Renaming of the Boatshed Lawn

The Boatshed Lawn is a significant space for the Rainbow Community in Taranaki, there is a Memorial Plaque and a Kowhai Tree which records the first death in New Zealand from HIV Aids.

Since May 2024 Pride Taranaki have consulted with the community to settle on a new name. This is ongoing and we hope to be able to announce and celebrate this with a special event in 2026.

The official resolution reads:

C/2024/048 Council Resolution (clause d)) Mayor Holdom ) Cr Carlson Matthews )

That Council approve: d) The renaming of the Boat Shed Lawn in Pukekura Park with the name to be determined by Pride Taranaki in conjunction with Council and Ngāti Te Whiti, supported with appropriate signage from existing budgets. Carried.