Riverton pāua shell requires further repairs after recent refurbishment

Friday 5 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 5:35pm

The large pāua shell at Kohikohi Park in Riverton/Aparima needs additional work to fix small cracks and peeling. This follows a major refurbishment completed just one year ago. The unexpected repairs are estimated to cost $15,000.

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1. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 8:40am

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2. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 5:35pm

   Shelling out for repairs: Riverton's iconic pāua needs a do-up (opens in new tab)