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He Ara Kotahi continues winning streak

Dec 2020

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…

PNCC wins Supreme Award at 2020 PRINZ Awards

June 2020

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…

New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks to connect Palmerston North to Massey

May 2020

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…

Lighting up a favourite spot: The story behind He Ara Kotahi's spectacular display

July 2019

A new bridge across the Manawatū River has quickly become a favourite of Palmerston North residents, thanks in part to its spectacular lights…

Lighting plan for Palmerston North bridges switches on

September 2018

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.

Lighting display installed for Foxton water tower

September 2016

Evenings in Foxton will now be be lit by the glowing beacon of the town's water tower, newly kitted out with a gleaming multi-coloured light display...

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Lighting expert from Dubai lights up Palmerston North and lends a hand

May 2015

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…