A sweltering black carparking lot in the centre of Whangarei is being transformed into the coolest place to be.
An ice-skating rink is being established in a big marquee at the Town Basin and work began yesterday.
Workers arrived early at the site in the car park between Riverside Drive and Dent St and began laying out the 20 x 35 metre rink. By mid-morning the temperature was rising.
It is the first time a skating rink has been brought to Whangarei and it's sure to be a big hit.
Carlton Events manager Rob Gunson said 14 staff were involved with creating the platform and marquee for the rink.