’, ‘abundance’, as well as ‘asset’ and is consistent with the notion of community wellbeing intended for this area.

The JV is constructing the park on behalf of Otakaro Limited. We are currently 70% of the way through work. Nearly all the underground work is done and we are well underway on the “visible milestones” such as the paving and planting. The half basketball court is already in place.

Read the full press release from Otakaro Limited here.