Following community and iwi consultation, the lane itself takes its name from the indigenous Bellbird commonly seen in South Taranaki. The Korimako, or Bellbird, has cultural significance to local iwi and particularly to Ngati Ruanui as local mana whenua.

In this lane stormwater is captured by a long raingarden, defined by a perforated concrete seating wall inspired by precast troughs which can be seen through the Taranaki agricultural landscape. The idea of a ‘washdown’ surface underpinned this and the approach to levels.

As part of the project, Council also redeveloped the adjacent Grubi Building which previously provided the connection that Korimako Lane now provides. This building now holds two retail business which front onto the lane.

Korimako Lane plays an important role in connecting people to Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga - Library, Culture and Arts Centre, which is positioned directly opposite the lane on the Main Street.