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The Tarewa Swing Bridge - A Bridge That Connects People
When the Tukutuki River Swing Bridge was destroyed in the 2022 floods, Central Hawkes Bay lost far more than a bridge.
We lost a vital connection between our communities, schools, families and one of the regions most loved walking and cycling trails. We lost key loop trails and connections.
The Trust has continued to maintain, with volunteers, a multi-styled & multi use trail system in Central Hawkes Bay. The trail network consists of limestone trails (45km), river berm single track (50km) & Gum Tree Farm Mountain Bike Park which has 25+km of machine-made trails.
Our project now is to complete the replacement of the Swing Bridge and to add faciities to its surroundings. Construction is due to begin shortly.
Our goal is to complete this project.
Why We Are Fundraising
Your donation will help create a complete trail experience by funding:
The swing bridge
Picnic areas
Permanent BBQ facilities
Public toilets
Native tree planting
Seating and rest areas
Improved signage
Why It Matters
The Tukituki Trail is free for everyone to enjoy Your support will help provide:
Safe walking and cycling trail connections
Outdoor recreation for families
Improved health and wellbeing
Nature-based learning opportunities
Increased tourism for Central Hawke’s Bay
A lasting community legacy
We have community support
“The replacement of the Tarewa Swing Bridge is not simply a matter of infrastructure - it is an act of restoring connection, identity, and resilience for the wider community.
Tessa Robin
Chief Executive Officer
Te Taiwhenua o Tamatea
“Sport Hawke’s Bay sees many benefits of replacing the swing bridge. The opportunities it creates for families and individuals are vital for the mental and physical wellbeing of everyone who enjoys the outdoors”
Sue Smith
General Manager
Sport Hawkes Bay
Want to chat to one of our Trustees?
Call Dennis Mills at 021 830373, millsdandc@gmail.com
Ian Sharp at 021 614311, ian.sharp.chb@gmail.com
Or email us at tukitukitrail@gmail.com
How you can contribute
Whether you’re a business, organisation or individual, you can help complete this legacy project.
All cash contributions are welcome
Contributions of these values will be acknowledged on our sign boards at the bridge site.
$5,000 Bridge Builder Partner - (600mm x 200mm corporate sign on a separate corporate board)
$2,000 Gold - (300mm x 100mm sign)
$1,000 Silver - (200mm x 80mm sign)
$300+ Bronze - (Single-line acknowledgement)
All cash contributions will be welcomed
Pay your donation via internet banking to our account
ANZ Bank Waipukurau
Rotary River Pathways Trust
06 0781 0094950 00
Please make sure that you include your name.