Let’s get planning Riverton Aparima!

Taramea Bay is being redeveloped and we want YOU to have a say in its future.

Generations have flocked to this foreshore gem over the years to experience an array of recreational pursuits or simply what nature created.

Now it’s time to proactively invest in its future.

In conjunction with the Oraka Aparima Community Board, Southland District Council has committed to developing both the adventure space on the mound to the north and the toilets at the playground to the south.

This presents a fantastic opportunity to broaden the scope of the project to also include the remainder of the Taramea Bay area, revamping it for the enjoyment of the Riverton Aparima community and the wider Southland District.

Ultimately, we want to create a connected journey from one end of Taramea Bay to the other, transforming it into a destination where memories are created along the shoreline.

Let us know what you would like to see and do here by sharing your ideas.

Latest questions, suggestions & ideas

Below are some of the latest ideas and suggestions that have come through. You can comment on and rate the ideas by clicking on them or you can contribute your own ideas by selecting contribute below. 

I would like to see a simple camping area either…

I would like to see a simple camping area either… read more

Darryl Smith Saturday 25 Feb 2023

Its great to have the opportunity to have input on…

Its great to have the opportunity to have input on… read more

james fleming Sunday 25 Apr 2021

If you look at historical photos of Taramea Bay, you…

If you look at historical photos of Taramea Bay, you… read more

Ken Hyde Monday 19 Apr 2021

- The walkway from the whale to past the playground…

- The walkway from the whale to past the playground… read more

Slater family Sunday 11 Apr 2021

I would love to see a reinstatement of a soundshell…

I would love to see a reinstatement of a soundshell… read more

Angela Gibbs Tuesday 23 Mar 2021

Thanks for the opportunity to comment on what could be…

Thanks for the opportunity to comment on what could be… read more

Regan Butt Tuesday 23 Mar 2021

The old buildings and toilet need to be taken down…

The old buildings and toilet need to be taken down… read more

Craig Tuesday 23 Mar 2021

Hey team! This is all really exciting for the community,…

Hey team! This is all really exciting for the community,… read more

Aynslie Geluk Tuesday 23 Mar 2021

I'd like to see the dune area restored using native…

I'd like to see the dune area restored using native… read more

Jesse Bythell Tuesday 23 Mar 2021

Redeveloping this stretch and connecting the existing playground to the…

Redeveloping this stretch and connecting the existing playground to the… read more

Nick Baker Tuesday 9 Feb 2021

Redevelopment of this area offers a fabulous opportunity to include…

Redevelopment of this area offers a fabulous opportunity to include… read more

Nick Kiddey Thursday 4 Feb 2021

The area has been swampy for the 23 years I’ve…

The area has been swampy for the 23 years I’ve… read more

Kere Menzies Saturday 19 Dec 2020