Te Puia Road - (Ocean Beach Road) closure

Update - 10 March 2020 - The road is now open

Due to the potential high risk of fire breaking out through the forestry block in Kawhia, Otorohanga District Council has decided to close Te Puia Road – commonly known as Ocean Beach Road – until further notice.

The owners of the forestry block have been notified and are in support of the closure.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause, however, Council is acting as a precaution and asks that residents and visitors stay safe and abide by the current fire restrictions.