Above: How it used to look as one was driving into Tawa from the south, with autumn colours at their best (April 2006).

Below: How it looks today (February 2008) with a certain number of trees removed as a result of major earthworks taking place at Takapu Island. There's also some graffiti evident which, unfortunately, is a not uncommon sight these days. Also see the pics of Takapu Island from three weeks ago.