Okupata Road is now open to two lanes, but restricted to vehicles under 27 tonnes. All other council managed roads across the district are open, but our teams are continuing to monitor conditions closely in case this changes.
SH31 – the road to Kāwhia is closed, this road is managed by NZTA, the best way to stay up to date is by following NZTA’s journey planner https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner
Please take extra care when travelling, as there are still active slips on Harbour Road, Hauturu Road and Kaimango Road.
A huge thank you to our communities for your patience and resilience throughout this - we really appreciate your support and understanding.
TARGA RALLY UPDATE
We’ve now had confirmation from Ultimate Rally Group about tomorrow’s (Thursday 16 October) Targa Rally stages in our district.
GOING AHEAD:
- SS11 Mangare: Mangare, Landing and Pukewhau Roads
- SS12 Wairehi–Ngaroma: Wairehi, Taupaki, Aotearoa, Waipari, Mangawhio, Ngaroma, Tolley, Wynyard, Hingaia, Bayley and Loop Roads
CANCELLED:
- SS13 Mangatutu–Otewa
- SS14 Honikiwi area – Mangamahoe, Te Raumauku, Bromley and Turitea Roads
- SS15 Kāwhia Harbour – Harbour Road and all connected side roads including Hauturu, Rakaunui, Whenuaapo, Waipuna and Te Waitere Roads
Please note that Harbour Road and surrounding areas will not be used for the rally tomorrow.
We’ll continue to monitor conditions and share any further updates if plans change.
- Raglan Rd
- Honikwi Rd between Carlin and Wooster (best info we have)
- Lurman Road (5km down from Rangiatea Rd)
- Newman Rd
- Harbour Rd
- Tauraroa Rd
- SH 31 out of Kāwhia, this is managed by NZTA. Okupatu Rd can take light vehicles only.
- Pirongia West 6km from SH31
- Bayley Rd - Boundary bridge ŌDC & WDC
- Whenuaapo Road, Hauturu
- PARTIALLY OPEN - Okupatu RD - one narrow lane - light traffic only
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