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Kia ora, welcome to the Panepane wharf project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.
About the project
The wharf at Panepane Point, Matakana Island, has come to the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. The existing wharf was built in the 1980s from timber, which has since been damaged by marine worms. The new wharf will be primarily constructed from steel and aluminium, with a lifespan of up to 50 years.
What’s happening now? (25 March 2025)
Mahi (work) has started on the new $2.1 million wharf, which will include two jetties and a pontoon.
Prior to work starting, a blessing was held with iwi and hapū, and representatives from Council, Tonkin and Taylor, HEB Construction and Blakely Pacific Ltd.
The wharf has been designed to improve accessibility and functionality, while doubling user capacity. The pontoon will be easier to get on and off, while the stairs will provide an all-weather option, where boats can access the wharf at different loactions, deopending on the tidal water level at the time.
To minimise disruption, and to make sure tamariki (children) on the island can continue to attend kura (school) on the mainland, the new wharf will be built alongside the existing wharf.
Once the new wharf is completed, the old wharf will be dismantled.
Timber from the old wharf will be recycled. We are looking to weave this into the design of proposed structures - such as picnic seats and tables - on the adjoining foreshore reserve.
October 2024
We are currently finalising the design and costings for the new wharf and expect to have these by November 2024.
Throughout this project, we have worked closely with local iwi and hapū to ensure the design and construction align with cultural values and community needs.
Kia ora, welcome to the Panepane wharf project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including latest updates, and a timeline of upcoming steps. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page for all this and more.
About the project
The wharf at Panepane Point, Matakana Island, has come to the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. The existing wharf was built in the 1980s from timber, which has since been damaged by marine worms. The new wharf will be primarily constructed from steel and aluminium, with a lifespan of up to 50 years.
What’s happening now? (25 March 2025)
Mahi (work) has started on the new $2.1 million wharf, which will include two jetties and a pontoon.
Prior to work starting, a blessing was held with iwi and hapū, and representatives from Council, Tonkin and Taylor, HEB Construction and Blakely Pacific Ltd.
The wharf has been designed to improve accessibility and functionality, while doubling user capacity. The pontoon will be easier to get on and off, while the stairs will provide an all-weather option, where boats can access the wharf at different loactions, deopending on the tidal water level at the time.
To minimise disruption, and to make sure tamariki (children) on the island can continue to attend kura (school) on the mainland, the new wharf will be built alongside the existing wharf.
Once the new wharf is completed, the old wharf will be dismantled.
Timber from the old wharf will be recycled. We are looking to weave this into the design of proposed structures - such as picnic seats and tables - on the adjoining foreshore reserve.
October 2024
We are currently finalising the design and costings for the new wharf and expect to have these by November 2024.
Throughout this project, we have worked closely with local iwi and hapū to ensure the design and construction align with cultural values and community needs.
