Southern Group

Rarotonga

A local introduction for Rarotonga will go here — its community, and what progress has meant on the island. (Content to be supplied by the party.)

Delivered here

  1. Delivered

    Te Mato Vai Water Infrastructure

    water · 2014–2021

    Rarotonga's largest modern water upgrade — ring mains and intakes rebuilt to deliver a safer, more reliable island water supply.

  2. Operational

    To Tatou Vai Authority

    water · 2021 onward

    A dedicated public water utility, established by the To Tatou Vai Act 2021 to run Rarotonga's water service on a sustainable footing.

  3. Delivered

    Road, Drainage, and Bridge Improvements

    roads · 2022 onward

    Road rehabilitation, drainage, coastal protection, and bridge works have improved safety and strengthened essential transport links around Rarotonga.

Building now

  1. Underwaydesign, consenting and delivery stages

    Rarotonga Airport Safety and Runway Programme

    aviation · 2024 onward

    Separate works are advancing runway-end safety, runway slab replacement, and a terminal extension to strengthen safety and international connectivity.

  2. Underway

    Te Tau Papa o Avarua — Avarua Town Renewal (Phase 1)

    public realm · 2024 onward

    Public-realm renewal of Avarua's town centre and Punanga Nui Market, including the near-complete Te Tapora Kai farmers and crafts building.

What comes next

  1. Planned

    New Dialysis Unit at Rarotonga Hospital

    health · 2026 onward

    A new dialysis unit is planned for Rarotonga Hospital, reducing the need for kidney patients to travel overseas for essential treatment.

Plus 12 national programmes that reach every island — see nationwide work.

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