One of Napier's newest parks has taken another step in uniting local residents, with the addition of a bright, new graffiti-proof mural.
Pirimai artist Ryan Ruhi said it took him about four days to paint a mural on the wall of the basketball court at Allen Berry Reserve.
The concept behind the design was of residents coming together.
"Pirimai in Maori means to come together as one. Not a lot of people know that but it's pretty fitting for a communal piece. It's all about promoting positivity in the area."
A graffiti shield, paid for by Resene and Geary Painting ,had also been applied to the finished mural, which would mean any graffiti would wash off with water.