Projects

A H Reed swing bridge replacement

We are undertaking an essential safety replacement to the A H Reed swing bridge, located along the well‑used walking route near Whangārei Falls.

Project type: Park

Airport Location Study

We have decided to investigate a site at Ruatangata, near Kōkopu Road, as a possible new airport location for our District.

Project type: Study of Ruatangata Site near Kōkopu Rd

Blue Green Network Programme

A collection of projects focusing on improving our urban waterways and connections between the blue (waterways) and green (open spaces).

Project type: Development, Water, Transport, Parks

Combined Ōakura Sports Park and wetland development

The Government’s Better Off Funding for wetland enhancement and drainage, along with funding from the Lotteries Commission for a playground will speed up two major projects for the Ōakura community.

Project type: Improvement

Gomez Road Dam decommissioning

We are decommissioning the Gomez Dam in Hikurangi. This involves removing the majority of the existing earth dam structure, which is no longer used for water supply purposes.

Project type: Dam decommissioning

Announcement : Construction work for this project is on hold due to prolonged wet-weather conditions experienced over April and May 2026, and rainfall forecasts through winter. These conditions create difficulties for construction resulting in higher costs and increased safety risks. Works are scheduled to resume in September 2026 when drier weather is expected.

Hikurangi Repo environmental improvement

This aims to restore and protect the natural environment, support sustainable land use, strengthen hapū rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga, and improve long-term flood management and climate resilience for the Hikurangi area and downstream communities.

Project type: Flood management

Kamo Road bridge strengthening

Strengthening work on the Kamo Road Bridge is scheduled to take place from May through to August 2026. These works are part of our ongoing programme to maintain and improve key transport infrastructure across the District.

Project type: Transport

Kamo Road pedestrian signals – Whau Valley Primary School

We are upgrading and relocating the existing zebra crossing outside Whau Valley School on Kamo Road.

Project type: Transport, safety

Kensington Sports Park carpark upgrade

We are upgrading and formalising the Park Avenue carpark at Kensington Sports Park to provide a safer, more accessible and better organised parking area.

Project type: Carpark upgrade

Locky Dock secure bike parking

Free and secure bike parking is in Whangārei with 15 new Locky Dock bike-parking stations being installed around the city.

Project type: Bike parking facilities

Mangakahia Sports Complex carpark

This project will provide a sealed and well-designed parking area that includes accessible parking and improves the overall usability of the site.

Project type: Parking

Maunu Cemetery extension

We’re expanding Maunu Cemetery to provide additional burial capacity for our growing community and ensure we continue to meet our legal obligations to provide burial plots into the future.

Project type: Cemetery extension

Moody Avenue safety improvements

This project will improve pedestrian safety outside Whau Valley Primary School.

Project type: Transport and safety

Ngunguru Road and Te Maika Road intersection safety improvements

We’re improving road safety at the intersection of Ngunguru Road and Te Maika Road.

Project type: Transport and safety

Otuihau Whangārei Falls platform renewals

This project will renew three public viewing platforms at one of our District's most-visited natural attractions.

Project type: Parks

Pataua North seawall – tiaki te taiao

This project seeks to prevent erosion, which is threatening the road shoulder of Aubrey Road in Pataua North, and to provide a footpath that is separate from the road.

Project type: Transport

Pipiwai Road pavement renewal

We're renewing a section of Pipiwai Road to improve the road surface, strengthen the pavement, improve drainage and support safer, more reliable travel for residential, commercial and heavy vehicle traffic.

Project type: Transport

Poroti Water Treatment Plant upgrade

We are carrying out a major upgrade of the Poroti Water Treatment Plant to help strengthen water security for Whangārei.

Project type: Water treatment plant upgrade

Punaruku resilience improvements

This project looks to improve a section of Russell Road in Punaruku that goes underwater occasionally as a result of flooding.

Project type: Transport

Reyburn Street bridge strengthening

The project includes removing a redundant water main, completing concrete repairs, and installing a strengthening system and new steel beams to improve bridge performance and durability.

Project type: Transport

Roading improvements

Find out about roading improvement projects that are currently programmed to be undertaken in the Whangārei District.

Project type: Roading

Ruakākā Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade

We are undertaking significant upgrades to the wastewater system in Ruakākā, including options for plant upgrades and enhanced treated wastewater disposal options.

Project type: Wastewater treatment plant upgrade

Russell Road slip clearance at Helena Bay Hill

This project is to clear a major slip that has closed Russell Road at the Helena Bay Hill.

Project type: Roading / transport

Semenoff Stadium roof replacement

Semenoff Stadium's ageing roof is being replaced, ensuring the venue remains fit-for-purpose and able to host high-quality events year-round.

Project type: Roof replacement

Springs Flat roundabout

A new roundabout at Springs Flat Road will provide safer connections to State Highway 1 from Te Kamo and access for future housing planned for Te Kamo East.

Project type: Roading improvements

Station Road trunk main upgrade

We are upgrading the water infrastructure along Station Road to improve water supply and support future growth.

Project type: Water infrastructure upgrade

Takahiwai (Pukekauri) Dam acquired lands

We are seeking to contact all people who have an interest in the many plots of land that were acquired in 1928 to form the Takahiwai Dam, to discuss future plans for the dam and the land.

Project type:

Te Kamo carpark resurfacing and pedestrian improvements

The Te Kamo village carpark is scheduled for resurfacing as part of renewal works to repair existing pavement damage. Improvements will also be made to enhance pedestrian safety and the organisation of parking spaces.

Project type: Transport

Tikipunga Sports Park upgrade

We are increasing football field capacity for Whangārei with the development of a new artificial-turf football pitch with lighting at Tikipunga Sports Park.

Project type: New artificial turf and lighting

Variable speed limits outside schools

Variable speed limits outside schools are changing in line with the Government’s Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024, which requires us to implement variable speed limits during 'school travel periods' outside all Whangārei District schools.

Project type: Transport / safety