Various groups of people were consulted with in order to ensure as many voices as possible were heard. Individuals such as the chief, women, those with disabilities, police, security and children were identified as just some of the key stakeholders in Blocks 1 and 2. Chief Hafoka revealed how the coastline of Ohonua has eroded approximately 10 metres in 20 years. He voiced his frustration about how climate-related issues such as this, as well as appropriate drainage for heavy rainfall, have not been properly addressed. Specifically in the case of drainage, were addressed through international banks, however, due to the lack of community consultation when implementing such schemes, the drainage solution was illsuited, and lacks community-based maintenance schemes that are detrimental to the longevity of infrastructure investments. The same challenges were outlined by the women of the community who were able to identify key areas of focus in Block 1 and 2. A story of pivotal importance to this placemaking strategy is that of the Otumatafena gardening group, a group of children who partake in the planting of tsunami-resilient nature. This group was formed as a means of connecting children from different church groups who may have been previously isolated, encouraging them to work together to achieve a common purpose.