Friday, 28 May 2021, 2:15 pm
Five of New Zealand’s top parks and open spaces were
recognised at last night’s New Zealand Parks Awards
ceremony, hosted by Recreation Aotearoa.
The
Plimmerton Domain Dog Recreation Area (Te Papa Tākaro Kurī
o Te Papa Rēhia o Taupō), serviced by Porirua City
Council, was named Active Park of the Year. The Active Park
Award recognises the park’s commitment to accessibility,
community engagement, and wellbeing.
The judges were
impressed by the thought and collaboration that went into
the development of Te Papa Tākaro Kurī o Te Papa Rēhia o
Taupō including the bilingual signage. They saw the park as