When Pohangina was first settled in the 1890s, the 13 acre Pohangina Recreation Reserve (The Domain) was established as a venue for community gatherings. For many decades it was busy and popular, and facilities included tennis courts, a cricket ground, and a croquet lawn. However public use declined with improvements to transportation, and so the Domain became leased farmland.
More recently, the community expressed a desire to re-establish the Domain as a recreation area alongside the use for farming. A Landscape Plan was commissioned and work started. The pavillion has been painted, a carpark, picnic tables, and new cattle yards built, and lots of trees planted. The next phase includes fencing, walkways, and more planting.
See a more comprehensive introduction to the Domain project.
It’s all happening, so get involved and meet your neighbours.
Get Involved
- Come along to a meeting about future plans – usually held on site
- Come to a working bee for tree planting or other developments
- Go for a walk or have a picnic
Contact Liz Besley