The Toki Poutangata bridge

Discover what the journey so far of the Toki Poutangata bridge.
The “Toki Poutangata” name describes a ceremonial adze of chiefly authority, and consists of a pounamu blade lashed to an elaborately carved handle.
This styling has been carried through into the truss design of the bridge structure, with its distinctive tapered shape and green colour, drawing focus to the Buller river.
The concept has support from local iwi Ngāti Waewae, and represents strength, mana, bravery and triumph, all traits and characteristics synonymous with the Buller District.