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About the project
The Tangimoana Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge (formerly known as the Heartwood Avenue Bridge) is a key component of the Ōmokoroa Road urbanisation efforts, designed to connect Heartwood Avenue to Tui Glen. This project aims to enhance the connectivity and accessibility of the local community, promoting safer and more convenient pedestrian travel.
Project specifications
Length: 65m
Width: 3.5m
Construction timeline
Start date: November 2024
Completion date: July 2025
Significance of Tangimoana
Pirirākau hapū gifted the bridge with a new name, being: “Tangimoana”, which reflects the historical connections of the Ōmokoroa Peninsula.
Tangimoana of Ngāti Hauā, was the father of Te Waharoa and husband to Te Kahurangi the mother of Te Waharoa. Te Waharoa (died September 1838) was the chief of Ngāti Haua in the eastern Waikato region during the 1820’s and 1830’s and was the father of Wiremu Tāmihana Tarapīpipi.
Tangimoana literally means, “weeping sea”, Te Kahurangi “prized, precious, honourable, distinguished and treasured”.
What's happening now?
10 June 2025
Construction is nearing completion. Subject to favourable weather conditions, works are expected to be completed by the end of July 2025.
Remaining works
Over the next 2–3 weeks, the project team will focus on:
Shaping and topsoiling the embankments
Installing jute matting to manage dust
Constructing the path leading across the bridge
Environmental and amenity enhancements
As part of the project’s final phase, native planting will be undertaken to:
Encourage local biodiversity
Improve visual amenity and privacy
Assist with noise mitigation
A formal opening ceremony is being planned following conclusion of works. We'll provide details of this once a date has been confirmed.
About the project
The Tangimoana Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge (formerly known as the Heartwood Avenue Bridge) is a key component of the Ōmokoroa Road urbanisation efforts, designed to connect Heartwood Avenue to Tui Glen. This project aims to enhance the connectivity and accessibility of the local community, promoting safer and more convenient pedestrian travel.
Project specifications
Length: 65m
Width: 3.5m
Construction timeline
Start date: November 2024
Completion date: July 2025
Significance of Tangimoana
Pirirākau hapū gifted the bridge with a new name, being: “Tangimoana”, which reflects the historical connections of the Ōmokoroa Peninsula.
Tangimoana of Ngāti Hauā, was the father of Te Waharoa and husband to Te Kahurangi the mother of Te Waharoa. Te Waharoa (died September 1838) was the chief of Ngāti Haua in the eastern Waikato region during the 1820’s and 1830’s and was the father of Wiremu Tāmihana Tarapīpipi.
Tangimoana literally means, “weeping sea”, Te Kahurangi “prized, precious, honourable, distinguished and treasured”.
What's happening now?
10 June 2025
Construction is nearing completion. Subject to favourable weather conditions, works are expected to be completed by the end of July 2025.
Remaining works
Over the next 2–3 weeks, the project team will focus on:
Shaping and topsoiling the embankments
Installing jute matting to manage dust
Constructing the path leading across the bridge
Environmental and amenity enhancements
As part of the project’s final phase, native planting will be undertaken to:
Encourage local biodiversity
Improve visual amenity and privacy
Assist with noise mitigation
A formal opening ceremony is being planned following conclusion of works. We'll provide details of this once a date has been confirmed.
