Dec 2020
He Ara Kotahi continues winning streak
Our iconic bridge and pathway won the Excellence Award for Best Public Works Project over $5 million at the NZ Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) conference earlier this month…
Press
Coverage of civic and community lighting work — He Ara Kotahi, Palmerston North, and beyond.
June 2020
PNCC wins Supreme Award at 2020 PRINZ Awards
PNCC is named Supreme winner at the 2020 PRINZ Awards for its entry He Ara Kotahi: the pathway that got a city to fall back in love with its river…
May 2019
New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks to connect Palmerston North to Massey
The Fitzherbert Bridge was responsible for the economic growth of Palmerston North reckons Venky Kannan. And that's a big part of his inspiration designing the lighting for Palmerston North's newest bridge, He Ara Kotahi…
July 2019
Lighting up a favourite spot: The story behind He Ara Kotahi's spectacular display
A new bridge across the Manawatū River has quickly become a favourite of Palmerston North residents, thanks in part to its spectacular lights…
September 2018
Lighting plan for Palmerston North bridges switches on
The city council plans to install lighting on the bridge, as well as on the under-construction He Ara Kotahi cycle and pedestrian bridge, and along the riverside shared pathways in between.
September 2016
Lighting display installed for Foxton water tower
Evenings in Foxton will now be lit by the glowing beacon of the town's water tower, newly kitted out with a gleaming multi-coloured light display…
May 2015
Lighting expert from Dubai lights up Palmerston North and lends a hand
Kannan had been in Dubai for 20 years. He has an international business, Fifth Season Design, with offices in India, Singapore and now, Palmerston North…