Whangarei Heads Road – Craig Road slip

Project typeTransport
Project value$900,000
Project scheduleJanuary to April 2027
Contractor nameTo be confirmed

We’re stabilising a section of Whangarei Heads Road near Craig Road, which has been affected by ground movement, to improve the ride and safety of the road for everyone who uses it.

About the project

This area has been monitored for many years because of ongoing ground movement. Temporary maintenance patching has helped keep the road open, but investigations have confirmed the instability is deep-seated and is likely caused by excessive groundwater.

To address this, we’re repairing the uneven road surface and saturated pavement, stabilising the ground and improving drainage to manage excess water. Together, these improvements will make for a smoother, safer journey for all road users.

What we’re doing

The work includes:

vegetation clearance
excavation and installation of a shear key to stabilise the bank
drainage controls and improvements
engineered backfill
pavement reconstruction and sealing
reinstatement of topsoil, the bank and planting.

Further information

The road will remain open, but we’ll need a lane closure with stop / go or traffic signals in place. Please allow extra time for your journey.
We’ll follow Council moratorium dates, so there’ll be no work affecting the road corridor over long weekends and public holidays, or during the week of 1 to 8 February 2027.
Some of the work is located on private property.

Location

Craig Road / Whangarei Heads Road, Whangārei Heads 0174 View Map

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Resource management changes

New resource management laws are now in place, but the transition to the new system will happen over several years. As the new system is introduced, some information, processes and requirements on this page may change.

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Announcement

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New bylaws may affect new approvals

From Friday 25 September 2026, three new bylaws are now in force: Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw; Public Trading, Events and Commercial Filming Bylaw; and Signs Bylaw. Existing permits and exemptions remain valid, but some new approvals may be affected.
We’re updating our website to reflect the new rules. If you have any questions, email: BylawEnforcement@wdc.govt.nz.

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Announcement

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Notice of temporary dog access rule

Under clause 10.1 of Whangarei District Council’s Dog Control Bylaw 2024, the area of Okara – former Old Boys rugby grounds playing fields is temporarily closed to the public, including for dog access, until further notice due to multiple safety hazards identified on site.

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Temporary Closure

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Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

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Temporary Closure

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Te Matau a Pohe bridge marine and vehicle traffic closure

Te Matau a Pohe will be closed to marine and vehicle traffic for planned maintenance from 7:30pm on Friday 6 November to 6:00am on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Pedestrian access will be maintained but there may be short delays.
Skippers should carry out trips before or after the closure period, and contact Bridge Control for updates prior to setting off.

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Temporary Closure

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